NURS 151 Exam 1 Study Guide UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
what is the purpose of RN licensure? to assess the RN candidate for basic/safe competency (knowledge, skill,
attitude, and decision making) in the common clinical specialties of nursing and
leadership/management of patient care
what are the historical advances that contributed to the WW2/Korean War caused an increase in MD trust in RN capability to
development of critical care nursing? assess/monitor/care for critically ill and injured patients; medical advances in
anesthesia, burn care, blood transfusions, dialysis, antibiotics, EKG
interpretation, surgery; clinical lessons were learned form care of military
personnel with life threatening injuries
recognize the justification for entry level nursing at the strong foundation of science courses, provides foundational knowledge for
college/university level (BSN). every aspect of care, allows one to move up the clinical ladder, advent of
medical technology
identify the core elements that define nursing as a the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities; prevention
profession. of illness and injury; alleviation of suffering; advocacy in the care of individuals;
encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages;
shaping health policy and education are key roles
provide one example of nursing as an art. caring, compassion, empathy, respect, dignity, protection, quality, commitment,
and attitude**
provide one example of nursing as a science. per scientific/medical advances and nursing research ("best practices"),
evidence based practice, knowledge and skill
differentiate between hospital diploma, ADN, and BSN BSN: general education/humanities courses, stem based prerequisite courses,
entry level education for nurses. clinical nursing courses, moral reasoning courses, professional courses, and
NCLEX prep strategies
ADN: 2 years, nursing and general education courses, lab training, emphasize
clinical skills
Hospital diploma: 2-3 year program that is primarily accomplished in the
medical setting
what is the difference between RN and APRN RN: Bachelor's degree, must pass NCLEX-RN exam, apply for other state
licensure/certification? licenses
APRN: graduate level education, examination for specialty certification,
possible additional level of state RN licensure, may require some degree of MD
oversight per SPA
what is the purpose of a state Board of Nursing? to establish standards for safe nursing care and issue licenses to practice
nursing, monitor licensees' compliance to state laws, and take action against
the licenses of nurses who have exhibited unsafe nursing practice
what is the purpose of a state nursing practice act? to protect the public from unqualified/incompetent nurses
describe the relationship between NCLEX-RN and state pre-registration is required prior to SON graduation and exam, issued by each
licensure as an RN. state's Board of Nursing upon passing, must renew every 2 years, mandatory
continuing education needed for renewal
and CORRECT Answers
what is the purpose of RN licensure? to assess the RN candidate for basic/safe competency (knowledge, skill,
attitude, and decision making) in the common clinical specialties of nursing and
leadership/management of patient care
what are the historical advances that contributed to the WW2/Korean War caused an increase in MD trust in RN capability to
development of critical care nursing? assess/monitor/care for critically ill and injured patients; medical advances in
anesthesia, burn care, blood transfusions, dialysis, antibiotics, EKG
interpretation, surgery; clinical lessons were learned form care of military
personnel with life threatening injuries
recognize the justification for entry level nursing at the strong foundation of science courses, provides foundational knowledge for
college/university level (BSN). every aspect of care, allows one to move up the clinical ladder, advent of
medical technology
identify the core elements that define nursing as a the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities; prevention
profession. of illness and injury; alleviation of suffering; advocacy in the care of individuals;
encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages;
shaping health policy and education are key roles
provide one example of nursing as an art. caring, compassion, empathy, respect, dignity, protection, quality, commitment,
and attitude**
provide one example of nursing as a science. per scientific/medical advances and nursing research ("best practices"),
evidence based practice, knowledge and skill
differentiate between hospital diploma, ADN, and BSN BSN: general education/humanities courses, stem based prerequisite courses,
entry level education for nurses. clinical nursing courses, moral reasoning courses, professional courses, and
NCLEX prep strategies
ADN: 2 years, nursing and general education courses, lab training, emphasize
clinical skills
Hospital diploma: 2-3 year program that is primarily accomplished in the
medical setting
what is the difference between RN and APRN RN: Bachelor's degree, must pass NCLEX-RN exam, apply for other state
licensure/certification? licenses
APRN: graduate level education, examination for specialty certification,
possible additional level of state RN licensure, may require some degree of MD
oversight per SPA
what is the purpose of a state Board of Nursing? to establish standards for safe nursing care and issue licenses to practice
nursing, monitor licensees' compliance to state laws, and take action against
the licenses of nurses who have exhibited unsafe nursing practice
what is the purpose of a state nursing practice act? to protect the public from unqualified/incompetent nurses
describe the relationship between NCLEX-RN and state pre-registration is required prior to SON graduation and exam, issued by each
licensure as an RN. state's Board of Nursing upon passing, must renew every 2 years, mandatory
continuing education needed for renewal
