Sherpath Chapter 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which term describes how nurses engage in selfless Altruism
acts?
Competence
Autonomy
Altruism
Fairness
Licensure Licensure
Specialized body of knowledgeWhich criteria establish Specialized body of knowledge
nursing as profession? Higher education
Select all that apply.
Curative paradigm
Licensure
Specialized body of knowledge
Certificate programs
Higher education
Which nursing action demonstrates accountability? Accepting responsibility for decisions
Accepting responsibility for decisions
Focusing on service to others
Obtaining an advanced degree
Adhering to a code of ethics
Which entity publishes and updates the Standards of American Nurses Association
Nursing Practice focusing on quality care?
American Nurses Association
Each state or jurisdiction
International Council of Nurses
National League for Nursing
NOT SURE
Which document is best for the nurse to consult to ANA Code of Ethics
ensure that the standards of right and wrong behavior
and decisions are followed for the delivery of quality
patient care?
Nurse practice act
ANA Code of Ethics
ANA Standards of Professional Performance
ANA Standards of Nursing Practice
NOT SURE
Which elements are defined by state nurse practice Scope of practice
acts for nurses residing or working in that state? Legal practice limits
Select all that apply.
Scope of practice
Quality of care
Protocols for care
Legal practice limits
Professional performance
, Which examination must an RN student nurse pass for NCLEX-RN
licensure?
MCAT
APRN
NCLEX-RN
ANCC
A nurse must obtain which educational degree prior to Master of Science in Nursing
obtaining licensure as an advanced practice nurse?
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master of Science in Nursing
Associate’s Degree in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
what is the honeymoon phase for new nurses? Elation; finishing nursing school and finally becoming a nurse
what is the shockk(rejection) phase for new nurses? Disillusionment; orientation is over; reality of nursing and patient care
(difference from school)
what is the recovery phase for new nurses? Novice nurse adapts to new culture; humor returns, tension/anxiety decreases,
and healing begins
what is the resolution phase for new nurses? Nurse works through the rejection phase, grows professionally, and develops
the ability to promote change
What is Benner's theory? the student nurse progresses from novice to advanced beginner during
nursing school and attains the competent level of nurse after approximately 2
to 3 years of work experience after graduation.
Which strategy can be utilized by a nurse to ease the Acquiring a mentor
transition from student to professional nurse?
Moving to a higher-level area of practice
Acquiring a mentor
Joining a second professional organization
Signing up for many night shifts in a row
NOT SURE
Which one of Benner’s nursing proficiency levels Competent
includes being able to begin to see situations more
holistically?
Expert
Competent
Advanced beginner
Proficient
A new graduate nurse attending a hospital’s orientation Socialization
session is an example of which process? Orientation sessions address the role of nurses at that particular institution or
Developing competence facility. This is an example of the process of socialization for the nurs
Vision development
Character shaping
Socialization
CORRECT Answers
Which term describes how nurses engage in selfless Altruism
acts?
Competence
Autonomy
Altruism
Fairness
Licensure Licensure
Specialized body of knowledgeWhich criteria establish Specialized body of knowledge
nursing as profession? Higher education
Select all that apply.
Curative paradigm
Licensure
Specialized body of knowledge
Certificate programs
Higher education
Which nursing action demonstrates accountability? Accepting responsibility for decisions
Accepting responsibility for decisions
Focusing on service to others
Obtaining an advanced degree
Adhering to a code of ethics
Which entity publishes and updates the Standards of American Nurses Association
Nursing Practice focusing on quality care?
American Nurses Association
Each state or jurisdiction
International Council of Nurses
National League for Nursing
NOT SURE
Which document is best for the nurse to consult to ANA Code of Ethics
ensure that the standards of right and wrong behavior
and decisions are followed for the delivery of quality
patient care?
Nurse practice act
ANA Code of Ethics
ANA Standards of Professional Performance
ANA Standards of Nursing Practice
NOT SURE
Which elements are defined by state nurse practice Scope of practice
acts for nurses residing or working in that state? Legal practice limits
Select all that apply.
Scope of practice
Quality of care
Protocols for care
Legal practice limits
Professional performance
, Which examination must an RN student nurse pass for NCLEX-RN
licensure?
MCAT
APRN
NCLEX-RN
ANCC
A nurse must obtain which educational degree prior to Master of Science in Nursing
obtaining licensure as an advanced practice nurse?
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master of Science in Nursing
Associate’s Degree in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
what is the honeymoon phase for new nurses? Elation; finishing nursing school and finally becoming a nurse
what is the shockk(rejection) phase for new nurses? Disillusionment; orientation is over; reality of nursing and patient care
(difference from school)
what is the recovery phase for new nurses? Novice nurse adapts to new culture; humor returns, tension/anxiety decreases,
and healing begins
what is the resolution phase for new nurses? Nurse works through the rejection phase, grows professionally, and develops
the ability to promote change
What is Benner's theory? the student nurse progresses from novice to advanced beginner during
nursing school and attains the competent level of nurse after approximately 2
to 3 years of work experience after graduation.
Which strategy can be utilized by a nurse to ease the Acquiring a mentor
transition from student to professional nurse?
Moving to a higher-level area of practice
Acquiring a mentor
Joining a second professional organization
Signing up for many night shifts in a row
NOT SURE
Which one of Benner’s nursing proficiency levels Competent
includes being able to begin to see situations more
holistically?
Expert
Competent
Advanced beginner
Proficient
A new graduate nurse attending a hospital’s orientation Socialization
session is an example of which process? Orientation sessions address the role of nurses at that particular institution or
Developing competence facility. This is an example of the process of socialization for the nurs
Vision development
Character shaping
Socialization
