NURS 110 | Introduction to Professional Nursing | Week 6
Comprehensive Quiz 2026 |WCU
1. Which nursing theorist is primarily associated with the ‘Environmental
Theory,’ emphasizing that the environment is the primary cause of health or
illness?
A. Dorothea Orem
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Hildegard Peplau
D. Virginia Henderson
Answer: B
Rationale: Florence Nightingale’s Environmental Theory focused on the manipulation of
the physical environment (light, warmth, hygiene) to promote healing and health.
2. According to Patricia Benner’s ‘Novice to Expert’ model, a nurse who has
been on the job in the same or similar situations for 2 to 3 years is considered:
A. Competent
B. Proficient
C. Advanced Beginner
D. Expert
Answer: A
Rationale: A competent nurse has typically been in the same clinical position for 2 to 3
years and can coordinate multiple complex care demands.
,3. Which ethical principle is violated when a nurse provides a patient’s medical
information to an unauthorized family member?
A. Autonomy
B. Beneficence
C. Justice
D. Confidentiality
Answer: D
Rationale: Confidentiality is the ethical and legal obligation to keep a patient’s information
private unless disclosure is authorized.
4. A nurse is caring for a patient who refuses a scheduled blood transfusion
based on religious beliefs. The nurse’s support of this decision represents which
ethical principle?
A. Nonmaleficence
B. Fidelity
C. Autonomy
D. Justice
Answer: C
Rationale: Autonomy refers to the right of patients to make their own decisions about
their medical care, even if the provider disagrees.
5. What is the primary purpose of the State Board of Nursing?
A. To provide legal representation for nurses in malpractice suits
B. To create national standards for nursing education
C. To advocate for higher wages for registered nurses
D. To protect the public by ensuring safe nursing practice
Answer: D
Rationale: The primary mission of State Boards of Nursing is public protection through the
regulation of nursing licenses and practice standards.
, 6. Which component of the SBAR communication tool involves the nurse stating
their assessment of the problem?
A. S (Situation)
B. B (Background)
C. A (Assessment)
D. R (Recommendation)
Answer: C
Rationale: The ‘Assessment’ phase of SBAR is where the nurse communicates what they
believe the problem is based on the findings.
7. A nurse documents a procedure that was never performed. This is an example
of:
A. Negligence
B. Falsification of records
C. Battery
D. Assault
Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting care not provided is falsification of medical records, which is both
unethical and illegal.
8. In the context of legal issues in nursing, ‘Battery’ is defined as:
A. A threat to touch a person without consent
B. Failure to perform a duty that results in harm
C. The intentional touching of a person without consent
D. Defaming a person’s character in writing
Answer: C
Rationale: Battery is the actual physical contact without consent, whereas assault is the
threat of such contact.
Comprehensive Quiz 2026 |WCU
1. Which nursing theorist is primarily associated with the ‘Environmental
Theory,’ emphasizing that the environment is the primary cause of health or
illness?
A. Dorothea Orem
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Hildegard Peplau
D. Virginia Henderson
Answer: B
Rationale: Florence Nightingale’s Environmental Theory focused on the manipulation of
the physical environment (light, warmth, hygiene) to promote healing and health.
2. According to Patricia Benner’s ‘Novice to Expert’ model, a nurse who has
been on the job in the same or similar situations for 2 to 3 years is considered:
A. Competent
B. Proficient
C. Advanced Beginner
D. Expert
Answer: A
Rationale: A competent nurse has typically been in the same clinical position for 2 to 3
years and can coordinate multiple complex care demands.
,3. Which ethical principle is violated when a nurse provides a patient’s medical
information to an unauthorized family member?
A. Autonomy
B. Beneficence
C. Justice
D. Confidentiality
Answer: D
Rationale: Confidentiality is the ethical and legal obligation to keep a patient’s information
private unless disclosure is authorized.
4. A nurse is caring for a patient who refuses a scheduled blood transfusion
based on religious beliefs. The nurse’s support of this decision represents which
ethical principle?
A. Nonmaleficence
B. Fidelity
C. Autonomy
D. Justice
Answer: C
Rationale: Autonomy refers to the right of patients to make their own decisions about
their medical care, even if the provider disagrees.
5. What is the primary purpose of the State Board of Nursing?
A. To provide legal representation for nurses in malpractice suits
B. To create national standards for nursing education
C. To advocate for higher wages for registered nurses
D. To protect the public by ensuring safe nursing practice
Answer: D
Rationale: The primary mission of State Boards of Nursing is public protection through the
regulation of nursing licenses and practice standards.
, 6. Which component of the SBAR communication tool involves the nurse stating
their assessment of the problem?
A. S (Situation)
B. B (Background)
C. A (Assessment)
D. R (Recommendation)
Answer: C
Rationale: The ‘Assessment’ phase of SBAR is where the nurse communicates what they
believe the problem is based on the findings.
7. A nurse documents a procedure that was never performed. This is an example
of:
A. Negligence
B. Falsification of records
C. Battery
D. Assault
Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting care not provided is falsification of medical records, which is both
unethical and illegal.
8. In the context of legal issues in nursing, ‘Battery’ is defined as:
A. A threat to touch a person without consent
B. Failure to perform a duty that results in harm
C. The intentional touching of a person without consent
D. Defaming a person’s character in writing
Answer: C
Rationale: Battery is the actual physical contact without consent, whereas assault is the
threat of such contact.
