NURS 110: Introduction to Professional Nursing Week 2 Quiz 2026
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1. Which nursing theorist is best known for the ‘Theory of Human Caring,’ which
emphasizes the importance of the transpersonal caring relationship?
A. Dorothea Orem
B. Callista Roy
C. Martha Rogers
D. Jean Watson
Answer: D
Rationale: Jean Watson’s Philosophy and Theory of Transpersonal Caring focuses on the
holistic healing of the patient through a deep, human-to-human connection.
2. According to Patricia Benner, a nurse who has been in the same clinical
position for 2 to 3 years and can establish long-range goals is at what stage of
proficiency?
A. Novice
B. Advanced Beginner
C. Proficient
D. Competent
Answer: D
Rationale: The Competent nurse (2-3 years) can prioritize tasks and plan long-term,
whereas the Proficient nurse perceives situations as a whole rather than in parts.
,3. Which historical figure is credited with establishing the first nursing
philosophy based on health maintenance and restoration through
environmental manipulation?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Lillian Wald
D. Mary Mahoney
Answer: B
Rationale: Florence Nightingale’s ‘Environmental Theory’ suggested that nursing’s focus
should be on the patient’s environment to promote natural healing.
4. The Nurse Practice Act (NPA) in each state is primarily designed to:
A. Standardize nursing salaries across the country
B. Outline the specific benefits for unionized nurses
C. Provide a legal defense for nurses in malpractice suits
D. Protect the public from unsafe nursing practice
Answer: D
Rationale: The primary purpose of the NPA is to regulate the scope of practice and ensure
public safety by setting minimum requirements for licensure.
5. Which QSEN competency is being addressed when a nurse uses a
computerized provider order entry (CPOE) system to decrease medical errors?
A. Patient-Centered Care
B. Teamwork and Collaboration
C. Quality Improvement
D. Informatics
Answer: D
Rationale: Informatics involves using information and technology to communicate,
manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making.
, 6. Which nursing role involves the protection of a patient’s human and legal
rights and providing assistance in asserting those rights?
A. Manager
B. Educator
C. Advocate
D. Care Provider
Answer: C
Rationale: As an advocate, the nurse acts on behalf of the patient’s wishes and ensures
their autonomy is respected in the healthcare system.
7. Dorothea Orem’s theory focuses on which of the following concepts?
A. Unitary human beings
B. Systems model
C. Self-care deficit
D. Interpersonal relations
Answer: C
Rationale: Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory suggests that nursing is required when
an individual is unable to perform self-care necessary to maintain life and health.
8. Which professional organization is the primary advocate for nursing interests
in the United States and developed the Code of Ethics for Nurses?
A. National League for Nursing (NLN)
B. International Council of Nurses (ICN)
C. Sigma Theta Tau
D. American Nurses Association (ANA)
Answer: D
Rationale: The ANA is the professional organization for RNs in the US and is responsible
for setting standards of practice and the Code of Ethics.
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1. Which nursing theorist is best known for the ‘Theory of Human Caring,’ which
emphasizes the importance of the transpersonal caring relationship?
A. Dorothea Orem
B. Callista Roy
C. Martha Rogers
D. Jean Watson
Answer: D
Rationale: Jean Watson’s Philosophy and Theory of Transpersonal Caring focuses on the
holistic healing of the patient through a deep, human-to-human connection.
2. According to Patricia Benner, a nurse who has been in the same clinical
position for 2 to 3 years and can establish long-range goals is at what stage of
proficiency?
A. Novice
B. Advanced Beginner
C. Proficient
D. Competent
Answer: D
Rationale: The Competent nurse (2-3 years) can prioritize tasks and plan long-term,
whereas the Proficient nurse perceives situations as a whole rather than in parts.
,3. Which historical figure is credited with establishing the first nursing
philosophy based on health maintenance and restoration through
environmental manipulation?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Lillian Wald
D. Mary Mahoney
Answer: B
Rationale: Florence Nightingale’s ‘Environmental Theory’ suggested that nursing’s focus
should be on the patient’s environment to promote natural healing.
4. The Nurse Practice Act (NPA) in each state is primarily designed to:
A. Standardize nursing salaries across the country
B. Outline the specific benefits for unionized nurses
C. Provide a legal defense for nurses in malpractice suits
D. Protect the public from unsafe nursing practice
Answer: D
Rationale: The primary purpose of the NPA is to regulate the scope of practice and ensure
public safety by setting minimum requirements for licensure.
5. Which QSEN competency is being addressed when a nurse uses a
computerized provider order entry (CPOE) system to decrease medical errors?
A. Patient-Centered Care
B. Teamwork and Collaboration
C. Quality Improvement
D. Informatics
Answer: D
Rationale: Informatics involves using information and technology to communicate,
manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making.
, 6. Which nursing role involves the protection of a patient’s human and legal
rights and providing assistance in asserting those rights?
A. Manager
B. Educator
C. Advocate
D. Care Provider
Answer: C
Rationale: As an advocate, the nurse acts on behalf of the patient’s wishes and ensures
their autonomy is respected in the healthcare system.
7. Dorothea Orem’s theory focuses on which of the following concepts?
A. Unitary human beings
B. Systems model
C. Self-care deficit
D. Interpersonal relations
Answer: C
Rationale: Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory suggests that nursing is required when
an individual is unable to perform self-care necessary to maintain life and health.
8. Which professional organization is the primary advocate for nursing interests
in the United States and developed the Code of Ethics for Nurses?
A. National League for Nursing (NLN)
B. International Council of Nurses (ICN)
C. Sigma Theta Tau
D. American Nurses Association (ANA)
Answer: D
Rationale: The ANA is the professional organization for RNs in the US and is responsible
for setting standards of practice and the Code of Ethics.
