FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE
EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.
Profession - ANS has been defined as an occupation that requires extensive education or a
calling that requires special knowledge, skill, and preparation. It is generally distinguished from
other occupations by: requirement of prolonged, specialized training, orientation toward
service (community or organization), ongoing research, code of ethics, autonomy, or a
professional organization.
spectator sport - ANS Nursing is NOT a what?
nutrix - ANS Nursing originated from the Latin word ________________________, meaning
to nourish.
patient - ANS Who/what is the central focus of all definitions, including physical, emotional,
social, and spiritual dimensions of the patient?
nursing - ANS the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention
of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnoses and treatment of human
response and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations
(American Nurses Association (ANA)) 2004
D - ANS A hospital nurse works collaboratively with a physician, social worker, physical
therapist, and home healthcare nurse to provide nursing care for a patient following a motor
vehicle accident. What should be the central focus of this care?
A. the nurses
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,B. the physician
C. the nursing care plan
D. the patient
E. the physical therapist
settings - ANS Nursing as a profession and discipline requires you to practice in a wide variety
of _____________________.
Body of knowledge - ANS Nursing as a profession and discipline requires you to develop a
specific ________________________.
nursing research - ANS Nursing as a profession and discipline requires you to conduct and
publish _____________________________.
health - ANS Nursing as a profession and discipline requires you to recognize role in
promoting _____________________.
to promote health, to prevent illness, to restore health, and to facilitate coping with disability or
death - ANS What are the four aims of nursing?
clinical judgement - ANS observes, compares, contrast, and evaluates client's condition
(assessment).
critical thinking - ANS collection of information, analyzing information, and available
options/actions (nursing care).
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, problem solving - ANS attempt to find a solution.
assess - ANS LPNs are not allowed to __________________ patients because they do not
have that knowledge. They must practice under RNs.
24 - ANS Every 2 years, _______ contact hours of continuing education are required by the
Alabama Board of Nursing to uphold licensure requirements.
bachelor degree (BSN) - ANS 4 yr. university undergraduate program for RN.
master's degree (MSN) - ANS BSN required, 2 yr. graduate program, advanced practice
nurses.
doctorate (DNP) - ANS MSN required, PhD-research focused, advanced clinical practice.
associate degree (ADN) - ANS 2 yr. community college for RN.
diploma - ANS 3 yr. hospital based program for RN.
licensed practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN) - ANS 1 yr. program with classroom and
clinical teaching, must pass NCLEX-PN, work under the registered nurse or physician.
caregiver, communication, counselor, leader, researcher, advocate, nurse practitioner, nurse
anesthetist, nurse midwife, etc. - ANS Give some nursing roles on all settings.
hospitals, public health, ambulatory care, nursing homes, nursing education, homes, schools,
workplaces, community centers - ANS What are some common sites where you can practice
as a nurse?
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EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.
Profession - ANS has been defined as an occupation that requires extensive education or a
calling that requires special knowledge, skill, and preparation. It is generally distinguished from
other occupations by: requirement of prolonged, specialized training, orientation toward
service (community or organization), ongoing research, code of ethics, autonomy, or a
professional organization.
spectator sport - ANS Nursing is NOT a what?
nutrix - ANS Nursing originated from the Latin word ________________________, meaning
to nourish.
patient - ANS Who/what is the central focus of all definitions, including physical, emotional,
social, and spiritual dimensions of the patient?
nursing - ANS the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention
of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnoses and treatment of human
response and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations
(American Nurses Association (ANA)) 2004
D - ANS A hospital nurse works collaboratively with a physician, social worker, physical
therapist, and home healthcare nurse to provide nursing care for a patient following a motor
vehicle accident. What should be the central focus of this care?
A. the nurses
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,B. the physician
C. the nursing care plan
D. the patient
E. the physical therapist
settings - ANS Nursing as a profession and discipline requires you to practice in a wide variety
of _____________________.
Body of knowledge - ANS Nursing as a profession and discipline requires you to develop a
specific ________________________.
nursing research - ANS Nursing as a profession and discipline requires you to conduct and
publish _____________________________.
health - ANS Nursing as a profession and discipline requires you to recognize role in
promoting _____________________.
to promote health, to prevent illness, to restore health, and to facilitate coping with disability or
death - ANS What are the four aims of nursing?
clinical judgement - ANS observes, compares, contrast, and evaluates client's condition
(assessment).
critical thinking - ANS collection of information, analyzing information, and available
options/actions (nursing care).
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, problem solving - ANS attempt to find a solution.
assess - ANS LPNs are not allowed to __________________ patients because they do not
have that knowledge. They must practice under RNs.
24 - ANS Every 2 years, _______ contact hours of continuing education are required by the
Alabama Board of Nursing to uphold licensure requirements.
bachelor degree (BSN) - ANS 4 yr. university undergraduate program for RN.
master's degree (MSN) - ANS BSN required, 2 yr. graduate program, advanced practice
nurses.
doctorate (DNP) - ANS MSN required, PhD-research focused, advanced clinical practice.
associate degree (ADN) - ANS 2 yr. community college for RN.
diploma - ANS 3 yr. hospital based program for RN.
licensed practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN) - ANS 1 yr. program with classroom and
clinical teaching, must pass NCLEX-PN, work under the registered nurse or physician.
caregiver, communication, counselor, leader, researcher, advocate, nurse practitioner, nurse
anesthetist, nurse midwife, etc. - ANS Give some nursing roles on all settings.
hospitals, public health, ambulatory care, nursing homes, nursing education, homes, schools,
workplaces, community centers - ANS What are some common sites where you can practice
as a nurse?
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