NR 103 Transition to the Nursing Profession - Week 11 Comprehensive
Quiz 2026 |Chamberlain College
1. According to Patricia Benner’s model, a nurse who has been on the same unit
for 2 to 3 years and begins to see actions in terms of long-term goals is at which
stage?
A. Advanced Beginner
B. Expert
C. Proficient
D. Competent
Answer: D
Rationale: The Competent nurse (2-3 years) begins to see their actions in terms of long-
range goals or plans and is conscious of their deliberate planning.
2. When implementing a Quality Improvement (QI) project using the PDSA cycle,
which action occurs during the ‘Study’ phase?
A. Analyzing the data and comparing it to predictions
B. Defining the objectives and predicting outcomes
C. Implementing the change on a small scale
D. Modifying the process based on what was learned
Answer: A
Rationale: In the ‘Study’ phase of the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle, the team analyzes the data
collected during the ‘Do’ phase to see if the change resulted in improvement.
,3. A nurse is faced with a situation where a patient refuses a life-saving blood
transfusion due to religious beliefs. Which ethical principle is the nurse
upholding by respecting this decision?
A. Beneficence
B. Justice
C. Non-maleficence
D. Autonomy
Answer: D
Rationale: Autonomy refers to the right of the patient to make their own decisions about
their healthcare, even if the provider disagrees.
4. In the PICO(T) format for evidence-based practice, what does the ‘I’
represent?
A. Intervention
B. Implementation
C. Indicator
D. Investigation
Answer: A
Rationale: In PICO(T), I stands for Intervention or Interest area, which is the specific
treatment or issue being studied.
5. Which document provides the legal framework for nursing practice within a
specific state?
A. The ANA Code of Ethics
B. The Nurse Practice Act
C. The Hospital’s Policy and Procedure Manual
D. The QSEN Competencies
Answer: B
, Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act (NPA) is state legislation that defines the scope of
practice and legal boundaries for nurses in that jurisdiction.
6. When a nurse uses the SBAR tool to communicate with a physician, which
component involves suggesting a specific solution or action?
A. Situation
B. Background
C. Assessment
D. Recommendation
Answer: D
Rationale: Recommendation (R) is the phase where the nurse states what they think needs
to happen or what they are requesting from the provider.
7. A ‘Sentinel Event’ as defined by The Joint Commission is best described as:
A. An unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical/psychological injury
B. Any patient fall regardless of injury
C. An expected side effect of a high-risk medication
D. A violation of HIPAA regulations
Answer: A
Rationale: Sentinel events are unexpected occurrences involving death, permanent harm,
or severe temporary harm that signal the need for immediate investigation.
8. Which leadership style is characterized by a leader who inspires and
motivates the team to achieve a common vision through shared values?
A. Autocratic
B. Laissez-faire
C. Transformational
D. Transactional
Answer: C
Quiz 2026 |Chamberlain College
1. According to Patricia Benner’s model, a nurse who has been on the same unit
for 2 to 3 years and begins to see actions in terms of long-term goals is at which
stage?
A. Advanced Beginner
B. Expert
C. Proficient
D. Competent
Answer: D
Rationale: The Competent nurse (2-3 years) begins to see their actions in terms of long-
range goals or plans and is conscious of their deliberate planning.
2. When implementing a Quality Improvement (QI) project using the PDSA cycle,
which action occurs during the ‘Study’ phase?
A. Analyzing the data and comparing it to predictions
B. Defining the objectives and predicting outcomes
C. Implementing the change on a small scale
D. Modifying the process based on what was learned
Answer: A
Rationale: In the ‘Study’ phase of the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle, the team analyzes the data
collected during the ‘Do’ phase to see if the change resulted in improvement.
,3. A nurse is faced with a situation where a patient refuses a life-saving blood
transfusion due to religious beliefs. Which ethical principle is the nurse
upholding by respecting this decision?
A. Beneficence
B. Justice
C. Non-maleficence
D. Autonomy
Answer: D
Rationale: Autonomy refers to the right of the patient to make their own decisions about
their healthcare, even if the provider disagrees.
4. In the PICO(T) format for evidence-based practice, what does the ‘I’
represent?
A. Intervention
B. Implementation
C. Indicator
D. Investigation
Answer: A
Rationale: In PICO(T), I stands for Intervention or Interest area, which is the specific
treatment or issue being studied.
5. Which document provides the legal framework for nursing practice within a
specific state?
A. The ANA Code of Ethics
B. The Nurse Practice Act
C. The Hospital’s Policy and Procedure Manual
D. The QSEN Competencies
Answer: B
, Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act (NPA) is state legislation that defines the scope of
practice and legal boundaries for nurses in that jurisdiction.
6. When a nurse uses the SBAR tool to communicate with a physician, which
component involves suggesting a specific solution or action?
A. Situation
B. Background
C. Assessment
D. Recommendation
Answer: D
Rationale: Recommendation (R) is the phase where the nurse states what they think needs
to happen or what they are requesting from the provider.
7. A ‘Sentinel Event’ as defined by The Joint Commission is best described as:
A. An unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical/psychological injury
B. Any patient fall regardless of injury
C. An expected side effect of a high-risk medication
D. A violation of HIPAA regulations
Answer: A
Rationale: Sentinel events are unexpected occurrences involving death, permanent harm,
or severe temporary harm that signal the need for immediate investigation.
8. Which leadership style is characterized by a leader who inspires and
motivates the team to achieve a common vision through shared values?
A. Autocratic
B. Laissez-faire
C. Transformational
D. Transactional
Answer: C
