NSG 310 FINAL EXAM (GCU) NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
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Question 1
Florence Nightingale's contributions to nursing included:
A) Establishing the first nursing theory emphasizing the
environment
B) Creating the first nursing code of ethics
C) Developing the first baccalaureate nursing program in the
United States
D) Founding the American Red Cross
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory
emphasized the role of the environment (cleanliness, fresh air,
light, proper nutrition) in patient health. She did not create the
first nursing code of ethics (that came later with the ANA). The
first baccalaureate nursing program in the US was at the
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,University of Minnesota (1909). Clara Barton founded the
American Red Cross .
Question 2
Which nursing theorist is known for the Theory of Unitary Human
Beings?
A) Dorothea Orem
B) Martha Rogers
C) Hildegard Peplau
D) Jean Watson
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Martha Rogers developed the Science of Unitary
Human Beings, which views humans as irreducible wholes
interacting with the environment. Orem is known for Self-Care
Deficit Theory. Peplau is known for Interpersonal Relations
Theory. Watson is known for Theory of Human
Caring/Transpersonal Caring .
Question 3
The concept of "self-care deficit" is central to the nursing theory
of:
A) Betty Neuman
B) Dorothea Orem
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,C) Madeleine Leininger
D) Patricia Benner
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory proposes that nursing
is needed when individuals cannot meet their own self-care
needs. Neuman's Systems Model focuses on stressors and lines of
defense. Leininger's Culture Care Theory focuses on culturally
congruent care. Benner's Novice to Expert describes skill
acquisition .
Question 4
Florence Nightingale's "Notes on Nursing" emphasized which of
the following?
A) The importance of physicians as the primary decision-makers
B) The role of observation and the environment in patient
recovery
C) The need for nursing to be based solely on intuition
D) The exclusion of women from nursing positions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nightingale emphasized the nurse's role in observation
and manipulating the environment (ventilation, cleanliness, light)
to promote healing. She did not subordinate nursing to physicians
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, as a principle. Nursing is based on evidence, not solely intuition.
She actively promoted nursing as a profession for women .
Question 5
Which nursing theorist developed the Transcultural Nursing
Model?
A) Hildegard Peplau
B) Madeleine Leininger
C) Ida Jean Orlando
D) Lydia Hall
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leininger's Culture Care Theory emphasizes providing
care congruent with a patient's cultural values and beliefs.
Peplau focused on interpersonal relationships. Orlando focused
on the nurse-patient interaction and the patient's immediate
needs. Hall focused on care, core, and cure .
Question 6
The first licensed practical nurse (LPN) training programs in the
United States were established:
A) In the 1890s
B) In the 1940s
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EXAM TEST BANK| INTRODUCTION TO
PROFESSIONAL NURSING FINAL EXAM PREP WITH
COMPLETE 550 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
(BRAND NEW!!)
Question 1
Florence Nightingale's contributions to nursing included:
A) Establishing the first nursing theory emphasizing the
environment
B) Creating the first nursing code of ethics
C) Developing the first baccalaureate nursing program in the
United States
D) Founding the American Red Cross
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory
emphasized the role of the environment (cleanliness, fresh air,
light, proper nutrition) in patient health. She did not create the
first nursing code of ethics (that came later with the ANA). The
first baccalaureate nursing program in the US was at the
1
,University of Minnesota (1909). Clara Barton founded the
American Red Cross .
Question 2
Which nursing theorist is known for the Theory of Unitary Human
Beings?
A) Dorothea Orem
B) Martha Rogers
C) Hildegard Peplau
D) Jean Watson
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Martha Rogers developed the Science of Unitary
Human Beings, which views humans as irreducible wholes
interacting with the environment. Orem is known for Self-Care
Deficit Theory. Peplau is known for Interpersonal Relations
Theory. Watson is known for Theory of Human
Caring/Transpersonal Caring .
Question 3
The concept of "self-care deficit" is central to the nursing theory
of:
A) Betty Neuman
B) Dorothea Orem
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,C) Madeleine Leininger
D) Patricia Benner
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory proposes that nursing
is needed when individuals cannot meet their own self-care
needs. Neuman's Systems Model focuses on stressors and lines of
defense. Leininger's Culture Care Theory focuses on culturally
congruent care. Benner's Novice to Expert describes skill
acquisition .
Question 4
Florence Nightingale's "Notes on Nursing" emphasized which of
the following?
A) The importance of physicians as the primary decision-makers
B) The role of observation and the environment in patient
recovery
C) The need for nursing to be based solely on intuition
D) The exclusion of women from nursing positions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nightingale emphasized the nurse's role in observation
and manipulating the environment (ventilation, cleanliness, light)
to promote healing. She did not subordinate nursing to physicians
3
, as a principle. Nursing is based on evidence, not solely intuition.
She actively promoted nursing as a profession for women .
Question 5
Which nursing theorist developed the Transcultural Nursing
Model?
A) Hildegard Peplau
B) Madeleine Leininger
C) Ida Jean Orlando
D) Lydia Hall
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leininger's Culture Care Theory emphasizes providing
care congruent with a patient's cultural values and beliefs.
Peplau focused on interpersonal relationships. Orlando focused
on the nurse-patient interaction and the patient's immediate
needs. Hall focused on care, core, and cure .
Question 6
The first licensed practical nurse (LPN) training programs in the
United States were established:
A) In the 1890s
B) In the 1940s
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