NR 103 Transition to the Nursing Profession – Original
Practice Exam
This is an original practice exam inspired by general nursing transition concepts such as nursing history, ethics,
professionalism, communication, and patient advocacy. It is not copied from the linked material.
1. Which nursing pioneer is commonly associated with modern nursing and environmental sanitation?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Dorothea Dix
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
Answer: B. Florence Nightingale
2. Which ethical principle supports a patient’s right to make personal healthcare decisions?
A. Justice
B. Fidelity
C. Autonomy
D. Beneficence
Answer: C. Autonomy
3. What is the primary purpose of a Nurse Practice Act?
A. To determine nurse salaries
B. To protect public safety
C. To regulate hospitals
D. To assign nursing specialties
Answer: B. To protect public safety
4. Which organization publishes the Code of Ethics for Nurses in the United States?
A. ANA
B. CDC
C. WHO
D. NLN
Answer: A. ANA
5. A nurse reporting accurate patient information demonstrates which professional value?
A. Advocacy
B. Accountability
Practice Exam
This is an original practice exam inspired by general nursing transition concepts such as nursing history, ethics,
professionalism, communication, and patient advocacy. It is not copied from the linked material.
1. Which nursing pioneer is commonly associated with modern nursing and environmental sanitation?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Dorothea Dix
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
Answer: B. Florence Nightingale
2. Which ethical principle supports a patient’s right to make personal healthcare decisions?
A. Justice
B. Fidelity
C. Autonomy
D. Beneficence
Answer: C. Autonomy
3. What is the primary purpose of a Nurse Practice Act?
A. To determine nurse salaries
B. To protect public safety
C. To regulate hospitals
D. To assign nursing specialties
Answer: B. To protect public safety
4. Which organization publishes the Code of Ethics for Nurses in the United States?
A. ANA
B. CDC
C. WHO
D. NLN
Answer: A. ANA
5. A nurse reporting accurate patient information demonstrates which professional value?
A. Advocacy
B. Accountability
