NUR 210 Exam 1: (Latest 2026/2027 Update) Nursing Fundamentals,
Professional Practice, Ethics, Pharmacology | Q&A | Grade A | 100% Correct
(Verified Answers)
NURSING FUNDAMENTALS & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE REVIEW
SUBJECT SOURCE FORMAT
Nursing Fundamentals / NUR 210 Exam 1 2026/2027 Q&A Guide with Clinical Rationale
Professional Practice / Ethics /
Pharmacology
Q1
What are the Standards of Professional Practice in nursing?
A Guidelines for hospital administration and facility management
B Specific to the practice of nursing; establish expectations for professional behavior; hold nurses
accountable for following a code of conduct and upholding ethical values
C Rules that apply only to nursing students during clinical rotations
D Federal regulations that govern all healthcare professionals equally
CORRECT ANSWERB. Specific to the practice of nursing; establish expectations for professional
behavior; hold nurses accountable for following a code of conduct and upholding ethical values
CLINICAL RATIONALE
● Standards protect the nurse, client, and facility by establishing clear expectations for professional conduct.
● General standards apply to all nurses; specialty standards apply to advanced practice areas.
Q2
What/Who regulates nursing practice?
A The Joint Commission (TJC)
B Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
C North Carolina Board of Nursing (State Board of Nursing)
D American Hospital Association (AHA)
CORRECT ANSWER C. North Carolina Board of Nursing (State Board of Nursing)
CLINICAL RATIONALE
● State Boards of Nursing regulate scope of practice, nursing education, and license requirements.
● The Nurse Practice Act (NPA) is enforced by each state's Board of Nursing.
, Q3
According to Benner's Novice to Expert Theory, which stage describes a nurse with 2-3 years of
experience who can plan and organize care based on prior experiences?
A Novice
B Advanced Beginner
C Competent
D Proficient
CORRECT ANSWER C. Competent
CLINICAL RATIONALE
● Competent stage typically occurs at 2-3 years; the nurse can plan, organize, and make decisions based on prior
experiences.
● Novice (first year) relies on rules; Advanced Beginner recognizes patterns; Proficient sees whole picture; Expert has
intuitive grasp.
Q4
What are the 5 steps of the nursing process in correct order?
A Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
B Planning, Assessment, Implementation, Evaluation, Diagnosis
C Evaluation, Planning, Assessment, Diagnosis, Implementation
D Assessment, Implementation, Diagnosis, Planning, Evaluation
CORRECT ANSWER A. Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
CLINICAL RATIONALE
● The nursing process is the critical thinking model used for decision making and actions.
● Mnemonic "ADPIE" helps recall the correct order: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.
Professional Practice, Ethics, Pharmacology | Q&A | Grade A | 100% Correct
(Verified Answers)
NURSING FUNDAMENTALS & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE REVIEW
SUBJECT SOURCE FORMAT
Nursing Fundamentals / NUR 210 Exam 1 2026/2027 Q&A Guide with Clinical Rationale
Professional Practice / Ethics /
Pharmacology
Q1
What are the Standards of Professional Practice in nursing?
A Guidelines for hospital administration and facility management
B Specific to the practice of nursing; establish expectations for professional behavior; hold nurses
accountable for following a code of conduct and upholding ethical values
C Rules that apply only to nursing students during clinical rotations
D Federal regulations that govern all healthcare professionals equally
CORRECT ANSWERB. Specific to the practice of nursing; establish expectations for professional
behavior; hold nurses accountable for following a code of conduct and upholding ethical values
CLINICAL RATIONALE
● Standards protect the nurse, client, and facility by establishing clear expectations for professional conduct.
● General standards apply to all nurses; specialty standards apply to advanced practice areas.
Q2
What/Who regulates nursing practice?
A The Joint Commission (TJC)
B Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
C North Carolina Board of Nursing (State Board of Nursing)
D American Hospital Association (AHA)
CORRECT ANSWER C. North Carolina Board of Nursing (State Board of Nursing)
CLINICAL RATIONALE
● State Boards of Nursing regulate scope of practice, nursing education, and license requirements.
● The Nurse Practice Act (NPA) is enforced by each state's Board of Nursing.
, Q3
According to Benner's Novice to Expert Theory, which stage describes a nurse with 2-3 years of
experience who can plan and organize care based on prior experiences?
A Novice
B Advanced Beginner
C Competent
D Proficient
CORRECT ANSWER C. Competent
CLINICAL RATIONALE
● Competent stage typically occurs at 2-3 years; the nurse can plan, organize, and make decisions based on prior
experiences.
● Novice (first year) relies on rules; Advanced Beginner recognizes patterns; Proficient sees whole picture; Expert has
intuitive grasp.
Q4
What are the 5 steps of the nursing process in correct order?
A Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
B Planning, Assessment, Implementation, Evaluation, Diagnosis
C Evaluation, Planning, Assessment, Diagnosis, Implementation
D Assessment, Implementation, Diagnosis, Planning, Evaluation
CORRECT ANSWER A. Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
CLINICAL RATIONALE
● The nursing process is the critical thinking model used for decision making and actions.
● Mnemonic "ADPIE" helps recall the correct order: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.
