ECPI NUR 164 – McDonough | 2025/2026 |
Chapters 1–7 | Nursing Fundamentals –
Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Define Nursing
a profession focused on promoting health, preventing illness, restoring health, and
helping patents cope
burnout
cumulative state of frustration with the work environment that develops over a long time
compassion fatigue
loss of satisfaction from providing good patient care
secondary traumatic stress
A feeling of despair caused by the transfer of emotion distress from a victim to a
caregiver, which often develops suddenly
Mindfulness
capacity to intentionally bring awareness to present-moment experience with an attitude
of openness and curiosity
, resilience
individuals aptitude for overcoming an adverse life circumstance with a hopeful attitude.
person-centered care
care that respects a patients preferences, needs, and values
Professionalism
behaviors that show responsibility, accountability, and ethical practice
scope of pratice
what you can and can't do legally in your position
ANA (American Nurses Association)
Organization that sets standards and protects nursing practice.
autonomy
ability of nurses to make independent clinical decisions
who is the founder of modern nursing
Florence Nightingale
status of nursing as a profession
a job with standards, ethics, education, and licensure
define health
state of optimal functioning or well-being
Nursing care in ancient times was mainly provided by:
Family members and religious groups
During the Middle Ages, hospitals were mainly places for recovery and rehabilitation.
False
Who is known as the founder of modern nursing
Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale became famous for improving conditions during which war
Crimean War
Nightingale reduced death rates primarily by improving:
Sanitation and hygiene
Florence Nightingale used statistics and data to prove nursing care saves lives.
true
Which action helped nursing become a profession?
Chapters 1–7 | Nursing Fundamentals –
Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Define Nursing
a profession focused on promoting health, preventing illness, restoring health, and
helping patents cope
burnout
cumulative state of frustration with the work environment that develops over a long time
compassion fatigue
loss of satisfaction from providing good patient care
secondary traumatic stress
A feeling of despair caused by the transfer of emotion distress from a victim to a
caregiver, which often develops suddenly
Mindfulness
capacity to intentionally bring awareness to present-moment experience with an attitude
of openness and curiosity
, resilience
individuals aptitude for overcoming an adverse life circumstance with a hopeful attitude.
person-centered care
care that respects a patients preferences, needs, and values
Professionalism
behaviors that show responsibility, accountability, and ethical practice
scope of pratice
what you can and can't do legally in your position
ANA (American Nurses Association)
Organization that sets standards and protects nursing practice.
autonomy
ability of nurses to make independent clinical decisions
who is the founder of modern nursing
Florence Nightingale
status of nursing as a profession
a job with standards, ethics, education, and licensure
define health
state of optimal functioning or well-being
Nursing care in ancient times was mainly provided by:
Family members and religious groups
During the Middle Ages, hospitals were mainly places for recovery and rehabilitation.
False
Who is known as the founder of modern nursing
Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale became famous for improving conditions during which war
Crimean War
Nightingale reduced death rates primarily by improving:
Sanitation and hygiene
Florence Nightingale used statistics and data to prove nursing care saves lives.
true
Which action helped nursing become a profession?
