NU110 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
Who was Florence Nightingale?
Founder of modern nursing; recognized two components of nursing
1.) Health
2.) Illness, maintained accurate records/beginning of nursing research (began
documentation)
What are the four aims of nursing?
1) To promote health
2) To prevent illness
3) To restore health
4) To facilitate coping with disability or death
What does "To Promote Health" mean?
To encourage - provide information to increase health (anti smoking, healthy diets, daily
exercise, act as a role model)
What does "To Prevent Illness" mean?
Keep from occurring - refer education programs, health assessments, promote good
healthy habits
What does "To Restore Health" mean?
, Refer abnormal findings to other as appropriate, provide direct/physical care
(medications, procedures, treatments), plan, teach, rehabilitate
What does "To Facilitate Coping with disability and death" mean?
Referral to community support systems, end of life care for patients AND families, cope
with end of life issues through teaching, referrals, direct care
What are the levels of nursing education and requirements for practicing as a
nurse?
LPN
RN
-diploma (2 years)
-associates (3 years)
-bachelors (4 years)
Master/Doctorate
PHD (research)
What is continuing education?
Required for nurses to maintain licensure includes courses, workshops, and seminars
What are some nursing organizations?
American Nurses Associates (ANA), National League of Nursing (NLN),
American Associate of Colleges for Nursing (AACN), National Student Nurses
Association (NSNA)
What are the Standards of Nursing Practice?
Ensure knowledgeable, safe, and comprehensive nursing care
What is the Nursing Practice Act?
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
Who was Florence Nightingale?
Founder of modern nursing; recognized two components of nursing
1.) Health
2.) Illness, maintained accurate records/beginning of nursing research (began
documentation)
What are the four aims of nursing?
1) To promote health
2) To prevent illness
3) To restore health
4) To facilitate coping with disability or death
What does "To Promote Health" mean?
To encourage - provide information to increase health (anti smoking, healthy diets, daily
exercise, act as a role model)
What does "To Prevent Illness" mean?
Keep from occurring - refer education programs, health assessments, promote good
healthy habits
What does "To Restore Health" mean?
, Refer abnormal findings to other as appropriate, provide direct/physical care
(medications, procedures, treatments), plan, teach, rehabilitate
What does "To Facilitate Coping with disability and death" mean?
Referral to community support systems, end of life care for patients AND families, cope
with end of life issues through teaching, referrals, direct care
What are the levels of nursing education and requirements for practicing as a
nurse?
LPN
RN
-diploma (2 years)
-associates (3 years)
-bachelors (4 years)
Master/Doctorate
PHD (research)
What is continuing education?
Required for nurses to maintain licensure includes courses, workshops, and seminars
What are some nursing organizations?
American Nurses Associates (ANA), National League of Nursing (NLN),
American Associate of Colleges for Nursing (AACN), National Student Nurses
Association (NSNA)
What are the Standards of Nursing Practice?
Ensure knowledgeable, safe, and comprehensive nursing care
What is the Nursing Practice Act?
