NU 311: EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST UPDATE
USA College of Nursing Dress Code
Students will purchase the approved uniform from the University of South Alabama
book store. The uniform fits loosely and appropriately. Avoid a uniform that clings or is
too tight. Dress uniforms come to the knees. Pants are ankle length. All uniform and
accessories must comply with the clinical agency policy.
2. An official USA College of Nursing name badge is worn at all times in the clinical
setting unless otherwise instructed.
3. A USA student patch is sewn on the left sleeve of the uniform and lab coat. The
name badge should be placed on the upper left front of the uniform. The USA patch is
only worn when the student is in the student role and is the only identifying marker
allowed on the uniform (no monogram or additional patches).
4. Undergarments are to be worn and should not be visible through the uniform. Slips
are worn with dresses. Students must wear an unadorned solid white round-neck
collarless undershirt, long or short sleeved, under the scrub top.
5. No hats, caps, or other unapproved head coverings are allowed to be worn in the
clinical setting. Approved head coverings must align with the CON and clinical agency
uniform policies.
FOOTWEAR: Solid brown, black, or white fluid impervious shoes are worn with the
uniform. Color is inclusive of the logo. If laces are worn, the laces must be the same
,color as the shoe. Nursing shoes are preferred. Shoes with high tops, high heels, open
toes, or open backs are not approved. Brand names on shoes should be inconspicuous.
Women wear white hose when wearing dresses. No socks are to be worn over hose
with dress uniforms. Solid white, brown, or black crew socks or hose/compression hose
must be worn at all times. Color is inclusive of the logo.
LAB COATS: The approved lab coat is worn over business or professional attire (when
deemed appropriate by the course faculty) when the student is in any healthcare facility
if the approved uniform is not worn. Students will purchase the lab coat from the
University of South Alabama book store. The determination of professional or business
attire is made by the course faculty. JEWELRY, COSMETICS, AND NAILS:
1. Jewelry is limited to:
a. A watch that measures seconds. The watch can be either analog (traditional watch
face) or digital and should be worn at all times in the clinical setting. No wearable
technology (smart watches, fitness trackers) are allowed.
b. Wedding band or one other plain band that does not present a hazard in the clinical
setting
c. One pair of small plain stud earrings worn in the ear love that do not extend over the
edge of the ear lobe. No other earrings or body jewelry is acceptable. This includes
nose, tongue, facial or other body piercings. Flesh tone plugs may be worn as place
holders in nose piercings and in expanded ear piercings.
d. Cosmetics are used as appropriate to the standards of professional appearance.
Make-up worn during clinical must be subtle. Page 2 of 2
2. Fragrances should not be worn in the clinical setting. Students may not enter the
,clinical setting smelling like cigarettes and/or other tobacco products. This is inclusive of
non-tobacco vape or e-cigarette products and smokeless tobaccos.
3. Fingernails are clean and neatly manicured. They do not extend beyond the
fingertips. No nail polish or artificial nail product is to be worn.
4. Tattoos must be covered at all times while in the clinical setting.
GENERAL UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS:
1. Uniforms and lab coats are impeccably clean and neat. Both the uniform and lab coat
must be cleaned each time they are worn. Soiled, wrinkled uniforms are inappropriate.
2. The student's appearance is neat and clean in all respects (e.g. hair, nails, uniforms,
shoes, and lab coat). Beards, mustaches, and sideburns are kept clean and neatly
trimmed. In areas requiring asepsis, beards, mustaches, and sideburns should be
properly covered in accordance with aseptic principles and hospital policy. No false
eyelashes are to be worn.
3. Hair should be appropriately arranged off the face, above the collar and secured for
the duration of the clinical. Hair should be groomed prior to entering the healthcare
agency and should remain secure until leaving the agency. Solid neutral colored and
plain hair accessories are appropriate. Bangs are above the eyebrows. Swinging or
unsecured pony tails are not acceptable. Highlights and dyes should be natural colors
only. There should be no stripes, no fluorescent colors, and no extreme colors.
4. Students are equipped with a watch, bandage scissors, black ballpoint pens,
stethoscope, penlight, pencil, and small notebook as part of the standard uniform.
Students are to bring only items approved by faculty to the clinical setting.
, 5. The approved lab coat is worn over the approved uniform when entering or exiting
the clinical facility and during breaks taking place off the assigned clinical unit.
What is the ANA?
American Nurses Association
ANA Code of Ethics 1
The nurse practices with compassion and respect for inherent dignity, worth and unique
attributes of every person.
ANA Code of Ethics 2
The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family group,
community or population
ANA Code of Ethics 4
The nurse has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice: makes
decisions; and takes action consistent with the obligation to promote health and to
provide optimal care.
What the difference between the ANA Scope and Standards of Care and the State
Nurse Practice Acts
Scope of practice refers to the professional activities defined under state law. The scope
of practice for nurses is determined by each state's nurse practice act. Standards of
care set minimum criteria for job proficiency.
Principles of Delegation
The transfer of responsibility for the performance of a task from one individual to
another while retaining accountability for the outcome
SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST UPDATE
USA College of Nursing Dress Code
Students will purchase the approved uniform from the University of South Alabama
book store. The uniform fits loosely and appropriately. Avoid a uniform that clings or is
too tight. Dress uniforms come to the knees. Pants are ankle length. All uniform and
accessories must comply with the clinical agency policy.
2. An official USA College of Nursing name badge is worn at all times in the clinical
setting unless otherwise instructed.
3. A USA student patch is sewn on the left sleeve of the uniform and lab coat. The
name badge should be placed on the upper left front of the uniform. The USA patch is
only worn when the student is in the student role and is the only identifying marker
allowed on the uniform (no monogram or additional patches).
4. Undergarments are to be worn and should not be visible through the uniform. Slips
are worn with dresses. Students must wear an unadorned solid white round-neck
collarless undershirt, long or short sleeved, under the scrub top.
5. No hats, caps, or other unapproved head coverings are allowed to be worn in the
clinical setting. Approved head coverings must align with the CON and clinical agency
uniform policies.
FOOTWEAR: Solid brown, black, or white fluid impervious shoes are worn with the
uniform. Color is inclusive of the logo. If laces are worn, the laces must be the same
,color as the shoe. Nursing shoes are preferred. Shoes with high tops, high heels, open
toes, or open backs are not approved. Brand names on shoes should be inconspicuous.
Women wear white hose when wearing dresses. No socks are to be worn over hose
with dress uniforms. Solid white, brown, or black crew socks or hose/compression hose
must be worn at all times. Color is inclusive of the logo.
LAB COATS: The approved lab coat is worn over business or professional attire (when
deemed appropriate by the course faculty) when the student is in any healthcare facility
if the approved uniform is not worn. Students will purchase the lab coat from the
University of South Alabama book store. The determination of professional or business
attire is made by the course faculty. JEWELRY, COSMETICS, AND NAILS:
1. Jewelry is limited to:
a. A watch that measures seconds. The watch can be either analog (traditional watch
face) or digital and should be worn at all times in the clinical setting. No wearable
technology (smart watches, fitness trackers) are allowed.
b. Wedding band or one other plain band that does not present a hazard in the clinical
setting
c. One pair of small plain stud earrings worn in the ear love that do not extend over the
edge of the ear lobe. No other earrings or body jewelry is acceptable. This includes
nose, tongue, facial or other body piercings. Flesh tone plugs may be worn as place
holders in nose piercings and in expanded ear piercings.
d. Cosmetics are used as appropriate to the standards of professional appearance.
Make-up worn during clinical must be subtle. Page 2 of 2
2. Fragrances should not be worn in the clinical setting. Students may not enter the
,clinical setting smelling like cigarettes and/or other tobacco products. This is inclusive of
non-tobacco vape or e-cigarette products and smokeless tobaccos.
3. Fingernails are clean and neatly manicured. They do not extend beyond the
fingertips. No nail polish or artificial nail product is to be worn.
4. Tattoos must be covered at all times while in the clinical setting.
GENERAL UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS:
1. Uniforms and lab coats are impeccably clean and neat. Both the uniform and lab coat
must be cleaned each time they are worn. Soiled, wrinkled uniforms are inappropriate.
2. The student's appearance is neat and clean in all respects (e.g. hair, nails, uniforms,
shoes, and lab coat). Beards, mustaches, and sideburns are kept clean and neatly
trimmed. In areas requiring asepsis, beards, mustaches, and sideburns should be
properly covered in accordance with aseptic principles and hospital policy. No false
eyelashes are to be worn.
3. Hair should be appropriately arranged off the face, above the collar and secured for
the duration of the clinical. Hair should be groomed prior to entering the healthcare
agency and should remain secure until leaving the agency. Solid neutral colored and
plain hair accessories are appropriate. Bangs are above the eyebrows. Swinging or
unsecured pony tails are not acceptable. Highlights and dyes should be natural colors
only. There should be no stripes, no fluorescent colors, and no extreme colors.
4. Students are equipped with a watch, bandage scissors, black ballpoint pens,
stethoscope, penlight, pencil, and small notebook as part of the standard uniform.
Students are to bring only items approved by faculty to the clinical setting.
, 5. The approved lab coat is worn over the approved uniform when entering or exiting
the clinical facility and during breaks taking place off the assigned clinical unit.
What is the ANA?
American Nurses Association
ANA Code of Ethics 1
The nurse practices with compassion and respect for inherent dignity, worth and unique
attributes of every person.
ANA Code of Ethics 2
The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family group,
community or population
ANA Code of Ethics 4
The nurse has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice: makes
decisions; and takes action consistent with the obligation to promote health and to
provide optimal care.
What the difference between the ANA Scope and Standards of Care and the State
Nurse Practice Acts
Scope of practice refers to the professional activities defined under state law. The scope
of practice for nurses is determined by each state's nurse practice act. Standards of
care set minimum criteria for job proficiency.
Principles of Delegation
The transfer of responsibility for the performance of a task from one individual to
another while retaining accountability for the outcome
