NURS 115 Final NCLEX 102 Questions with Verified Answers
In comparing the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the International
Council of Nurses (ICN) definitions of nursing, what component does the ICN
mention that is not included in ANA's definition and is indicative of a more global
focus?
a. Advocacy
b. Health promotion
c. Shaping health policy
d. Prevention of illness - CORRECT ANSWER C
The ICN's definition of nursing expands on the ANA's definition by providing for
the concept of shaping health policy as a responsibility of nursing.
A profession has specific characteristics. In regard to how nursing meets these
characteristics, which criteria are consistent and standardized processes? (Select
all that apply.)
a. Code of ethics
b. Licensing
c. Body of knowledge
d. Educational preparation
e. Altruism - CORRECT ANSWER A, B, C, E
Nursing as a profession has a code of ethics, licensing, a body of knowledge, and
altruism. Because there are multiple paths of education for nursing and not a
standard entry into practice, this is one criterion of a profession that is not
standard and consistent.
What specific aspect of a profession does the development of theories provide?
a. Altruism
b. Body of knowledge
c. Autonomy
d. Accountability - CORRECT ANSWER B
,Theories establish a specific nursing body of knowledge that is unique to the
discipline, which is one criterion of a profession.
Health care workers are discussing a diverse group of patients respectfully and are
being responsive to the health beliefs and practices of these patients. What
important aspect of nursing professional practice are they exhibiting?
a. Autonomy
b. Accountability
c. Cultural competence
d. Autocratic leadership - CORRECT ANSWER C
The nurse and other health care workers are exhibiting cultural competence by
being responsive to patients' health beliefs and practices that are influenced by
the individual's culture
A nurse makes a medication error, immediately assesses the patient, and reports
the error to the nurse manager and the primary care provider (PCP). Which
characteristic of a professional is the nurse demonstrating?
a. Autonomy
b. Collaboration
c. Accountability
d. Altruism - CORRECT ANSWER C
The nurse is demonstrating accountability by taking responsibility for the error
and reporting it after an initial assessment of the patient. Criteria of a profession
include altruism (public service over personal gain), autonomy (independence),
accountability, and diversity; however, in this case, the nurse is demonstrating
accountability. Although collaboration is important for the health care team, it is
not a criterion for a profession
Which are included in the ANA standards? (Select all that apply.)
a. Standards of professional performance
b. Code of ethics
c. Standards of practice
d. Legal scope of practice
e. Licensure requirements - CORRECT ANSWER A, C
,ANA standards have two parts: One is standards of professional performance, and
the other is standards of practice. ANA has a separate document that is a code of
ethics. Nurse practice acts are a legal scope of practice
Which core competency of advanced practice nursing is the Master of Science in
Nursing (MSN) nurse educator exhibiting when counseling a student in
therapeutic communication techniques?
a. Leadership
b. Ethical decision making
c. Direct clinical practice
d. Expert coaching - CORRECT ANSWER D
A nurse educator who is teaching and counseling students is practicing expert
coaching and guidance. A nurse educator with a master's degree practices the
other competencies of leadership and ethical decision making in other situations.
Although a nurse educator may also work as a nurse involved in direct patient
care, this is not part of the educator role
Which statements describe a component discussed in nursing theories? (Select all
that apply.)
a. Optimal functioning of the patient
b. Interaction with components of the environment
c. The conceptual makeup of the administration of the hospital
d. The illness and health concept
e. Safety aspect of medication administration - CORRECT ANSWER A, B, D
There are four components that a nursing theory discusses: (1) the patient, (2)
health, (3) environment, and (4) nursing—not the hospital administration
Which factors affect the nursing shortage? (Select all that apply.)
a. Aging faculty
b. Increasing elderly population
c. Job satisfaction due to adequate number of nurses
d. Aging nursing workforce
e. Greater autonomy for nurses - CORRECT ANSWER A, B, D
, The nursing workforce and nursing faculty are aging. The entire population is
aging, which increases the need for more nurses. The insufficient number of
nurses leads to job dissatisfaction and burnout.
A nurse has performed a physical examination of the patient and reviewed the
laboratory results and diagnostics on the patient's chart. The nurse is performing
which specific nursing function?
a. Diagnosis
b. Assessment
c. Education
d. Advocacy - CORRECT ANSWER B
The nurse is performing the first step in the nursing process—assessment
What is an example of Nightingale's contributions to nursing?
a. Graduated as the first trained U.S. nurse
b. Practiced nursing in the Civil War
c. Established the American Red Cross
d. Emphasized respect for patients' needs and rights - CORRECT ANSWER D
Clara Barton practiced nursing in the Civil War and established the Red Cross.
Linda Richards was the first U.S. trained nurse. Nightingale emphasized patients'
needs and rights.
Nurses are most likely to utilize theories from which of the following individuals in
their leadership role?
a. Maslow
b. Rosenstock
c. Lewin
d. Erikson - CORRECT ANSWER C
The nurse will use Lewin's change theory most often in the leadership role.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Erikson's developmental theory, and the
Rosenstock's Health Belief Model will be utilized most during patient care and
education.
In comparing the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the International
Council of Nurses (ICN) definitions of nursing, what component does the ICN
mention that is not included in ANA's definition and is indicative of a more global
focus?
a. Advocacy
b. Health promotion
c. Shaping health policy
d. Prevention of illness - CORRECT ANSWER C
The ICN's definition of nursing expands on the ANA's definition by providing for
the concept of shaping health policy as a responsibility of nursing.
A profession has specific characteristics. In regard to how nursing meets these
characteristics, which criteria are consistent and standardized processes? (Select
all that apply.)
a. Code of ethics
b. Licensing
c. Body of knowledge
d. Educational preparation
e. Altruism - CORRECT ANSWER A, B, C, E
Nursing as a profession has a code of ethics, licensing, a body of knowledge, and
altruism. Because there are multiple paths of education for nursing and not a
standard entry into practice, this is one criterion of a profession that is not
standard and consistent.
What specific aspect of a profession does the development of theories provide?
a. Altruism
b. Body of knowledge
c. Autonomy
d. Accountability - CORRECT ANSWER B
,Theories establish a specific nursing body of knowledge that is unique to the
discipline, which is one criterion of a profession.
Health care workers are discussing a diverse group of patients respectfully and are
being responsive to the health beliefs and practices of these patients. What
important aspect of nursing professional practice are they exhibiting?
a. Autonomy
b. Accountability
c. Cultural competence
d. Autocratic leadership - CORRECT ANSWER C
The nurse and other health care workers are exhibiting cultural competence by
being responsive to patients' health beliefs and practices that are influenced by
the individual's culture
A nurse makes a medication error, immediately assesses the patient, and reports
the error to the nurse manager and the primary care provider (PCP). Which
characteristic of a professional is the nurse demonstrating?
a. Autonomy
b. Collaboration
c. Accountability
d. Altruism - CORRECT ANSWER C
The nurse is demonstrating accountability by taking responsibility for the error
and reporting it after an initial assessment of the patient. Criteria of a profession
include altruism (public service over personal gain), autonomy (independence),
accountability, and diversity; however, in this case, the nurse is demonstrating
accountability. Although collaboration is important for the health care team, it is
not a criterion for a profession
Which are included in the ANA standards? (Select all that apply.)
a. Standards of professional performance
b. Code of ethics
c. Standards of practice
d. Legal scope of practice
e. Licensure requirements - CORRECT ANSWER A, C
,ANA standards have two parts: One is standards of professional performance, and
the other is standards of practice. ANA has a separate document that is a code of
ethics. Nurse practice acts are a legal scope of practice
Which core competency of advanced practice nursing is the Master of Science in
Nursing (MSN) nurse educator exhibiting when counseling a student in
therapeutic communication techniques?
a. Leadership
b. Ethical decision making
c. Direct clinical practice
d. Expert coaching - CORRECT ANSWER D
A nurse educator who is teaching and counseling students is practicing expert
coaching and guidance. A nurse educator with a master's degree practices the
other competencies of leadership and ethical decision making in other situations.
Although a nurse educator may also work as a nurse involved in direct patient
care, this is not part of the educator role
Which statements describe a component discussed in nursing theories? (Select all
that apply.)
a. Optimal functioning of the patient
b. Interaction with components of the environment
c. The conceptual makeup of the administration of the hospital
d. The illness and health concept
e. Safety aspect of medication administration - CORRECT ANSWER A, B, D
There are four components that a nursing theory discusses: (1) the patient, (2)
health, (3) environment, and (4) nursing—not the hospital administration
Which factors affect the nursing shortage? (Select all that apply.)
a. Aging faculty
b. Increasing elderly population
c. Job satisfaction due to adequate number of nurses
d. Aging nursing workforce
e. Greater autonomy for nurses - CORRECT ANSWER A, B, D
, The nursing workforce and nursing faculty are aging. The entire population is
aging, which increases the need for more nurses. The insufficient number of
nurses leads to job dissatisfaction and burnout.
A nurse has performed a physical examination of the patient and reviewed the
laboratory results and diagnostics on the patient's chart. The nurse is performing
which specific nursing function?
a. Diagnosis
b. Assessment
c. Education
d. Advocacy - CORRECT ANSWER B
The nurse is performing the first step in the nursing process—assessment
What is an example of Nightingale's contributions to nursing?
a. Graduated as the first trained U.S. nurse
b. Practiced nursing in the Civil War
c. Established the American Red Cross
d. Emphasized respect for patients' needs and rights - CORRECT ANSWER D
Clara Barton practiced nursing in the Civil War and established the Red Cross.
Linda Richards was the first U.S. trained nurse. Nightingale emphasized patients'
needs and rights.
Nurses are most likely to utilize theories from which of the following individuals in
their leadership role?
a. Maslow
b. Rosenstock
c. Lewin
d. Erikson - CORRECT ANSWER C
The nurse will use Lewin's change theory most often in the leadership role.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Erikson's developmental theory, and the
Rosenstock's Health Belief Model will be utilized most during patient care and
education.
