NR 103 TRANSITION TO THE NURSING
PROFESSION MIDTERM VERSION 3 2025
ACCURATE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS PLUS RATIONALES| GUARANTEED
PASS | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A
1. Which of the following best defines the term “professional identity” in
nursing?
A. The number of years a nurse has practiced
B. A nurse’s commitment to continued education
C. The values and beliefs that guide a nurse’s behavior and actions
D. A nurse’s role in a clinical setting
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Professional identity refers to the values, beliefs, and ethical standards
that guide nurses' behaviors, interactions, and sense of belonging to the
profession.
2. Florence Nightingale is best known for which contribution to nursing?
,A. Creating the first nursing union
B. Advocating for nurse practitioners
C. Improving hygiene and sanitation in hospitals
D. Establishing the first nursing licensure exam
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Florence Nightingale improved sanitation practices during the Crimean
War, which dramatically reduced mortality rates and laid the foundation for
modern nursing.
3. A nurse is practicing with integrity. Which of the following actions reflects this
value?
A. Arriving to work on time every day
B. Following through on promises made to patients
C. Completing assignments before a deadline
D. Taking extra shifts when requested
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Integrity in nursing is demonstrated by being honest, trustworthy, and
consistently doing what is right, such as following through on promises.
4. The ANA Code of Ethics serves which primary purpose?
A. Provides step-by-step clinical guidelines
B. Defines legal requirements for nursing licensure
,C. Outlines ethical standards for the nursing profession
D. Establishes nurse-patient staffing ratios
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ANA Code of Ethics provides guidance on the ethical
responsibilities and conduct expected of professional nurses.
5. Which scenario demonstrates therapeutic communication?
A. “You’ll be fine; don’t worry about it.”
B. “Tell me more about how you’re feeling today.”
C. “Let’s talk about something more positive.”
D. “Just relax; everything will work out.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Therapeutic communication involves active listening and open-ended
questions that encourage patients to express themselves.
6. What is a key feature of critical thinking in nursing?
A. Relying on intuition
B. Performing tasks quickly and efficiently
C. Making decisions based on evidence and reasoning
D. Following physician orders without question
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Critical thinking in nursing includes the ability to analyze facts, apply
logic, and make reasoned judgments for patient care.
, 7. Which of the following best describes accountability in nursing?
A. Performing tasks efficiently
B. Reporting patient outcomes honestly and taking responsibility for one’s
actions
C. Delegating tasks to UAPs
D. Supervising less experienced nurses
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Accountability means owning one's actions and outcomes in
professional practice, including honest communication and documentation.
8. A student nurse fails to follow hand hygiene protocol and a patient contracts
an infection. What concept does this relate to?
A. Advocacy
B. Negligence
C. Confidentiality
D. Delegation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Negligence involves failing to provide appropriate care, such as
omitting essential actions like hand hygiene that result in patient harm.
9. Which is an example of a nurse acting as a patient advocate?
PROFESSION MIDTERM VERSION 3 2025
ACCURATE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS PLUS RATIONALES| GUARANTEED
PASS | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A
1. Which of the following best defines the term “professional identity” in
nursing?
A. The number of years a nurse has practiced
B. A nurse’s commitment to continued education
C. The values and beliefs that guide a nurse’s behavior and actions
D. A nurse’s role in a clinical setting
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Professional identity refers to the values, beliefs, and ethical standards
that guide nurses' behaviors, interactions, and sense of belonging to the
profession.
2. Florence Nightingale is best known for which contribution to nursing?
,A. Creating the first nursing union
B. Advocating for nurse practitioners
C. Improving hygiene and sanitation in hospitals
D. Establishing the first nursing licensure exam
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Florence Nightingale improved sanitation practices during the Crimean
War, which dramatically reduced mortality rates and laid the foundation for
modern nursing.
3. A nurse is practicing with integrity. Which of the following actions reflects this
value?
A. Arriving to work on time every day
B. Following through on promises made to patients
C. Completing assignments before a deadline
D. Taking extra shifts when requested
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Integrity in nursing is demonstrated by being honest, trustworthy, and
consistently doing what is right, such as following through on promises.
4. The ANA Code of Ethics serves which primary purpose?
A. Provides step-by-step clinical guidelines
B. Defines legal requirements for nursing licensure
,C. Outlines ethical standards for the nursing profession
D. Establishes nurse-patient staffing ratios
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ANA Code of Ethics provides guidance on the ethical
responsibilities and conduct expected of professional nurses.
5. Which scenario demonstrates therapeutic communication?
A. “You’ll be fine; don’t worry about it.”
B. “Tell me more about how you’re feeling today.”
C. “Let’s talk about something more positive.”
D. “Just relax; everything will work out.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Therapeutic communication involves active listening and open-ended
questions that encourage patients to express themselves.
6. What is a key feature of critical thinking in nursing?
A. Relying on intuition
B. Performing tasks quickly and efficiently
C. Making decisions based on evidence and reasoning
D. Following physician orders without question
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Critical thinking in nursing includes the ability to analyze facts, apply
logic, and make reasoned judgments for patient care.
, 7. Which of the following best describes accountability in nursing?
A. Performing tasks efficiently
B. Reporting patient outcomes honestly and taking responsibility for one’s
actions
C. Delegating tasks to UAPs
D. Supervising less experienced nurses
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Accountability means owning one's actions and outcomes in
professional practice, including honest communication and documentation.
8. A student nurse fails to follow hand hygiene protocol and a patient contracts
an infection. What concept does this relate to?
A. Advocacy
B. Negligence
C. Confidentiality
D. Delegation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Negligence involves failing to provide appropriate care, such as
omitting essential actions like hand hygiene that result in patient harm.
9. Which is an example of a nurse acting as a patient advocate?
