NUR 311 ~ Chapter 1: The Nurse's
Role in Health Exam Questions and
Answers
4 main goals of nursing - answer-1. promote health
2. prevent illness
3. treat human responses to health or illness
4. advocate for individuals, families, communities, and populations
provisions included in the Code of Ethics - answer-1. the nurse practices with
compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of
every person
2. the nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family,
group, community, or population
3. the nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of
the patient
4. the nurse has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice;
makes decisions; and takes action consistent with the obligation to promote health
and provide optimal care
the nursing process is used to - answer-- promote health and prevent illness
- reduce the risk of a disease
- reinforce good habits
- maintain optimal functioning
SOAP note organization - answer-1. S: subjective
2. O: objective
3. A: analysis
4. P: plan
5 nursing values - answer-1. respect
2. unity
3. diversity
4. integrity
5. excellence
registered nurse (RN) - answer-- develop assessment skills related to specialty in
which they practice (hospital)
*work in hospitals, in the community or for public health, ambulatory care, nursing
homes, and nursing education
advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) - answer-- an RN who has achieved a
bachelor's degree in nursing science as well as a minimum of a master of science
degree in nursing
- governed and monitored by professional organizations, state law, and other
regulations
Role in Health Exam Questions and
Answers
4 main goals of nursing - answer-1. promote health
2. prevent illness
3. treat human responses to health or illness
4. advocate for individuals, families, communities, and populations
provisions included in the Code of Ethics - answer-1. the nurse practices with
compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of
every person
2. the nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family,
group, community, or population
3. the nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of
the patient
4. the nurse has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice;
makes decisions; and takes action consistent with the obligation to promote health
and provide optimal care
the nursing process is used to - answer-- promote health and prevent illness
- reduce the risk of a disease
- reinforce good habits
- maintain optimal functioning
SOAP note organization - answer-1. S: subjective
2. O: objective
3. A: analysis
4. P: plan
5 nursing values - answer-1. respect
2. unity
3. diversity
4. integrity
5. excellence
registered nurse (RN) - answer-- develop assessment skills related to specialty in
which they practice (hospital)
*work in hospitals, in the community or for public health, ambulatory care, nursing
homes, and nursing education
advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) - answer-- an RN who has achieved a
bachelor's degree in nursing science as well as a minimum of a master of science
degree in nursing
- governed and monitored by professional organizations, state law, and other
regulations
