NURS 117 Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
While caring for a patient, the nurse performs an intervention that is beyond the
scope of practice. The nurse has violated the expectations of which regulatory
body? - Correct answer-Nurse Practice Act
In every state, licensed practical/vocational nurses are required by law to practice
under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician, and registered nurses are
required to practice under the supervision of a physician.
Which of the following are entry-level nursing programs? Select all that apply
a. A minimum of 2 years at a private or community college.
b. Two or more years in graduate school at a university.
c. Nine months to 1 year at a technical college or career technology
center
d. Four-year college degree at a university.
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,e. Three years in a hospital-based program affiliated with a college or university -
Correct answer-A, C, D, E
A high school student wants to become a nurse midwife. Which levels of education
should this student prepare to pursue in order to achieve the desired role in
nursing? Select all that apply.
a. Doctorate in nursing
b. Master of science in nursing
c. Registered nurse, associate degree
d. Registered nurse, diploma program
e. Registered nurse, baccalaureate degree - Correct answer-B, C, E (?)
The nurse reviews with a student the responsibilities of a student nurse. Which
student statement indicates additional teaching is required?
a. "I will check laboratory results for my patients often."
b. "I am responsible for noting abnormal assessment findings."
c. "I will frequently check the patient's chart for diagnostic test
results."
d. "It is not within my scope of practice to notify someone of
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,abnormal findings." - Correct answer-D
A client has a federal government's health insurance program for people older than
65 years. Which type of health insurance should the nurse expect to see
documented in the client's medical record? - Correct answer-Medicare
The department of nursing within a large hospital implements Team STEPPS on all
of the care areas. Which is an expected outcome from this program?
a. Reports of incivility
b. Enhanced teamwork
c. Increased absenteeism
d. Inappropriate delegation - Correct answer-B, The program, called Team
STEPPS, uses evidence-based teamwork to improve communication and teamwork
skills. This, in turn, eliminates barriers to quality and safety.
A case manager is giving an in-service about public health insurance to a group of
nursing students. For which student comment should the case management provide
more information?
a. "Aetna is an example of public health insurance."
b. "Medicaid is an example of public health insurance."
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, c. "Medicare is an example of public health insurance."
d. "Indian Health Service is an example of public health insurance." - Correct
answer-A, A private insurance carrier such as Aetna is not a type of public health
insurance.
Which member of the therapy staff would be consulte if a patient had difficulty
swallowing? - Correct answer-Speech therapist
Acute diseases would include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Bacterial Pneumonia
b. Hypertension
c. Measles
d. Influenza - Correct answer-A, C, D
An older client with a chronic illness lives alone, has a fixed income, and often
cannot afford required medications. In which quadrant on Dunn's wellness grid
should the nurse categorize this client?
a. Poor health in an unfavorable environment
b. High-level wellness in a favorable environment.
c. Emergent high-level wellness in an unfavorable environment.
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Graded A+
While caring for a patient, the nurse performs an intervention that is beyond the
scope of practice. The nurse has violated the expectations of which regulatory
body? - Correct answer-Nurse Practice Act
In every state, licensed practical/vocational nurses are required by law to practice
under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician, and registered nurses are
required to practice under the supervision of a physician.
Which of the following are entry-level nursing programs? Select all that apply
a. A minimum of 2 years at a private or community college.
b. Two or more years in graduate school at a university.
c. Nine months to 1 year at a technical college or career technology
center
d. Four-year college degree at a university.
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,e. Three years in a hospital-based program affiliated with a college or university -
Correct answer-A, C, D, E
A high school student wants to become a nurse midwife. Which levels of education
should this student prepare to pursue in order to achieve the desired role in
nursing? Select all that apply.
a. Doctorate in nursing
b. Master of science in nursing
c. Registered nurse, associate degree
d. Registered nurse, diploma program
e. Registered nurse, baccalaureate degree - Correct answer-B, C, E (?)
The nurse reviews with a student the responsibilities of a student nurse. Which
student statement indicates additional teaching is required?
a. "I will check laboratory results for my patients often."
b. "I am responsible for noting abnormal assessment findings."
c. "I will frequently check the patient's chart for diagnostic test
results."
d. "It is not within my scope of practice to notify someone of
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,abnormal findings." - Correct answer-D
A client has a federal government's health insurance program for people older than
65 years. Which type of health insurance should the nurse expect to see
documented in the client's medical record? - Correct answer-Medicare
The department of nursing within a large hospital implements Team STEPPS on all
of the care areas. Which is an expected outcome from this program?
a. Reports of incivility
b. Enhanced teamwork
c. Increased absenteeism
d. Inappropriate delegation - Correct answer-B, The program, called Team
STEPPS, uses evidence-based teamwork to improve communication and teamwork
skills. This, in turn, eliminates barriers to quality and safety.
A case manager is giving an in-service about public health insurance to a group of
nursing students. For which student comment should the case management provide
more information?
a. "Aetna is an example of public health insurance."
b. "Medicaid is an example of public health insurance."
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, c. "Medicare is an example of public health insurance."
d. "Indian Health Service is an example of public health insurance." - Correct
answer-A, A private insurance carrier such as Aetna is not a type of public health
insurance.
Which member of the therapy staff would be consulte if a patient had difficulty
swallowing? - Correct answer-Speech therapist
Acute diseases would include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Bacterial Pneumonia
b. Hypertension
c. Measles
d. Influenza - Correct answer-A, C, D
An older client with a chronic illness lives alone, has a fixed income, and often
cannot afford required medications. In which quadrant on Dunn's wellness grid
should the nurse categorize this client?
a. Poor health in an unfavorable environment
b. High-level wellness in a favorable environment.
c. Emergent high-level wellness in an unfavorable environment.
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