NR 103 Transition to the Nursing Profession - Comprehensive Week 12
Quiz 2026 |Chamberlain College
1. According to Patricia Benner’s ‘Novice to Expert’ model, which stage is
characterized by a nurse who has been in the same clinical position for 2 to 3
years and can now perceive situations as wholes rather than in terms of
chopped-up parts?
A. Advanced Beginner
B. Competent
C. Expert
D. Proficient
Answer: D
Rationale: A proficient nurse perceives situations as wholes rather than in terms of
chopped-up parts, typically occurring after 2 to 3 years of experience in the same field.
2. A nurse is faced with an ethical dilemma where a patient refuses life-saving
treatment due to religious beliefs. Which ethical principle is the nurse primarily
upholding by respecting this decision?
A. Beneficence
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Non-maleficence
Answer: B
Rationale: Autonomy refers to the right of patients to make their own decisions about
their medical care, even if the healthcare provider disagrees.
,3. Which component of the SBAR communication tool involves the nurse stating
the immediate problem and why they are calling the provider?
A. Recommendation
B. Background
C. Assessment
D. Situation
Answer: D
Rationale: The ‘Situation’ component of SBAR is where the nurse provides a concise
statement of the problem and the reason for the communication.
4. Which of the following documents defines the scope of nursing practice
within a specific state to protect the public?
A. ANA Code of Ethics
B. The Joint Commission Standards
C. Nurse Practice Act (NPA)
D. Hospital Policy Manual
Answer: C
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act is state legislation that defines the scope of practice and
legal boundaries for nurses within that state.
5. In the context of QSEN (Quality and Safety Education for Nurses), what does
‘Informatics’ primarily focus on?
A. Reducing the risk of harm to patients through system effectiveness
B. Using information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, and mitigate error
C. Integrating best current evidence with clinical expertise
D. Functioning effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams
Answer: B
Rationale: Informatics involves using information and technology to support decision-
making, manage knowledge, and improve patient safety.
, 6. Which conflict resolution strategy involves both parties working together to
find a ‘win-win’ solution that satisfies the concerns of all involved?
A. Competing
B. Avoiding
C. Collaborating
D. Accommodating
Answer: C
Rationale: Collaborating is a win-win strategy where parties work together to solve
problems and meet everyone’s needs.
7. What is the primary purpose of the ANA (American Nurses Association) Code
of Ethics for Nurses?
A. To provide a set of rules for clinical skills performance
B. To establish legal penalties for nursing malpractice
C. To outline salary structures for registered nurses
D. To provide a succinct statement of the ethical values and obligations of the profession
Answer: D
Rationale: The ANA Code of Ethics serves as the profession’s non-negotiable ethical
standard and a guide for nursing responsibilities.
8. A nurse is practicing cultural humility when they do which of the following?
A. Engage in self-reflection and lifelong learning about their own biases
B. Memorize a list of common beliefs for every ethnic group
C. Assume that all members of a culture have the same needs
D. Treat all patients exactly the same regardless of their background
Answer: A
Rationale: Cultural humility involves self-reflection, acknowledging personal biases, and
maintaining a patient-centered approach to learning about others.
Quiz 2026 |Chamberlain College
1. According to Patricia Benner’s ‘Novice to Expert’ model, which stage is
characterized by a nurse who has been in the same clinical position for 2 to 3
years and can now perceive situations as wholes rather than in terms of
chopped-up parts?
A. Advanced Beginner
B. Competent
C. Expert
D. Proficient
Answer: D
Rationale: A proficient nurse perceives situations as wholes rather than in terms of
chopped-up parts, typically occurring after 2 to 3 years of experience in the same field.
2. A nurse is faced with an ethical dilemma where a patient refuses life-saving
treatment due to religious beliefs. Which ethical principle is the nurse primarily
upholding by respecting this decision?
A. Beneficence
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Non-maleficence
Answer: B
Rationale: Autonomy refers to the right of patients to make their own decisions about
their medical care, even if the healthcare provider disagrees.
,3. Which component of the SBAR communication tool involves the nurse stating
the immediate problem and why they are calling the provider?
A. Recommendation
B. Background
C. Assessment
D. Situation
Answer: D
Rationale: The ‘Situation’ component of SBAR is where the nurse provides a concise
statement of the problem and the reason for the communication.
4. Which of the following documents defines the scope of nursing practice
within a specific state to protect the public?
A. ANA Code of Ethics
B. The Joint Commission Standards
C. Nurse Practice Act (NPA)
D. Hospital Policy Manual
Answer: C
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act is state legislation that defines the scope of practice and
legal boundaries for nurses within that state.
5. In the context of QSEN (Quality and Safety Education for Nurses), what does
‘Informatics’ primarily focus on?
A. Reducing the risk of harm to patients through system effectiveness
B. Using information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, and mitigate error
C. Integrating best current evidence with clinical expertise
D. Functioning effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams
Answer: B
Rationale: Informatics involves using information and technology to support decision-
making, manage knowledge, and improve patient safety.
, 6. Which conflict resolution strategy involves both parties working together to
find a ‘win-win’ solution that satisfies the concerns of all involved?
A. Competing
B. Avoiding
C. Collaborating
D. Accommodating
Answer: C
Rationale: Collaborating is a win-win strategy where parties work together to solve
problems and meet everyone’s needs.
7. What is the primary purpose of the ANA (American Nurses Association) Code
of Ethics for Nurses?
A. To provide a set of rules for clinical skills performance
B. To establish legal penalties for nursing malpractice
C. To outline salary structures for registered nurses
D. To provide a succinct statement of the ethical values and obligations of the profession
Answer: D
Rationale: The ANA Code of Ethics serves as the profession’s non-negotiable ethical
standard and a guide for nursing responsibilities.
8. A nurse is practicing cultural humility when they do which of the following?
A. Engage in self-reflection and lifelong learning about their own biases
B. Memorize a list of common beliefs for every ethnic group
C. Assume that all members of a culture have the same needs
D. Treat all patients exactly the same regardless of their background
Answer: A
Rationale: Cultural humility involves self-reflection, acknowledging personal biases, and
maintaining a patient-centered approach to learning about others.
