NUR 201 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS
A nurse instructor outlines the criteria establishing nursing as a profession. What
teaching point correctly describes this criteria? Select all that apply.
a. Nursing is composed of a well-defined body of general knowledge
b. Nursing interventions are dependent upon medical practice
c. Nursing is a recognized authority by a professional group
d. Nursing is regulated by the medical industry
e. Nursing has a code of ethics
f. Nursing is influenced by ongoing research correct answer c. Nursing is a
recognized authority by a professional group
e. Nursing has a code of ethics
f. Nursing is influenced by ongoing research
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible
cerebral aneurysm following a loss of consciousness in the emergency
department (ED). The nurse anticipates preparing the patient for ordered
diagnostic tests. What aspect of nursing does this nurse's knowledge of the
diagnostic procedures reflect?
a. The art of nursing
b. The science of nursing
c. The caring aspect of nursing
d. The holistic approach to nursing correct answer b. The science of nursing
A nurse is practicing as a nurse-midwife in a busy OB-GYN office. Which degree in
nursing is necessary to practice at this level?
, a. LPN
b. ADN
c. BSN
d. MSN correct answer d. MSN
A nurse practicing in a primary care center uses the ANA's Nursing's Social Policy
Statement as a guideline for practice. Which purposes of nursing are outlined in
this document? Select all that apply.
a. A description of the nurse as a dependent caregiver
b. The provision of standards for nursing educational programs
c. A definition of the scope of nursing practice
d. The establishment of a knowledge base for nursing practice
e. A description of nursing's social responsibility
f. The regulation of nursing research correct answer c. A definition of the scope of
nursing practice
d. The establishment of a knowledge base for nursing practice
e. A description of nursing's social responsibility
A nurse working in a rehabilitation facility focuses on the goal of restoring health
for patients. Which examples of nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all
that apply.
a. A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program
b. A nurse performs range-of-motion exercises for a patient on bedrest
c. A nurse shows a diabetic patient how to inject insulin
d. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
ACCURATE ANSWERS
A nurse instructor outlines the criteria establishing nursing as a profession. What
teaching point correctly describes this criteria? Select all that apply.
a. Nursing is composed of a well-defined body of general knowledge
b. Nursing interventions are dependent upon medical practice
c. Nursing is a recognized authority by a professional group
d. Nursing is regulated by the medical industry
e. Nursing has a code of ethics
f. Nursing is influenced by ongoing research correct answer c. Nursing is a
recognized authority by a professional group
e. Nursing has a code of ethics
f. Nursing is influenced by ongoing research
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible
cerebral aneurysm following a loss of consciousness in the emergency
department (ED). The nurse anticipates preparing the patient for ordered
diagnostic tests. What aspect of nursing does this nurse's knowledge of the
diagnostic procedures reflect?
a. The art of nursing
b. The science of nursing
c. The caring aspect of nursing
d. The holistic approach to nursing correct answer b. The science of nursing
A nurse is practicing as a nurse-midwife in a busy OB-GYN office. Which degree in
nursing is necessary to practice at this level?
, a. LPN
b. ADN
c. BSN
d. MSN correct answer d. MSN
A nurse practicing in a primary care center uses the ANA's Nursing's Social Policy
Statement as a guideline for practice. Which purposes of nursing are outlined in
this document? Select all that apply.
a. A description of the nurse as a dependent caregiver
b. The provision of standards for nursing educational programs
c. A definition of the scope of nursing practice
d. The establishment of a knowledge base for nursing practice
e. A description of nursing's social responsibility
f. The regulation of nursing research correct answer c. A definition of the scope of
nursing practice
d. The establishment of a knowledge base for nursing practice
e. A description of nursing's social responsibility
A nurse working in a rehabilitation facility focuses on the goal of restoring health
for patients. Which examples of nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all
that apply.
a. A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program
b. A nurse performs range-of-motion exercises for a patient on bedrest
c. A nurse shows a diabetic patient how to inject insulin
d. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
