EXAM 1 NUR 212 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
A charge nurse notices that a coworker who is assigned to client care has come to
work with a black eye. The charge nurse is aware that the nurse lives with her
boyfriend, who has caused problems in the past. What is the best action by the
charge nurse?
A) Notify security to approach the nurse about the situation.
B) Discuss the situation with the nurse in a private setting.
C) Ask the other staff members if abuse is involved.
D) Ignore the situation until the nurse shows a willingness to talk. correct answer
Answer: B
Explanation:
A) The charge nurse should discuss the situation with the nurse in private and
offer options of help. The charge nurse should not ignore the situation and should
advocate for the nurse. Security cannot address situations that do not occur on
hospital grounds. It would be a breach of confidentiality to talk to the rest of the
staff.
A nurse educator is conducting a continuing education in-service for the nurses in
a pediatric intensive care unit. A staff nurse practicing on the unit considers
attending the in-service an important aspect of being a professional nurse for
which of the following reasons?
A) Most states require it to maintain licensure.
B) It is a good way to receive overtime by coming in on a day off.
C) Research and new technology demand that the nurse stay current.
D) New diseases are discovered every day. correct answer Answer: C
Explanation:
,A) Research and technology are constantly changing and improving client care.
The nurse should stay abreast of new information by attending continuing
education courses. Receiving overtime pay is not a reason to attend continuing
education courses. It is not new diseases that are discovered every day, but new
ways of treating diseases, requiring that the nurse keep abreast of new
information. Many states do require continuing education to keep nurses
competent in client care, but new technology and research are the most
important reasons for staying current and the reasons that continuing education
is required by most states.
A nurse educator is talking to a group of staff nurses about the importance of
continued competence in nursing practice. The nurse educator tells the group
that in order to maintain competence, the nurses should consider which of the
following?
A) Working overtime whenever it is available
B) Designing a poster presentation on current research on care for the dying client
C) Volunteering to take blood pressures at a health and wellness fair
D) Organizing a seminar to educate new nurses on hospital policies correct
answer Answer: B
Explanation:
A) Designing a poster presentation on current research involves gathering
information on a nursing topic. The nurse may be preparing to teach others but in
doing so is gaining more knowledge and furthering personal competence.
Working overtime does not necessarily contribute to continued competence and
may not be beneficial for the nurse or clients if the nurse experiences burnout.
Volunteering to take blood pressures will not further the nurse's competence.
Organizing an educational seminar involves scheduling, recruiting speakers, and
arranging for a location, but it does not contribute to continued competence;
however, attending such a seminar may.
, A nurse educator is teaching a group of students about professionalism. The
educator teaches the students that a profession is distinguished from other kinds
of occupations through which of the following methods?
Select all that apply.
A) By being economically responsible
B) By participating in ongoing research
C) By acquiring specialized education
D) By being autonomous
E) By socializing with other nurses correct answer Answer: B, C, D
Explanation:
A) A profession is generally distinguished from other kinds of occupations by (a)
its requirement of prolonged, specialized training to acquire a body of knowledge
that supports the role to be performed; (b) an orientation of the individual
toward service, either to a community or to an organization; (c) ongoing research;
(d) a code of ethics; (e) autonomy; and (f) a professional organization. Socializing
with other nurses and being economically responsible are not included in the
criteria for distinguishing nursing as a profession.
A nurse faculty member is speaking to prospective students of the BSN program
at their educational institution. Which of the following is a major incentive for
students to select a BSN program over an ADN program?
Select all that apply.
A) Greater autonomy in the practice setting
B) Liberal arts education
C) Easier transition to graduate school
D) Ability to work in critical care areas
E) Better opportunity for career advancement correct answer Answer: A, E
ANSWERS
A charge nurse notices that a coworker who is assigned to client care has come to
work with a black eye. The charge nurse is aware that the nurse lives with her
boyfriend, who has caused problems in the past. What is the best action by the
charge nurse?
A) Notify security to approach the nurse about the situation.
B) Discuss the situation with the nurse in a private setting.
C) Ask the other staff members if abuse is involved.
D) Ignore the situation until the nurse shows a willingness to talk. correct answer
Answer: B
Explanation:
A) The charge nurse should discuss the situation with the nurse in private and
offer options of help. The charge nurse should not ignore the situation and should
advocate for the nurse. Security cannot address situations that do not occur on
hospital grounds. It would be a breach of confidentiality to talk to the rest of the
staff.
A nurse educator is conducting a continuing education in-service for the nurses in
a pediatric intensive care unit. A staff nurse practicing on the unit considers
attending the in-service an important aspect of being a professional nurse for
which of the following reasons?
A) Most states require it to maintain licensure.
B) It is a good way to receive overtime by coming in on a day off.
C) Research and new technology demand that the nurse stay current.
D) New diseases are discovered every day. correct answer Answer: C
Explanation:
,A) Research and technology are constantly changing and improving client care.
The nurse should stay abreast of new information by attending continuing
education courses. Receiving overtime pay is not a reason to attend continuing
education courses. It is not new diseases that are discovered every day, but new
ways of treating diseases, requiring that the nurse keep abreast of new
information. Many states do require continuing education to keep nurses
competent in client care, but new technology and research are the most
important reasons for staying current and the reasons that continuing education
is required by most states.
A nurse educator is talking to a group of staff nurses about the importance of
continued competence in nursing practice. The nurse educator tells the group
that in order to maintain competence, the nurses should consider which of the
following?
A) Working overtime whenever it is available
B) Designing a poster presentation on current research on care for the dying client
C) Volunteering to take blood pressures at a health and wellness fair
D) Organizing a seminar to educate new nurses on hospital policies correct
answer Answer: B
Explanation:
A) Designing a poster presentation on current research involves gathering
information on a nursing topic. The nurse may be preparing to teach others but in
doing so is gaining more knowledge and furthering personal competence.
Working overtime does not necessarily contribute to continued competence and
may not be beneficial for the nurse or clients if the nurse experiences burnout.
Volunteering to take blood pressures will not further the nurse's competence.
Organizing an educational seminar involves scheduling, recruiting speakers, and
arranging for a location, but it does not contribute to continued competence;
however, attending such a seminar may.
, A nurse educator is teaching a group of students about professionalism. The
educator teaches the students that a profession is distinguished from other kinds
of occupations through which of the following methods?
Select all that apply.
A) By being economically responsible
B) By participating in ongoing research
C) By acquiring specialized education
D) By being autonomous
E) By socializing with other nurses correct answer Answer: B, C, D
Explanation:
A) A profession is generally distinguished from other kinds of occupations by (a)
its requirement of prolonged, specialized training to acquire a body of knowledge
that supports the role to be performed; (b) an orientation of the individual
toward service, either to a community or to an organization; (c) ongoing research;
(d) a code of ethics; (e) autonomy; and (f) a professional organization. Socializing
with other nurses and being economically responsible are not included in the
criteria for distinguishing nursing as a profession.
A nurse faculty member is speaking to prospective students of the BSN program
at their educational institution. Which of the following is a major incentive for
students to select a BSN program over an ADN program?
Select all that apply.
A) Greater autonomy in the practice setting
B) Liberal arts education
C) Easier transition to graduate school
D) Ability to work in critical care areas
E) Better opportunity for career advancement correct answer Answer: A, E
