Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes the impact of Florence Nightingale on the nursing profession during the 19th century?

Accepted Answer

She challenged prejudices against women, elevated the status of nurses, and established the first training school for nurses.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a patient from a different cultural background and wants to provide person-centered care. Which QSEN competency is the nurse demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

Patient-centered care

Question 3

During the early Christian period, which of the following developments most influenced the formalization of the nursing role?

Accepted Answer

The founding of male and female nursing orders and the role of deaconesses visiting the sick

Question 4

A nurse is teaching a community class on smoking cessation. Which aim of nursing is primarily being addressed?

Accepted Answer

Preventing illness

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting health as outlined in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Favorite color

Question 6

A nurse is using a glucometer to check a patient’s blood sugar and then interprets the results to adjust the care plan. Which blended competencies are being demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

Technical and cognitive

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the primary focus of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) definition of nursing?

Accepted Answer

Promotion of health, prevention of illness, advocacy, and participation in shaping health policy

Question 8

A nurse is assigned to a hospice program and is helping a patient and their family cope with end-of-life issues. Which aim of nursing is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

Facilitating coping with disability or death

Question 9

Which of the following is a sign of compassion fatigue in the nursing profession?

Accepted Answer

Burnout and secondary traumatic stress

Question 10

A nurse is collaborating with a physical therapist, social worker, and physician to develop a care plan. According to the study materials, what is the central focus of this collaborative care?

Accepted Answer

The patient

Question 11

Which of the following is a legal document that defines the scope of nursing practice and establishes criteria for education and licensure?

Accepted Answer

Nurse Practice Act

Question 12

A nurse is reflecting on a recent patient interaction to improve future care. This process is an example of which aspect of thoughtful, person-centered practice?

Accepted Answer

Engaging in reflective practice leading to personal learning and improvement

Question 13

Which of the following trends is NOT included in the NLN Ten Trends to Watch for Nursing Education?

Accepted Answer

The decline of nursing science and research

Question 14

A nurse is advocating for a patient’s right to refuse treatment. Which blended competency is primarily being demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

Ethical/legal

Question 15

A nurse is experiencing burnout and secondary traumatic stress. According to the study materials, which concept is most important for the nurse to develop to overcome these challenges?

Accepted Answer

Resilience

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the ANA’s definition of a healthy nurse?

Accepted Answer

A nurse who actively creates and maintains a balance of physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, personal, and professional well-being

Question 17

A nurse is developing a health promotion program for a community. According to Healthy People 2030, which of the following should be a primary goal?

Accepted Answer

Attain healthy, thriving lives and well-being, free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death

Question 18

A nurse educator is teaching students about the importance of professional formation. Which of the following best describes the outcome of successful professional formation?

Accepted Answer

Graduates will acquire a professional identity and sense of belonging to a group with shared values

Question 19

A nurse is planning to pursue further education to maintain competence and continue professional growth. According to the study materials, this is an example of which concept?

Accepted Answer

Self-care

Question 20

A nurse is using both clinical reasoning and decision-making skills to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. According to the study materials, this process is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The nursing process

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