NR222 Exam 1 Practice Questions
While providing care to a patient, the nurse is responsible, both
professionally and legally. Which concept does this describe?
A. Autonomy
B. Accountability
C. Patient advocacy
D. Patient education
(Ans- B. Accountability
A nurse is using a guide that provides principles of right and wrong to
provide care to patients. Which guide is the nurse using?
A. Standards of practice
B. Standards of professional performance
C. Quality and safety education for nurses
D. Code of ethics
(Ans- D. Code of ethics
A patient is scheduled for surgery. When getting ready to obtain the
informed consent, the patient tells the nurse, “I have no idea what is going
to happen. I couldn’t ask any questions.” The nurse does not allow the
patient to sign the permit and notifies the health care provider of the
situation. Which role is the nurse displaying?
A. Manager
B. Patient educator
C. Patient advocate
D. Clinical Nurse Specialist
(Ans- C. Patient advocate
Which nurse most likely kept records on sanitation techniques and the
effects on health?
A. Florence Nightingale
B. Mary Nutting
C. Clara Barton
D. Lillian Wald
(Ans- A. Florence Nightingale
Technological advances in health care:
A. Make a nurses’ job easier
B. Depersonalize bedside patient care
C. Threaten the integrity of the health care industry
D. Do not replace sound personal judgement
(Ans- D. Do not replace sound personal judgement
A patient who needs nursing and rehabilitation following a stroke would
most benefit from receiving care at:
A. Primary care center
B. Restorative care setting
C. Assisted-living center
D. Respite center
(Ans- B. Restorative care setting
A nurse is providing a community service by taking blood pressure at a
local grocery store. What level of prevention is the nurse practicing?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. Behavioral
(Ans- A. Primary