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1 Nursing Roles and Professional Foundations Online Quiz Questions

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20 questions

True or false

1 point

A nurse has implemented a care plan. True or false: The nursing process is complete at that point, so the nurse does not need to evaluate the person’s response.

A
True
B
False

Fill in the blank

1 point

After carrying out an intervention, the nurse checks the person’s response and whether the goals were met. The nurse is in the stage of the nursing process.

True or false

1 point

A nurse is uncertain whether an activity is within their competence or authority. True or false: A professional response is to seek appropriate guidance rather than guess.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A nurse is comparing the legal and professional expectations for a clinical task. Which statement correctly distinguishes scope of practice from standards of practice?

A
Scope of practice describes competent performance, while standards of practice set the boundaries of authorized activities.
B
Scope of practice sets boundaries of authorized practice, while standards of practice describe competent performance within those boundaries.
C
Scope of practice is determined only by an employer, while standards of practice are determined only by a nurse’s preferences.
D
Scope of practice and standards of practice both refer only to a nurse’s personal values.

Written response

1 point

A nurse raises a concern because a patient’s preferences are not being addressed in the care plan. What nursing role is the nurse demonstrating?

Choose one

1 point

A nurse is planning care with a patient whose preferences and available supports affect which options are practical. Which approach best reflects person-centered care?

A
Focus on the diagnosis and use the same plan for every person with that diagnosis.
B
Prioritize the care team’s routine, without asking about the person’s preferences.
C
Consider the person’s health needs, preferences, values, lived experience, culture, supports, and circumstances.
D
Include family members in every decision, even if the person does not want their involvement.

Choose all

1 point

Which actions demonstrate professionalism in everyday nursing practice? Select all that apply.

A
Protect patient confidentiality.
B
Document care accurately.
C
Conceal a concern to avoid receiving feedback.
D
Acknowledge limits and seek appropriate help.

Fill in the blank

1 point

Across the lifespan, nurses promote health, prevent illness and injury, reduce suffering, and support .

Written response

1 point

What concept describes a developing understanding of what it means to think and act as a nurse?

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1 point

A nurse is deciding whether to assign a task to another person. Which approach best supports safe and accountable delegation?

A
Delegate the task because it is customary at the workplace, without checking the other person’s training.
B
Check applicable law and policy, the other person’s competence, the expectations to communicate, and the oversight needed.
C
Delegate the task and assume that the other person will ask for help if needed.
D
Delegate the task whenever it reduces the nurse’s workload, regardless of the setting.

Choose all

1 point

A nurse wants to reduce misunderstandings while coordinating a patient’s care. Which communication practices support safer, clearer care? Select all that apply.

A
Use plain language when explaining care.
B
Rely on assumptions when important information has not been confirmed.
C
Listen attentively and confirm important information.
D
Share relevant information with the team in a timely way.

Choose one

1 point

A nurse receives new assessment information that may change the patient’s priorities. Which approach best demonstrates clinical judgment?

A
Repeat the same intervention because it was used for another patient with a similar diagnosis.
B
Choose the action that is easiest to complete, then document it.
C
Interpret the findings, consider urgency and the patient’s goals, choose an appropriate action, and evaluate the response.
D
Wait for the next routine review even if the new information suggests an urgent concern.

Choose one

1 point

A patient expresses a preference that differs from the care team’s recommendation. Which response best reflects ethical nursing practice?

A
Make the decision for the patient to ensure the care team’s preferred plan is followed.
B
Listen to the patient, support an informed decision, and raise concerns through appropriate channels if needed.
C
Withhold information about alternatives so the patient is less likely to decline.
D
Disregard the patient’s decision if the nurse believes a different option is better.

Open ended

1 point

A nurse identifies a near miss that could have harmed a patient. After addressing any immediate safety needs according to policy, what should the nurse do to support safety and quality? Explain the rationale.

True or false

1 point

True or false: Workplace custom alone establishes that a task is legally or professionally appropriate for every nurse.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What term describes the competent performance expected of a nurse within the boundaries of authorized practice?

Written response

1 point

A nurse reflects on how personal experiences and biases might affect professional decisions. What developing concept about thinking and acting as a nurse does this reflection support?

Choose one

1 point

A patient is confused about a new medicine. The nurse explains the plan in accessible language and checks what the patient understood. Which nursing role is most directly demonstrated?

A
Leader and coordinator
B
Educator
C
Quality and safety contributor
D
Care provider

Choose one

1 point

A nurse is planning care with a patient whose preferences differ from the usual routine. Which action best reflects person-centered care?

A
Use the same plan for everyone to ensure consistency.
B
Choose the plan that is most convenient for the care team.
C
Discuss the patient's preferences and circumstances when planning care.
D
Delay planning until the patient agrees with the nurse's preferred approach.

Choose one

1 point

After an intervention, a patient reports a new symptom that was not present earlier. What should the nurse do first in the nursing process?

A
Assess the patient again and verify the new information.
B
Implement the original plan without further checks.
C
Evaluate the original goals without gathering new information.
D
Document the change only after the next scheduled review.