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- Which behavior reflects impairment in executive function?A)Difficulty finding the right wordsB)Starting tasks but unable to plan or complete themC)Getting lost in the hallwayD)Inappropriate social comments
- Which statement best explains why nursing is considered both an art and a science?A)Nursing combines scientific knowledge with compassion and intuitionB)Nurses follow strict rules without room for judgmentC)Nurses rely solely on scientific research to guide careD)Nurses primarily perform technical tasks
- Which of the following is considered objective data?A)A patient states their pain is 7/10B)Blood pressure reading of 160/92C)Patient reports feeling anxiousD)Patient says they feel dizzy
- Which is an example of a national-level health promotion strategy?A)A family starting a walking routineB)A nurse reviewing medications with a clientC)Healthy People 2030 goals and objectivesD)Teaching one patient how to read a food label
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- Which statement best describes the ethical principle of autonomy?A)Ensuring fair distribution of resourcesB)Respecting patients' rights to make their own decisionsC)Keeping promises and commitments to patientsD)Acting in the best interest of the patient
- Which action is the most effective way to prevent hospital-acquired infections (HAI)?A)Performing hand hygiene before and after patient contactB)Limiting visitors during hospitalizationC)Wearing gloves at all timesD)Keeping patients NPO before procedures
- A nurse ensures fall precautions are in place to prevent patient injury. This demonstrates which ethical principle?A)Non-maleficenceB)BeneficenceC)JusticeD)Veracity
- Which statement best describes normal (uncomplicated) grief?A)It means the person is not coping well and needs counselingB)It includes emotional, physical, and social responses that lessen over timeC)It is a mental disorder that requires immediate treatmentD)It is always predictable and follows a strict order of stages
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- Which example best represents a neurocognitive disorder rather than normal aging?A)Needing more time to recall a wordB)Misplacing glasses occasionallyC)Forgetting the date but remembering laterD)Forgetting how to use the microwave
- Which nursing role focuses on coordinating interprofessional services and managing long-term client needs?A)Care providerB)ResearcherC)LeaderD)Case manager
- A nurse provides wound care that reduces infection risk and increases patient comfort. Which ethical principle is being demonstrated?A)FidelityB)BeneficenceC)Non-maleficenceD)Justice
- A major benefit of simulation in nursing education is that it:A)Eliminates the need for faculty supervisionB)Is only useful for advanced studentsC)Allows students to practice skills safely without risk to clientsD)Replaces the need for clinical experience
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- A nurse reviewing state Nurse Practice Acts understands they primarily:A)Replace facility policiesB)Are optional practice recommendationsC)Establish legal guidelines for nursing practice within each stateD)Provide national competency standards
- Which nursing intervention best supports a client experiencing sundowning?A)Attempt to reorient frequently and firmlyB)Increase stimulation to keep them activeC)Turn off lights to promote restD)Maintain a calm, well-lit environment with a predictable routine
- The nurse is caring for a grieving adolescent. Which intervention is most appropriate?A)Expect the adolescent to fully understand and accept death immediatelyB)Avoid discussing emotions to prevent overwhelming the teenC)Validate feelings and maintain consistent limitsD)Allow risk-taking behaviors as a normal grief response
- A nurse using social media responsibly should:A)Post workplace frustrations anonymouslyB)Accept friend requests from clients to build rapportC)Post client stories if no names are usedD)Maintain privacy and avoid sharing client information
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- Which key goal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is most related to giving people insurance who previously could not afford it?A)Ending preventive care servicesB)Increasing hospital reimbursement ratesC)Expanding access to health coverageD)Improving hospital accreditation
- A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client. Which action best aligns with the National Patient Safety Goals?A)Asking the client to confirm their room numberB)Comparing the client's wristband to the room assignment sheetC)Asking another nurse to confirm the client's identityD)Using the client's name and date of birth to verify identity
- A nurse follows through with a promised pain management plan. Which ethical principle does this action reflect?A)VeracityB)AccountabilityC)AutonomyD)Fidelity
- The wellness-illness continuum suggests that health is:A)Only relevant when someone is sickB)A fixed point that never changesC)A constantly shifting state between illness and wellnessD)Determined only by medical conditions
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- A nurse notices an early change in a patients condition and calls the Rapid Response Team (RRT). This action demonstrates which component of a culture of safety?A)Punitive reportingB)Speaking up to prevent harmC)Avoiding escalationD)Independent decision-making without communication
- Which option best represents the three key concepts of health promotion?A)Disease treatment, emergency care, and screeningsB)Surgery, diagnostic tests, and therapyC)Illness management, medication use, and rehabilitationD)Health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention
- Which action best demonstrates patient-centered care ?A)Encouraging the client to help make decisions about their careB)Focusing only on the client's diagnosis when planning careC)Choosing a treatment plan based only on the nurse's clinical judgmentD)Providing the same teaching materials to every client
- A key sign of compassion fatigue in nurses is:A)Emotional exhaustion and detachmentB)Enhanced empathy and motivationC)Improved focus and concentrationD)Increased energy at work