NURS 302
Transition to Professional NP
MIDTERM REVIEW 1
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which theory emphasizes the importance of
interpersonal relationships in nursing practice?
a) Biomedical Theory
b) Gate-Control Theory
c) Humanistic Theory
d) Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations
Answer: d) Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations
Rationale: Peplau's theory focuses on the nurse-patient
relationship and the role of the nurse in understanding the patient's
needs and issues.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The process by which a nurse transitions from
one practice setting to another is known as ____________.
Answer: Transition
Rationale: Transition in nursing refers to the movement from
one type or level of healthcare setting to another, requiring
adaptation and often additional training.
3. True/False: The Nursing Process is a static method of patient
care.
Answer: False
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, Rationale: The Nursing Process is a dynamic, patient-centered,
and systematic way to deliver nursing care, continually adapting to
the patient's needs.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are key components of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?
a) Clinical expertise
b) Patient preferences
c) Research evidence
d) Healthcare costs
Answers: a) Clinical expertise, b) Patient preferences, c)
Research evidence
Rationale: EBP integrates clinical expertise, patient preferences,
and the best research evidence into the decision-making process
for patient care.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the primary purpose of reflective
practice in nursing?
a) To comply with hospital policies
b) To improve patient satisfaction scores
c) To enhance professional development and clinical practice
d) To reduce the workload on nursing staff
© UMGC 2024/2025
Transition to Professional NP
MIDTERM REVIEW 1
© UMGC 2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which theory emphasizes the importance of
interpersonal relationships in nursing practice?
a) Biomedical Theory
b) Gate-Control Theory
c) Humanistic Theory
d) Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations
Answer: d) Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations
Rationale: Peplau's theory focuses on the nurse-patient
relationship and the role of the nurse in understanding the patient's
needs and issues.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The process by which a nurse transitions from
one practice setting to another is known as ____________.
Answer: Transition
Rationale: Transition in nursing refers to the movement from
one type or level of healthcare setting to another, requiring
adaptation and often additional training.
3. True/False: The Nursing Process is a static method of patient
care.
Answer: False
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, Rationale: The Nursing Process is a dynamic, patient-centered,
and systematic way to deliver nursing care, continually adapting to
the patient's needs.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are key components of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?
a) Clinical expertise
b) Patient preferences
c) Research evidence
d) Healthcare costs
Answers: a) Clinical expertise, b) Patient preferences, c)
Research evidence
Rationale: EBP integrates clinical expertise, patient preferences,
and the best research evidence into the decision-making process
for patient care.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the primary purpose of reflective
practice in nursing?
a) To comply with hospital policies
b) To improve patient satisfaction scores
c) To enhance professional development and clinical practice
d) To reduce the workload on nursing staff
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