Unitek Nursing History, Communication, and Wellness Practice Test

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• Mary Eliza Mahoney is best known for being which of the following?
• Abraham Maslow is a humanistic psychologist known for:
• Which area is listed as an early specialization in contemporary nursing?
• Linda Richards is known for which achievements?
• Which of the following is a core domain in nursing practice?
• Why are structured handoffs important in healthcare?
• Do Nurse Practice Acts vary by state?
• Kaiserwerth in Germany is historically known as which of the following?
• Which factor most closely links to the professionalization of nursing education in the early 20th century?
• Which statement about the Review of Systems (ROS) is true?
• Which form of stress is positive and related to desirable life events?
• Which statement correctly identifies the first nursing theorist?
• What nursing document outlines professional standards and responsibilities guiding nursing practice?
• Chronic illness is best described as:
• Which statement best describes primary prevention?
• The wellness-illness continuum is best described as:
• Ancient & Medieval health was defined by which concept?
• What is the second level in Maslow's hierarchy?
• Which term is associated with Maslow's concept that refers to realizing one's potential?
• How did hospital sanitation impact outcomes during wartime?
• Which of the following was a focus of Florence Nightingale's work?
• Which item is not a component of SBAR?
• What is the primary goal of health promotion counseling in primary care?
• Which term defines the non-specific response of the body to any demand?
• Which statement best describes Dorthea Dix's contribution to nursing history?
• In health care, HIPAA primarily regulates which aspect of health information?
• What does secondary prevention describe?
• Which option represents the correct ascending order of Maslow's hierarchy needs?
• During World War I, which nursing organization was newly formed?
• What is the modern name for Pittsburgh Infirmary?
• How do subjective data differ from objective data in nursing assessment?
• Which of the following is NOT one of Maslow's five levels?
• Mary Ann Ball's Civil War contributions include which of the following?
• When can an LVN be a charge nurse?
• Which ethical principle supports allowing patients to make their own decisions about care?
• Which of the following is commonly recognized as a barrier to effective communication?
• Why is self-care essential for nurses in maintaining safe patient care?
• The Maslow level that deals with safety and security is which?
• Which statement best captures the essence of 21st-century nursing care with respect to patient focus?
• What does WHO stand for?
• Shamanic medical practices included which method?
• Who founded the American Red Cross?
• What trend occurred in nursing education in the early 20th century?
• Holistic care is a characteristic of Contemporary Nursing.
• The level that involves self-respect and recognition from others is which Maslow level?
• Acute illness is best described as:
• Which type of patient is most at risk for being medically underserved in the United States?
• Which approach is ethically recommended to address language barriers in patient care?
• What does the Nurse Practice Act define?
• Early nurses were typically characterized as which of the following?
• What is the primary purpose of rounding with an interdisciplinary team?
• The Nurses' Practice Act defines which aspects of nursing practice?
• What is the primary purpose of the Review of Systems (ROS) in a health history?
• Which action best ensures comprehension when language barriers exist?
• Which of the following is NOT a stage in Erick Erickson's eight stages?
• Which principle best aligns with effective education for adult learners?
• What is the purpose of articulation in nursing education?
• Which set of items are core components of a comprehensive health history?
• NCLEX stands for which exam?
• Who was the early nurse educator who helped standardize nursing curricula and advance formal nursing education in the U.S.?
• Obtaining informed consent before a medical procedure primarily supports which of the following?
• Holistic care is best described as care that promotes:
• Which is the first basic need in Maslow's hierarchy?
• Therapeutic communication refers to:
• Which statement best contrasts acute and chronic conditions?
• Nonverbal communication primarily includes which of the following?
• Which factor is most closely associated with the professionalization of nursing in the early 20th century?
• How should educational materials be tailored for adult learners?
• The Kaiserswerth School of Nursing was established in Kaiserswerth, Germany by which person?
• How can nurses support mental health and resilience for patients experiencing stress?
• Which nurse is associated with the Henry Street Settlement and public health nursing?
• Active listening is defined as:
• Which method is used to confirm that a patient understands health information by asking them to restate it?
• In Orem's Self-Care Deficit Model, the nurse's intervention occurs to:
• During World War II, which nurse corps was established?
• Who is traditionally known as the father of medicine?
• NAPNE stands for which organization?
• Which statement best captures the relationship between active listening and therapeutic communication?
• Which conflict in the early 20th century helped broaden the role of nurses in military and civilian settings?
• Which figure is widely regarded as the founder of modern nursing and a foundational nurse theorist?
• What are the four basic concepts that form the basis for nursing models of care?
• Lillian D. Wald is credited with developing public health nursing in the United States through the founding of which settlement?
• Using Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need has the highest priority for a client who cannot eat due to chewing and swallowing?
• Which war is credited with expanding the role of nurses beyond traditional hospital settings?
• Which set correctly lists the six dimensions of wellness?
• In Maslow's hierarchy, safety and security is the second basic need.
• What is the primary purpose of the NCLEX?
• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in order; which item is not a level?
• What is the significance of the white cap and gown?
• What is a practical strategy for increasing physical activity adherence in patients?
• Which figure is commonly considered the founder of modern nursing and emphasized sanitary conditions in 19th-century hospitals?
• Which statement best describes Maslow's hierarchy in nursing practice?
• Florence Nightingale is recognized for which contributions?
• The document that developed goals and objectives to meet the health of the public is known as?
• In nursing communication, how does listening differ from hearing?
• Reflection as a communication technique helps the nurse accomplish which of the following?
• Why do we use Maslow's hierarchy in nursing?
• Which term best describes the third basic need in Maslow's hierarchy, including friendship, family, intimacy, and sense of connection?
• Which is a style of communication that is clear, respectful, and assertive?
• Which Maslow need is described as last and highest, often called the pinnacle of development?
• What describes the Patients' Bill of Rights?
• What describes tertiary prevention?
• The document associated with Florence Nightingale's nursing philosophy is:
• In Maslow's hierarchy, safety and security is categorized as which need level?
• The Kaiserswerth School of Nursing was established in which country?
• When recording direct quotes from a patient during an interview, which practice is recommended?
• Which of the following is not a component of nonverbal communication?
• Which communication process involves conveying information about treatment risks, benefits, and alternatives during patient education?
• Orem's Self-Care Deficit Model describes a nurse's role as:
• Passive listening is characterized by:
• Which statements characterize Contemporary Nursing?
• When a patient does not understand instructions, which approach is recommended?
• The phrase 'Nursing is a Science' describes nursing as which concept?
• Name a mindfulness technique useful for stress reduction in clinical settings.
• Active listening most directly involves which nurse behavior?
• SBAR is a framework used in clinical communication. What are its four components?
• What is the key difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention in wellness?
• Which ethical principle most directly supports the patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions?
• What is the term for the process by which people achieve their full potential?
• What nickname was Clara Barton known by for her battlefield work?
• In nursing, what does evidence-based practice involve?
• Terminal illness is defined as:
• The statement 'Nursing is an art' is best described by which qualities?
• Hebrews were known for which kind of care?
• Which items are listed as components related to listening in communication?
• Wellness is defined as an active pursuit of health. Which set comprises the six dimensions commonly used in nursing practice?
• Who changed the image of nursing from handmaiden to a profession of respect?
• Which set of symptoms is most commonly associated with burnout in nursing?
• What is a primary goal of TeamSTEPPS within interprofessional teams?
• What is the primary purpose of therapeutic communication in nursing?
• Which combination best represents burnout signs?
• Which of the following is NOT one of Erick Erickson's eight stages of development?
• Under typical nursing supervision, the LVN's role includes which of the following?
• When a nurse nods and maintains eye contact to show interest, this behavior exemplifies which communication skill?
• What is the World Health Organization's definition of health?
• Which statement best completes this: Hippocrates is traditionally regarded as the father of medicine.
• An LVN makes independent decisions about altering the care plan.
• Which sleep guideline is most beneficial for improving sleep quality?
• Which term refers to the type of stress commonly associated with negative implications?
• What does cultural humility entail in nursing practice?
• Which item is typically included as part of a comprehensive health history?
• In difficult or confrontational situations, what approach helps de-escalate tensions while keeping patient safety?
• Which option is NOT listed as an early specialized area of contemporary nursing?
• SBAR is a standardized communication framework used for handoffs and critical conversations. What does SBAR stand for?
• What is the recommended approach for nutrition counseling in adults?
• Nursing change in the 20th century describes the shift from which to which?
• Which nurse is associated with the Crimean War and is considered founder of modern nursing?
• What is the primary purpose of the American Nurses Association (ANA)?
• What is the best practice for documenting patient quotes in interview notes?
• Which hospital opened the first school of nursing in 1873?
• Which technique uses the nurse to reflect feelings expressed by the patient to acknowledge emotions?
• Who founded the American Red Cross?
• Which statement best describes tertiary prevention?
• Pesthouses were characterized as which of the following?
• Which statement best defines nursing?
• Which is the goal of primary prevention in wellness?
• Which organization accredits nursing schools and establishes the department of practical nursing?
• Which set correctly lists the four basic concepts that form the basis for nursing models of care?
• Which ethical principle supports patient autonomy and self-determination?
• Which factor is crucial when teaching patients with low health literacy?
• Who is considered the first nursing theorist?
• Which statement accurately reflects the historical description of early nurses?
• In documenting the Present Illness (HPI), which elements are emphasized?
• The balance model in health considers interrelated factors such as:
• Which type of question encourages a patient to share more detail rather than simply answering yes or no?
• Which statement best describes accreditation?
• How is health defined?
• Which of the following best illustrates a medically underserved patient?
• What does NFLPN stand for?
• Which approach supports collaborative decision-making among healthcare team members?
• What does primary prevention aim to do?
• Which approach accurately documents patient medications, including dose and frequency?
• Which scenario best demonstrates effective listening by a nurse?
• Which organization is primarily associated with setting the Code of Ethics for nurses in the United States?
• Which of the following lists the Maslow levels in correct order from lowest to highest?
• Which event is associated with accelerating licensure and formal recognition of nursing as a profession?
• Which is the first level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
• Which element is essential to informed consent?
• In SBAR communication, which component conveys the clinician's assessment of the situation?
• Which of the following is one of the four areas of nursing practice?
• Which nurse is historically associated with the symbol of nursing known as 'the lamp'?
• Why must confidentiality and consent information be clearly recorded in health history documentation?
• Holistic care in nursing is best described as:
• Which of the following best supports patient autonomy in decision-making?
• Nutrire is the Latin word for what?
• What is an effective strategy to reinforce learning during patient education?
• Open-ended questions are useful in nursing because they ___?
• What is the purpose of documenting the Present Illness using the Present Illness (HPI) format?
• Which statement best captures the 20th-century shift in nursing from a career to a profession?
• Which communication technique involves restating a patient's message in your own words to confirm understanding?
• Which statement correctly describes communication with a patient who has hearing impairment?
• The scope of practice for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) is defined by which document?
• Which term is associated with Erick Erickson's theory of psychosocial development?
• Which statement best reflects the relationship between distress and eustress?
• Which term represents the fourth basic need in Maslow's hierarchy, involving self-esteem, achievement, competence, independence, and a desire for recognition from others?
• Which component is included in the nursing definition provided by the ANA?
• What is the teach-back method and why is it used?
• In communication, who is the sender?
• Which statement best describes secondary prevention?
• In a communication exchange, who is the receiver?
• Which approach is most effective when communicating with a patient who is hard of hearing?
• Which development during the 20th century significantly accelerated professional nursing education and licensure?
• What established licensure requirements for nurses in many U.S. states in the early 20th century?
• Which nurse is widely recognized as America's first trained nurse?
• What does HIPAA stand for and why is it important?
• What is the appropriate duration of eye contact during therapeutic communication?