NURS-318: Professional Identity 1 (Exam 1 (NCLEX-Style Questions))

A nursing student observes a classmate documenting care that was not provided. Which action best reflects a strong professional identity?

A. Ignore the behavior to avoid conflict
B. Report the incident according to program policy
C. Discuss the issue with other classmates
D. Assume the instructor will notice the error

B

A nurse states, “I always advocate for my patients, even when it is uncomfortable.” Which aspect of professional identity does this statement best reflect?

A. Knowledge
B. Professional comportment
C. Nurse as leader
D. Technical competence

C

Which nurse behavior best demonstrates alignment with the definition of nursing by the American Nurses Association?

A. Completing tasks efficiently to meet time goals
B. Focusing solely on physician orders
C. Addressing physical, emotional, and social patient needs
D. Delegating all patient education to assistive personnel

C

A nursing student learns best by practicing skills repeatedly in the simulation lab with feedback from instructors. Which learning theory does this represent?

A. Humanism
B. Constructivism
C. Cognitivism
D. Behaviorism

D

An instructor encourages students to relate new content to prior healthcare experiences. This teaching strategy aligns with which learning theory?

A. Behaviorism
B. Cognitivism
C. Constructivism
D. Pedagogy

C

A nursing student struggles academically due to working full-time and lacking reliable internet access. Which factor is most influencing the student’s learning?

A. Learning style
B. Cognitive development
C. Social determinants of learning
D. Motivation level

C

Which statement best reflects andragogy rather than pedagogy?

A. “I study to get good grades.”
B. “My instructor tells me exactly what I need to know.”
C. “I take responsibility for identifying my learning gaps.”
D. “Learning is based on rewards and consequences.”

C

A nursing student feels overwhelmed and is falling behind academically. Which action demonstrates effective self-advocacy?

A. Withdrawing from the course immediately
B. Avoiding instructors due to embarrassment
C. Meeting with faculty to discuss support strategies
D. Reducing sleep to increase study time

C

During a group project, one student dominates discussion while others remain silent. What is the best action to promote effective teamwork?

A. Allow the dominant student to lead
B. Ask the instructor to assign individual work
C. Encourage equal participation among team members
D. Complete the project independently

C

Which behavior best supports effective learning in nursing school?

A. Passive listening during lectures
B. Memorizing content without application
C. Active participation in discussions and clinicals
D. Studying only before exams

C

A nursing student writes weekly reflections about clinical experiences. What is the primary benefit of this practice?

A. Improving writing skills
B. Reducing course workload
C. Strengthening professional identity and self-awareness
D. Increasing memorization of procedures

C

Which student goal best reflects professional identity development?

A. “I want to pass all my exams.”
B. “I want to graduate as quickly as possible.”
C. “I want to develop ethical decision-making skills.”
D. “I want to avoid challenging clinical situations.”

C