2024 NURSING 104 EXAM 1 WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
State why image is important to the profession of nursing - CORRECT-
ANSWERSSo that patients and their families trust nurses, and nurses are
respected in the way that they deserve.
Discuss the mission, goals, and graduate outcomes of the UL Lafayette Dept.
of Nursing. - CORRECT-ANSWERSMission: promote, expand, and validate
scientific knowledge and evidence-based practice to advance health & to
provide an atmosphere of scholarly inquiry, an appreciation of professional
values, inter-professional collaboration and active community service.
Identify nursing actions that convey a positive or a negative image of
nursing. - CORRECT-ANSWERSPositive: nurses who served in the military,
nurses who gave up their livelihood to serve, nurses who advocate for
change. Negative: Nurses who mistreat patients, who are rude, and
disregard their responsibilities.
Distinguish strategies that enhance the image of nursing. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSBeing professional, respectful, and caring.
The nursing shortage. - CORRECT-ANSWERSA critical occurrence that
contributes to nurses being overworked.
Gallup poll - CORRECT-ANSWERSstated that nurses were ranked one of the
most trusted professions
Strategies that promote a positive image of nursing. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSRefraining from uncivil behavior, advocating for the benefit nurses,
taking care of patients in a nice, respectful manner, being highly skilled and
a continuing learner
Mary Seacole - CORRECT-ANSWERSJamaican nurse nicknamed "Doctress"
that learned of Nightingale during the Crimean War and was denied the right
to join Nightingale's group of nurses because of her race. She purchased her
own supplies and traveled more than 3000 miles away to the Crimea, where
she built and opened a lodge house to nurse the sick soldiers; after the war
was over, the British government finally honored her with a medal of
recognition of her efforts and the services she provided.
,Medicare - CORRECT-ANSWERSmedical insurance for citizens 65+ or disable
or experiencing renal failure
Medicaid - CORRECT-ANSWERSfederal insurance for families in poverty
Who is the Dean of the Dept of Nursing - CORRECT-ANSWERSDr. Oberleitner
Who is the associate dean - CORRECT-ANSWERSLisa Broussard
Who is the Department Head? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDr. Hurst
Who is the BSN Coordinator? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDr. Deedra Harrington
Sheppard-Towner Act - CORRECT-ANSWERSfederal funding for public health-
women, infants, and children's well-being
Nurse Training Act of 1943 - CORRECT-ANSWERSfederal funding to support
nurse training
Review the Department of Nursing policies and requirements for progression
in the curriculum. - CORRECT-ANSWERSPrior to 204: Purchase required ATI
products and complete all assignments outlined by the instructor; Prior to
208: Attain a minimum grade of C in all nursing courses, minimum GPA of a
2.800 for progression to 208 & 308, arranged transportation to and from
clinical sites, purchase UL DON uniform at the beginning of Sophomore
clinical courses (208), purchase clinical health requirement compliance
tracker software (208), submit dept. application and pay fee (208), provide
complete physical (updated yearly), baseline drug screening, and CPR
certification from Am. Red Cross or Am. Heart Assn., confirm hospitalization
insurance, stay informed of curriculum changes in case of inactivity, adhere
to the policies of each clinical agency. PROGRESSION TO 208: 41-semester
hrs except BIOL 261, minimum GPA of 2.800, receipt of the application by
NOV 1 or APR 1.
• Theory/Didactic refers to scientific knowledge (theory, science, rationale,
evidence base, etc)
• Clinical/Practicum refers to the art of nursing (performance, compassion,
caring, touch, etc)
Explain N104 Course Requirements. - CORRECT-ANSWERSEnglish ACT
greater or equal to 18, Math ACT greater than or equal to 21; completion of
MATH 103.
-Relate resources to successfully initiate the transition into the professional
components of the nursing program.
, -Explore the various dimensions of professional nursing practice.
-Provide a broad overview of the historical, contemporary and potential
influences most relevant to contemporary nursing practice.
-Identify regulations, policies, and financing which influence nursing practice
and health care.
-Examine global, national, state and local factors and trends impacting
health care and the nursing profession.
Explain the class attendance policy. - CORRECT-ANSWERSAbsences are
unexcused until a absence report from Student Services is completed with
supporting documents. If a student is to be absent on an exam date, they
must contact the instructor BEFORE class time. Failure to do so will result in
an unexcused absence and a grade of 0 on the exam.
Explain the testing policy. - CORRECT-ANSWERSNo watches allowed, and all
information on the exams is the property of the College of Nursing.
Explain the tardy policy. - CORRECT-ANSWERSAfter three episodes of
tardiness in the classroom, the student will receive an unexcused absence.
Explain the cell phone policy. - CORRECT-ANSWERSStudents must turn off all
cell phones during lectures; cell phones may be used for ONE specific
purpose: obtaining information relevant to the student's clinical assignment,
only in designated areas- NOT in the patient care areas. Personal cell phone
use is limited to during lunch breaks. DURING TESTS cell phones must be
given to the exam proctor.
What are the expected student behaviors? - CORRECT-ANSWERSCivil
behavior is expected and is defined as being polite, respectful, and decent.
Academic incivility is any speech or action that disrupts the harmony of the
teaching-learning environment.
Explain unit objectives. - CORRECT-ANSWERSWhat the learner should be able
to do after mastering the content in the unit.
Explain unit outlines. - CORRECT-ANSWERSHighlight points of the units for
the exam.
List the methods of evaluation. - CORRECT-ANSWERSUnit Examinations,
Comprehensive Final Exam, Unit Quizzes/Crossword Puzzles,
Participation/Attendance
Explain grades/ grading scale. - CORRECT-ANSWERS7 point grading scale