Nursing Quiz

Interested in Nursing? Test your knowledge of this field with our 5-minute Quiz.

True or false: Nursing is the largest health care profession in the United States.
1. True
2. False
Where are the majority (60 percent) of registered nurses employed?
1. physicians' offices
2. hospitals
3. education services
4. home health care services
There are a few paths one can take to become a registered nurse. Which of the following types of programs have declined steadily in number over the years?
1. diploma programs run entirely by hospitals, which take three years
2. Associate degree Nursing programs at junior or community colleges, which take two to three years to complete
3. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, which takes four to five years of study at a college or university
4. combined BSN and Master of Science programs
Which of the following is not usually a pre-requisite course for nursing majors?
1. psychology
2. anatomy and physiology
3. statistics
4. all of the above are typically required
Which of the following is necessary for managerial positions or to teach in a nursing school?
1. the licensed practical nurse (LPN) credential
2. a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree
3. passing the national licensing exam to become a registered nurse (RN)
4. a master's degree in nursing
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, how quickly is employment of registered nurses expected to grow?
1. below the average for all other professions
2. at the same average rate as all other professions
3. much faster than average
After passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), registered nurses may become advanced practice nurses. There are four types of advanced practice. Which of the following is not one of them?
1. clinical nurse specialist
2. nurse anesthetist
3. dietetic nurse
4. nurse-midwife
5. nurse practitioner
Which of the following is not a typical patient care responsibility for nurses?
1. record patients' medical histories and symptoms
2. operate medical machinery
3. fill out insurance forms and schedule appointments
4. administer treatments and medications
True or false: All nursing professions require direct patient care.
1. True
2. False
Which of the following is not part of the content of the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)?
1. Safety and Infection Control
2. Organic Chemistry
3. Psychosocial Integrity
4. Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

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