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bcretired · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A student asks the nursing instructor whether it is important to be familiar with nursing theories. What should the instructor's response be?

1 . Nursing programs are based on nursing theories.
2 . Most theories include a definition of illness.
3 . Theories are often expressed in relation to factors, such as mind, body, spirit, and emotions
4 . Theories help to systematically develop decision-making skills.
A) 1, 2
B) 1, 3
C) 1, 4
D) 2, 4

Question 2

A new group of LPN students are preparing for graduation. What nurse's pledge do the LPNs say at graduation?

A) Florence Nightingale Pledge
B) Practical Nurse's Pledge
C) Nurse Practice Act Pledge
D) National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurse's (NFLPN) Pledge

wilsonbho · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Nursing programs are based on the nursing theories. These theories provide a skeleton on which to hang knowledge. They help to develop problem-solving skills systemically. Nursing theories are often expressed in relation to factors such as mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Most theories also include a definition of health.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
The practical Nurse's Pledge is recited by LPNs at graduation. RNs recite the Florence Nightingale Pledge. Licensing laws, often referred to as a Nurse Practice Act, protect the public from unqualified workers. The purpose of the NFLPN is to provide standards of nursing care, promote continued postlicensure education and certification, and interpret the role and function of an LPN.