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1. What is the purpose of theory in baccalaureate nursing?
A
To prepared licensed vocational nursing students.
B
To guide nursing practice and improve patient outcomes.
C
To waste time and resources.
2. Which organization is responsible for regulating nursing practice in Texas?
A
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
B
American Nurses Association (ANA).
C
Texas Board of Nursing (BON).
3. What does BON stand for?
A
Baccalaureate of Nursing.
B
Board of Nursing.
C
Bachelor of Nursing.
4. What is DECS an acronym for?
A
Department of Education and Clinical Services.
B
Differentiated Essential Competencies.
C
Diverse Educational Curriculum Standards.
5. According to the Texas BON DECS, what is the role of theory in nursing education?
A
To provide a foundation for nursing practice and education in Texas.
B
To make nursing education standards.
C
To help nursing students select an accredited institution to attend.
6. What is the main focus of baccalaureate nursing education?
A
Professional nursing practice.
B
Theoretical knowledge only.
C
Nursing research.
7. Which of the following is NOT a component of the Texas BON DECS?
A
Nursing ethics.
B
Nursing roles and responsibilities.
C
Nursing process.
8. What is the purpose of the Texas BON DECS?
A
To provide full autonomy to the scope of nursing practice.
B
To make nursing education standards for the nation.
C
To establish the minimum competencies for entry-level nursing practice.
9. What is the relationship between theory and practice in nursing?
A
Theory is more important than practice.
B
Theory and practice are unrelated.
C
Theory guides practice and practice informs theory.
10. What is the ultimate goal of baccalaureate nursing education?
A
To provide theoretical knowledge only.
B
To established advanced practicing nurse practitioners.
C
To prepare graduates for professional nursing practice.
11. Which types of theory does the DECs include in a role shift from an Associates Degree in Nursing to Baccalaureate Degree Nursing role?
A
Healthy promotions, change, motivation, philosophical, leadership, systems, and role theories.
B
Leadership, communication, motivation, change, role, systems, family, and population theories.
C
Authoritarian, bureaucracy, transformational, situational, servant, and great man.
12. In which competencies does the DECs include theory?
A
I, II, III
B
II & IV
C
I & III
13. As a BSN-prepared nurse becomes a member of the healthcare team, which theories will they adapt to personal practice according to the DECs?
A
Nursing, role, population, and leadership theories.
B
Role, change, and leadership theories.
C
Caring, Self-Care Deficit, and Novice to Expert.