NURS 110 | Introduction to Professional Nursing | Week 9 Quiz 2026
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1. A nurse manager is utilizing transformational leadership. Which action best
exemplifies this leadership style?
A. Focusing on day-to-day operations and maintaining the status quo.
B. Making all decisions independently without consulting the nursing staff.
C. Using a system of rewards and punishments to manage performance.
D. Motivating the team through a shared vision and empowering staff.
Answer: D
Rationale: Transformational leadership involves inspiring and empowering staff to
achieve a shared vision and foster innovation, whereas transactional leadership focuses on
rewards and tasks.
2. Which of the following tasks is most appropriate for a Registered Nurse (RN)
to delegate to an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)?
A. Evaluating the effectiveness of pain medication administered an hour ago.
B. Obtaining vital signs on a patient who is clinically stable.
C. Assisting a stable patient with ambulation for the first time post-surgery.
D. Teaching a patient how to perform self-catheterization.
Answer: B
Rationale: Delegation to UAPs should involve routine tasks on stable patients. Evaluation,
teaching, and initial assessments require the clinical judgment of an RN.
,3. The nurse is caring for four clients. According to the principle of prioritization,
which client should the nurse assess first?
A. A client reporting a sudden onset of shortness of breath and chest pain.
B. A client with a scheduled dressing change for a stage III pressure ulcer.
C. A client requesting a PRN medication for mild nausea.
D. A client who needs discharge instructions for home oxygen use.
Answer: A
Rationale: The ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) framework dictates that the client
with shortness of breath and chest pain is the highest priority.
4. A nurse is involved in a clinical trial where participants are not informed of
the risks. This is a violation of which ethical principle?
A. Justice
B. Fidelity
C. Autonomy
D. Non-maleficence
Answer: C
Rationale: Autonomy involves the right of the patient to make informed decisions about
their care. Failure to provide risk information prevents informed consent.
5. What is the primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act (NPA) in each state?
A. To ensure nurses receive competitive salaries and benefits.
B. To protect the public by defining the scope of nursing practice.
C. To provide a list of medications that a nurse can prescribe.
D. To mandate the specific number of hours a nurse must work.
Answer: B
Rationale: The NPA is designed to protect the public by setting the legal boundaries and
scope of practice for nursing within a specific state.
, 6. In the context of conflict resolution, ‘collaboration’ is defined as:
A. One party yielding to the wishes of the other to maintain peace.
B. Each party giving up something to reach a middle ground.
C. Choosing to ignore the conflict entirely to avoid confrontation.
D. Both parties working together to find a win-win solution.
Answer: D
Rationale: Collaboration is an assertive and cooperative approach where all parties work
toward a solution that satisfies everyone’s goals.
7. Which element is considered a ‘right’ in the Five Rights of Delegation?
A. Right Hospital
B. Right Compensation
C. Right Documentation
D. Right Supervision
Answer: D
Rationale: The Five Rights of Delegation are: Right Task, Right Circumstance, Right Person,
Right Direction/Communication, and Right Supervision/Evaluation.
8. A nurse observes a colleague documenting a procedure that was never
performed. What is the nurse’s first responsibility?
A. Report the observation to the state board of nursing immediately.
B. Discuss the observation with the colleague and ask for an explanation.
C. Ignore the situation as it did not involve patient harm.
D. Report the incident to the nursing supervisor or manager.
Answer: D
Rationale: Ethical and professional standards require reporting fraudulent documentation
to management to ensure patient safety and maintain integrity.
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1. A nurse manager is utilizing transformational leadership. Which action best
exemplifies this leadership style?
A. Focusing on day-to-day operations and maintaining the status quo.
B. Making all decisions independently without consulting the nursing staff.
C. Using a system of rewards and punishments to manage performance.
D. Motivating the team through a shared vision and empowering staff.
Answer: D
Rationale: Transformational leadership involves inspiring and empowering staff to
achieve a shared vision and foster innovation, whereas transactional leadership focuses on
rewards and tasks.
2. Which of the following tasks is most appropriate for a Registered Nurse (RN)
to delegate to an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)?
A. Evaluating the effectiveness of pain medication administered an hour ago.
B. Obtaining vital signs on a patient who is clinically stable.
C. Assisting a stable patient with ambulation for the first time post-surgery.
D. Teaching a patient how to perform self-catheterization.
Answer: B
Rationale: Delegation to UAPs should involve routine tasks on stable patients. Evaluation,
teaching, and initial assessments require the clinical judgment of an RN.
,3. The nurse is caring for four clients. According to the principle of prioritization,
which client should the nurse assess first?
A. A client reporting a sudden onset of shortness of breath and chest pain.
B. A client with a scheduled dressing change for a stage III pressure ulcer.
C. A client requesting a PRN medication for mild nausea.
D. A client who needs discharge instructions for home oxygen use.
Answer: A
Rationale: The ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) framework dictates that the client
with shortness of breath and chest pain is the highest priority.
4. A nurse is involved in a clinical trial where participants are not informed of
the risks. This is a violation of which ethical principle?
A. Justice
B. Fidelity
C. Autonomy
D. Non-maleficence
Answer: C
Rationale: Autonomy involves the right of the patient to make informed decisions about
their care. Failure to provide risk information prevents informed consent.
5. What is the primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act (NPA) in each state?
A. To ensure nurses receive competitive salaries and benefits.
B. To protect the public by defining the scope of nursing practice.
C. To provide a list of medications that a nurse can prescribe.
D. To mandate the specific number of hours a nurse must work.
Answer: B
Rationale: The NPA is designed to protect the public by setting the legal boundaries and
scope of practice for nursing within a specific state.
, 6. In the context of conflict resolution, ‘collaboration’ is defined as:
A. One party yielding to the wishes of the other to maintain peace.
B. Each party giving up something to reach a middle ground.
C. Choosing to ignore the conflict entirely to avoid confrontation.
D. Both parties working together to find a win-win solution.
Answer: D
Rationale: Collaboration is an assertive and cooperative approach where all parties work
toward a solution that satisfies everyone’s goals.
7. Which element is considered a ‘right’ in the Five Rights of Delegation?
A. Right Hospital
B. Right Compensation
C. Right Documentation
D. Right Supervision
Answer: D
Rationale: The Five Rights of Delegation are: Right Task, Right Circumstance, Right Person,
Right Direction/Communication, and Right Supervision/Evaluation.
8. A nurse observes a colleague documenting a procedure that was never
performed. What is the nurse’s first responsibility?
A. Report the observation to the state board of nursing immediately.
B. Discuss the observation with the colleague and ask for an explanation.
C. Ignore the situation as it did not involve patient harm.
D. Report the incident to the nursing supervisor or manager.
Answer: D
Rationale: Ethical and professional standards require reporting fraudulent documentation
to management to ensure patient safety and maintain integrity.
