NUR2058 Exam 3 V1 | NUR 2058 Dimensions
of Nursing Practice Exam Q&A | Rasmussen
University
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This exam preparation resource is designed to help students strengthen their understanding of
medical-surgical nursing concepts, patient management strategies, and evidence-based
nursing interventions. The material emphasizes safe nursing care, clinical judgment, and
interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare settings.
The questions included in this version are structured to closely mirror the actual course exam
format and level of difficulty. Detailed expert explanations are included to improve nursing
judgment and patient care planning skills.
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Why Use This Exam:
• Reinforces medical-surgical nursing concepts
• Strengthens patient management skills
• Supports evidence-based nursing practice
• Improves nursing prioritization abilities
• Enhances understanding of clinical interventions
• Provides realistic exam-style preparation
• Encourages critical thinking in patient care
• Builds confidence for nursing assessments
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1. A nurse is preparing to delegate tasks to an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP). Which
task is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate?
A. Assessing a patient’s pain level after medication administration
B. Assisting a stable patient with activities of daily living (ADLs)
,C. Performing an initial admission assessment on a stable patient
D. Teaching a patient how to use an incentive spirometer
Correct Answer: B
Expert Explanation: The RN may delegate tasks that are routine and do not require
clinical judgment, such as ADLs. Assessment, teaching, and evaluation are responsibilities
of the RN.
2. When applying the principle of ‘Autonomy,’ the nurse is primarily supporting which patient
right?
A. The right to receive the same care as others
B. The right to be told the truth about a diagnosis
C. The right to have the nurse act in their best interest
D. The right to make their own healthcare decisions
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: Autonomy refers to the patient’s right to self-determination and
making independent decisions about their own medical care.
3. A nurse uses SBAR to communicate with a physician. What does the ‘B’ in SBAR stand for?
A. Behavioral concerns
B. Basic needs
C. Blood pressure results
, D. Background information
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and
Recommendation. The Background provides context regarding the patient’s history and
current clinical situation.
4. Which of the following is considered the primary goal of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?
A. Reducing the cost of hospital supplies
B. Improving patient outcomes through validated research
C. Increasing the number of nursing research publications
D. Standardizing care so all patients receive the same treatment
Correct Answer: B
Expert Explanation: The primary goal of EBP is to integrate the best current evidence
with clinical expertise and patient values to deliver high-quality, safe, and effective care.
5. A nurse is practicing the ‘Nonmaleficence’ principle. Which action best reflects this?
A. Ensuring that the patient is not harmed during a procedure
B. Always telling the truth to the patient
C. Providing the patient with their preferred diet
D. Distributing nursing resources fairly among all patients
of Nursing Practice Exam Q&A | Rasmussen
University
────────────────────────────────────
This exam preparation resource is designed to help students strengthen their understanding of
medical-surgical nursing concepts, patient management strategies, and evidence-based
nursing interventions. The material emphasizes safe nursing care, clinical judgment, and
interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare settings.
The questions included in this version are structured to closely mirror the actual course exam
format and level of difficulty. Detailed expert explanations are included to improve nursing
judgment and patient care planning skills.
════════════════════════════════════
Why Use This Exam:
• Reinforces medical-surgical nursing concepts
• Strengthens patient management skills
• Supports evidence-based nursing practice
• Improves nursing prioritization abilities
• Enhances understanding of clinical interventions
• Provides realistic exam-style preparation
• Encourages critical thinking in patient care
• Builds confidence for nursing assessments
════════════════════════════════════
1. A nurse is preparing to delegate tasks to an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP). Which
task is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate?
A. Assessing a patient’s pain level after medication administration
B. Assisting a stable patient with activities of daily living (ADLs)
,C. Performing an initial admission assessment on a stable patient
D. Teaching a patient how to use an incentive spirometer
Correct Answer: B
Expert Explanation: The RN may delegate tasks that are routine and do not require
clinical judgment, such as ADLs. Assessment, teaching, and evaluation are responsibilities
of the RN.
2. When applying the principle of ‘Autonomy,’ the nurse is primarily supporting which patient
right?
A. The right to receive the same care as others
B. The right to be told the truth about a diagnosis
C. The right to have the nurse act in their best interest
D. The right to make their own healthcare decisions
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: Autonomy refers to the patient’s right to self-determination and
making independent decisions about their own medical care.
3. A nurse uses SBAR to communicate with a physician. What does the ‘B’ in SBAR stand for?
A. Behavioral concerns
B. Basic needs
C. Blood pressure results
, D. Background information
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and
Recommendation. The Background provides context regarding the patient’s history and
current clinical situation.
4. Which of the following is considered the primary goal of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?
A. Reducing the cost of hospital supplies
B. Improving patient outcomes through validated research
C. Increasing the number of nursing research publications
D. Standardizing care so all patients receive the same treatment
Correct Answer: B
Expert Explanation: The primary goal of EBP is to integrate the best current evidence
with clinical expertise and patient values to deliver high-quality, safe, and effective care.
5. A nurse is practicing the ‘Nonmaleficence’ principle. Which action best reflects this?
A. Ensuring that the patient is not harmed during a procedure
B. Always telling the truth to the patient
C. Providing the patient with their preferred diet
D. Distributing nursing resources fairly among all patients
