Professional Nursing III / PN3 Exam Q&A |
Rasmussen University
1. A nurse manager is preparing a staff presentation on the five rights of delegation. Which
information should the nurse include as part of the ‘Right Direction/Communication’?
A. The nurse provides a clear, concise description of the task, including its objective and
limits.
B. The nurse must verify that the task matches the UAP’s skill set.
C. The nurse evaluates the patient’s condition to ensure it is stable for delegation.
D. The nurse monitors the performance of the task and provides feedback.
Answer: A
Rationale: The Right Direction/Communication involves providing a clear description of
the task so the delegatee understands what to do. This includes specifying the timeframe
and any specific expectations for reporting back results. Proper communication reduces
the risk of errors and ensures the delegatee knows the boundaries of their authority.
2. A community health nurse is planning a primary prevention program for a local
neighborhood. Which of the following activities should the nurse include?
A. Performing blood pressure screenings at a health fair.
B. Providing rehabilitation exercises for a patient after a stroke.
,C. Educating high school students about the risks of vaping.
D. Conducting TB skin tests for healthcare workers.
Answer: C
Rationale: Primary prevention focuses on preventing the initial onset of disease or injury
through education and health promotion. Educating students about vaping risks is a
proactive measure to prevent addiction before it occurs. In contrast, screenings are
secondary prevention and rehabilitation is tertiary prevention.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who refuses a prescribed blood transfusion for religious
reasons. Which ethical principle is the nurse upholding by supporting this decision?
A. Beneficence
B. Justice
C. Non-maleficence
D. Autonomy
Answer: D
Rationale: Autonomy refers to the client’s right to make their own healthcare decisions
without outside control. Even if the nurse disagrees with the choice, they must respect the
client’s self-determination. This principle is fundamental to patient-centered care and legal
rights in nursing.
, 4. Which leadership style is most effective when a nurse manager needs to make a quick
decision during a cardiac arrest code situation?
A. Autocratic
B. Democratic
C. Laissez-faire
D. Transformational
Answer: A
Rationale: The autocratic leadership style involves a single leader making decisions with
little to no input from others, which is vital in emergencies. In life-threatening situations,
there is no time for group consensus or lengthy discussions. This style ensures that tasks
are executed rapidly and efficiently to save the patient’s life.
5. A nurse is participating in a Quality Improvement (QI) committee to reduce medication
errors. What is the first step the committee should take in the QI process?
A. Implement a new electronic scanning system.
B. Write a new policy for medication administration.
C. Establish a goal for reducing errors by fifty percent.
D. Analyze the current data to identify common error patterns.
Answer: D