Prophecy Core Mandatory Parts I-III Actual Exam 2026/2027 –
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Section A: Part I - Patient Safety, Infection Control, & Basic Clinical
Compliance
Q1: A nurse is preparing to administer a scheduled medication to a patient on a
medical-surgical unit. According to the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals,
which action is REQUIRED before medication administration?
A. Ask the patient to state their room number only
B. Verify the patient's identity using two patient identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth)
[CORRECT]
C. Check the medication administration record against the patient's wristband once at
the beginning of the shift
D. Accept the patient's roommate's confirmation of identity
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Joint Commission NPSG requires using two patient identifiers before
administering medications, blood products, or procedures to prevent errors. Option A
uses only one identifier. Option C is insufficient as verification must occur at the point of
care. Option D violates patient identification protocols.
Q2: During shift change, an ICU nurse uses the SBAR format to communicate a patient's
deteriorating respiratory status to the oncoming nurse. Which component of SBAR
includes the nurse's specific recommendation for immediate provider notification?
A. Situation
B. Background
C. Assessment
D. Recommendation [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
,Rationale: The "R" in SBAR stands for Recommendation, where the nurse suggests
specific actions such as provider notification. Option A describes the current problem.
Option B provides context. Option C includes the nurse's clinical analysis.
Q3: A patient fall on a medical-surgical unit results in a hip fracture and requires surgical
intervention. This event is BEST classified as:
A. A near miss
B. A sentinel event [CORRECT]
C. An expected outcome of hospitalization
D. A minor incident not requiring reporting
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sentinel event is an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious
physical or psychological injury, including falls resulting in major injury (Joint
Commission). Option A describes an event that did not reach the patient. Options C and
D minimize the significance and reporting requirements.
Q4: Following a sentinel event, the hospital conducts a root cause analysis (RCA). The
PRIMARY purpose of the RCA is to:
A. Identify and discipline the individual clinician responsible for the error
B. Identify underlying system failures and process improvements to prevent recurrence
[CORRECT]
C. Determine financial liability and malpractice exposure
D. Document the event for state licensing board review only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RCA focuses on system failures and process improvement rather than
individual blame (Joint Commission, Patient Safety Standards). Options A, C, and D
contradict the non-punitive, systems-focused purpose of RCA.
Q5: A patient with full decision-making capacity refuses a blood transfusion based on
religious beliefs. The nurse ensures the refusal is documented, notifies the provider, and
, continues to provide non-transfusion supportive care. This action BEST upholds which
patient right?
A. The right to refuse treatment [CORRECT]
B. The right to a second opinion
C. The right to file a grievance
D. The right to access medical records
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Competent adult patients have the legal and ethical right to refuse treatment,
even life-sustaining treatment. Options B, C, and D describe other patient rights but do
not address the specific scenario of treatment refusal.
Q6: Under the federal Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA), healthcare facilities
receiving Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement are required to:
A. Provide adult patients with written information about their rights to make medical
decisions and advance directives upon admission [CORRECT]
B. Require all patients to complete a living will before receiving care
C. Override family objections to implement advance directives
D. Refuse admission to patients who decline to complete advance directives
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The PSDA requires facilities to inform patients of their rights regarding
medical decision-making and advance directives. Options B and D are coercive and
illegal. Option C misrepresents the PSDA's scope.
Q7: A patient is admitted unconscious after a motor vehicle crash with no family
present. Which document would MOST guide immediate treatment decisions if the
patient had previously completed one?
A. A living will or durable power of attorney for healthcare [CORRECT]
B. A birth certificate
C. A marriage license
D. A motor vehicle registration
Correct Answer: A
Complete Exam-Style Questions with Detailed Rationales |
100% Verified | Pass Guaranteed – A+ Graded
Section A: Part I - Patient Safety, Infection Control, & Basic Clinical
Compliance
Q1: A nurse is preparing to administer a scheduled medication to a patient on a
medical-surgical unit. According to the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals,
which action is REQUIRED before medication administration?
A. Ask the patient to state their room number only
B. Verify the patient's identity using two patient identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth)
[CORRECT]
C. Check the medication administration record against the patient's wristband once at
the beginning of the shift
D. Accept the patient's roommate's confirmation of identity
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Joint Commission NPSG requires using two patient identifiers before
administering medications, blood products, or procedures to prevent errors. Option A
uses only one identifier. Option C is insufficient as verification must occur at the point of
care. Option D violates patient identification protocols.
Q2: During shift change, an ICU nurse uses the SBAR format to communicate a patient's
deteriorating respiratory status to the oncoming nurse. Which component of SBAR
includes the nurse's specific recommendation for immediate provider notification?
A. Situation
B. Background
C. Assessment
D. Recommendation [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
,Rationale: The "R" in SBAR stands for Recommendation, where the nurse suggests
specific actions such as provider notification. Option A describes the current problem.
Option B provides context. Option C includes the nurse's clinical analysis.
Q3: A patient fall on a medical-surgical unit results in a hip fracture and requires surgical
intervention. This event is BEST classified as:
A. A near miss
B. A sentinel event [CORRECT]
C. An expected outcome of hospitalization
D. A minor incident not requiring reporting
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sentinel event is an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious
physical or psychological injury, including falls resulting in major injury (Joint
Commission). Option A describes an event that did not reach the patient. Options C and
D minimize the significance and reporting requirements.
Q4: Following a sentinel event, the hospital conducts a root cause analysis (RCA). The
PRIMARY purpose of the RCA is to:
A. Identify and discipline the individual clinician responsible for the error
B. Identify underlying system failures and process improvements to prevent recurrence
[CORRECT]
C. Determine financial liability and malpractice exposure
D. Document the event for state licensing board review only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RCA focuses on system failures and process improvement rather than
individual blame (Joint Commission, Patient Safety Standards). Options A, C, and D
contradict the non-punitive, systems-focused purpose of RCA.
Q5: A patient with full decision-making capacity refuses a blood transfusion based on
religious beliefs. The nurse ensures the refusal is documented, notifies the provider, and
, continues to provide non-transfusion supportive care. This action BEST upholds which
patient right?
A. The right to refuse treatment [CORRECT]
B. The right to a second opinion
C. The right to file a grievance
D. The right to access medical records
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Competent adult patients have the legal and ethical right to refuse treatment,
even life-sustaining treatment. Options B, C, and D describe other patient rights but do
not address the specific scenario of treatment refusal.
Q6: Under the federal Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA), healthcare facilities
receiving Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement are required to:
A. Provide adult patients with written information about their rights to make medical
decisions and advance directives upon admission [CORRECT]
B. Require all patients to complete a living will before receiving care
C. Override family objections to implement advance directives
D. Refuse admission to patients who decline to complete advance directives
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The PSDA requires facilities to inform patients of their rights regarding
medical decision-making and advance directives. Options B and D are coercive and
illegal. Option C misrepresents the PSDA's scope.
Q7: A patient is admitted unconscious after a motor vehicle crash with no family
present. Which document would MOST guide immediate treatment decisions if the
patient had previously completed one?
A. A living will or durable power of attorney for healthcare [CORRECT]
B. A birth certificate
C. A marriage license
D. A motor vehicle registration
Correct Answer: A
