NURS 354 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
PREP (QUIZZES 1-5) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. A nurse manager focuses on motivating staff through a shared vision and empowerment
rather than rewards and punishments. Which leadership style is being demonstrated?
A. Transactional Leadership
B. Transformational Leadership
C. Autocratic Leadership
D. Laissez-faire Leadership
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Transformational leadership focuses on inspiring and
motivating followers to achieve a collective vision and personal growth, whereas
transactional leadership relies on rewards and penalties.
2. According to Fayol, which management function involves establishing the goals of the
organization and the strategy for achieving them?
A. Organizing
B. Planning
,C. Directing
D. Controlling
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Planning is the foundational management function that involves
setting goals, objectives, and identifying the actions needed to achieve them.
3. A nurse respects a patient’s right to refuse a life-saving blood transfusion based on
religious beliefs. Which ethical principle is being upheld?
A. Beneficence
B. Justice
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Autonomy
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Autonomy refers to the right of self-determination and the
ability of individuals to make their own choices regarding their healthcare.
4. During a busy shift, a RN delegates a task to a LPN. Who remains ultimately accountable for
the outcome of the delegated task?
A. The LPN
B. The RN
C. The Facility Administrator
, D. The Nurse Manager
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: While responsibility for the task is transferred, the RN retains
clinical accountability for the delegation process and the final outcome.
5. Which priority-setting framework identifies life-threatening conditions involving the
airway, breathing, and circulation as the highest priority?
A. ABC Framework
B. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
C. Nursing Process
D. Urgent vs. Non-urgent
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The ABC framework (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) is used to
stabilize patients by addressing the most critical physiological needs first.
6. Two nurses have a disagreement over patient assignments. One nurse decides to give in to
the other’s demands to maintain harmony. Which conflict resolution strategy is this?
A. Accommodating
B. Compromising
C. Competing
D. Collaborating
PREP (QUIZZES 1-5) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. A nurse manager focuses on motivating staff through a shared vision and empowerment
rather than rewards and punishments. Which leadership style is being demonstrated?
A. Transactional Leadership
B. Transformational Leadership
C. Autocratic Leadership
D. Laissez-faire Leadership
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Transformational leadership focuses on inspiring and
motivating followers to achieve a collective vision and personal growth, whereas
transactional leadership relies on rewards and penalties.
2. According to Fayol, which management function involves establishing the goals of the
organization and the strategy for achieving them?
A. Organizing
B. Planning
,C. Directing
D. Controlling
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Planning is the foundational management function that involves
setting goals, objectives, and identifying the actions needed to achieve them.
3. A nurse respects a patient’s right to refuse a life-saving blood transfusion based on
religious beliefs. Which ethical principle is being upheld?
A. Beneficence
B. Justice
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Autonomy
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Autonomy refers to the right of self-determination and the
ability of individuals to make their own choices regarding their healthcare.
4. During a busy shift, a RN delegates a task to a LPN. Who remains ultimately accountable for
the outcome of the delegated task?
A. The LPN
B. The RN
C. The Facility Administrator
, D. The Nurse Manager
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: While responsibility for the task is transferred, the RN retains
clinical accountability for the delegation process and the final outcome.
5. Which priority-setting framework identifies life-threatening conditions involving the
airway, breathing, and circulation as the highest priority?
A. ABC Framework
B. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
C. Nursing Process
D. Urgent vs. Non-urgent
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The ABC framework (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) is used to
stabilize patients by addressing the most critical physiological needs first.
6. Two nurses have a disagreement over patient assignments. One nurse decides to give in to
the other’s demands to maintain harmony. Which conflict resolution strategy is this?
A. Accommodating
B. Compromising
C. Competing
D. Collaborating
