NU 206 Introduction to Professional
Nursing
Final Assessment Review
Questions & Solutions
2025
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, Question 1 (MC)
Case Scenario: A newly licensed nurse on a busy medical–surgical unit
notices that a senior colleague has left patient records unsecured in the
nurses’ station. The nurse is aware that this is a breach of confidentiality.
Question: Which action best aligns with professional and ethical
standards?
A. Overlook the error because the unit is busy.
B. Confront the colleague in front of the team.
C. Report the infraction to the appropriate supervisor according to policy.
D. Ignore the incident since no harm has been done.
Correct ANS: C
Rationale: Professional accountability and adherence to ethical
standards require that breaches of confidentiality be reported through
the proper channels. This protects patient privacy and upholds the
nursing code of ethics.
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Question 2 (MC)
Case Scenario: During a clinical shift, a patient's family requests that the
nurse withhold unfavorable diagnostic information to “protect” the
patient.
Question: Which ethical principle is compromised if the nurse complies
with this request?
A. Autonomy
B. Beneficence
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Justice
Correct ANS: A
Rationale: Patient autonomy demands that individuals are fully
informed about their care to make decisions. Withholding important
information undermines this right, even if family intentions are well-
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,meaning.
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Question 3 (MC)
Case Scenario: A nurse manager implements an initiative to foster staff
development through ongoing mentorship, continuing education, and a
structured feedback system.
Question: Which leadership approach does this initiative best
represent?
A. Evidence-based practice
B. Transformational leadership
C. Transactional leadership
D. Bureaucratic management
Correct ANS: B
Rationale: Transformational leadership involves motivating staff,
nurturing professional growth, and inspiring positive change—all of
which are reflected in the mentoring and feedback components of this
initiative.
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Question 4 (MC)
Case Scenario: A new graduate expresses uncertainty in making
independent clinical decisions. Her preceptor emphasizes the value of
reflective practice and gradually increasing responsibility.
Question: This approach primarily supports the development of which
professional concept?
A. Professional autonomy
B. Delegation
C. Clinical competency
D. Shared governance
Correct ANS: A
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, Rationale: Professional autonomy is the nurse’s ability to exercise
independent judgment while making patient care decisions. Reflective
practice and guided experiences help build this essential competence.
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Question 5 (MC)
Case Scenario: In an interdisciplinary team meeting, a nurse advocates
for incorporating a new data-collection technology to improve patient
outcomes.
Question: Which process best exemplifies the nurse’s professional role
and accountability?
A. Following physician directives without discussion
B. Presenting innovations during collaborative decision-making
C. Acting solely on personal opinions devoid of evidence
D. Waiting for regulatory mandates before action
Correct ANS: B
Rationale: Active participation in interdisciplinary decision-making that
is evidence-based reflects both professional accountability and a
commitment to improving care quality.
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Question 6 (MC)
Case Scenario: A nurse champions a project aimed at reducing
medication errors by collecting data on current practices, analyzing
workflow inefficiencies, and recommending system changes.
Question: Which key tenet of professional nursing is most evident in
this role?
A. Person-centered care
B. Continuous quality improvement
C. Task-orientation
D. Isolated patient advocacy
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Nursing
Final Assessment Review
Questions & Solutions
2025
©2025
, Question 1 (MC)
Case Scenario: A newly licensed nurse on a busy medical–surgical unit
notices that a senior colleague has left patient records unsecured in the
nurses’ station. The nurse is aware that this is a breach of confidentiality.
Question: Which action best aligns with professional and ethical
standards?
A. Overlook the error because the unit is busy.
B. Confront the colleague in front of the team.
C. Report the infraction to the appropriate supervisor according to policy.
D. Ignore the incident since no harm has been done.
Correct ANS: C
Rationale: Professional accountability and adherence to ethical
standards require that breaches of confidentiality be reported through
the proper channels. This protects patient privacy and upholds the
nursing code of ethics.
---
Question 2 (MC)
Case Scenario: During a clinical shift, a patient's family requests that the
nurse withhold unfavorable diagnostic information to “protect” the
patient.
Question: Which ethical principle is compromised if the nurse complies
with this request?
A. Autonomy
B. Beneficence
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Justice
Correct ANS: A
Rationale: Patient autonomy demands that individuals are fully
informed about their care to make decisions. Withholding important
information undermines this right, even if family intentions are well-
©2025
,meaning.
---
Question 3 (MC)
Case Scenario: A nurse manager implements an initiative to foster staff
development through ongoing mentorship, continuing education, and a
structured feedback system.
Question: Which leadership approach does this initiative best
represent?
A. Evidence-based practice
B. Transformational leadership
C. Transactional leadership
D. Bureaucratic management
Correct ANS: B
Rationale: Transformational leadership involves motivating staff,
nurturing professional growth, and inspiring positive change—all of
which are reflected in the mentoring and feedback components of this
initiative.
---
Question 4 (MC)
Case Scenario: A new graduate expresses uncertainty in making
independent clinical decisions. Her preceptor emphasizes the value of
reflective practice and gradually increasing responsibility.
Question: This approach primarily supports the development of which
professional concept?
A. Professional autonomy
B. Delegation
C. Clinical competency
D. Shared governance
Correct ANS: A
©2025
, Rationale: Professional autonomy is the nurse’s ability to exercise
independent judgment while making patient care decisions. Reflective
practice and guided experiences help build this essential competence.
---
Question 5 (MC)
Case Scenario: In an interdisciplinary team meeting, a nurse advocates
for incorporating a new data-collection technology to improve patient
outcomes.
Question: Which process best exemplifies the nurse’s professional role
and accountability?
A. Following physician directives without discussion
B. Presenting innovations during collaborative decision-making
C. Acting solely on personal opinions devoid of evidence
D. Waiting for regulatory mandates before action
Correct ANS: B
Rationale: Active participation in interdisciplinary decision-making that
is evidence-based reflects both professional accountability and a
commitment to improving care quality.
---
Question 6 (MC)
Case Scenario: A nurse champions a project aimed at reducing
medication errors by collecting data on current practices, analyzing
workflow inefficiencies, and recommending system changes.
Question: Which key tenet of professional nursing is most evident in
this role?
A. Person-centered care
B. Continuous quality improvement
C. Task-orientation
D. Isolated patient advocacy
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