NUR2115 Exam 4 V3 | NUR 2115
Fundamentals of Professional Nursing
Exam Q&A | Rasmussen University
1. A nurse is delegating tasks to an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP). Which task is
appropriate for the nurse to delegate?
A. Evaluating a patient’s response to pain medication
B. Performing an initial admission assessment
C. Teaching a patient how to use an incentive spirometer
D. Assisting a stable patient with a bed bath
Answer: D
Rationale: Delegation to UAPs should involve tasks that are repetitive, non-invasive, and
do not require nursing judgment. Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) like a bed
bath is appropriate. Assessment, evaluation, and teaching are professional nursing
responsibilities that cannot be delegated.
2. When using the SBAR communication tool, which information should the nurse include in
the ‘Background’ section?
A. A brief summary of the patient’s medical history and reason for admission
B. The nurse’s recommendation for a change in treatment
C. The patient’s current vital signs and mental status
,D. The specific problem the nurse is calling about
Answer: A
Rationale: The ‘Background’ (B) in SBAR provides context by detailing the medical history,
admitting diagnosis, and relevant past treatments. ‘Situation’ (S) is the immediate problem,
‘Assessment’ (A) includes current clinical data like vitals, and ‘Recommendation’ (R) is
what the nurse suggests.
3. A nurse is caring for a group of patients. Using the principle of prioritization, which patient
should the nurse see first?
A. A patient with a fractured hip reporting pain as 7 out of 10
B. A patient who requires a dressing change for a surgical wound
C. A patient scheduled for discharge who needs instructions
D. A patient with heart failure experiencing new-onset shortness of breath
Answer: D
Rationale: Based on the ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation), the patient with heart
failure and new-onset shortness of breath (Breathing) is the highest priority. Pain
management and discharge teaching are important but follow physiological stability.
4. Which ethical principle is the nurse demonstrating when they uphold a patient’s right to
refuse a prescribed medication?
A. Beneficence
, B. Non-maleficence
C. Justice
D. Autonomy
Answer: D
Rationale: Autonomy refers to the patient’s right to make their own healthcare decisions,
including the right to refuse treatment. Beneficence is doing good; non-maleficence is
avoiding harm; and justice refers to fairness in care.
5. A nurse is preparing to enter the room of a patient diagnosed with tuberculosis. Which
type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential?
A. Face shield and shoe covers
B. Surgical mask
C. Gown and gloves only
D. N95 respirator mask
Answer: D
Rationale: Tuberculosis requires airborne precautions, which include a private room with
negative pressure and the use of an N95 respirator mask or higher to filter out small
droplets. A surgical mask is for droplet precautions, not airborne.
6. Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the nurse regarding informed consent?
A. Explaining the risks and benefits of the procedure to the patient
Fundamentals of Professional Nursing
Exam Q&A | Rasmussen University
1. A nurse is delegating tasks to an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP). Which task is
appropriate for the nurse to delegate?
A. Evaluating a patient’s response to pain medication
B. Performing an initial admission assessment
C. Teaching a patient how to use an incentive spirometer
D. Assisting a stable patient with a bed bath
Answer: D
Rationale: Delegation to UAPs should involve tasks that are repetitive, non-invasive, and
do not require nursing judgment. Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) like a bed
bath is appropriate. Assessment, evaluation, and teaching are professional nursing
responsibilities that cannot be delegated.
2. When using the SBAR communication tool, which information should the nurse include in
the ‘Background’ section?
A. A brief summary of the patient’s medical history and reason for admission
B. The nurse’s recommendation for a change in treatment
C. The patient’s current vital signs and mental status
,D. The specific problem the nurse is calling about
Answer: A
Rationale: The ‘Background’ (B) in SBAR provides context by detailing the medical history,
admitting diagnosis, and relevant past treatments. ‘Situation’ (S) is the immediate problem,
‘Assessment’ (A) includes current clinical data like vitals, and ‘Recommendation’ (R) is
what the nurse suggests.
3. A nurse is caring for a group of patients. Using the principle of prioritization, which patient
should the nurse see first?
A. A patient with a fractured hip reporting pain as 7 out of 10
B. A patient who requires a dressing change for a surgical wound
C. A patient scheduled for discharge who needs instructions
D. A patient with heart failure experiencing new-onset shortness of breath
Answer: D
Rationale: Based on the ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation), the patient with heart
failure and new-onset shortness of breath (Breathing) is the highest priority. Pain
management and discharge teaching are important but follow physiological stability.
4. Which ethical principle is the nurse demonstrating when they uphold a patient’s right to
refuse a prescribed medication?
A. Beneficence
, B. Non-maleficence
C. Justice
D. Autonomy
Answer: D
Rationale: Autonomy refers to the patient’s right to make their own healthcare decisions,
including the right to refuse treatment. Beneficence is doing good; non-maleficence is
avoiding harm; and justice refers to fairness in care.
5. A nurse is preparing to enter the room of a patient diagnosed with tuberculosis. Which
type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential?
A. Face shield and shoe covers
B. Surgical mask
C. Gown and gloves only
D. N95 respirator mask
Answer: D
Rationale: Tuberculosis requires airborne precautions, which include a private room with
negative pressure and the use of an N95 respirator mask or higher to filter out small
droplets. A surgical mask is for droplet precautions, not airborne.
6. Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the nurse regarding informed consent?
A. Explaining the risks and benefits of the procedure to the patient
