NUR 216 Exam 2 Spring–Summer 2026-2027 | Arizona
College of Nursing (60+ QA AND RATIONAL) Practice
Questions with Answers and Rationales
Question 1
A nurse is beginning the nursing process for a newly admitted individual. Which
action represents the assessment phase?
A. Establishing nursing goals based on identified problems
B. Collecting subjective and objective information about health status
C. Determining whether interventions were successful
D. Selecting nursing interventions to address health concerns
Correct Answer✅:
B. Collecting subjective and objective information about health status
Rationale:
Assessment is the first step of the nursing process and involves gathering
information through interviews, observations, physical examinations, and review
of medical data. The collected information guides diagnosis, planning, and
interventions.
Question 2
,Which statement by a nurse demonstrates effective therapeutic communication?
A. “Everything will be fine, so try not to worry.”
B. “Why did you wait so long before seeking care?”
C. “Can you tell me more about what concerns you the most?”
D. “You should follow my advice because I know what is best.”
Correct Answer✅:
C. “Can you tell me more about what concerns you the most?”
Rationale:
Therapeutic communication encourages individuals to express feelings and
concerns. Open-ended questions promote discussion and allow nurses to obtain
important information.
Question 3
The nurse understands that a nursing diagnosis differs from a medical diagnosis
because a nursing diagnosis:
A. Identifies diseases and medical conditions
B. Focuses on human responses to health problems
C. Can only be created by a healthcare provider
D. Remains unchanged throughout hospitalization
Correct Answer✅:
B. Focuses on human responses to health problems
Rationale:
Nursing diagnoses identify responses, needs, and risks that nurses can address
,through independent nursing interventions. Medical diagnoses identify diseases or
pathological conditions.
Question 4
A nurse is preparing to administer medication. Which action reflects safe nursing
practice?
A. Administering medication based on room number only
B. Verifying the individual's identity using two identifiers
C. Asking another individual to confirm the medication
D. Documenting medication administration before giving it
Correct Answer✅:
B. Verifying the individual's identity using two identifiers
Rationale:
Using two identifiers helps prevent medication errors and ensures the medication is
given to the correct individual. Documentation should occur after the medication is
administered.
Question 5
Which nursing action best demonstrates the implementation phase of the nursing
process?
A. Reviewing laboratory results to collect data
B. Identifying nursing problems
, C. Providing interventions according to the care plan
D. Determining whether goals were achieved
Correct Answer✅:
C. Providing interventions according to the care plan
Rationale:
Implementation involves carrying out planned nursing interventions, including
treatments, education, communication, and coordination of care.
Question 6
A nurse is caring for individuals from different cultural backgrounds. Which action
demonstrates culturally competent care?
A. Assuming all individuals from the same culture have identical beliefs
B. Asking about personal preferences and healthcare practices
C. Avoiding discussions about cultural differences
D. Providing care based only on the nurse’s own beliefs
Correct Answer✅:
B. Asking about personal preferences and healthcare practices
Rationale:
Culturally competent care requires respect for individual beliefs, values, and
preferences. Nurses should avoid assumptions and communicate openly to provide
personalized care.
Question 7
College of Nursing (60+ QA AND RATIONAL) Practice
Questions with Answers and Rationales
Question 1
A nurse is beginning the nursing process for a newly admitted individual. Which
action represents the assessment phase?
A. Establishing nursing goals based on identified problems
B. Collecting subjective and objective information about health status
C. Determining whether interventions were successful
D. Selecting nursing interventions to address health concerns
Correct Answer✅:
B. Collecting subjective and objective information about health status
Rationale:
Assessment is the first step of the nursing process and involves gathering
information through interviews, observations, physical examinations, and review
of medical data. The collected information guides diagnosis, planning, and
interventions.
Question 2
,Which statement by a nurse demonstrates effective therapeutic communication?
A. “Everything will be fine, so try not to worry.”
B. “Why did you wait so long before seeking care?”
C. “Can you tell me more about what concerns you the most?”
D. “You should follow my advice because I know what is best.”
Correct Answer✅:
C. “Can you tell me more about what concerns you the most?”
Rationale:
Therapeutic communication encourages individuals to express feelings and
concerns. Open-ended questions promote discussion and allow nurses to obtain
important information.
Question 3
The nurse understands that a nursing diagnosis differs from a medical diagnosis
because a nursing diagnosis:
A. Identifies diseases and medical conditions
B. Focuses on human responses to health problems
C. Can only be created by a healthcare provider
D. Remains unchanged throughout hospitalization
Correct Answer✅:
B. Focuses on human responses to health problems
Rationale:
Nursing diagnoses identify responses, needs, and risks that nurses can address
,through independent nursing interventions. Medical diagnoses identify diseases or
pathological conditions.
Question 4
A nurse is preparing to administer medication. Which action reflects safe nursing
practice?
A. Administering medication based on room number only
B. Verifying the individual's identity using two identifiers
C. Asking another individual to confirm the medication
D. Documenting medication administration before giving it
Correct Answer✅:
B. Verifying the individual's identity using two identifiers
Rationale:
Using two identifiers helps prevent medication errors and ensures the medication is
given to the correct individual. Documentation should occur after the medication is
administered.
Question 5
Which nursing action best demonstrates the implementation phase of the nursing
process?
A. Reviewing laboratory results to collect data
B. Identifying nursing problems
, C. Providing interventions according to the care plan
D. Determining whether goals were achieved
Correct Answer✅:
C. Providing interventions according to the care plan
Rationale:
Implementation involves carrying out planned nursing interventions, including
treatments, education, communication, and coordination of care.
Question 6
A nurse is caring for individuals from different cultural backgrounds. Which action
demonstrates culturally competent care?
A. Assuming all individuals from the same culture have identical beliefs
B. Asking about personal preferences and healthcare practices
C. Avoiding discussions about cultural differences
D. Providing care based only on the nurse’s own beliefs
Correct Answer✅:
B. Asking about personal preferences and healthcare practices
Rationale:
Culturally competent care requires respect for individual beliefs, values, and
preferences. Nurses should avoid assumptions and communicate openly to provide
personalized care.
Question 7
