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NUR 2214 RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY - MIDTERM EXAM
2026/2027 | MULTIPLE-CHOICE | 75 VERIFIED Q&A |
DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: NURSING FUNDAMENTALS - Questions 1-15
Q1: Nursing Process - Steps
The nursing student is reviewing the nursing process. Which of the following is the correct order of
the nursing process?
A. Assessment, Planning, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation
B. Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
C. Assessment, Implementation, Diagnosis, Planning, Evaluation
D. Diagnosis, Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nursing process consists of five steps in the correct order: Assessment, Diagnosis,
Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADPIE). [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Nursing Process - Assessment
The nurse is performing an assessment on a newly admitted patient. Which of the following is a
component of the assessment phase?
A. Identifying nursing diagnoses
B. Collecting subjective and objective data
C. Setting patient goals
D. Evaluating patient outcomes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The assessment phase involves collecting subjective (what the patient says) and objective
(observable) data. Identifying nursing diagnoses is part of the diagnosis phase. Setting goals is part of
planning. Evaluating outcomes is part of evaluation. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: Subjective vs. Objective Data
The nurse is collecting data on a patient. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
A. Blood pressure 140/90 mmHg
B. Patient states, "I am in pain"
C. Wound is red and draining
D. Heart rate 88 bpm
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Subjective data is information provided by the patient. "I am in pain" is subjective. Vital
signs and wound appearance are objective. [100% CORRECT]
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Q4: Nursing Process - Diagnosis
The nurse has identified that a patient has "Impaired Skin Integrity related to immobility as
evidenced by stage 2 pressure ulcer." Which phase of the nursing process is this?
A. Assessment
B. Diagnosis
C. Planning
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying nursing diagnoses based on assessment data is the diagnosis phase. The
nursing diagnosis statement includes the problem, etiology, and signs/symptoms. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Nursing Process - Planning
The nurse is setting measurable goals for a patient. Which of the following is an example of a SMART
goal?
A. "Patient will walk by discharge"
B. "Patient will ambulate 50 feet with a walker by day 3"
C. "Patient will feel better"
D. "Patient will be less anxious"
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. "Ambulate
50 feet with a walker by day 3" meets all criteria. Options A, C, and D are vague and not measurable.
[100% CORRECT]
Q6: Nursing Process - Implementation
The nurse is implementing a care plan. Which of the following is an example of an independent
nursing intervention?
A. Administering a prescribed antibiotic
B. Repositioning a patient to prevent pressure ulcers
C. Performing a surgical procedure
D. Ordering a laboratory test
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Independent nursing interventions are actions nurses can perform without a provider's
order, such as repositioning, patient education, and hygiene care. Administering medications and
ordering tests require provider orders. Surgical procedures are performed by providers. [100%
CORRECT]
Q7: Nursing Process - Evaluation
The nurse is evaluating a patient's response to care. Which of the following is the purpose of the
evaluation phase?
A. To collect baseline data
B. To determine if patient goals were met
C. To identify nursing diagnoses
D. To implement nursing interventions
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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The evaluation phase determines whether the patient's goals were met and whether the
care plan should be continued, modified, or discontinued. [100% CORRECT]
Q8: Maslow's Hierarchy - Physiological Needs
The nurse is prioritizing patient care. According to Maslow's hierarchy, which of the following needs
should be addressed first?
A. Self-esteem needs
B. Love and belonging
C. Physiological needs
D. Self-actualization
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maslow's hierarchy states that physiological needs (air, food, water, shelter, sleep) are
the most basic and must be met before higher-level needs. Self-esteem, love/belonging, and self-
actualization are higher-level needs. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: Maslow's Hierarchy - Safety Needs
The nurse is prioritizing care for a patient. After addressing physiological needs, which of the
following needs should be addressed next?
A. Self-esteem
B. Safety and security
C. Love and belonging
D. Self-actualization
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: After physiological needs, safety and security needs (physical safety, emotional security)
are next. Love/belonging, self-esteem, and self-actualization are higher-level needs. [100%
CORRECT]
Q10: Maslow's Hierarchy - Love and Belonging
The nurse is caring for a patient who expresses feelings of loneliness and isolation. Which level of
Maslow's hierarchy is this?
A. Physiological needs
B. Safety needs
C. Love and belonging
D. Self-esteem
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Love and belonging needs include relationships, social connections, and feelings of
belonging. Loneliness and isolation reflect unmet love and belonging needs. [100% CORRECT]
Q11: Maslow's Hierarchy - Self-Esteem
The nurse is caring for a patient who states, "I feel worthless and useless." Which level of Maslow's
hierarchy is this?
NUR 2214 RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY - MIDTERM EXAM
2026/2027 | MULTIPLE-CHOICE | 75 VERIFIED Q&A |
DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: NURSING FUNDAMENTALS - Questions 1-15
Q1: Nursing Process - Steps
The nursing student is reviewing the nursing process. Which of the following is the correct order of
the nursing process?
A. Assessment, Planning, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation
B. Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
C. Assessment, Implementation, Diagnosis, Planning, Evaluation
D. Diagnosis, Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nursing process consists of five steps in the correct order: Assessment, Diagnosis,
Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADPIE). [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Nursing Process - Assessment
The nurse is performing an assessment on a newly admitted patient. Which of the following is a
component of the assessment phase?
A. Identifying nursing diagnoses
B. Collecting subjective and objective data
C. Setting patient goals
D. Evaluating patient outcomes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The assessment phase involves collecting subjective (what the patient says) and objective
(observable) data. Identifying nursing diagnoses is part of the diagnosis phase. Setting goals is part of
planning. Evaluating outcomes is part of evaluation. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: Subjective vs. Objective Data
The nurse is collecting data on a patient. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
A. Blood pressure 140/90 mmHg
B. Patient states, "I am in pain"
C. Wound is red and draining
D. Heart rate 88 bpm
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Subjective data is information provided by the patient. "I am in pain" is subjective. Vital
signs and wound appearance are objective. [100% CORRECT]
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Q4: Nursing Process - Diagnosis
The nurse has identified that a patient has "Impaired Skin Integrity related to immobility as
evidenced by stage 2 pressure ulcer." Which phase of the nursing process is this?
A. Assessment
B. Diagnosis
C. Planning
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying nursing diagnoses based on assessment data is the diagnosis phase. The
nursing diagnosis statement includes the problem, etiology, and signs/symptoms. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Nursing Process - Planning
The nurse is setting measurable goals for a patient. Which of the following is an example of a SMART
goal?
A. "Patient will walk by discharge"
B. "Patient will ambulate 50 feet with a walker by day 3"
C. "Patient will feel better"
D. "Patient will be less anxious"
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. "Ambulate
50 feet with a walker by day 3" meets all criteria. Options A, C, and D are vague and not measurable.
[100% CORRECT]
Q6: Nursing Process - Implementation
The nurse is implementing a care plan. Which of the following is an example of an independent
nursing intervention?
A. Administering a prescribed antibiotic
B. Repositioning a patient to prevent pressure ulcers
C. Performing a surgical procedure
D. Ordering a laboratory test
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Independent nursing interventions are actions nurses can perform without a provider's
order, such as repositioning, patient education, and hygiene care. Administering medications and
ordering tests require provider orders. Surgical procedures are performed by providers. [100%
CORRECT]
Q7: Nursing Process - Evaluation
The nurse is evaluating a patient's response to care. Which of the following is the purpose of the
evaluation phase?
A. To collect baseline data
B. To determine if patient goals were met
C. To identify nursing diagnoses
D. To implement nursing interventions
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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The evaluation phase determines whether the patient's goals were met and whether the
care plan should be continued, modified, or discontinued. [100% CORRECT]
Q8: Maslow's Hierarchy - Physiological Needs
The nurse is prioritizing patient care. According to Maslow's hierarchy, which of the following needs
should be addressed first?
A. Self-esteem needs
B. Love and belonging
C. Physiological needs
D. Self-actualization
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maslow's hierarchy states that physiological needs (air, food, water, shelter, sleep) are
the most basic and must be met before higher-level needs. Self-esteem, love/belonging, and self-
actualization are higher-level needs. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: Maslow's Hierarchy - Safety Needs
The nurse is prioritizing care for a patient. After addressing physiological needs, which of the
following needs should be addressed next?
A. Self-esteem
B. Safety and security
C. Love and belonging
D. Self-actualization
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: After physiological needs, safety and security needs (physical safety, emotional security)
are next. Love/belonging, self-esteem, and self-actualization are higher-level needs. [100%
CORRECT]
Q10: Maslow's Hierarchy - Love and Belonging
The nurse is caring for a patient who expresses feelings of loneliness and isolation. Which level of
Maslow's hierarchy is this?
A. Physiological needs
B. Safety needs
C. Love and belonging
D. Self-esteem
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Love and belonging needs include relationships, social connections, and feelings of
belonging. Loneliness and isolation reflect unmet love and belonging needs. [100% CORRECT]
Q11: Maslow's Hierarchy - Self-Esteem
The nurse is caring for a patient who states, "I feel worthless and useless." Which level of Maslow's
hierarchy is this?
