NUR2058 Exam 3 V1 | NUR 2058 Dimensions of
Nursing Practice Exam Q&A | Rasmussen
University
1. A nurse is caring for a patient who is refusing a blood transfusion for religious reasons.
Which ethical principle is the nurse upholding by respecting this decision?
A. Autonomy
B. Justice
C. Beneficence
D. Nonmaleficence
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Autonomy refers to the right of the patient to make their own decisions
about their medical care, even if the healthcare provider disagrees.
2. Which stage of Benner’s ‘Novice to Expert’ model describes a nurse who has been in the
same clinical position for 2 to 3 years and can anticipate nursing care for a specific
population?
A. Novice
B. Advanced Beginner
C. Proficient
D. Competent
,Correct Answer: D
Explanation: A competent nurse typically has 2 to 3 years of experience in the same area
and is able to coordinate multiple complex care demands.
3. A nurse delegates the task of obtaining vital signs for a stable post-operative patient to an
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP). Which ‘Right of Delegation’ is being utilized?
A. Right Person
B. Right Task
C. Right Circumstance
D. Right Supervision
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Right Task involves delegating activities that are repetitive, require little
supervision, and are within the UAP’s scope of practice, such as vital signs on a stable
patient.
4. A nurse is using the SBAR communication tool. Which of the following statements
represents the ‘B’ (Background)?
A. The patient was admitted two days ago with a fractured hip and has a history of COPD.
B. I think the patient is developing a pulmonary embolism.
C. The patient’s heart rate is currently 120 beats per minute.
D. I suggest we order a STAT chest X-ray and arterial blood gases.
, Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Background (B) provides the context for the current situation, including
admitting diagnosis, medical history, and relevant clinical data.
5. Which component of the Nursing Process involves the nurse identifying that a patient’s
pain has decreased from an 8/10 to a 2/10 after medication administration?
A. Evaluation
B. Planning
C. Implementation
D. Assessment
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Evaluation determines whether the patient goals and expected outcomes
were met following nursing interventions.
6. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting a PRN medication for mild anxiety.
B. A patient with a respiratory rate of 28 and oxygen saturation of 88%.
C. A patient who has not had a bowel movement in three days.
D. A patient who is lonely and wants to talk about their family.
Correct Answer: B
Nursing Practice Exam Q&A | Rasmussen
University
1. A nurse is caring for a patient who is refusing a blood transfusion for religious reasons.
Which ethical principle is the nurse upholding by respecting this decision?
A. Autonomy
B. Justice
C. Beneficence
D. Nonmaleficence
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Autonomy refers to the right of the patient to make their own decisions
about their medical care, even if the healthcare provider disagrees.
2. Which stage of Benner’s ‘Novice to Expert’ model describes a nurse who has been in the
same clinical position for 2 to 3 years and can anticipate nursing care for a specific
population?
A. Novice
B. Advanced Beginner
C. Proficient
D. Competent
,Correct Answer: D
Explanation: A competent nurse typically has 2 to 3 years of experience in the same area
and is able to coordinate multiple complex care demands.
3. A nurse delegates the task of obtaining vital signs for a stable post-operative patient to an
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP). Which ‘Right of Delegation’ is being utilized?
A. Right Person
B. Right Task
C. Right Circumstance
D. Right Supervision
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Right Task involves delegating activities that are repetitive, require little
supervision, and are within the UAP’s scope of practice, such as vital signs on a stable
patient.
4. A nurse is using the SBAR communication tool. Which of the following statements
represents the ‘B’ (Background)?
A. The patient was admitted two days ago with a fractured hip and has a history of COPD.
B. I think the patient is developing a pulmonary embolism.
C. The patient’s heart rate is currently 120 beats per minute.
D. I suggest we order a STAT chest X-ray and arterial blood gases.
, Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Background (B) provides the context for the current situation, including
admitting diagnosis, medical history, and relevant clinical data.
5. Which component of the Nursing Process involves the nurse identifying that a patient’s
pain has decreased from an 8/10 to a 2/10 after medication administration?
A. Evaluation
B. Planning
C. Implementation
D. Assessment
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Evaluation determines whether the patient goals and expected outcomes
were met following nursing interventions.
6. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient requesting a PRN medication for mild anxiety.
B. A patient with a respiratory rate of 28 and oxygen saturation of 88%.
C. A patient who has not had a bowel movement in three days.
D. A patient who is lonely and wants to talk about their family.
Correct Answer: B
