NURS 325
Nursing Concepts
Midterms Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. What is the primary focus of patient-centered care in nursing?
A. Following standardized protocols
B. Tailoring care plans to meet individual patient preferences
and needs
C. Minimizing nurse-patient interaction
D. Delegating decision-making entirely to physicians
- ANS: B. Tailoring care plans to meet individual patient
preferences and needs
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, - Rationale: Patient-centered care prioritizes the patient’s
values, beliefs, and preferences in the planning and delivery of
care.
2. Which of the following is the best intervention to prevent
pressure ulcers in immobile patients?
A. Administering pain medications
B. Using high-sodium diets
C. Turning the patient every two hours
D. Applying cold compresses to bony prominences
- ANS: C. Turning the patient every two hours
- Rationale: Repositioning prevents prolonged pressure on
specific areas, reducing the risk of tissue breakdown.
3. Which skill is essential for effective delegation in nursing
practice?
A. Conflict resolution
B. Understanding team members’ competencies and scope of
practice
C. Preparing time management schedules
D. Documentation of non-nursing tasks
- ANS: B. Understanding team members’ competencies and
scope of practice
©2025
, - Rationale: Effective delegation requires assigning tasks
based on staff competencies and legal practice limits.
4. Which communication strategy is most effective during
handoff reports?
A. Using open-ended questions only
B. Avoiding documentation during the report
C. Following the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment,
Recommendation) format
D. Sharing personal anecdotes to build rapport
- ANS: C. Following the SBAR (Situation, Background,
Assessment, Recommendation) format
- Rationale: SBAR standardizes communication, ensuring
critical information is conveyed accurately and concisely.
5. What is the nurse’s role in ensuring compliance with ethical
principles in end-of-life care?
A. Imposing decisions on the family
B. Advocating for the patient’s autonomy and wishes
C. Prioritizing cost-efficiency in care planning
D. Limiting access to palliative care
- ANS: B. Advocating for the patient’s autonomy and wishes
©2025
, - Rationale: Ethical care involves respecting the patient’s
preferences, especially during end-of-life decisions.
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Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
6. __________ is the process of systematically assessing and
responding to patients' cultural beliefs to provide culturally
competent care.
- ANS: Cultural Sensitivity
- Rationale: Cultural sensitivity ensures nursing care aligns
with patients’ cultural backgrounds and preferences.
7. The __________ model emphasizes nursing interventions
aimed at promoting self-care and independence among patients.
- ANS: Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory
- Rationale: Orem’s model identifies areas where nurses can
support individuals in meeting their self-care needs.
8. In nursing practice, the term __________ refers to the legal
responsibility for maintaining patient safety and following the
standard of care.
- ANS: Accountability
©2025
Nursing Concepts
Midterms Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. What is the primary focus of patient-centered care in nursing?
A. Following standardized protocols
B. Tailoring care plans to meet individual patient preferences
and needs
C. Minimizing nurse-patient interaction
D. Delegating decision-making entirely to physicians
- ANS: B. Tailoring care plans to meet individual patient
preferences and needs
©2025
, - Rationale: Patient-centered care prioritizes the patient’s
values, beliefs, and preferences in the planning and delivery of
care.
2. Which of the following is the best intervention to prevent
pressure ulcers in immobile patients?
A. Administering pain medications
B. Using high-sodium diets
C. Turning the patient every two hours
D. Applying cold compresses to bony prominences
- ANS: C. Turning the patient every two hours
- Rationale: Repositioning prevents prolonged pressure on
specific areas, reducing the risk of tissue breakdown.
3. Which skill is essential for effective delegation in nursing
practice?
A. Conflict resolution
B. Understanding team members’ competencies and scope of
practice
C. Preparing time management schedules
D. Documentation of non-nursing tasks
- ANS: B. Understanding team members’ competencies and
scope of practice
©2025
, - Rationale: Effective delegation requires assigning tasks
based on staff competencies and legal practice limits.
4. Which communication strategy is most effective during
handoff reports?
A. Using open-ended questions only
B. Avoiding documentation during the report
C. Following the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment,
Recommendation) format
D. Sharing personal anecdotes to build rapport
- ANS: C. Following the SBAR (Situation, Background,
Assessment, Recommendation) format
- Rationale: SBAR standardizes communication, ensuring
critical information is conveyed accurately and concisely.
5. What is the nurse’s role in ensuring compliance with ethical
principles in end-of-life care?
A. Imposing decisions on the family
B. Advocating for the patient’s autonomy and wishes
C. Prioritizing cost-efficiency in care planning
D. Limiting access to palliative care
- ANS: B. Advocating for the patient’s autonomy and wishes
©2025
, - Rationale: Ethical care involves respecting the patient’s
preferences, especially during end-of-life decisions.
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Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
6. __________ is the process of systematically assessing and
responding to patients' cultural beliefs to provide culturally
competent care.
- ANS: Cultural Sensitivity
- Rationale: Cultural sensitivity ensures nursing care aligns
with patients’ cultural backgrounds and preferences.
7. The __________ model emphasizes nursing interventions
aimed at promoting self-care and independence among patients.
- ANS: Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory
- Rationale: Orem’s model identifies areas where nurses can
support individuals in meeting their self-care needs.
8. In nursing practice, the term __________ refers to the legal
responsibility for maintaining patient safety and following the
standard of care.
- ANS: Accountability
©2025
