NURS 110: Introduction to Professional Nursing - Week 14 Final
Synthesis Quiz 2026 |WCU
1. A nurse manager is evaluating the leadership style used on the unit. Which
characteristic is most indicative of a transformational leader?
A. Focusing on maintaining the status quo and rewarding compliance.
B. Using a system of punishments to correct errors in clinical practice.
C. Making decisions independently without input from staff members.
D. Inspiring and motivating staff to achieve a shared vision through intellectual stimulation.
Answer: D
Rationale: Transformational leaders inspire and motivate their followers to achieve
extraordinary outcomes by creating a shared vision and fostering an environment of
innovation.
2. When delegating tasks to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP), which of the
following is considered a ‘Right’ of delegation?
A. Right Compensation
B. Right Supervision and Evaluation
C. Right Duration
D. Right Hierarchy
Answer: B
Rationale: The five rights of delegation are Right Task, Right Circumstance, Right Person,
Right Direction/Communication, and Right Supervision/Evaluation.
,3. Which legal term describes a situation where a nurse fails to perform a task
that a reasonably prudent nurse would have performed in the same situation?
A. Battery
B. Defamation
C. Assault
D. Negligence
Answer: D
Rationale: Negligence is the failure to act in a reasonable and prudent manner, resulting in
harm or potential harm to a patient.
4. An elderly patient refuses a life-saving blood transfusion based on religious
beliefs. The nurse supports the patient’s decision. Which ethical principle is the
nurse upholding?
A. Beneficence
B. Justice
C. Non-maleficence
D. Autonomy
Answer: D
Rationale: Autonomy refers to the patient’s right to make their own healthcare decisions,
even if those decisions go against medical advice.
5. Which component of the SBAR communication tool involves the nurse stating
the patient’s current vital signs and mental status?
A. Situation
B. Background
C. Assessment
D. Recommendation
Answer: C
, Rationale: The Assessment component of SBAR is where the nurse provides clinical data,
such as vital signs, physical exam findings, and current clinical status.
6. A nurse is participating in a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) after a medication
error. What is the primary goal of an RCA?
A. To assign blame to the individual who made the error.
B. To identify system failures and prevent future occurrences.
C. To discipline the staff involved in the incident.
D. To meet legal requirements for hospital accreditation only.
Answer: B
Rationale: Root Cause Analysis focuses on identifying underlying system problems rather
than blaming individuals, aiming to improve safety and prevent recurrence.
7. According to the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
competencies, which of the following is a primary focus of Informatics?
A. Minimizing risk of harm to patients through system effectiveness.
B. Using data to monitor the outcomes of care processes.
C. Functioning effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams.
D. Using information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, and support decision-making.
Answer: D
Rationale: Informatics is defined as using information and technology to communicate,
manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making.
8. What is the primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act (NPA) in each state?
A. To protect the public by defining the scope of nursing practice.
B. To ensure nurses receive fair wages and benefits.
C. To provide a curriculum for nursing education programs.
D. To protect nurses from malpractice lawsuits.
Answer: A
Synthesis Quiz 2026 |WCU
1. A nurse manager is evaluating the leadership style used on the unit. Which
characteristic is most indicative of a transformational leader?
A. Focusing on maintaining the status quo and rewarding compliance.
B. Using a system of punishments to correct errors in clinical practice.
C. Making decisions independently without input from staff members.
D. Inspiring and motivating staff to achieve a shared vision through intellectual stimulation.
Answer: D
Rationale: Transformational leaders inspire and motivate their followers to achieve
extraordinary outcomes by creating a shared vision and fostering an environment of
innovation.
2. When delegating tasks to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP), which of the
following is considered a ‘Right’ of delegation?
A. Right Compensation
B. Right Supervision and Evaluation
C. Right Duration
D. Right Hierarchy
Answer: B
Rationale: The five rights of delegation are Right Task, Right Circumstance, Right Person,
Right Direction/Communication, and Right Supervision/Evaluation.
,3. Which legal term describes a situation where a nurse fails to perform a task
that a reasonably prudent nurse would have performed in the same situation?
A. Battery
B. Defamation
C. Assault
D. Negligence
Answer: D
Rationale: Negligence is the failure to act in a reasonable and prudent manner, resulting in
harm or potential harm to a patient.
4. An elderly patient refuses a life-saving blood transfusion based on religious
beliefs. The nurse supports the patient’s decision. Which ethical principle is the
nurse upholding?
A. Beneficence
B. Justice
C. Non-maleficence
D. Autonomy
Answer: D
Rationale: Autonomy refers to the patient’s right to make their own healthcare decisions,
even if those decisions go against medical advice.
5. Which component of the SBAR communication tool involves the nurse stating
the patient’s current vital signs and mental status?
A. Situation
B. Background
C. Assessment
D. Recommendation
Answer: C
, Rationale: The Assessment component of SBAR is where the nurse provides clinical data,
such as vital signs, physical exam findings, and current clinical status.
6. A nurse is participating in a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) after a medication
error. What is the primary goal of an RCA?
A. To assign blame to the individual who made the error.
B. To identify system failures and prevent future occurrences.
C. To discipline the staff involved in the incident.
D. To meet legal requirements for hospital accreditation only.
Answer: B
Rationale: Root Cause Analysis focuses on identifying underlying system problems rather
than blaming individuals, aiming to improve safety and prevent recurrence.
7. According to the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
competencies, which of the following is a primary focus of Informatics?
A. Minimizing risk of harm to patients through system effectiveness.
B. Using data to monitor the outcomes of care processes.
C. Functioning effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams.
D. Using information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, and support decision-making.
Answer: D
Rationale: Informatics is defined as using information and technology to communicate,
manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making.
8. What is the primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act (NPA) in each state?
A. To protect the public by defining the scope of nursing practice.
B. To ensure nurses receive fair wages and benefits.
C. To provide a curriculum for nursing education programs.
D. To protect nurses from malpractice lawsuits.
Answer: A
