[MSN 571 – MIDTERM EXAM] – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
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1. A nurse manager is implementing a new evidence-based protocol for pressure injury
prevention. Which action is most important during the initial implementation phase?
A. Delegating all staff education to senior nurses
B. Monitoring compliance before introducing the protocol
C. Engaging frontline staff in the change process
D. Waiting until all staff agree with the protocol
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Correct Answer: C. Engaging frontline staff in the change process
Rationale:
Engaging frontline staff early improves buy-in, reduces resistance, and enhances successful
implementation of evidence-based practices. Delegating education alone is insufficient, and
waiting for universal agreement delays patient safety improvements.
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2. A patient with chronic heart failure reports sudden weight gain of 5 pounds in 2 days and
worsening dyspnea. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Encourage increased fluid intake
B. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
C. Schedule the patient for routine follow-up
D. Recommend increased physical activity
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Correct Answer: B. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
Rationale:
Rapid weight gain and worsening dyspnea indicate possible fluid overload and heart failure
exacerbation. Immediate provider notification is necessary to prevent deterioration. Increased
fluids and activity may worsen the condition.
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3. A nurse is reviewing a patient’s medication list and identifies a potential drug interaction.
Which action demonstrates professional accountability?
A. Ignoring the interaction if the patient is asymptomatic
B. Asking the patient to research the medication independently
C. Administering the medication as ordered without question
D. Clarifying the concern with the prescribing provider
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Correct Answer: D. Clarifying the concern with the prescribing provider
Rationale:
Nurses are professionally responsible for identifying and addressing medication safety
concerns. Clarifying questionable orders protects patient safety and aligns with ethical
nursing practice.
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4. During a disaster triage event, which patient should receive immediate priority according to
mass casualty principles?
A. A patient with minor abrasions and stable vital signs
B. A patient with severe respiratory distress
C. A patient with a fractured wrist
D. A patient requesting pain medication
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Correct Answer: B. A patient with severe respiratory distress
Rationale:
Mass casualty triage prioritizes patients with life-threatening but treatable conditions. Severe
respiratory distress requires immediate intervention to preserve life.
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5. A nurse leader notices increased medication errors during shift change. Which strategy is
most appropriate to improve patient safety?
A. Eliminating bedside reporting
B. Restricting communication among staff
,C. Implementing standardized handoff tools
D. Reducing incident reporting requirements
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Correct Answer: C. Implementing standardized handoff tools
Rationale:
Standardized handoff communication reduces omissions and improves continuity of care.
Effective communication is a recognized patient safety priority.
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6. A patient refuses a recommended surgical procedure despite understanding the risks.
Which ethical principle is being exercised?
A. Beneficence
B. Justice
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Autonomy
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Correct Answer: D. Autonomy
Rationale:
Autonomy supports a patient’s right to make informed healthcare decisions, including
refusing treatment. Nurses must respect competent patient choices even when they disagree.
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7. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention in a postoperative patient?
A. Pain score of 4/10
B. Oxygen saturation of 86%
C. Mild nausea after ambulation
D. Temperature of 99.1°F
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Correct Answer: B. Oxygen saturation of 86%
Rationale:
An oxygen saturation of 86% indicates significant hypoxemia requiring urgent intervention.
The remaining findings are expected or less urgent postoperative concerns.
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8. A nurse preceptor is teaching a newly licensed nurse about delegation. Which task is
appropriate to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
A. Initial patient assessment
B. Development of a care plan
C. Ambulating a stable postoperative patient
D. Patient education regarding medications
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Correct Answer: C. Ambulating a stable postoperative patient
Rationale:
Stable, routine tasks such as ambulation may be delegated to UAPs. Nursing assessments,
care planning, and patient education remain the nurse’s responsibility.
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9. A healthcare organization introduces barcode medication administration technology. What
is the primary purpose of this system?
A. Increasing hospital revenue
B. Reducing medication administration errors
C. Eliminating the need for nurses
D. Shortening patient education sessions
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Correct Answer: B. Reducing medication administration errors
Rationale:
Barcode medication systems improve patient safety by verifying correct patient, medication,
dose, and timing before administration.
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10. A nurse is caring for a culturally diverse patient population. Which action best
demonstrates culturally competent care?
A. Applying the same care plan to all patients
B. Avoiding discussions about cultural beliefs
C. Asking patients about their healthcare preferences
D. Assuming family members can interpret medical information
VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES |
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STUDY GUIDE | PRACTICE TEST
1. A nurse manager is implementing a new evidence-based protocol for pressure injury
prevention. Which action is most important during the initial implementation phase?
A. Delegating all staff education to senior nurses
B. Monitoring compliance before introducing the protocol
C. Engaging frontline staff in the change process
D. Waiting until all staff agree with the protocol
════════════════════
Correct Answer: C. Engaging frontline staff in the change process
Rationale:
Engaging frontline staff early improves buy-in, reduces resistance, and enhances successful
implementation of evidence-based practices. Delegating education alone is insufficient, and
waiting for universal agreement delays patient safety improvements.
════════════════════
2. A patient with chronic heart failure reports sudden weight gain of 5 pounds in 2 days and
worsening dyspnea. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Encourage increased fluid intake
B. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
C. Schedule the patient for routine follow-up
D. Recommend increased physical activity
════════════════════
Correct Answer: B. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
Rationale:
Rapid weight gain and worsening dyspnea indicate possible fluid overload and heart failure
exacerbation. Immediate provider notification is necessary to prevent deterioration. Increased
fluids and activity may worsen the condition.
,════════════════════
3. A nurse is reviewing a patient’s medication list and identifies a potential drug interaction.
Which action demonstrates professional accountability?
A. Ignoring the interaction if the patient is asymptomatic
B. Asking the patient to research the medication independently
C. Administering the medication as ordered without question
D. Clarifying the concern with the prescribing provider
════════════════════
Correct Answer: D. Clarifying the concern with the prescribing provider
Rationale:
Nurses are professionally responsible for identifying and addressing medication safety
concerns. Clarifying questionable orders protects patient safety and aligns with ethical
nursing practice.
════════════════════
4. During a disaster triage event, which patient should receive immediate priority according to
mass casualty principles?
A. A patient with minor abrasions and stable vital signs
B. A patient with severe respiratory distress
C. A patient with a fractured wrist
D. A patient requesting pain medication
════════════════════
Correct Answer: B. A patient with severe respiratory distress
Rationale:
Mass casualty triage prioritizes patients with life-threatening but treatable conditions. Severe
respiratory distress requires immediate intervention to preserve life.
════════════════════
5. A nurse leader notices increased medication errors during shift change. Which strategy is
most appropriate to improve patient safety?
A. Eliminating bedside reporting
B. Restricting communication among staff
,C. Implementing standardized handoff tools
D. Reducing incident reporting requirements
════════════════════
Correct Answer: C. Implementing standardized handoff tools
Rationale:
Standardized handoff communication reduces omissions and improves continuity of care.
Effective communication is a recognized patient safety priority.
════════════════════
6. A patient refuses a recommended surgical procedure despite understanding the risks.
Which ethical principle is being exercised?
A. Beneficence
B. Justice
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Autonomy
════════════════════
Correct Answer: D. Autonomy
Rationale:
Autonomy supports a patient’s right to make informed healthcare decisions, including
refusing treatment. Nurses must respect competent patient choices even when they disagree.
════════════════════
7. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention in a postoperative patient?
A. Pain score of 4/10
B. Oxygen saturation of 86%
C. Mild nausea after ambulation
D. Temperature of 99.1°F
════════════════════
Correct Answer: B. Oxygen saturation of 86%
Rationale:
An oxygen saturation of 86% indicates significant hypoxemia requiring urgent intervention.
The remaining findings are expected or less urgent postoperative concerns.
, ════════════════════
8. A nurse preceptor is teaching a newly licensed nurse about delegation. Which task is
appropriate to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
A. Initial patient assessment
B. Development of a care plan
C. Ambulating a stable postoperative patient
D. Patient education regarding medications
════════════════════
Correct Answer: C. Ambulating a stable postoperative patient
Rationale:
Stable, routine tasks such as ambulation may be delegated to UAPs. Nursing assessments,
care planning, and patient education remain the nurse’s responsibility.
════════════════════
9. A healthcare organization introduces barcode medication administration technology. What
is the primary purpose of this system?
A. Increasing hospital revenue
B. Reducing medication administration errors
C. Eliminating the need for nurses
D. Shortening patient education sessions
════════════════════
Correct Answer: B. Reducing medication administration errors
Rationale:
Barcode medication systems improve patient safety by verifying correct patient, medication,
dose, and timing before administration.
════════════════════
10. A nurse is caring for a culturally diverse patient population. Which action best
demonstrates culturally competent care?
A. Applying the same care plan to all patients
B. Avoiding discussions about cultural beliefs
C. Asking patients about their healthcare preferences
D. Assuming family members can interpret medical information
