NUR2058 Final Exam V1 | NUR 2058
Dimensions of Nursing Practice Exam Q&A |
Rasmussen University
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This final exam preparation resource is designed to provide a comprehensive review of
professional nursing concepts, patient management strategies, and evidence-based nursing
interventions covered throughout the course. The material integrates major nursing concepts
into a realistic exam-style format.
The questions included in this version are structured to closely mirror actual final exam
assessments and strengthen nursing reasoning and patient-centered intervention skills. Detailed
expert explanations are included to improve concept integration and exam readiness.
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Why Use This Exam:
• Reinforces comprehensive nursing knowledge
• Strengthens clinical judgment and prioritization
• Supports final exam preparation
• Improves understanding of patient management
• Enhances evidence-based nursing practice
• Encourages critical thinking and analysis
• Provides realistic nursing exam scenarios
• Builds confidence before final assessments
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1. Which ethical principle is being applied when a nurse supports a patient’s decision to
refuse chemotherapy despite the family’s wishes?
A. Justice
B. Beneficence
,C. Autonomy
D. Non-maleficence
Correct Answer: C
Expert Explanation: Autonomy refers to the right of the patient to make their own
healthcare decisions. Supporting a patient’s refusal of treatment honors their self-
determination. This is a core component of patient-centered care and professional ethics.
2. When using the SBAR communication tool, which information belongs in the ‘Assessment’
section?
A. The patient’s current vital signs and mental status
B. The nurse’s name and the patient’s room number
C. The reason for the admission and medical history
D. A request for specific physician intervention
Correct Answer: A
Expert Explanation: The Assessment portion of SBAR involves what the nurse thinks is
going on based on clinical findings. Vital signs and mental status provide objective data to
support the nurse’s clinical impression. This allows for clear transmission of critical patient
data between providers.
3. Which nursing theorist developed the ‘Self-Care Deficit’ theory?
A. Dorothea Orem
, B. Jean Watson
C. Florence Nightingale
D. Virginia Henderson
Correct Answer: A
Expert Explanation: Dorothea Orem’s theory focuses on the patient’s ability to perform
self-care. It suggests that nursing intervention is necessary when a patient is unable to
meet their own self-care needs. This framework helps nurses determine the level of
assistance required by the patient.
4. A nurse is prioritizing care for four patients. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient with a pain level of 6/10 after surgery
B. A patient requesting a bath before physical therapy
C. A patient with a newly diagnosed leg ulcer
D. A patient experiencing shortness of breath and low oxygen saturation
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: Using the ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) prioritization
framework, respiratory distress takes precedence. Shortness of breath indicates a potential
life-threatening issue that requires immediate assessment. Pain and hygiene needs are
important but follow physiological stability.
Dimensions of Nursing Practice Exam Q&A |
Rasmussen University
────────────────────────────────────
This final exam preparation resource is designed to provide a comprehensive review of
professional nursing concepts, patient management strategies, and evidence-based nursing
interventions covered throughout the course. The material integrates major nursing concepts
into a realistic exam-style format.
The questions included in this version are structured to closely mirror actual final exam
assessments and strengthen nursing reasoning and patient-centered intervention skills. Detailed
expert explanations are included to improve concept integration and exam readiness.
════════════════════════════════════
Why Use This Exam:
• Reinforces comprehensive nursing knowledge
• Strengthens clinical judgment and prioritization
• Supports final exam preparation
• Improves understanding of patient management
• Enhances evidence-based nursing practice
• Encourages critical thinking and analysis
• Provides realistic nursing exam scenarios
• Builds confidence before final assessments
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1. Which ethical principle is being applied when a nurse supports a patient’s decision to
refuse chemotherapy despite the family’s wishes?
A. Justice
B. Beneficence
,C. Autonomy
D. Non-maleficence
Correct Answer: C
Expert Explanation: Autonomy refers to the right of the patient to make their own
healthcare decisions. Supporting a patient’s refusal of treatment honors their self-
determination. This is a core component of patient-centered care and professional ethics.
2. When using the SBAR communication tool, which information belongs in the ‘Assessment’
section?
A. The patient’s current vital signs and mental status
B. The nurse’s name and the patient’s room number
C. The reason for the admission and medical history
D. A request for specific physician intervention
Correct Answer: A
Expert Explanation: The Assessment portion of SBAR involves what the nurse thinks is
going on based on clinical findings. Vital signs and mental status provide objective data to
support the nurse’s clinical impression. This allows for clear transmission of critical patient
data between providers.
3. Which nursing theorist developed the ‘Self-Care Deficit’ theory?
A. Dorothea Orem
, B. Jean Watson
C. Florence Nightingale
D. Virginia Henderson
Correct Answer: A
Expert Explanation: Dorothea Orem’s theory focuses on the patient’s ability to perform
self-care. It suggests that nursing intervention is necessary when a patient is unable to
meet their own self-care needs. This framework helps nurses determine the level of
assistance required by the patient.
4. A nurse is prioritizing care for four patients. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient with a pain level of 6/10 after surgery
B. A patient requesting a bath before physical therapy
C. A patient with a newly diagnosed leg ulcer
D. A patient experiencing shortness of breath and low oxygen saturation
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: Using the ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) prioritization
framework, respiratory distress takes precedence. Shortness of breath indicates a potential
life-threatening issue that requires immediate assessment. Pain and hygiene needs are
important but follow physiological stability.
