NUR2115 Exam 4 V1 | NUR 2115
Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Exam
Q&A | Rasmussen University
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This exam preparation resource focuses on advanced concepts related to professional nursing
leadership, community healthcare management, and evidence-based nursing practice
integration. The material is designed to strengthen understanding of leadership responsibilities
and healthcare system coordination.
The questions included in this version closely mirror the style and complexity of actual nursing
exams. Detailed expert explanations are included to improve analytical reasoning, leadership
development, and professional nursing care planning.
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Why Use This Exam:
• Reinforces professional nursing leadership concepts
• Strengthens nursing management skills
• Supports evidence-based healthcare practice
• Enhances communication and delegation abilities
• Improves understanding of healthcare systems
• Encourages ethical nursing decision-making
• Provides realistic nursing exam preparation
• Builds confidence in professional nursing roles
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1. A nurse manager is observed by staff using a leadership style that focuses on rules and
expects strict adherence to orders without feedback. Which leadership style is this manager
demonstrating?
A. Democratic
B. Laissez-faire
,C. Autocratic
D. Transformational
Correct Answer: C
Expert Explanation: The autocratic leadership style is characterized by the leader making
decisions independently with little or no input from others. This style focuses on task
completion and strict adherence to rules and hierarchy, which can be effective in
emergency situations but may decrease morale in routine settings.
2. When prioritizing patient care at the start of a shift, which patient should the nurse assess
first?
A. A patient with a history of hypertension requesting a routine medication
B. A patient who is 1 day post-operative reporting a pain level of 4/10
C. A patient with asthma who is complaining of shortness of breath and has an oxygen
saturation of 88%
D. A patient who needs assistance with discharge instructions
Correct Answer: C
Expert Explanation: Using the ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) prioritization
framework, the patient with asthma and low oxygen saturation is the priority because they
are experiencing a threat to their breathing. Other patients are stable or reporting non-
emergent issues.
, 3. A nurse is delegating tasks to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which task is
appropriate for the nurse to delegate?
A. Assessing a new admission’s skin integrity
B. Assisting a stable patient with ambulation in the hallway
C. Performing a sterile dressing change on a central line
D. Providing discharge education to a patient
Correct Answer: B
Expert Explanation: Nurses can delegate tasks that are repetitive, non-invasive, and do
not require clinical judgment or assessment to a UAP. Assisting a stable patient with
ambulation falls within the UAP’s scope of practice, whereas assessment, education, and
sterile procedures require the skills of a licensed nurse.
4. The ethical principle of ‘Autonomy’ is best demonstrated by which nursing action?
A. Ensuring the patient receives the correct medication dose
B. Providing the patient with the information needed to make an informed decision about
surgery
C. Treating all patients equally regardless of their insurance status
D. Protecting the patient from harm during a procedure
Correct Answer: B
Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Exam
Q&A | Rasmussen University
────────────────────────────────────
This exam preparation resource focuses on advanced concepts related to professional nursing
leadership, community healthcare management, and evidence-based nursing practice
integration. The material is designed to strengthen understanding of leadership responsibilities
and healthcare system coordination.
The questions included in this version closely mirror the style and complexity of actual nursing
exams. Detailed expert explanations are included to improve analytical reasoning, leadership
development, and professional nursing care planning.
════════════════════════════════════
Why Use This Exam:
• Reinforces professional nursing leadership concepts
• Strengthens nursing management skills
• Supports evidence-based healthcare practice
• Enhances communication and delegation abilities
• Improves understanding of healthcare systems
• Encourages ethical nursing decision-making
• Provides realistic nursing exam preparation
• Builds confidence in professional nursing roles
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1. A nurse manager is observed by staff using a leadership style that focuses on rules and
expects strict adherence to orders without feedback. Which leadership style is this manager
demonstrating?
A. Democratic
B. Laissez-faire
,C. Autocratic
D. Transformational
Correct Answer: C
Expert Explanation: The autocratic leadership style is characterized by the leader making
decisions independently with little or no input from others. This style focuses on task
completion and strict adherence to rules and hierarchy, which can be effective in
emergency situations but may decrease morale in routine settings.
2. When prioritizing patient care at the start of a shift, which patient should the nurse assess
first?
A. A patient with a history of hypertension requesting a routine medication
B. A patient who is 1 day post-operative reporting a pain level of 4/10
C. A patient with asthma who is complaining of shortness of breath and has an oxygen
saturation of 88%
D. A patient who needs assistance with discharge instructions
Correct Answer: C
Expert Explanation: Using the ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) prioritization
framework, the patient with asthma and low oxygen saturation is the priority because they
are experiencing a threat to their breathing. Other patients are stable or reporting non-
emergent issues.
, 3. A nurse is delegating tasks to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which task is
appropriate for the nurse to delegate?
A. Assessing a new admission’s skin integrity
B. Assisting a stable patient with ambulation in the hallway
C. Performing a sterile dressing change on a central line
D. Providing discharge education to a patient
Correct Answer: B
Expert Explanation: Nurses can delegate tasks that are repetitive, non-invasive, and do
not require clinical judgment or assessment to a UAP. Assisting a stable patient with
ambulation falls within the UAP’s scope of practice, whereas assessment, education, and
sterile procedures require the skills of a licensed nurse.
4. The ethical principle of ‘Autonomy’ is best demonstrated by which nursing action?
A. Ensuring the patient receives the correct medication dose
B. Providing the patient with the information needed to make an informed decision about
surgery
C. Treating all patients equally regardless of their insurance status
D. Protecting the patient from harm during a procedure
Correct Answer: B
