NUR2115 Exam 1 V1 | NUR 2115
Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Exam
Q&A | Rasmussen University
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This exam preparation resource is designed to help students strengthen their understanding of
fundamental nursing concepts, professional nursing responsibilities, and safe patient care
practices. The material emphasizes evidence-based nursing interventions, patient-centered care,
and effective communication within healthcare settings.
The questions included in this version are structured to closely mirror the actual course exam
format and level of difficulty. Detailed expert explanations are included to improve nursing
knowledge, clinical reasoning, and exam readiness.
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Why Use This Exam:
• Reinforces essential nursing fundamentals
• Strengthens patient safety awareness
• Supports development of clinical reasoning skills
• Improves understanding of nursing responsibilities
• Enhances communication and patient interaction skills
• Provides realistic nursing exam preparation
• Encourages evidence-based nursing practice
• Builds confidence for nursing assessments
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1. A nurse is performing a primary assessment on a newly admitted patient. Which step of
the nursing process is being utilized?
A. Diagnosis
B. Planning
,C. Evaluation
D. Assessment
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: Assessment is the first step of the nursing process. It involves the
systematic collection of subjective and objective data about the patient. This data serves as
the foundation for the subsequent steps of the nursing process.
2. Which of the following is considered subjective data?
A. Blood pressure reading of 140/90
B. A visible skin rash on the forearm
C. The patient stating, ‘I feel nauseous’
D. A heart rate of 88 beats per minute
Correct Answer: C
Expert Explanation: Subjective data consists of information provided by the patient that
cannot be directly observed or measured by the nurse. Examples include feelings,
perceptions, or self-reported symptoms like nausea. Objective data, conversely, is
measurable and observable by the healthcare provider.
3. When using the RACE acronym for fire safety, what does the letter ‘C’ stand for?
A. Caution
B. Call
, C. Contain
D. Carry
Correct Answer: C
Expert Explanation: RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, and Extinguish. Containing
the fire involves closing doors and windows to prevent the spread of smoke and flames.
This step is critical for protecting patients and staff in areas not immediately affected by the
fire.
4. A nurse is teaching a patient about smoking cessation. This is an example of which level of
prevention?
A. Tertiary Prevention
B. Secondary Prevention
C. Primary Prevention
D. Quaternary Prevention
Correct Answer: C
Expert Explanation: Primary prevention focuses on health promotion and protection
against specific diseases before they occur. Education on smoking cessation aims to
prevent the onset of tobacco-related illnesses. It is proactive rather than reactive in nature.
Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Exam
Q&A | Rasmussen University
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This exam preparation resource is designed to help students strengthen their understanding of
fundamental nursing concepts, professional nursing responsibilities, and safe patient care
practices. The material emphasizes evidence-based nursing interventions, patient-centered care,
and effective communication within healthcare settings.
The questions included in this version are structured to closely mirror the actual course exam
format and level of difficulty. Detailed expert explanations are included to improve nursing
knowledge, clinical reasoning, and exam readiness.
════════════════════════════════════
Why Use This Exam:
• Reinforces essential nursing fundamentals
• Strengthens patient safety awareness
• Supports development of clinical reasoning skills
• Improves understanding of nursing responsibilities
• Enhances communication and patient interaction skills
• Provides realistic nursing exam preparation
• Encourages evidence-based nursing practice
• Builds confidence for nursing assessments
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1. A nurse is performing a primary assessment on a newly admitted patient. Which step of
the nursing process is being utilized?
A. Diagnosis
B. Planning
,C. Evaluation
D. Assessment
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: Assessment is the first step of the nursing process. It involves the
systematic collection of subjective and objective data about the patient. This data serves as
the foundation for the subsequent steps of the nursing process.
2. Which of the following is considered subjective data?
A. Blood pressure reading of 140/90
B. A visible skin rash on the forearm
C. The patient stating, ‘I feel nauseous’
D. A heart rate of 88 beats per minute
Correct Answer: C
Expert Explanation: Subjective data consists of information provided by the patient that
cannot be directly observed or measured by the nurse. Examples include feelings,
perceptions, or self-reported symptoms like nausea. Objective data, conversely, is
measurable and observable by the healthcare provider.
3. When using the RACE acronym for fire safety, what does the letter ‘C’ stand for?
A. Caution
B. Call
, C. Contain
D. Carry
Correct Answer: C
Expert Explanation: RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, and Extinguish. Containing
the fire involves closing doors and windows to prevent the spread of smoke and flames.
This step is critical for protecting patients and staff in areas not immediately affected by the
fire.
4. A nurse is teaching a patient about smoking cessation. This is an example of which level of
prevention?
A. Tertiary Prevention
B. Secondary Prevention
C. Primary Prevention
D. Quaternary Prevention
Correct Answer: C
Expert Explanation: Primary prevention focuses on health promotion and protection
against specific diseases before they occur. Education on smoking cessation aims to
prevent the onset of tobacco-related illnesses. It is proactive rather than reactive in nature.
