NUR2115 Exam 1 V3 | NUR 2115
Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Exam
Q&A | Rasmussen University
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This exam-style preparation material is designed to support students preparing for nursing
practice assessments involving clinical judgment, therapeutic nursing interventions, and
professional accountability. The material emphasizes holistic patient care and evidence-based
nursing strategies.
The questions are structured to closely mirror actual course assessments while reinforcing
analytical reasoning and nursing decision-making skills. Detailed expert explanations are
included to improve comprehension and academic performance.
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Why Use This Exam:
• Improves understanding of nursing fundamentals
• Reinforces professional accountability concepts
• Supports development of safe nursing interventions
• Enhances clinical judgment and prioritization
• Provides comprehensive nursing review material
• Encourages evidence-based patient care
• Strengthens therapeutic communication skills
• Builds confidence for nursing coursework and exams
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1. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which patient finding should the nurse
prioritize first?
A. Patient reporting feeling lonely and isolated
B. Patient experiencing shortness of breath
,C. Patient expressing fear of an upcoming surgery
D. Patient requesting assistance with a bath
Correct Answer: B
Expert Explanation: Shortness of breath represents a physiological need, which sits at the
base of Maslow’s Hierarchy. Physiological needs like oxygen, water, and food must be met
before addressing safety or belonging. The nurse should prioritize respiratory status to
ensure patient stability.
2. Which step of the nursing process involves the nurse collecting subjective and objective
data?
A. Assessment
B. Implementation
C. Diagnosis
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: A
Expert Explanation: Assessment is the first step of the nursing process where the nurse
gathers comprehensive data about the patient. This includes physical examination findings
and the patient’s verbal reports. It forms the foundation for developing a personalized care
plan.
, 3. A nurse respects a patient’s decision to refuse a blood transfusion based on religious
beliefs. Which ethical principle is being demonstrated?
A. Beneficence
B. Non-maleficence
C. Autonomy
D. Justice
Correct Answer: C
Expert Explanation: Autonomy refers to the right of the patient to make their own
healthcare decisions. By respecting the refusal, the nurse acknowledges the patient’s
independence and self-determination. This principle is fundamental to patient-centered
care and legal rights.
4. The nurse is communicating with a patient who is visibly upset. Which response is an
example of therapeutic communication?
A. ‘Don’t worry, everything will be fine.’
B. ‘You should focus on getting better instead of being upset.’
C. ‘I see you are upset. Would you like to talk about what is bothering you?’
D. ‘Why are you feeling this way today?’
Correct Answer: C
Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Exam
Q&A | Rasmussen University
────────────────────────────────────
This exam-style preparation material is designed to support students preparing for nursing
practice assessments involving clinical judgment, therapeutic nursing interventions, and
professional accountability. The material emphasizes holistic patient care and evidence-based
nursing strategies.
The questions are structured to closely mirror actual course assessments while reinforcing
analytical reasoning and nursing decision-making skills. Detailed expert explanations are
included to improve comprehension and academic performance.
════════════════════════════════════
Why Use This Exam:
• Improves understanding of nursing fundamentals
• Reinforces professional accountability concepts
• Supports development of safe nursing interventions
• Enhances clinical judgment and prioritization
• Provides comprehensive nursing review material
• Encourages evidence-based patient care
• Strengthens therapeutic communication skills
• Builds confidence for nursing coursework and exams
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1. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which patient finding should the nurse
prioritize first?
A. Patient reporting feeling lonely and isolated
B. Patient experiencing shortness of breath
,C. Patient expressing fear of an upcoming surgery
D. Patient requesting assistance with a bath
Correct Answer: B
Expert Explanation: Shortness of breath represents a physiological need, which sits at the
base of Maslow’s Hierarchy. Physiological needs like oxygen, water, and food must be met
before addressing safety or belonging. The nurse should prioritize respiratory status to
ensure patient stability.
2. Which step of the nursing process involves the nurse collecting subjective and objective
data?
A. Assessment
B. Implementation
C. Diagnosis
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: A
Expert Explanation: Assessment is the first step of the nursing process where the nurse
gathers comprehensive data about the patient. This includes physical examination findings
and the patient’s verbal reports. It forms the foundation for developing a personalized care
plan.
, 3. A nurse respects a patient’s decision to refuse a blood transfusion based on religious
beliefs. Which ethical principle is being demonstrated?
A. Beneficence
B. Non-maleficence
C. Autonomy
D. Justice
Correct Answer: C
Expert Explanation: Autonomy refers to the right of the patient to make their own
healthcare decisions. By respecting the refusal, the nurse acknowledges the patient’s
independence and self-determination. This principle is fundamental to patient-centered
care and legal rights.
4. The nurse is communicating with a patient who is visibly upset. Which response is an
example of therapeutic communication?
A. ‘Don’t worry, everything will be fine.’
B. ‘You should focus on getting better instead of being upset.’
C. ‘I see you are upset. Would you like to talk about what is bothering you?’
D. ‘Why are you feeling this way today?’
Correct Answer: C
