NUR2115 Exam 2 V3 | NUR 2115
Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Exam
Q&A | Rasmussen University
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This comprehensive exam-style resource is designed to prepare students for nursing assessments
related to basic healthcare management, patient safety, and clinical nursing interventions.
The material emphasizes evidence-based care and patient-centered nursing practices.
The questions are structured to closely mirror actual course exams while reinforcing
prioritization, clinical reasoning, and nursing management strategies. Detailed expert
explanations support understanding and successful exam performance.
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Why Use This Exam:
• Supports mastery of nursing assessment concepts
• Reinforces safe patient care practices
• Strengthens nursing prioritization skills
• Improves understanding of evidence-based nursing
• Enhances clinical reasoning abilities
• Provides realistic nursing exam simulations
• Encourages active learning and retention
• Helps identify weak nursing content areas
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1. A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to an adult patient. Which
site is preferred to avoid injury to the sciatic nerve?
A. Ventrogluteal
B. Dorsogluteal
C. Deltoid
,D. Vastus lateralis
Correct Answer: A
Expert Explanation: The ventrogluteal site is the preferred injection site for adults
because it is located away from major blood vessels and nerves, including the sciatic nerve.
It provides a large muscle mass that can accommodate larger volumes of medication
compared to the deltoid. Utilizing anatomical landmarks like the greater trochanter and the
anterior superior iliac spine ensures safe needle placement.
2. When assessing a patient’s blood pressure, the nurse notes that the cuff size is too small
for the patient’s arm. What impact will this have on the reading?
A. Only the diastolic pressure will be affected.
B. The blood pressure reading will be falsely low.
C. The reading will be accurate if the patient is sitting.
D. The blood pressure reading will be falsely high.
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: Using a blood pressure cuff that is too small or narrow results in a
falsely high reading because the pressure is not distributed evenly across the artery.
Conversely, a cuff that is too large would result in a falsely low reading. Proper cuff sizing is
critical for accurate clinical assessment and treatment decisions.
, 3. A nurse is caring for a patient on contact precautions. Which of the following sets of
personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for routine care?
A. Gown and gloves
B. Mask and goggles
C. N95 respirator and gloves
D. Goggles and gown
Correct Answer: A
Expert Explanation: Contact precautions require the use of a gown and gloves to prevent
the transmission of pathogens through direct or indirect contact with the patient or their
environment. These measures are essential for organisms like MRSA or VRE. The nurse
must apply PPE before entering the room and remove it before leaving to prevent cross-
contamination.
4. The nurse uses the Braden Scale to assess a patient’s risk for developing a pressure injury.
Which score would indicate the highest risk?
A. 23
B. 18
C. 14
D. 9
Correct Answer: D
Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Exam
Q&A | Rasmussen University
────────────────────────────────────
This comprehensive exam-style resource is designed to prepare students for nursing assessments
related to basic healthcare management, patient safety, and clinical nursing interventions.
The material emphasizes evidence-based care and patient-centered nursing practices.
The questions are structured to closely mirror actual course exams while reinforcing
prioritization, clinical reasoning, and nursing management strategies. Detailed expert
explanations support understanding and successful exam performance.
════════════════════════════════════
Why Use This Exam:
• Supports mastery of nursing assessment concepts
• Reinforces safe patient care practices
• Strengthens nursing prioritization skills
• Improves understanding of evidence-based nursing
• Enhances clinical reasoning abilities
• Provides realistic nursing exam simulations
• Encourages active learning and retention
• Helps identify weak nursing content areas
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1. A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to an adult patient. Which
site is preferred to avoid injury to the sciatic nerve?
A. Ventrogluteal
B. Dorsogluteal
C. Deltoid
,D. Vastus lateralis
Correct Answer: A
Expert Explanation: The ventrogluteal site is the preferred injection site for adults
because it is located away from major blood vessels and nerves, including the sciatic nerve.
It provides a large muscle mass that can accommodate larger volumes of medication
compared to the deltoid. Utilizing anatomical landmarks like the greater trochanter and the
anterior superior iliac spine ensures safe needle placement.
2. When assessing a patient’s blood pressure, the nurse notes that the cuff size is too small
for the patient’s arm. What impact will this have on the reading?
A. Only the diastolic pressure will be affected.
B. The blood pressure reading will be falsely low.
C. The reading will be accurate if the patient is sitting.
D. The blood pressure reading will be falsely high.
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: Using a blood pressure cuff that is too small or narrow results in a
falsely high reading because the pressure is not distributed evenly across the artery.
Conversely, a cuff that is too large would result in a falsely low reading. Proper cuff sizing is
critical for accurate clinical assessment and treatment decisions.
, 3. A nurse is caring for a patient on contact precautions. Which of the following sets of
personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for routine care?
A. Gown and gloves
B. Mask and goggles
C. N95 respirator and gloves
D. Goggles and gown
Correct Answer: A
Expert Explanation: Contact precautions require the use of a gown and gloves to prevent
the transmission of pathogens through direct or indirect contact with the patient or their
environment. These measures are essential for organisms like MRSA or VRE. The nurse
must apply PPE before entering the room and remove it before leaving to prevent cross-
contamination.
4. The nurse uses the Braden Scale to assess a patient’s risk for developing a pressure injury.
Which score would indicate the highest risk?
A. 23
B. 18
C. 14
D. 9
Correct Answer: D
