NUR2115 Exam 3 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
adult health nursing concepts, patient management strategies, and evidence-based nursing
interventions. The material emphasizes safe nursing care, clinical judgment, and
interdisciplinary collaboration in 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
judgment and patient care planning skills.
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Why Use This Exam:
• Reinforces adult health nursing concepts
• Strengthens patient management strategies
• Supports evidence-based nursing care
• Improves nursing prioritization abilities
• Enhances understanding of clinical interventions
• Provides realistic nursing exam preparation
• Encourages critical thinking in patient care
• Builds confidence for nursing assessments
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1. A nurse is assessing a patient with a pressure injury that shows partial-thickness loss of
dermis and a shallow open ulcer with a red-pink wound bed. Which stage should the nurse
document?
A. Stage 2
B. Stage 1
,C. Stage 3
D. Stage 4
Correct Answer: A
Expert Explanation: Stage 2 pressure injuries involve partial-thickness loss of the dermis
and present as a shallow, open ulcer. They are characterized by a red or pink wound bed
without slough or bruising. This stage may also present as an intact or open/ruptured
serum-filled blister.
2. Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. The patient reports feeling dizzy.
B. The patient states their pain is a 5/10.
C. The patient says they are nauseous.
D. The nurse observes the patient’s skin is cool and clammy.
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: Objective data consists of observable and measurable signs that can
be seen, heard, or felt by the nurse. In this case, skin temperature and moisture are physical
findings that can be verified. Subjective data, conversely, is what the patient states or feels.
3. The nurse is caring for a patient who is at high risk for falls. Which intervention is the most
appropriate to ensure safety?
A. Apply soft wrist restraints.
, B. Place the call light within reach.
C. Keep the bed in the highest position.
D. Turn off the room lights at all times.
Correct Answer: B
Expert Explanation: Ensuring the call light is within reach allows the patient to request
assistance before attempting to get out of bed alone. This is a fundamental safety
intervention to prevent unassisted ambulation in at-risk patients. Restraints should only be
a last resort and require a provider’s order.
4. What is the primary purpose of using an incentive spirometer after surgery?
A. To reduce the risk of surgical site infection.
B. To improve wound healing via oxygenation.
C. To promote deep breathing and prevent atelectasis.
D. To measure the patient’s forced expiratory volume.
Correct Answer: C
Expert Explanation: Incentive spirometry encourages the patient to take deep breaths,
which helps expand the alveoli in the lungs. This practice is essential for preventing
atelectasis and pneumonia after surgery when breathing may be shallow due to pain. It
provides visual feedback to the patient to ensure they are meeting their respiratory goals.
Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Exam
Q&A | Rasmussen University
────────────────────────────────────
This exam preparation resource is designed to help students strengthen their understanding of
adult health nursing concepts, patient management strategies, and evidence-based nursing
interventions. The material emphasizes safe nursing care, clinical judgment, and
interdisciplinary collaboration in 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
judgment and patient care planning skills.
════════════════════════════════════
Why Use This Exam:
• Reinforces adult health nursing concepts
• Strengthens patient management strategies
• Supports evidence-based nursing care
• Improves nursing prioritization abilities
• Enhances understanding of clinical interventions
• Provides realistic nursing exam preparation
• Encourages critical thinking in patient care
• Builds confidence for nursing assessments
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1. A nurse is assessing a patient with a pressure injury that shows partial-thickness loss of
dermis and a shallow open ulcer with a red-pink wound bed. Which stage should the nurse
document?
A. Stage 2
B. Stage 1
,C. Stage 3
D. Stage 4
Correct Answer: A
Expert Explanation: Stage 2 pressure injuries involve partial-thickness loss of the dermis
and present as a shallow, open ulcer. They are characterized by a red or pink wound bed
without slough or bruising. This stage may also present as an intact or open/ruptured
serum-filled blister.
2. Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. The patient reports feeling dizzy.
B. The patient states their pain is a 5/10.
C. The patient says they are nauseous.
D. The nurse observes the patient’s skin is cool and clammy.
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: Objective data consists of observable and measurable signs that can
be seen, heard, or felt by the nurse. In this case, skin temperature and moisture are physical
findings that can be verified. Subjective data, conversely, is what the patient states or feels.
3. The nurse is caring for a patient who is at high risk for falls. Which intervention is the most
appropriate to ensure safety?
A. Apply soft wrist restraints.
, B. Place the call light within reach.
C. Keep the bed in the highest position.
D. Turn off the room lights at all times.
Correct Answer: B
Expert Explanation: Ensuring the call light is within reach allows the patient to request
assistance before attempting to get out of bed alone. This is a fundamental safety
intervention to prevent unassisted ambulation in at-risk patients. Restraints should only be
a last resort and require a provider’s order.
4. What is the primary purpose of using an incentive spirometer after surgery?
A. To reduce the risk of surgical site infection.
B. To improve wound healing via oxygenation.
C. To promote deep breathing and prevent atelectasis.
D. To measure the patient’s forced expiratory volume.
Correct Answer: C
Expert Explanation: Incentive spirometry encourages the patient to take deep breaths,
which helps expand the alveoli in the lungs. This practice is essential for preventing
atelectasis and pneumonia after surgery when breathing may be shallow due to pain. It
provides visual feedback to the patient to ensure they are meeting their respiratory goals.
