[SET - SECTION 2 EXAM 1 RASMUSSELUM]
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS | 2026–2027 LATEST UPDATE |
GUARANTEED PASS | DETAILED RATIONALES |
FULL STUDY GUIDE | EXAM PREP | PRACTICE TEST |
CERTIFICATION PREPARATION
1. A nurse is preparing to administer a scheduled medication. What is the most important
action before giving the medication?
A. Verify the medication expiration date only
B. Confirm the patient's insurance status
C. Review the provider's prescription and identify the patient correctly
D. Ask another patient about the medication
Correct Answer: C. Review the provider's prescription and identify the patient correctly
Rationale: Patient identification and prescription verification are core medication-safety
requirements. The other options do not adequately ensure safe administration.
2. A patient reports shortness of breath immediately after receiving a new medication.
What should the nurse do first?
A. Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
B. Document the reaction
C. Notify dietary services
D. Recheck the medication cabinet
Correct Answer: A. Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
Rationale: Immediate assessment of life-threatening concerns takes priority. Documentation and
reporting occur after patient stabilization.
3. Which action best demonstrates effective infection prevention?
A. Wearing gloves only during procedures
B. Performing hand hygiene before and after patient contact
C. Using sterile technique for every task
D. Avoiding patient interaction
Correct Answer: B. Performing hand hygiene before and after patient contact
,Rationale: Hand hygiene remains the most effective measure for preventing healthcare-
associated infections.
4. A nurse receives a verbal order that seems unclear. What is the best response?
A. Carry out the order as heard
B. Ask a coworker for interpretation
C. Ignore the order
D. Read back the order for verification
Correct Answer: D. Read back the order for verification
Rationale: Read-back verification reduces communication errors and supports patient safety.
5. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
A. Mild anxiety before a procedure
B. Temperature of 37°C (98.6°F)
C. Oxygen saturation of 84%
D. Appetite decrease for one meal
Correct Answer: C. Oxygen saturation of 84%
Rationale: Severe hypoxemia threatens tissue oxygenation and requires urgent action.
6. A nurse delegates a task to an assistive personnel member. Which task is appropriate?
A. Initial patient assessment
B. Patient education regarding medications
C. Evaluation of care outcomes
D. Routine vital sign collection
Correct Answer: D. Routine vital sign collection
Rationale: Stable, predictable tasks such as routine vital signs may be delegated appropriately.
7. A patient refuses treatment. What principle supports the patient's decision?
A. Justice
B. Autonomy
C. Fidelity
D. Beneficence
Correct Answer: B. Autonomy
Rationale: Autonomy recognizes a competent patient's right to make healthcare decisions.
, 8. During a disaster event, which patient should receive priority treatment?
A. Patient with minor abrasions
B. Patient requesting routine medication refill
C. Patient with compromised airway
D. Patient with chronic back pain
Correct Answer: C. Patient with compromised airway
Rationale: Triage prioritizes immediate life-threatening conditions such as airway compromise.
9. Which documentation entry is most appropriate?
A. Patient doing fine today
B. Appears better than yesterday
C. Patient ambulated 50 feet with minimal assistance
D. Patient seems happier
Correct Answer: C. Patient ambulated 50 feet with minimal assistance
Rationale: Documentation should be objective, measurable, and factual.
10. A nurse discovers a medication error that reached the patient. What is the first action?
A. Complete an incident report
B. Assess the patient for adverse effects
C. Inform coworkers
D. Correct the documentation
Correct Answer: B. Assess the patient for adverse effects
Rationale: Patient safety comes first. Assessment precedes reporting and documentation
activities.
11. Which communication technique promotes therapeutic interaction?
A. Giving unsolicited advice
B. Changing the subject
C. Offering false reassurance
D. Active listening
Correct Answer: D. Active listening
Rationale: Active listening encourages patient expression and supports effective communication.
12. What is the primary purpose of informed consent?
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS | 2026–2027 LATEST UPDATE |
GUARANTEED PASS | DETAILED RATIONALES |
FULL STUDY GUIDE | EXAM PREP | PRACTICE TEST |
CERTIFICATION PREPARATION
1. A nurse is preparing to administer a scheduled medication. What is the most important
action before giving the medication?
A. Verify the medication expiration date only
B. Confirm the patient's insurance status
C. Review the provider's prescription and identify the patient correctly
D. Ask another patient about the medication
Correct Answer: C. Review the provider's prescription and identify the patient correctly
Rationale: Patient identification and prescription verification are core medication-safety
requirements. The other options do not adequately ensure safe administration.
2. A patient reports shortness of breath immediately after receiving a new medication.
What should the nurse do first?
A. Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
B. Document the reaction
C. Notify dietary services
D. Recheck the medication cabinet
Correct Answer: A. Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
Rationale: Immediate assessment of life-threatening concerns takes priority. Documentation and
reporting occur after patient stabilization.
3. Which action best demonstrates effective infection prevention?
A. Wearing gloves only during procedures
B. Performing hand hygiene before and after patient contact
C. Using sterile technique for every task
D. Avoiding patient interaction
Correct Answer: B. Performing hand hygiene before and after patient contact
,Rationale: Hand hygiene remains the most effective measure for preventing healthcare-
associated infections.
4. A nurse receives a verbal order that seems unclear. What is the best response?
A. Carry out the order as heard
B. Ask a coworker for interpretation
C. Ignore the order
D. Read back the order for verification
Correct Answer: D. Read back the order for verification
Rationale: Read-back verification reduces communication errors and supports patient safety.
5. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
A. Mild anxiety before a procedure
B. Temperature of 37°C (98.6°F)
C. Oxygen saturation of 84%
D. Appetite decrease for one meal
Correct Answer: C. Oxygen saturation of 84%
Rationale: Severe hypoxemia threatens tissue oxygenation and requires urgent action.
6. A nurse delegates a task to an assistive personnel member. Which task is appropriate?
A. Initial patient assessment
B. Patient education regarding medications
C. Evaluation of care outcomes
D. Routine vital sign collection
Correct Answer: D. Routine vital sign collection
Rationale: Stable, predictable tasks such as routine vital signs may be delegated appropriately.
7. A patient refuses treatment. What principle supports the patient's decision?
A. Justice
B. Autonomy
C. Fidelity
D. Beneficence
Correct Answer: B. Autonomy
Rationale: Autonomy recognizes a competent patient's right to make healthcare decisions.
, 8. During a disaster event, which patient should receive priority treatment?
A. Patient with minor abrasions
B. Patient requesting routine medication refill
C. Patient with compromised airway
D. Patient with chronic back pain
Correct Answer: C. Patient with compromised airway
Rationale: Triage prioritizes immediate life-threatening conditions such as airway compromise.
9. Which documentation entry is most appropriate?
A. Patient doing fine today
B. Appears better than yesterday
C. Patient ambulated 50 feet with minimal assistance
D. Patient seems happier
Correct Answer: C. Patient ambulated 50 feet with minimal assistance
Rationale: Documentation should be objective, measurable, and factual.
10. A nurse discovers a medication error that reached the patient. What is the first action?
A. Complete an incident report
B. Assess the patient for adverse effects
C. Inform coworkers
D. Correct the documentation
Correct Answer: B. Assess the patient for adverse effects
Rationale: Patient safety comes first. Assessment precedes reporting and documentation
activities.
11. Which communication technique promotes therapeutic interaction?
A. Giving unsolicited advice
B. Changing the subject
C. Offering false reassurance
D. Active listening
Correct Answer: D. Active listening
Rationale: Active listening encourages patient expression and supports effective communication.
12. What is the primary purpose of informed consent?
