Paper 2 Prep-E) Building Confidence

A charge nurse observes two staff members arguing during a shift. The conflict is affecting team dynamics and patient care. What is the MOST appropriate action for the charge nurse to take?

A nurse manager notices that a team member is consistently late to work, causing disruption to the unit’s workflow. What is the FIRST action the nurse manager should take?

A nurse manager is overseeing patient admissions in the emergency department. There is a high volume of patients, and the unit is at capacity. What is the BEST strategy to ensure efficient patient flow?

A nurse manager notices that some team members are not engaging in continuing education opportunities. What is the BEST strategy to encourage staff participation in educational programs?

A nurse is working with a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, physical therapists, and social workers. There is ongoing disagreement about the best treatment approach for a patient with complex needs. What is the MOST appropriate action the nurse should take to resolve the conflict?

A nurse is teaching a patient with newly diagnosed asthma about how to use an inhaler. The patient seems confused and is unsure if they are using the inhaler correctly. What should the nurse do next?

Before administering a medication, the nurse notices a discrepancy between the label on the medication and the physician’s order. What is the MOST appropriate action?

A nurse refuses to carry out an order that exceeds the maximum recommended dosage for a medication and reports the issue to the supervisor. Which ethical principle is the nurse demonstrating?

A nursing student witnesses a senior nurse violating a standard infection control practice. What is the FIRST action the student should take?

A nurse is caring for a client with limited English proficiency. The hospital does not have an interpreter available. What is the BEST action?

A nurse observes a colleague frequently arriving late for shifts, causing strain on the team. What should the nurse do FIRST?

A client refuses a treatment prescribed by the healthcare team. How should the nurse respond?

A nurse administers medication to the wrong patient. What is the FIRST step the nurse should take?

A nurse manager observes a staff member consistently breaching hand hygiene protocols. What is the MOST appropriate action?

What is the BEST way for a nurse to demonstrate cultural sensitivity when caring for a client?

A nurse finds a syringe without a label in a medication drawer. What should the nurse do?

A nurse refuses to administer a dose of medication that exceeds the recommended limit and notifies the supervisor. This demonstrates which ethical principle?

When reporting a medication error, the MAIN reason for the incident form is to:

A client asks the nurse about a surgical consent form, stating they don’t fully understand the procedure. What should the nurse do?

A nurse appears annoyed when a client’s family member inquires about the client’s condition. Which aspect of communication needs improvement?