HU NU 305 Professional Role Transition LATEST FINAL EXAM GUIDE 2025/2026

1. Question:
A new graduate nurse is transitioning into a professional role in an
acute care setting. Which strategy is most effective in helping her
manage time efficiently during her shift?
 a) Checking social media intermittently for relaxation
 b) Prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity
 c) Completing documentation only at the end of the shift
 d) Delegating all patient care tasks to unlicensed assistive
personnel
 Answer: b) Prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity

 Rationale: Prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity ensures
that the most critical patients receive care first, aligning with
principles of time management and patient safety.
2. Question:
In the professional role transition, how should a nurse manager
address a new nurse experiencing high levels of job stress?
 a) Reassigning them to a less busy unit immediately
 b) Encouraging them to consider a career change