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NU 185 Exam 1 -NU 185 Exam 1 (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL
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NU185 – Exam 1
Fundamentals of Nursing
Practice Questions & Answers (Set 2: Questions 1–60)
1.
Nursing is best defined as:
Answer: The protection, promotion, and optimization of health
2.
Which nursing role focuses on preventing illness?
Answer: Health promoter
3.
Evidence-based practice integrates clinical expertise with:
Answer: Best current research and patient preferences
4.
Which organization accredits nursing education programs?
Answer: ACEN
5.
The Nurse Practice Act is regulated at what level?
Answer: State level
6.
Which action demonstrates professional accountability?
Answer: Accepting responsibility for nursing actions
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7.
A patient refusing treatment demonstrates which ethical principle?
Answer: Autonomy
8.
What is the nurse’s primary legal responsibility?
Answer: Follow standards of care
9.
Which nursing action requires a provider’s order?
Answer: Administering medication
10.
Standing orders are:
Answer: Preapproved interventions for specific situations
11.
Which phase of the nursing process involves prioritizing care?
Answer: Planning
12.
Maslow’s hierarchy prioritizes which need first?
Answer: Physiological needs
13.
A nursing goal should be:
Answer: Measurable and time-limited
14.
Short-term goals are expected to be met within:
Answer: Hours to days
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15.
Long-term goals are usually achieved within:
Answer: Weeks to months
16.
Revising the care plan occurs during which phase?
Answer: Evaluation
17.
Which statement represents objective data?
Answer: Temperature is 101°F
18.
Patient history provides primarily:
Answer: Subjective data
19.
Which assessment technique involves tapping the body?
Answer: Percussion
20.
A head-to-toe assessment is an example of:
Answer: Comprehensive assessment
21.
Which vital sign is measured last in adults?
Answer: Temperature
22.
Pulse pressure is the difference between:
Answer: Systolic and diastolic blood pressure
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23.
A blood pressure of 88/56 mm Hg indicates:
Answer: Hypotension
24.
Normal oxygen saturation for a healthy adult is:
Answer: ≥95%
25.
The nurse should assess pain:
Answer: At regular intervals
26.
Which pain scale is best for young children?
Answer: Faces scale
27.
Pain that occurs suddenly is classified as:
Answer: Acute pain
28.
Phantom limb pain is considered:
Answer: Neuropathic pain
29.
Which nonpharmacologic pain intervention reduces anxiety?
Answer: Guided imagery
30.
Repositioning a patient helps reduce pain by:
Answer: Relieving pressure
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NU 185 Exam 1 -NU 185 Exam 1 (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS)- GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED
NU185 – Exam 1
Fundamentals of Nursing
Practice Questions & Answers (Set 2: Questions 1–60)
1.
Nursing is best defined as:
Answer: The protection, promotion, and optimization of health
2.
Which nursing role focuses on preventing illness?
Answer: Health promoter
3.
Evidence-based practice integrates clinical expertise with:
Answer: Best current research and patient preferences
4.
Which organization accredits nursing education programs?
Answer: ACEN
5.
The Nurse Practice Act is regulated at what level?
Answer: State level
6.
Which action demonstrates professional accountability?
Answer: Accepting responsibility for nursing actions
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7.
A patient refusing treatment demonstrates which ethical principle?
Answer: Autonomy
8.
What is the nurse’s primary legal responsibility?
Answer: Follow standards of care
9.
Which nursing action requires a provider’s order?
Answer: Administering medication
10.
Standing orders are:
Answer: Preapproved interventions for specific situations
11.
Which phase of the nursing process involves prioritizing care?
Answer: Planning
12.
Maslow’s hierarchy prioritizes which need first?
Answer: Physiological needs
13.
A nursing goal should be:
Answer: Measurable and time-limited
14.
Short-term goals are expected to be met within:
Answer: Hours to days
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15.
Long-term goals are usually achieved within:
Answer: Weeks to months
16.
Revising the care plan occurs during which phase?
Answer: Evaluation
17.
Which statement represents objective data?
Answer: Temperature is 101°F
18.
Patient history provides primarily:
Answer: Subjective data
19.
Which assessment technique involves tapping the body?
Answer: Percussion
20.
A head-to-toe assessment is an example of:
Answer: Comprehensive assessment
21.
Which vital sign is measured last in adults?
Answer: Temperature
22.
Pulse pressure is the difference between:
Answer: Systolic and diastolic blood pressure
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23.
A blood pressure of 88/56 mm Hg indicates:
Answer: Hypotension
24.
Normal oxygen saturation for a healthy adult is:
Answer: ≥95%
25.
The nurse should assess pain:
Answer: At regular intervals
26.
Which pain scale is best for young children?
Answer: Faces scale
27.
Pain that occurs suddenly is classified as:
Answer: Acute pain
28.
Phantom limb pain is considered:
Answer: Neuropathic pain
29.
Which nonpharmacologic pain intervention reduces anxiety?
Answer: Guided imagery
30.
Repositioning a patient helps reduce pain by:
Answer: Relieving pressure
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