Clinical Nursing Skills Book
Fundamentals Exam 1 Evolve Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
A UPC committee consisting of nurses, respiratory therapists, and
physicians is discussing the use of inhalers instead of nebulizers for
managing patients with acute asthma attacks. In gathering
information from the literature that pertains to their area of
interest, what type of study would offer the best information? -
correct answer ✅Systematic review of any randomized controlled
trials that tested inhalers against nebulizers among asthmatic
patients
After meeting over a period of 2 months, members of a UPC
committee have reviewed articles from a background question,
"What is the best therapy to use for relieving nausea in patients
with cancer?" Staff members believe that patient nausea is poorly
controlled. They realize that they need to develop a focused
foreground question. Which of the following is the best foreground
question for the committee's clinical question? -
correct answer ✅Does the use of antiemetics compared with diet
therapy reduce nausea in patients with cancer?
A UPC committee on an orthopedic nursing unit has chosen an EBP
project to compare the use of chlorhexidine against soap and water
for cleaning pin sites in patients with external fixation devices. All
physicians agreed to the new protocol. The UPC committee planned
,Clinical Nursing Skills Book
Fundamentals Exam 1 Evolve Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
an in-service for all staff on the two cleansing protocols. Four staff
members agreed to assist in monitoring the data collection sheets
that were to be completed by all staff. What important step is
missing from this EBP project before implementation? -
correct answer ✅Selection of an outcome measure
EMTALA defines an appropriate transfer as including which of the
following preparations? (Select all that apply.) -
correct answer ✅1. Obtaining the patient's written consent for
transfer
2. Having the transferring hospital provide medical treatment
within its capacity
3. Informing the patient of the risks and benefits of the transfer
The Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) consists of the minimum
data set (MDS), resident assessment protocols, and __ as specified
in state operations guidelines. __ -
correct answer ✅utilization guidelines
,Clinical Nursing Skills Book
Fundamentals Exam 1 Evolve Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
Two essential components of successful transfer to a long-term care
facility are __ that are accurately communicated.
__ -
correct answer ✅medication lists and advance directives
Patients who fall in the hospital typically are those who: -
correct answer ✅Are unfamiliar with surroundings.
Which of the following is part of the standard admission
procedure? (Select all that apply.) -
correct answer ✅1. Assessment of patient's health care problems
and needs
2. Development of an individualized plan of care
3. Orientation to policies and procedures of relevant health care
agency
, Clinical Nursing Skills Book
Fundamentals Exam 1 Evolve Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
4. Explanation of patient's rights and elements of advance
directives
5. Preliminary testing and screening (specific for each agency and
for each patient's condition)
Which of the following is an example of a nontherapeutic
communication technique? (Select all that apply.) -
correct answer ✅1. defending
2. disapproving
3. challenging
Which statement demonstrates the most effective strategy for
providing teaching to a depressed patient? -
correct answer ✅Information is given to the patient in small
amounts.
Fundamentals Exam 1 Evolve Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
A UPC committee consisting of nurses, respiratory therapists, and
physicians is discussing the use of inhalers instead of nebulizers for
managing patients with acute asthma attacks. In gathering
information from the literature that pertains to their area of
interest, what type of study would offer the best information? -
correct answer ✅Systematic review of any randomized controlled
trials that tested inhalers against nebulizers among asthmatic
patients
After meeting over a period of 2 months, members of a UPC
committee have reviewed articles from a background question,
"What is the best therapy to use for relieving nausea in patients
with cancer?" Staff members believe that patient nausea is poorly
controlled. They realize that they need to develop a focused
foreground question. Which of the following is the best foreground
question for the committee's clinical question? -
correct answer ✅Does the use of antiemetics compared with diet
therapy reduce nausea in patients with cancer?
A UPC committee on an orthopedic nursing unit has chosen an EBP
project to compare the use of chlorhexidine against soap and water
for cleaning pin sites in patients with external fixation devices. All
physicians agreed to the new protocol. The UPC committee planned
,Clinical Nursing Skills Book
Fundamentals Exam 1 Evolve Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
an in-service for all staff on the two cleansing protocols. Four staff
members agreed to assist in monitoring the data collection sheets
that were to be completed by all staff. What important step is
missing from this EBP project before implementation? -
correct answer ✅Selection of an outcome measure
EMTALA defines an appropriate transfer as including which of the
following preparations? (Select all that apply.) -
correct answer ✅1. Obtaining the patient's written consent for
transfer
2. Having the transferring hospital provide medical treatment
within its capacity
3. Informing the patient of the risks and benefits of the transfer
The Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) consists of the minimum
data set (MDS), resident assessment protocols, and __ as specified
in state operations guidelines. __ -
correct answer ✅utilization guidelines
,Clinical Nursing Skills Book
Fundamentals Exam 1 Evolve Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
Two essential components of successful transfer to a long-term care
facility are __ that are accurately communicated.
__ -
correct answer ✅medication lists and advance directives
Patients who fall in the hospital typically are those who: -
correct answer ✅Are unfamiliar with surroundings.
Which of the following is part of the standard admission
procedure? (Select all that apply.) -
correct answer ✅1. Assessment of patient's health care problems
and needs
2. Development of an individualized plan of care
3. Orientation to policies and procedures of relevant health care
agency
, Clinical Nursing Skills Book
Fundamentals Exam 1 Evolve Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
4. Explanation of patient's rights and elements of advance
directives
5. Preliminary testing and screening (specific for each agency and
for each patient's condition)
Which of the following is an example of a nontherapeutic
communication technique? (Select all that apply.) -
correct answer ✅1. defending
2. disapproving
3. challenging
Which statement demonstrates the most effective strategy for
providing teaching to a depressed patient? -
correct answer ✅Information is given to the patient in small
amounts.
