NUR 254 Exam 1-Nursing Exam Study
Guide 2026-2027 | Accurate Questions
and Detailed Answers with Rationales |
100% Guaranteed Pass (Brand New
Version)
The Nursing Exam Study Guide 2026-2027 is a comprehensive resource designed to prepare
nursing students for their exams with accuracy and precision. This guide includes a wide array
of practice questions that reflect the latest trends and standards in nursing education. Each
question is followed by a detailed, verified answer along with an explanation of the rationale
behind it. This ensures not only memorization but also a deeper understanding of the
concepts, which is essential for real-world clinical practice and critical thinking.
From patient care and medical-surgical nursing to pharmacology, ethical principles, and
healthcare laws, this study guide covers all the critical areas you need to master. The
rationales provided with each answer will help you understand why a particular option is
correct, enhancing your problem-solving skills and boosting your confidence for the exam.
With a focus on evidence-based practice, patient safety, and ethical nursing standards, the
guide empowers you to apply what you’ve learned in real-life situations, both in exams and
clinical practice.
Updated with the latest content relevant to nursing exams, this guide ensures you are
studying the most current information. Whether you’re preparing for final exams, licensing
exams, or clinical assessments, this study guide will provide the tools necessary for success.
Achieve your nursing certification with the 100% guaranteed pass strategy, and approach your
exams with clarity and confidence.
Key Features:
• Up-to-date Questions: Reflects the most recent exam patterns, covering topics like
patient assessment, clinical procedures, and medical-surgical nursing.
, • Detailed Rationales: Each answer is supported by clear, comprehensive explanations to
enhance your understanding.
• 100% Guaranteed Pass: Study with confidence, knowing that this guide is designed to
ensure you pass your exams.
• Evidence-Based Content: Focuses on applying scientific research and best practices to
improve patient care and clinical decision-making.
• Updated for 2026-2027 Exams: Reflects the latest nursing practices, guidelines, and
exam formats.
Key Terms:
1. Patient Assessment: The systematic process of collecting and analyzing patient
information to make informed decisions about care.
2. Clinical Interventions: Actions taken by nurses to address patient needs based on
assessments and evidence-based practices.
3. Pharmacology: The study of medications, their uses, dosages, and effects on the body.
4. Medical-Surgical Nursing: A branch of nursing focusing on the care of adult patients
undergoing surgery or dealing with medical conditions.
5. Evidence-Based Practice (EBP): The integration of the best available research with
clinical expertise and patient preferences to deliver optimal care.
6. Patient-Centered Care: A healthcare approach where patients are actively involved in
their care decisions and treatment planning.
7. Nursing Ethics: The moral principles that guide nursing practice, ensuring patient
dignity, autonomy, and confidentiality.
8. Healthcare Regulations: Legal guidelines and standards that govern the practice of
nursing and ensure patient safety and quality care.
9. Infection Control: Procedures and practices designed to prevent the spread of
infections in healthcare settings.
10. Nursing Leadership: The ability of nurses to guide and influence healthcare teams,
ensuring optimal patient outcomes through collaboration and communication.
,GESTATION
Age of pregnancy
TRIMESTER
Segment of pregnancy (13 weeks)
ANTEPARTUM
Total time of pregnancy
INTRAPARTUM
Labor and birth
POSTPARTUM
Return to pre-pregnancy state (6 weeks post delivery)
GRAVIDA
pregnant woman
NULLIGRAVIDA
a woman who has never been pregnant
MULTIGRAVIDA
a woman who has had two or more pregnancies
GRAVIDITY
number of pregnancies regardless of outcome
PARA
Number of viable deliveries (at least 20 weeks gestation)
TERM
38 to 42 weeks gestation
VIABILITY
Currently 22 to 24 weeks gestation
GTPAL
, G-gravidity
T-total number of preterm births
P-Total number of preterm births
A-Total number of abortions (Spontaneous or elective)
L-Total number of living children
PRESUMPTIVE SIGNS OF PREGNANCY
subjective signs or objective changes experienced by
mother
those felt by the woman (amenorrhea, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, breast changes)
PROBABLE SIGNS OF PREGNANCY
(examiners objective findings) Positive pregnancy test, enlarge abdomen uterus, Gooddells
signs, chadwick, hegars signs, ballottement, braxtons hicks contractions
POSITIVE SIGNS OF PREGNANCY
xray, ultrasound, auscultation of fetal HR on doppler 10 weeks, examiner (not the mother)
palpates fetal movement
When is initial prenatal OB appointment?
8-12 weeks
Immunizations for pregnancy
Rubella, vericella, influenza, hep C, pertussis
Follow up prenatal visits
Initial visits up to 28 weeks are monthly
29-36 weeks is every 2 weeks
37-40 weeks weekly
How to measure fundal height?
Measure distance from pubic symphysis to the height part of the uterus
Gestational age?
Determined from menstrual hx, contraceptive hx, pregnancy test result and clinical evaluations
Rh status
Mother is rh neg and fetus is rh positive, risk for isoimmunization
Guide 2026-2027 | Accurate Questions
and Detailed Answers with Rationales |
100% Guaranteed Pass (Brand New
Version)
The Nursing Exam Study Guide 2026-2027 is a comprehensive resource designed to prepare
nursing students for their exams with accuracy and precision. This guide includes a wide array
of practice questions that reflect the latest trends and standards in nursing education. Each
question is followed by a detailed, verified answer along with an explanation of the rationale
behind it. This ensures not only memorization but also a deeper understanding of the
concepts, which is essential for real-world clinical practice and critical thinking.
From patient care and medical-surgical nursing to pharmacology, ethical principles, and
healthcare laws, this study guide covers all the critical areas you need to master. The
rationales provided with each answer will help you understand why a particular option is
correct, enhancing your problem-solving skills and boosting your confidence for the exam.
With a focus on evidence-based practice, patient safety, and ethical nursing standards, the
guide empowers you to apply what you’ve learned in real-life situations, both in exams and
clinical practice.
Updated with the latest content relevant to nursing exams, this guide ensures you are
studying the most current information. Whether you’re preparing for final exams, licensing
exams, or clinical assessments, this study guide will provide the tools necessary for success.
Achieve your nursing certification with the 100% guaranteed pass strategy, and approach your
exams with clarity and confidence.
Key Features:
• Up-to-date Questions: Reflects the most recent exam patterns, covering topics like
patient assessment, clinical procedures, and medical-surgical nursing.
, • Detailed Rationales: Each answer is supported by clear, comprehensive explanations to
enhance your understanding.
• 100% Guaranteed Pass: Study with confidence, knowing that this guide is designed to
ensure you pass your exams.
• Evidence-Based Content: Focuses on applying scientific research and best practices to
improve patient care and clinical decision-making.
• Updated for 2026-2027 Exams: Reflects the latest nursing practices, guidelines, and
exam formats.
Key Terms:
1. Patient Assessment: The systematic process of collecting and analyzing patient
information to make informed decisions about care.
2. Clinical Interventions: Actions taken by nurses to address patient needs based on
assessments and evidence-based practices.
3. Pharmacology: The study of medications, their uses, dosages, and effects on the body.
4. Medical-Surgical Nursing: A branch of nursing focusing on the care of adult patients
undergoing surgery or dealing with medical conditions.
5. Evidence-Based Practice (EBP): The integration of the best available research with
clinical expertise and patient preferences to deliver optimal care.
6. Patient-Centered Care: A healthcare approach where patients are actively involved in
their care decisions and treatment planning.
7. Nursing Ethics: The moral principles that guide nursing practice, ensuring patient
dignity, autonomy, and confidentiality.
8. Healthcare Regulations: Legal guidelines and standards that govern the practice of
nursing and ensure patient safety and quality care.
9. Infection Control: Procedures and practices designed to prevent the spread of
infections in healthcare settings.
10. Nursing Leadership: The ability of nurses to guide and influence healthcare teams,
ensuring optimal patient outcomes through collaboration and communication.
,GESTATION
Age of pregnancy
TRIMESTER
Segment of pregnancy (13 weeks)
ANTEPARTUM
Total time of pregnancy
INTRAPARTUM
Labor and birth
POSTPARTUM
Return to pre-pregnancy state (6 weeks post delivery)
GRAVIDA
pregnant woman
NULLIGRAVIDA
a woman who has never been pregnant
MULTIGRAVIDA
a woman who has had two or more pregnancies
GRAVIDITY
number of pregnancies regardless of outcome
PARA
Number of viable deliveries (at least 20 weeks gestation)
TERM
38 to 42 weeks gestation
VIABILITY
Currently 22 to 24 weeks gestation
GTPAL
, G-gravidity
T-total number of preterm births
P-Total number of preterm births
A-Total number of abortions (Spontaneous or elective)
L-Total number of living children
PRESUMPTIVE SIGNS OF PREGNANCY
subjective signs or objective changes experienced by
mother
those felt by the woman (amenorrhea, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, breast changes)
PROBABLE SIGNS OF PREGNANCY
(examiners objective findings) Positive pregnancy test, enlarge abdomen uterus, Gooddells
signs, chadwick, hegars signs, ballottement, braxtons hicks contractions
POSITIVE SIGNS OF PREGNANCY
xray, ultrasound, auscultation of fetal HR on doppler 10 weeks, examiner (not the mother)
palpates fetal movement
When is initial prenatal OB appointment?
8-12 weeks
Immunizations for pregnancy
Rubella, vericella, influenza, hep C, pertussis
Follow up prenatal visits
Initial visits up to 28 weeks are monthly
29-36 weeks is every 2 weeks
37-40 weeks weekly
How to measure fundal height?
Measure distance from pubic symphysis to the height part of the uterus
Gestational age?
Determined from menstrual hx, contraceptive hx, pregnancy test result and clinical evaluations
Rh status
Mother is rh neg and fetus is rh positive, risk for isoimmunization
