FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING FINAL
EXAM REVIEW 600 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible
cerebral aneurysm following a loss of consciousness in the emergency room. The
nurse anticipates preparing the patient for ordered diagnostic tests. This nurse's
knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for this condition reflects which aspect of
nursing?
A. The art of nursing
B. The science of nursing
C. The caring aspect of nursing
D. The holistic approach to nursing
Answer: B. The science of nursing
2. A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. What does the "P"
represent?
A. Comparison to another similar treatment
B. Clearly defined, focused literature review
C. Specific identification of the desired outcome
D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest
Answer: D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest
3. Insulin performs which function in the body?
A. Releases stored glucose from the liver
B. Removes excess glucose from the blood and stores it as glycogen in the liver
C. Converts protein into glucose for immediate energy
D. Prevents the absorption of carbohydrates from the intestine
Answer: B. Removes excess glucose from the blood and stores it as glycogen in the
liver
4. Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North
America is regarded as the founder of American nursing? A. Clara Barton
B. Lillian Wald
C. Lavina Dock
,D. Florence Nightingale
Answer: D. Florence Nightingale
5. The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as either acute or chronic.
Which are examples of chronic illnesses? Select all that apply.
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Bronchial pneumonia
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Cystic fibrosis
E. Fractured hip
F. Otitis media
Answer: A, C, & D
6. World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which
development occurred during this period? A. The role of the nurse was
broadened
B. There was a decreased emphasis on education
C. Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings
D. There was an overabundance of nurses
Answer: A. The role of the nurse was broadened
7. One of the 4 broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which examples
of nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all that apply. A. A nurse counsels
adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program
B. A nurse performs range-of-motion exercises for a patient on bedrest
C. A nurse shows a diabetic patient how to inject insulin
D. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
E. A nurse provides hospice care for a patient with end-stage cancer
F. A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school
Answer: A, B, and C
8. Which statement correctly describes postpartum urinary system adaptations?
A. Decreased glomerular filtration rate and urinary retention
B. Increased GFR and renal flow rate, loss of voiding sensation, and postpartum diuresis
C. Decreased urine output and increased bladder tone
D. No change in renal function compared to pregnancy
Answer: B. Increased GFR and renal flow rate, loss of voiding sensation, and
postpartum diuresis
,9. When the newborn's cheek is touched, the cheek turns toward the stimulus. This
reflex is called:
A. Moro reflex
B. Rooting reflex
C. Sucking reflex
D. Grasp reflex
Answer: B. Rooting reflex
10. A body mass index (BMI) greater than 25 mg/dl is classified as:
A. Underweight
B. Normal weight
C. Overweight
D. Obese
Answer: C. Overweight
11. How many patient identifiers are required before administering medication,
and what are they?
A. One identifier: room number
B. Two identifiers: name and date of birth
C. Two identifiers: bed number and medical record number
D. Three identifiers: name, room number, and diagnosis
Answer: B. Two identifiers: name and date of birth
12. Pain and anxiety can alter which of the following vital signs?
A. Temperature only
B. Heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure
C. Oxygen saturation and temperature
D. Blood pressure and temperature only
Answer: B. Heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure
13. A nurse assesses patients in a physician's office who are experiencing different
levels of health and illness. Which statements best define the concepts of health
and illness? Select all that apply.
A. Health and illness are the same for all people.
B. Health and illness are individually defined by each person.
C. People with acute illnesses are actually healthy.
D. People with chronic illnesses have poor health beliefs.
E. Health is more than the absence of illness.
F. Illness is the response of a person to a disease. Answer: B, E, & F
, 14. What is the method of communication between health care providers about
patients (the handoff) called?
A. SOAP
B. SBAR
C. PIE
D. DAR
Answer: B. SBAR
15. When the newborn's head is turned to one side, the arm on that side is
extended out. This describes which reflex?
A. Babinski reflex
B. Moro reflex
C. Tonic neck reflex
D. Stepping reflex
Answer: C. Tonic neck reflex
16. True or false: Diarrhea is a common concern postpartum.
A. True
B. False (Constipation is a common concern if iron is administered)
Answer: B. False (Constipation is a common concern if iron is administered)
17. What is the recommended angle for a subcutaneous injection?
A. 15 degrees
B. 45 degrees
C. 90 degrees
D. 10 degrees
Answer: B. 45 degrees
18. A nurse has volunteered to give influenza immunizations at a local clinic. What
level of care is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Tertiary
B. Secondary
C. Primary
D. Promotive
Answer: C. Primary
19. The outermost layer of the skin is called the:
A. Dermis
B. Subcutaneous tissue
EXAM REVIEW 600 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible
cerebral aneurysm following a loss of consciousness in the emergency room. The
nurse anticipates preparing the patient for ordered diagnostic tests. This nurse's
knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for this condition reflects which aspect of
nursing?
A. The art of nursing
B. The science of nursing
C. The caring aspect of nursing
D. The holistic approach to nursing
Answer: B. The science of nursing
2. A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. What does the "P"
represent?
A. Comparison to another similar treatment
B. Clearly defined, focused literature review
C. Specific identification of the desired outcome
D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest
Answer: D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest
3. Insulin performs which function in the body?
A. Releases stored glucose from the liver
B. Removes excess glucose from the blood and stores it as glycogen in the liver
C. Converts protein into glucose for immediate energy
D. Prevents the absorption of carbohydrates from the intestine
Answer: B. Removes excess glucose from the blood and stores it as glycogen in the
liver
4. Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North
America is regarded as the founder of American nursing? A. Clara Barton
B. Lillian Wald
C. Lavina Dock
,D. Florence Nightingale
Answer: D. Florence Nightingale
5. The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as either acute or chronic.
Which are examples of chronic illnesses? Select all that apply.
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Bronchial pneumonia
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Cystic fibrosis
E. Fractured hip
F. Otitis media
Answer: A, C, & D
6. World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which
development occurred during this period? A. The role of the nurse was
broadened
B. There was a decreased emphasis on education
C. Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings
D. There was an overabundance of nurses
Answer: A. The role of the nurse was broadened
7. One of the 4 broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which examples
of nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all that apply. A. A nurse counsels
adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program
B. A nurse performs range-of-motion exercises for a patient on bedrest
C. A nurse shows a diabetic patient how to inject insulin
D. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
E. A nurse provides hospice care for a patient with end-stage cancer
F. A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school
Answer: A, B, and C
8. Which statement correctly describes postpartum urinary system adaptations?
A. Decreased glomerular filtration rate and urinary retention
B. Increased GFR and renal flow rate, loss of voiding sensation, and postpartum diuresis
C. Decreased urine output and increased bladder tone
D. No change in renal function compared to pregnancy
Answer: B. Increased GFR and renal flow rate, loss of voiding sensation, and
postpartum diuresis
,9. When the newborn's cheek is touched, the cheek turns toward the stimulus. This
reflex is called:
A. Moro reflex
B. Rooting reflex
C. Sucking reflex
D. Grasp reflex
Answer: B. Rooting reflex
10. A body mass index (BMI) greater than 25 mg/dl is classified as:
A. Underweight
B. Normal weight
C. Overweight
D. Obese
Answer: C. Overweight
11. How many patient identifiers are required before administering medication,
and what are they?
A. One identifier: room number
B. Two identifiers: name and date of birth
C. Two identifiers: bed number and medical record number
D. Three identifiers: name, room number, and diagnosis
Answer: B. Two identifiers: name and date of birth
12. Pain and anxiety can alter which of the following vital signs?
A. Temperature only
B. Heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure
C. Oxygen saturation and temperature
D. Blood pressure and temperature only
Answer: B. Heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure
13. A nurse assesses patients in a physician's office who are experiencing different
levels of health and illness. Which statements best define the concepts of health
and illness? Select all that apply.
A. Health and illness are the same for all people.
B. Health and illness are individually defined by each person.
C. People with acute illnesses are actually healthy.
D. People with chronic illnesses have poor health beliefs.
E. Health is more than the absence of illness.
F. Illness is the response of a person to a disease. Answer: B, E, & F
, 14. What is the method of communication between health care providers about
patients (the handoff) called?
A. SOAP
B. SBAR
C. PIE
D. DAR
Answer: B. SBAR
15. When the newborn's head is turned to one side, the arm on that side is
extended out. This describes which reflex?
A. Babinski reflex
B. Moro reflex
C. Tonic neck reflex
D. Stepping reflex
Answer: C. Tonic neck reflex
16. True or false: Diarrhea is a common concern postpartum.
A. True
B. False (Constipation is a common concern if iron is administered)
Answer: B. False (Constipation is a common concern if iron is administered)
17. What is the recommended angle for a subcutaneous injection?
A. 15 degrees
B. 45 degrees
C. 90 degrees
D. 10 degrees
Answer: B. 45 degrees
18. A nurse has volunteered to give influenza immunizations at a local clinic. What
level of care is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Tertiary
B. Secondary
C. Primary
D. Promotive
Answer: C. Primary
19. The outermost layer of the skin is called the:
A. Dermis
B. Subcutaneous tissue
