(NACE) I PN-RN: Foundations of Nursing Practice Test
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1. Describe the implications of gross negligence in the context of nursing
practice and patient safety.
Gross negligence is the same as contributory negligence.
Gross negligence indicates a severe lack of care that poses
significant risks to patient safety.
Gross negligence refers to the failure to follow standard procedures
without serious consequences.
Gross negligence is a minor oversight in patient care.
2. What type of precautions should be taken for a patient with a surgical-site
infection?
Droplet
Contact
Airborne
Contact and droplet
3. The nurse is caring for a patient who is a Jehovah's witness and is needing a
blood transfusion. The patient states "I can not have blood because it is
against my religion. What is the best action by the nurse?
Contact the physician to see if there is an alternative that can be
done.
Call the charge nurse and have them convince the patient to take the
blood.
Contact the physician and let them know the patient refused.
, Advise the patient that this is not wise, and they could die without it.
4. A patient presents with acute pain following a recent surgery. How would
you classify this pain based on the characteristics of nociceptive pain?
As nociceptive pain, since it is acute and localized to the surgical
site.
As referred pain, since it may not be felt at the site of injury.
As neuropathic pain, due to the nature of the surgery.
As chronic pain, because it follows a surgical procedure.
5. What type of pain is described as acute, aching, or throbbing and localized
to the site of injury?
Burning, stabbing, or shooting pains
Diffuse or cramping pain
Acute aching or throbbing pain localized to the site of injury
Association with chronic conditions such as diabetes or cancer
6. What term refers to the study of how drugs affect the body over time?
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics
Effect-site equilibrium
Half-time
7. A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client to the medical unit and asks
if he has advance directives. The client states, 'I have a document with me that
names someone who can make health care decisions for me if I am not able.'
, The nurse should identify that the client is referring to which of the following
documents?
Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) directive
Durable power of attorney document
Informed consent form
Living will document
8. Describe why patients with cognitive impairment might be more sensitive to
sensory overload in the afternoon compared to other times of the day.
The afternoon is quieter, leading to less sensory input.
Patients are usually more comfortable in the afternoon.
Patients with cognitive impairment may experience increased
sensitivity to sensory overload in the afternoon due to fatigue and
accumulated stimuli throughout the day.
They are generally more alert in the afternoon than in the morning.
9. Which site is the least desirable for a 3ml intramuscular injection?
deltoid
left ventrogluteal
right ventrogluteal
vastus lateralis
10. What term is used to describe willfully providing inadequate care that
disregards the safety of others in risk management?
Negligent conduct
Contributory negligence
Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep | 100% Accurate
Answers
1. Describe the implications of gross negligence in the context of nursing
practice and patient safety.
Gross negligence is the same as contributory negligence.
Gross negligence indicates a severe lack of care that poses
significant risks to patient safety.
Gross negligence refers to the failure to follow standard procedures
without serious consequences.
Gross negligence is a minor oversight in patient care.
2. What type of precautions should be taken for a patient with a surgical-site
infection?
Droplet
Contact
Airborne
Contact and droplet
3. The nurse is caring for a patient who is a Jehovah's witness and is needing a
blood transfusion. The patient states "I can not have blood because it is
against my religion. What is the best action by the nurse?
Contact the physician to see if there is an alternative that can be
done.
Call the charge nurse and have them convince the patient to take the
blood.
Contact the physician and let them know the patient refused.
, Advise the patient that this is not wise, and they could die without it.
4. A patient presents with acute pain following a recent surgery. How would
you classify this pain based on the characteristics of nociceptive pain?
As nociceptive pain, since it is acute and localized to the surgical
site.
As referred pain, since it may not be felt at the site of injury.
As neuropathic pain, due to the nature of the surgery.
As chronic pain, because it follows a surgical procedure.
5. What type of pain is described as acute, aching, or throbbing and localized
to the site of injury?
Burning, stabbing, or shooting pains
Diffuse or cramping pain
Acute aching or throbbing pain localized to the site of injury
Association with chronic conditions such as diabetes or cancer
6. What term refers to the study of how drugs affect the body over time?
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics
Effect-site equilibrium
Half-time
7. A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client to the medical unit and asks
if he has advance directives. The client states, 'I have a document with me that
names someone who can make health care decisions for me if I am not able.'
, The nurse should identify that the client is referring to which of the following
documents?
Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) directive
Durable power of attorney document
Informed consent form
Living will document
8. Describe why patients with cognitive impairment might be more sensitive to
sensory overload in the afternoon compared to other times of the day.
The afternoon is quieter, leading to less sensory input.
Patients are usually more comfortable in the afternoon.
Patients with cognitive impairment may experience increased
sensitivity to sensory overload in the afternoon due to fatigue and
accumulated stimuli throughout the day.
They are generally more alert in the afternoon than in the morning.
9. Which site is the least desirable for a 3ml intramuscular injection?
deltoid
left ventrogluteal
right ventrogluteal
vastus lateralis
10. What term is used to describe willfully providing inadequate care that
disregards the safety of others in risk management?
Negligent conduct
Contributory negligence
