TEST BANK FOR FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS AND
SKILLS FOR NURSING 7TH EDITION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (
100%verified answers) Q & A 2026 /INSTANT
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1. What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene in nursing practice?
A. To remove visible dirt only
B. To prevent spread of infection
C. To moisturize the hands
D. To improve glove use
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the single most effective method of preventing the
transmission of microorganisms and reducing healthcare-associated infections.
2. Which vital sign is most affected by blood loss?
A. Temperature
B. Pulse
C. Respiration
D. Oxygen saturation
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Pulse increases (tachycardia) as a compensatory response to maintain
cardiac output during blood loss.
3. The best position for a patient experiencing difficulty breathing is:
,A. Supine
B. Prone
C. High Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
Correct answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler’s position improves lung expansion and oxygenation.
4. Which action breaks sterile technique?
A. Keeping sterile field in view
B. Reaching across sterile field
C. Wearing sterile gloves
D. Opening sterile package carefully
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Reaching across a sterile field contaminates it by introducing
microorganisms.
5. The normal adult respiratory rate is:
A. 8–10 breaths/min
B. 12–20 breaths/min
C. 20–28 breaths/min
D. 30–40 breaths/min
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Normal adult respiratory rate is 12–20 breaths per minute.
6. Which site is most commonly used for taking an adult’s pulse?
A. Temporal
B. Radial
,C. Carotid
D. Femoral
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The radial pulse is most commonly used due to accessibility and safety.
7. A nurse is documenting care. The most appropriate example is:
A. Patient looks fine today
B. Patient appears happy
C. Patient reports pain level 8/10
D. Patient seems better
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Documentation should be objective and based on measurable or
reported data.
8. The best way to prevent pressure ulcers is:
A. Massaging reddened areas
B. Repositioning the patient regularly
C. Limiting fluid intake
D. Keeping patient in one position
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Frequent repositioning relieves pressure and maintains skin integrity.
9. Which is a sign of hypoxia?
A. Bradycardia
B. Cyanosis
C. Warm skin
D. Increased appetite
, Correct answer: B
Rationale: Cyanosis indicates decreased oxygen in blood.
10. The first step in the nursing process is:
A. Diagnosis
B. Evaluation
C. Assessment
D. Implementation
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Assessment involves collecting patient data and is the foundation of the
nursing process.
11. Which is a sterile procedure?
A. Bed making
B. Handwashing
C. Urinary catheter insertion
D. Feeding a patient
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Catheter insertion requires sterile technique to prevent infection.
12. Normal adult temperature range is:
A. 34–35°C
B. 35–36°C
C. 36.5–37.5°C
D. 38–39°C
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Normal body temperature ranges from 36.5–37.5°C.
SKILLS FOR NURSING 7TH EDITION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (
100%verified answers) Q & A 2026 /INSTANT
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1. What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene in nursing practice?
A. To remove visible dirt only
B. To prevent spread of infection
C. To moisturize the hands
D. To improve glove use
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the single most effective method of preventing the
transmission of microorganisms and reducing healthcare-associated infections.
2. Which vital sign is most affected by blood loss?
A. Temperature
B. Pulse
C. Respiration
D. Oxygen saturation
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Pulse increases (tachycardia) as a compensatory response to maintain
cardiac output during blood loss.
3. The best position for a patient experiencing difficulty breathing is:
,A. Supine
B. Prone
C. High Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
Correct answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler’s position improves lung expansion and oxygenation.
4. Which action breaks sterile technique?
A. Keeping sterile field in view
B. Reaching across sterile field
C. Wearing sterile gloves
D. Opening sterile package carefully
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Reaching across a sterile field contaminates it by introducing
microorganisms.
5. The normal adult respiratory rate is:
A. 8–10 breaths/min
B. 12–20 breaths/min
C. 20–28 breaths/min
D. 30–40 breaths/min
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Normal adult respiratory rate is 12–20 breaths per minute.
6. Which site is most commonly used for taking an adult’s pulse?
A. Temporal
B. Radial
,C. Carotid
D. Femoral
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The radial pulse is most commonly used due to accessibility and safety.
7. A nurse is documenting care. The most appropriate example is:
A. Patient looks fine today
B. Patient appears happy
C. Patient reports pain level 8/10
D. Patient seems better
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Documentation should be objective and based on measurable or
reported data.
8. The best way to prevent pressure ulcers is:
A. Massaging reddened areas
B. Repositioning the patient regularly
C. Limiting fluid intake
D. Keeping patient in one position
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Frequent repositioning relieves pressure and maintains skin integrity.
9. Which is a sign of hypoxia?
A. Bradycardia
B. Cyanosis
C. Warm skin
D. Increased appetite
, Correct answer: B
Rationale: Cyanosis indicates decreased oxygen in blood.
10. The first step in the nursing process is:
A. Diagnosis
B. Evaluation
C. Assessment
D. Implementation
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Assessment involves collecting patient data and is the foundation of the
nursing process.
11. Which is a sterile procedure?
A. Bed making
B. Handwashing
C. Urinary catheter insertion
D. Feeding a patient
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Catheter insertion requires sterile technique to prevent infection.
12. Normal adult temperature range is:
A. 34–35°C
B. 35–36°C
C. 36.5–37.5°C
D. 38–39°C
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Normal body temperature ranges from 36.5–37.5°C.
