LPN/LVN Module Exam 1 (Week 3) - Fundamentals of Nursing 2026
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1. A nurse fails to provide a patient with the ordered pain medication, resulting
in unnecessary suffering. This is an example of which legal concept?
A. Assault
B. Battery
C. Defamation
D. Negligence
Answer: D
Rationale: Negligence is the failure to act as a reasonably prudent person would in similar
circumstances, resulting in harm.
2. Which ethical principle is the nurse upholding when they tell the truth to a
patient about their diagnosis?
A. Beneficence
B. Autonomy
C. Veracity
D. Justice
Answer: C
Rationale: Veracity refers to the obligation to tell the truth.
,3. What is the primary purpose of HIPAA in the healthcare setting?
A. To ensure patients receive high-quality care
B. To protect the privacy of patient health information
C. To provide health insurance to all citizens
D. To regulate nurse-to-patient ratios
Answer: B
Rationale: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) focuses on
protecting sensitive patient information.
4. An LPN is documenting in a patient’s chart. Which of the following is
considered ‘objective’ data?
A. Patient states, ‘I feel nauseous.’
B. Patient reports pain is 8 out of 10.
C. Patient’s blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg.
D. Patient says they are worried about surgery.
Answer: C
Rationale: Objective data is observable and measurable information, such as vital signs.
5. Which of the following is an example of a therapeutic communication
technique?
A. Active listening
B. Asking ‘Why’ questions
C. Giving personal advice
D. Changing the subject
Answer: A
Rationale: Active listening involves being fully present and processing what the patient is
saying without judgment.
, 6. What is the first step in the nursing process?
A. Planning
B. Assessment
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Answer: B
Rationale: Assessment is the first step where the nurse collects data to identify patient
needs.
7. A patient with a cough is placed on Droplet Precautions. Which PPE must the
nurse wear when entering the room?
A. N95 respirator
B. Surgical mask
C. Sterile gloves
D. Shoe covers
Answer: B
Rationale: Droplet precautions require a surgical mask within 3 to 6 feet of the patient.
8. When transferring a patient from bed to a chair, what is the most important
safety action for the nurse?
A. Bending at the waist
B. Keeping feet close together
C. Lifting the patient alone
D. Locking the wheels on the bed and chair
Answer: D
Rationale: Locking wheels prevents the equipment from moving, which is critical for
preventing falls.
UPDATE |SBON
1. A nurse fails to provide a patient with the ordered pain medication, resulting
in unnecessary suffering. This is an example of which legal concept?
A. Assault
B. Battery
C. Defamation
D. Negligence
Answer: D
Rationale: Negligence is the failure to act as a reasonably prudent person would in similar
circumstances, resulting in harm.
2. Which ethical principle is the nurse upholding when they tell the truth to a
patient about their diagnosis?
A. Beneficence
B. Autonomy
C. Veracity
D. Justice
Answer: C
Rationale: Veracity refers to the obligation to tell the truth.
,3. What is the primary purpose of HIPAA in the healthcare setting?
A. To ensure patients receive high-quality care
B. To protect the privacy of patient health information
C. To provide health insurance to all citizens
D. To regulate nurse-to-patient ratios
Answer: B
Rationale: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) focuses on
protecting sensitive patient information.
4. An LPN is documenting in a patient’s chart. Which of the following is
considered ‘objective’ data?
A. Patient states, ‘I feel nauseous.’
B. Patient reports pain is 8 out of 10.
C. Patient’s blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg.
D. Patient says they are worried about surgery.
Answer: C
Rationale: Objective data is observable and measurable information, such as vital signs.
5. Which of the following is an example of a therapeutic communication
technique?
A. Active listening
B. Asking ‘Why’ questions
C. Giving personal advice
D. Changing the subject
Answer: A
Rationale: Active listening involves being fully present and processing what the patient is
saying without judgment.
, 6. What is the first step in the nursing process?
A. Planning
B. Assessment
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Answer: B
Rationale: Assessment is the first step where the nurse collects data to identify patient
needs.
7. A patient with a cough is placed on Droplet Precautions. Which PPE must the
nurse wear when entering the room?
A. N95 respirator
B. Surgical mask
C. Sterile gloves
D. Shoe covers
Answer: B
Rationale: Droplet precautions require a surgical mask within 3 to 6 feet of the patient.
8. When transferring a patient from bed to a chair, what is the most important
safety action for the nurse?
A. Bending at the waist
B. Keeping feet close together
C. Lifting the patient alone
D. Locking the wheels on the bed and chair
Answer: D
Rationale: Locking wheels prevents the equipment from moving, which is critical for
preventing falls.
