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NSG 300 EXAM (1, 2, 3 & 4) – FOUNDATIONS OF
NURSING | GCU EXAM WITH CORRECT
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NSG 300 Exam 1
In the holistic health model, a nurse is focusing on a patient's emotional well-
being along with their physical health. Which intervention best demonstrates
this approach?
A) Administering pain medication as prescribed
B) Encouraging the patient to express their feelings about their illness
C) Monitoring the patient's vital signs regularly
D) Scheduling the patient for a diagnostic tes
Answer: B) Encouraging the patient to express their feelings about their illness
A nurse is developing a health education program for a community. Which
type of prevention is the nurse focusing on if the program aims to reduce the
incidence of new cases of diabetes through lifestyle modifications?
A) Primary Prevention
B) Secondary Prevention
C) Tertiary Prevention
D) Quaternary Prevention
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Answer: A) Primary Prevention
A nurse is assessing a patient's health beliefs. The patient believes that illness
is caused by an imbalance of body, mind, and spirit. Which health belief model
does this reflect?
A) Biomedical model
B) Holistic health model
C) Health belief model
D) Biopsychosocial model
Answer: B) Holistic health model
A nurse is planning care for a patient who is an immigrant and believes in
traditional healing practices. Which action demonstrates cultural competence?
A) Advising the patient to stop using traditional remedies
B) Including the patient's traditional healer in the care plan
C) Ignoring the patient's beliefs and focusing on evidence-based practice
D) Educating the patient about the superiority of Western medicine
Answer: B) Including the patient's traditional healer in the care plan
Which statement by a patient indicates an understanding of positive health
behaviors?
A) "I will start exercising three times a week to improve my heart health."
B) "I will avoid taking my medication when I feel better."
C) "I will rely on fast food because it is convenient."
D) "I will smoke fewer cigarettes each day to reduce stress.
Answer: A) "I will start exercising three times a week to improve my heart health."
When using the PICOT format to develop a clinical question, what does the "I"
represent?
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A) Population
B) Intervention
C) Outcome
D) Comparison
Answer: B) Intervention
A nurse is implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) by integrating
research findings into clinical decision-making. What is the next step after
formulating a clinical question using PICOT?
A) Evaluate the outcomes
B) Search for the best evidence
C) Implement the intervention
D) Communicate the results
Answer: B) Search for the best evidence
Which internal factor can influence a patient's health belief and practice?
A) Socioeconomic status
B) Cultural background
C) Intellectual background
D) Family role
Answer: C) Intellectual background
A nurse measures a patient's oral temperature at 38.3°C (101°F). Which action
should the nurse take first?
A) Administer antipyretic medication
B) Recheck the temperature in 30 minutes
C) Report the finding to the healthcare provider
D) Assess for other signs of infection
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Answer: D) Assess for other signs of infection
A patient has a blood pressure reading of 150/90 mmHg. Which of the
following factors could contribute to this reading?
A) The patient is relaxed and lying down
B) The blood pressure cuff is too large
C) The patient consumed caffeine 30 minutes prior
D) The patient has a history of hypotension
Answer: C) The patient consumed caffeine 30 minutes prior
Which of the following best describes the appropriate action for a nurse when
a patient's pulse oximetry reading is 89%?
A) Administer oxygen immediately
B) Ask the patient to take deep breaths and reassess
C) Document the finding as normal
D) Call a code blue
Answer: B) Ask the patient to take deep breaths and reassess
A nurse is reviewing the capnography reading of a patient. What is the normal
range for end-tidal CO2?
A) 25-35 mmHg
B) 35-45 mmHg
C) 45-55 mmHg
D) 55-65 mmHg
Answer: B) 35-45 mmHg
A patient presents with a radial pulse of 120 bpm. Which term best describes
this finding?
A) Bradycardia
NSG 300 EXAM (1, 2, 3 & 4) – FOUNDATIONS OF
NURSING | GCU EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS NEWEST 2026 EXAM VERIFIED
100% VERIFIED GRADED A+
NSG 300 Exam 1
In the holistic health model, a nurse is focusing on a patient's emotional well-
being along with their physical health. Which intervention best demonstrates
this approach?
A) Administering pain medication as prescribed
B) Encouraging the patient to express their feelings about their illness
C) Monitoring the patient's vital signs regularly
D) Scheduling the patient for a diagnostic tes
Answer: B) Encouraging the patient to express their feelings about their illness
A nurse is developing a health education program for a community. Which
type of prevention is the nurse focusing on if the program aims to reduce the
incidence of new cases of diabetes through lifestyle modifications?
A) Primary Prevention
B) Secondary Prevention
C) Tertiary Prevention
D) Quaternary Prevention
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Answer: A) Primary Prevention
A nurse is assessing a patient's health beliefs. The patient believes that illness
is caused by an imbalance of body, mind, and spirit. Which health belief model
does this reflect?
A) Biomedical model
B) Holistic health model
C) Health belief model
D) Biopsychosocial model
Answer: B) Holistic health model
A nurse is planning care for a patient who is an immigrant and believes in
traditional healing practices. Which action demonstrates cultural competence?
A) Advising the patient to stop using traditional remedies
B) Including the patient's traditional healer in the care plan
C) Ignoring the patient's beliefs and focusing on evidence-based practice
D) Educating the patient about the superiority of Western medicine
Answer: B) Including the patient's traditional healer in the care plan
Which statement by a patient indicates an understanding of positive health
behaviors?
A) "I will start exercising three times a week to improve my heart health."
B) "I will avoid taking my medication when I feel better."
C) "I will rely on fast food because it is convenient."
D) "I will smoke fewer cigarettes each day to reduce stress.
Answer: A) "I will start exercising three times a week to improve my heart health."
When using the PICOT format to develop a clinical question, what does the "I"
represent?
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A) Population
B) Intervention
C) Outcome
D) Comparison
Answer: B) Intervention
A nurse is implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) by integrating
research findings into clinical decision-making. What is the next step after
formulating a clinical question using PICOT?
A) Evaluate the outcomes
B) Search for the best evidence
C) Implement the intervention
D) Communicate the results
Answer: B) Search for the best evidence
Which internal factor can influence a patient's health belief and practice?
A) Socioeconomic status
B) Cultural background
C) Intellectual background
D) Family role
Answer: C) Intellectual background
A nurse measures a patient's oral temperature at 38.3°C (101°F). Which action
should the nurse take first?
A) Administer antipyretic medication
B) Recheck the temperature in 30 minutes
C) Report the finding to the healthcare provider
D) Assess for other signs of infection
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Answer: D) Assess for other signs of infection
A patient has a blood pressure reading of 150/90 mmHg. Which of the
following factors could contribute to this reading?
A) The patient is relaxed and lying down
B) The blood pressure cuff is too large
C) The patient consumed caffeine 30 minutes prior
D) The patient has a history of hypotension
Answer: C) The patient consumed caffeine 30 minutes prior
Which of the following best describes the appropriate action for a nurse when
a patient's pulse oximetry reading is 89%?
A) Administer oxygen immediately
B) Ask the patient to take deep breaths and reassess
C) Document the finding as normal
D) Call a code blue
Answer: B) Ask the patient to take deep breaths and reassess
A nurse is reviewing the capnography reading of a patient. What is the normal
range for end-tidal CO2?
A) 25-35 mmHg
B) 35-45 mmHg
C) 45-55 mmHg
D) 55-65 mmHg
Answer: B) 35-45 mmHg
A patient presents with a radial pulse of 120 bpm. Which term best describes
this finding?
A) Bradycardia
