NUR 1200 – FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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Core Domains
Infection Control and Safety Protocols
Vital Signs Assessment and Interpretation
Patient Hygiene and Skin Integrity
Nutrition and Hydration Management
Urinary and Bowel Elimination
Pain Assessment and Management
Therapeutic Communication and Documentation
Legal and Ethical Principles in Nursing
Patient Positioning and Mobility
Medication Administration Basics
,Introduction
This exam assesses foundational nursing knowledge essential for safe, effective patient care in clinical
settings. It evaluates competency in critical areas including infection control, vital signs assessment, pain
management, nutrition, elimination, mobility, communication, and ethical-legal standards. The multiple-
choice format includes scenario-based questions that mirror real-world clinical decision-making situations.
Students must demonstrate both theoretical understanding and applied professional judgment to prioritize
care, recognize complications, and implement evidence-based nursing interventions. Success on this exam
indicates readiness for clinical practice and foundational NCLEX preparation.
Question 1
A nurse is preparing to care for a patient with active tuberculosis. Which type of precaution should the nurse
implement?
A. Contact precautions
B. Droplet precautions
C. Airborne precautions
D. Standard precautions only
🟢 C. Airborne precautions
🔴 RATIONALE: Tuberculosis requires airborne precautions because it is transmitted through small particles
that remain suspended in air. Airborne precautions include wearing an N95 respirator mask and placing the
patient in a negative-pressure room.
,Question 2
What is the most effective method for preventing the spread of healthcare-associated infections?
A. Wearing gloves for all patient contact
B. Performing hand hygiene before and after patient contact
C. Using antibacterial soap exclusively
D. Disinfecting equipment between patients
🟢 B. Performing hand hygiene before and after patient contact
🔴 RATIONALE: Hand hygiene is the single most effective measure to prevent infection transmission. Nurses
must wash hands before and after patient contact, after removing gloves, and before clean procedures.
Question 3
A patient's blood pressure reads 148/92 mmHg. How should the nurse classify this finding?
A. Normal blood pressure
B. Elevated blood pressure
C. Stage 1 hypertension
D. Stage 2 hypertension
, 🟢 C. Stage 1 hypertension
🔴 RATIONALE: Stage 1 hypertension is defined as blood pressure between 130-139/80-89 mmHg, but 148/92
falls into Stage 1 category (140-159/90-99 mmHg) according to current guidelines. Normal is less than 120/80
mmHg.
Question 4
Which position is most appropriate for a patient experiencing difficulty breathing?
A. Supine position
B. Prone position
C. Fowler's position
D. Trendelenburg position
🟢 C. Fowler's position
🔴 RATIONALE: Fowler's position (semi-sitting at 45-60 degrees) facilitates lung expansion and improves
breathing by allowing the diaphragm to descend more easily.
Question 5
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Core Domains
Infection Control and Safety Protocols
Vital Signs Assessment and Interpretation
Patient Hygiene and Skin Integrity
Nutrition and Hydration Management
Urinary and Bowel Elimination
Pain Assessment and Management
Therapeutic Communication and Documentation
Legal and Ethical Principles in Nursing
Patient Positioning and Mobility
Medication Administration Basics
,Introduction
This exam assesses foundational nursing knowledge essential for safe, effective patient care in clinical
settings. It evaluates competency in critical areas including infection control, vital signs assessment, pain
management, nutrition, elimination, mobility, communication, and ethical-legal standards. The multiple-
choice format includes scenario-based questions that mirror real-world clinical decision-making situations.
Students must demonstrate both theoretical understanding and applied professional judgment to prioritize
care, recognize complications, and implement evidence-based nursing interventions. Success on this exam
indicates readiness for clinical practice and foundational NCLEX preparation.
Question 1
A nurse is preparing to care for a patient with active tuberculosis. Which type of precaution should the nurse
implement?
A. Contact precautions
B. Droplet precautions
C. Airborne precautions
D. Standard precautions only
🟢 C. Airborne precautions
🔴 RATIONALE: Tuberculosis requires airborne precautions because it is transmitted through small particles
that remain suspended in air. Airborne precautions include wearing an N95 respirator mask and placing the
patient in a negative-pressure room.
,Question 2
What is the most effective method for preventing the spread of healthcare-associated infections?
A. Wearing gloves for all patient contact
B. Performing hand hygiene before and after patient contact
C. Using antibacterial soap exclusively
D. Disinfecting equipment between patients
🟢 B. Performing hand hygiene before and after patient contact
🔴 RATIONALE: Hand hygiene is the single most effective measure to prevent infection transmission. Nurses
must wash hands before and after patient contact, after removing gloves, and before clean procedures.
Question 3
A patient's blood pressure reads 148/92 mmHg. How should the nurse classify this finding?
A. Normal blood pressure
B. Elevated blood pressure
C. Stage 1 hypertension
D. Stage 2 hypertension
, 🟢 C. Stage 1 hypertension
🔴 RATIONALE: Stage 1 hypertension is defined as blood pressure between 130-139/80-89 mmHg, but 148/92
falls into Stage 1 category (140-159/90-99 mmHg) according to current guidelines. Normal is less than 120/80
mmHg.
Question 4
Which position is most appropriate for a patient experiencing difficulty breathing?
A. Supine position
B. Prone position
C. Fowler's position
D. Trendelenburg position
🟢 C. Fowler's position
🔴 RATIONALE: Fowler's position (semi-sitting at 45-60 degrees) facilitates lung expansion and improves
breathing by allowing the diaphragm to descend more easily.
Question 5
