NSG 122 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING ORIGINAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |STUDY GUIDE| INSTANT
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Core Domains
Patient safety and infection control
Nursing process and clinical judgment
Basic needs, hygiene, mobility, and comfort
Vital signs and health assessment
Communication and documentation
Ethics, legal issues, and professional roles
Medication safety and administration
Patient education and health promotion
Cultural competence and therapeutic care
Delegation and prioritization
,Introduction
This assessment is designed to strengthen understanding of core nursing fundamentals through original
multiple-choice and scenario-based questions. It evaluates knowledge of safe patient care, assessment,
communication, infection prevention, documentation, ethics, legal responsibility, and basic interventions
across common clinical situations. The questions emphasize clinical judgment and real-world decision-
making, helping learners apply theory to bedside practice. Each item includes one best answer and a concise
rationale to support learning and self-correction. The set is intended for exam preparation, review, and
reinforcement of professional nursing practice principles.
Section One
,. Which action best demonstrates proper hand hygiene before patient contact?
A. Use gloves without washing hands first.
B. Wash hands with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand rub.
C. Rinse hands quickly with water only.
D. Apply hand lotion after touching the patient.
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: Hand hygiene before patient contact reduces transmission of microorganisms and is the
most effective basic infection-control measure.
. A nurse is preparing to identify a patient before giving medication. Which action is best?
A. Ask the patient’s room number.
B. Confirm the patient’s name and date of birth.
C. Check the medication label only.
D. Ask a family member to identify the patient.
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: Using two identifiers, such as name and date of birth, helps prevent patient misidentification
and medication errors.
. Which finding should the nurse report immediately?
A. Pulse rate of 78 beats/min
B. Temperature of 36.8°C
C. Oxygen saturation of 88%
D. Respiratory rate of 18 breaths/min
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: An oxygen saturation of 88% indicates hypoxemia and requires prompt intervention.
, . A patient says, “I am worried about my surgery.” What is the nurse’s best response?
A. “You should not worry.”
B. “Tell me more about what concerns you.”
C. “Everything will be fine.”
D. “The doctor will explain it later.”
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: An open-ended therapeutic response encourages the patient to express feelings and
concerns.
. Which nursing action is an example of primary prevention?
A. Teaching handwashing to prevent infection
B. Assisting with rehabilitation after stroke
C. Caring for a wound after surgery
D. Monitoring blood glucose in diabetes
🟢 Correct answer: A
🔴 RATIONALE: Primary prevention focuses on preventing disease before it occurs, such as teaching hygiene
practices.
. When measuring blood pressure, the nurse should first:
A. Inflate the cuff rapidly to maximum pressure
B. Ensure the patient has been resting quietly
C. Place the cuff over clothing
D. Use the same arm every time without assessment
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: Resting before measurement improves accuracy by reducing temporary elevation from
activity or stress.
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |STUDY GUIDE| INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
Core Domains
Patient safety and infection control
Nursing process and clinical judgment
Basic needs, hygiene, mobility, and comfort
Vital signs and health assessment
Communication and documentation
Ethics, legal issues, and professional roles
Medication safety and administration
Patient education and health promotion
Cultural competence and therapeutic care
Delegation and prioritization
,Introduction
This assessment is designed to strengthen understanding of core nursing fundamentals through original
multiple-choice and scenario-based questions. It evaluates knowledge of safe patient care, assessment,
communication, infection prevention, documentation, ethics, legal responsibility, and basic interventions
across common clinical situations. The questions emphasize clinical judgment and real-world decision-
making, helping learners apply theory to bedside practice. Each item includes one best answer and a concise
rationale to support learning and self-correction. The set is intended for exam preparation, review, and
reinforcement of professional nursing practice principles.
Section One
,. Which action best demonstrates proper hand hygiene before patient contact?
A. Use gloves without washing hands first.
B. Wash hands with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand rub.
C. Rinse hands quickly with water only.
D. Apply hand lotion after touching the patient.
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: Hand hygiene before patient contact reduces transmission of microorganisms and is the
most effective basic infection-control measure.
. A nurse is preparing to identify a patient before giving medication. Which action is best?
A. Ask the patient’s room number.
B. Confirm the patient’s name and date of birth.
C. Check the medication label only.
D. Ask a family member to identify the patient.
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: Using two identifiers, such as name and date of birth, helps prevent patient misidentification
and medication errors.
. Which finding should the nurse report immediately?
A. Pulse rate of 78 beats/min
B. Temperature of 36.8°C
C. Oxygen saturation of 88%
D. Respiratory rate of 18 breaths/min
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: An oxygen saturation of 88% indicates hypoxemia and requires prompt intervention.
, . A patient says, “I am worried about my surgery.” What is the nurse’s best response?
A. “You should not worry.”
B. “Tell me more about what concerns you.”
C. “Everything will be fine.”
D. “The doctor will explain it later.”
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: An open-ended therapeutic response encourages the patient to express feelings and
concerns.
. Which nursing action is an example of primary prevention?
A. Teaching handwashing to prevent infection
B. Assisting with rehabilitation after stroke
C. Caring for a wound after surgery
D. Monitoring blood glucose in diabetes
🟢 Correct answer: A
🔴 RATIONALE: Primary prevention focuses on preventing disease before it occurs, such as teaching hygiene
practices.
. When measuring blood pressure, the nurse should first:
A. Inflate the cuff rapidly to maximum pressure
B. Ensure the patient has been resting quietly
C. Place the cuff over clothing
D. Use the same arm every time without assessment
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: Resting before measurement improves accuracy by reducing temporary elevation from
activity or stress.
