Fortis College NUR 210 HESI RN
EXIT/Fortis College/ Exam Questions
and Answers Graded A+ New Update
2025/2026
Fundamentals of Nursing (Questions 1-20)
1. In planning care for a 6-month-old infant, what must the
nurse provide to assist in the development of trust?
A) Food
B) Warmth
C) Security
D) Comfort
Answer: C) Security
Rationale: According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial
development, the primary task for an infant is developing trust
versus mistrust. Consistency and reliability in meeting the infant's
needs—providing a sense of security—is most essential for
developing trust, established through consistent, predictable
caregiving.
,2. A nurse has just received a medication order which is not
legible. Which statement best reflects assertive
communication?
A) "I cannot give this medication as it is written. I have no idea of
what you mean."
B) "Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure I
am reading it correctly?"
C) "I am having difficulty reading your handwriting. It would save
me time if you would be more careful."
D) "Please print in the future so I do not have to spend extra time
attempting to read your writing."
Answer: B) "Would you please clarify what you have written
so I am sure I am reading it correctly?"
Rationale: Assertive communication is direct, honest, and
respectful. Option B clearly states the problem and requests
clarification without being aggressive (A), condescending (C), or
demanding (D). Patient safety requires verifying unclear orders
before administration.
3. What is the most important consideration when teaching
parents how to reduce risks in the home?
A) Age and knowledge level of the parents
B) Proximity to emergency services
C) Number of children in the home
D) Age of children in the home
,Answer: D) Age of children in the home
Rationale: The age of children determines the specific safety risks
they face (e.g., infants are at risk for suffocation, toddlers for
falls/poisoning, school-age children for burns/drowning). Safety
education must be developmentally appropriate.
4. A 35-year-old client with sickle cell crisis is talking on the
telephone but stops as the nurse enters the room to request
something for pain. The nurse should:
A) Administer a placebo
B) Encourage increased fluid intake
C) Administer the prescribed analgesia
D) Recommend relaxation exercises for pain control
Answer: C) Administer the prescribed analgesia
Rationale: Sickle cell crisis causes severe pain due to vaso-
occlusion. The client's report of pain should be believed and
treated promptly with prescribed analgesia. Placebos are
unethical, and while fluids and relaxation may help, they are not
the priority when the client is actively requesting pain medication.
5. While caring for a toddler with croup, which initial sign of
croup requires the nurse's immediate attention?
, A) Respiratory rate of 42
B) Lethargy for the past hour
C) Apical pulse of 54
D) Coughing up copious secretions
Answer: A) Respiratory rate of 42
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 42 in a toddler is significantly
elevated (normal is 20-30 breaths/min) and indicates respiratory
distress. Tachypnea is an early sign of impending respiratory
failure in croup and requires immediate intervention.
6. A client is admitted with low T3 and T4 levels and an
elevated TSH level. On initial assessment, the nurse would
anticipate which of the following assessment findings?
A) Lethargy
B) Heat intolerance
C) Diarrhea
D) Skin eruptions
Answer: A) Lethargy
Rationale: Low T3/T4 with elevated TSH indicates hypothyroidism.
Classic manifestations include lethargy, fatigue, cold intolerance,
constipation, weight gain, and dry skin. Heat intolerance and
diarrhea are signs of hyperthyroidism.
EXIT/Fortis College/ Exam Questions
and Answers Graded A+ New Update
2025/2026
Fundamentals of Nursing (Questions 1-20)
1. In planning care for a 6-month-old infant, what must the
nurse provide to assist in the development of trust?
A) Food
B) Warmth
C) Security
D) Comfort
Answer: C) Security
Rationale: According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial
development, the primary task for an infant is developing trust
versus mistrust. Consistency and reliability in meeting the infant's
needs—providing a sense of security—is most essential for
developing trust, established through consistent, predictable
caregiving.
,2. A nurse has just received a medication order which is not
legible. Which statement best reflects assertive
communication?
A) "I cannot give this medication as it is written. I have no idea of
what you mean."
B) "Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure I
am reading it correctly?"
C) "I am having difficulty reading your handwriting. It would save
me time if you would be more careful."
D) "Please print in the future so I do not have to spend extra time
attempting to read your writing."
Answer: B) "Would you please clarify what you have written
so I am sure I am reading it correctly?"
Rationale: Assertive communication is direct, honest, and
respectful. Option B clearly states the problem and requests
clarification without being aggressive (A), condescending (C), or
demanding (D). Patient safety requires verifying unclear orders
before administration.
3. What is the most important consideration when teaching
parents how to reduce risks in the home?
A) Age and knowledge level of the parents
B) Proximity to emergency services
C) Number of children in the home
D) Age of children in the home
,Answer: D) Age of children in the home
Rationale: The age of children determines the specific safety risks
they face (e.g., infants are at risk for suffocation, toddlers for
falls/poisoning, school-age children for burns/drowning). Safety
education must be developmentally appropriate.
4. A 35-year-old client with sickle cell crisis is talking on the
telephone but stops as the nurse enters the room to request
something for pain. The nurse should:
A) Administer a placebo
B) Encourage increased fluid intake
C) Administer the prescribed analgesia
D) Recommend relaxation exercises for pain control
Answer: C) Administer the prescribed analgesia
Rationale: Sickle cell crisis causes severe pain due to vaso-
occlusion. The client's report of pain should be believed and
treated promptly with prescribed analgesia. Placebos are
unethical, and while fluids and relaxation may help, they are not
the priority when the client is actively requesting pain medication.
5. While caring for a toddler with croup, which initial sign of
croup requires the nurse's immediate attention?
, A) Respiratory rate of 42
B) Lethargy for the past hour
C) Apical pulse of 54
D) Coughing up copious secretions
Answer: A) Respiratory rate of 42
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 42 in a toddler is significantly
elevated (normal is 20-30 breaths/min) and indicates respiratory
distress. Tachypnea is an early sign of impending respiratory
failure in croup and requires immediate intervention.
6. A client is admitted with low T3 and T4 levels and an
elevated TSH level. On initial assessment, the nurse would
anticipate which of the following assessment findings?
A) Lethargy
B) Heat intolerance
C) Diarrhea
D) Skin eruptions
Answer: A) Lethargy
Rationale: Low T3/T4 with elevated TSH indicates hypothyroidism.
Classic manifestations include lethargy, fatigue, cold intolerance,
constipation, weight gain, and dry skin. Heat intolerance and
diarrhea are signs of hyperthyroidism.
