NUR380 FUNDAMENTAL UNIT EXAMS
(CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, ST. PAUL) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) Q&A 2027 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. The nurse is preparing to provide care for a newly admitted
patient. Which action should the nurse perform first?
A. Review the patient’s medical history
B. Obtain the patient’s vital signs
C. Perform hand hygiene
D. Introduce the patient to the healthcare team
Correct Answer: C. Perform hand hygiene
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the first step before any patient
contact because it reduces the spread of microorganisms and
prevents healthcare-associated infections.
2. Which nursing action demonstrates the use of the nursing
process?
A. Following physician instructions without assessment
B. Collecting data, planning care, implementing interventions,
and evaluating outcomes
C. Performing tasks according to hospital routines
D. Asking another nurse to complete all patient care activities
,Correct Answer: B. Collecting data, planning care, implementing
interventions, and evaluating outcomes
Rationale: The nursing process includes assessment, diagnosis,
planning, implementation, and evaluation (ADPIE). It guides
safe and individualized patient care.
3. A nurse enters a patient’s room and finds the patient lying
on the floor. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Complete an incident report
B. Assess the patient for injury
C. Call the family
D. Return the patient to bed immediately
Correct Answer: B. Assess the patient for injury
Rationale: Patient safety is the priority. The nurse must first
assess for injuries before moving the patient.
4. Which patient identification method is safest before
administering medication?
A. Ask the patient’s room number
B. Check the patient’s diagnosis
C. Use two patient identifiers
D. Ask another nurse to identify the patient
Correct Answer: C. Use two patient identifiers
,Rationale: Using two identifiers, such as name and date of
birth, prevents medication errors and ensures the correct
patient receives treatment.
5. Which position is best for a patient experiencing difficulty
breathing?
A. Supine position
B. High-Fowler’s position
C. Trendelenburg position
D. Sims’ position
Correct Answer: B. High-Fowler’s position
Rationale: High-Fowler’s position promotes lung expansion and
improves oxygenation by allowing maximum chest expansion.
6. The nurse is caring for a patient with an infection. Which
precaution is most appropriate to prevent transmission?
A. Standard precautions only
B. Transmission-based precautions as indicated
C. No precautions if gloves are worn
D. Isolation is never required
Correct Answer: B. Transmission-based precautions as indicated
Rationale: Patients with specific infections require additional
precautions such as contact, droplet, or airborne precautions.
, 7. Which action is appropriate when removing gloves after
patient care?
A. Touch the outside surface of gloves
B. Wash gloves before removal
C. Avoid touching the contaminated outer surface
D. Remove gloves only after leaving the room
Correct Answer: C. Avoid touching the contaminated outer
surface
Rationale: Proper glove removal prevents contamination of the
hands and surrounding environment.
8. A nurse documents patient information in the medical
record. Which statement is correct?
A. Documentation should include opinions
B. Documentation should be accurate and objective
C. Documentation can be completed days later
D. Documentation should include information from other
patients
Correct Answer: B. Documentation should be accurate and
objective
Rationale: Nursing documentation must be factual, timely,
accurate, and legally appropriate.
(CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, ST. PAUL) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) Q&A 2027 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. The nurse is preparing to provide care for a newly admitted
patient. Which action should the nurse perform first?
A. Review the patient’s medical history
B. Obtain the patient’s vital signs
C. Perform hand hygiene
D. Introduce the patient to the healthcare team
Correct Answer: C. Perform hand hygiene
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the first step before any patient
contact because it reduces the spread of microorganisms and
prevents healthcare-associated infections.
2. Which nursing action demonstrates the use of the nursing
process?
A. Following physician instructions without assessment
B. Collecting data, planning care, implementing interventions,
and evaluating outcomes
C. Performing tasks according to hospital routines
D. Asking another nurse to complete all patient care activities
,Correct Answer: B. Collecting data, planning care, implementing
interventions, and evaluating outcomes
Rationale: The nursing process includes assessment, diagnosis,
planning, implementation, and evaluation (ADPIE). It guides
safe and individualized patient care.
3. A nurse enters a patient’s room and finds the patient lying
on the floor. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Complete an incident report
B. Assess the patient for injury
C. Call the family
D. Return the patient to bed immediately
Correct Answer: B. Assess the patient for injury
Rationale: Patient safety is the priority. The nurse must first
assess for injuries before moving the patient.
4. Which patient identification method is safest before
administering medication?
A. Ask the patient’s room number
B. Check the patient’s diagnosis
C. Use two patient identifiers
D. Ask another nurse to identify the patient
Correct Answer: C. Use two patient identifiers
,Rationale: Using two identifiers, such as name and date of
birth, prevents medication errors and ensures the correct
patient receives treatment.
5. Which position is best for a patient experiencing difficulty
breathing?
A. Supine position
B. High-Fowler’s position
C. Trendelenburg position
D. Sims’ position
Correct Answer: B. High-Fowler’s position
Rationale: High-Fowler’s position promotes lung expansion and
improves oxygenation by allowing maximum chest expansion.
6. The nurse is caring for a patient with an infection. Which
precaution is most appropriate to prevent transmission?
A. Standard precautions only
B. Transmission-based precautions as indicated
C. No precautions if gloves are worn
D. Isolation is never required
Correct Answer: B. Transmission-based precautions as indicated
Rationale: Patients with specific infections require additional
precautions such as contact, droplet, or airborne precautions.
, 7. Which action is appropriate when removing gloves after
patient care?
A. Touch the outside surface of gloves
B. Wash gloves before removal
C. Avoid touching the contaminated outer surface
D. Remove gloves only after leaving the room
Correct Answer: C. Avoid touching the contaminated outer
surface
Rationale: Proper glove removal prevents contamination of the
hands and surrounding environment.
8. A nurse documents patient information in the medical
record. Which statement is correct?
A. Documentation should include opinions
B. Documentation should be accurate and objective
C. Documentation can be completed days later
D. Documentation should include information from other
patients
Correct Answer: B. Documentation should be accurate and
objective
Rationale: Nursing documentation must be factual, timely,
accurate, and legally appropriate.
