JERSEY COLLEGE MEDSURG 1 RN FINAL EXAM
2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE || VERIFIED Q&A -
GRADED A+
SECTION 1: HEALTH PROMOTION & FOUNDATIONAL
CONCEPTS
Question 1
List four modifiable risk factors for general health promotion.
• A) Age, genetics, sex, race
• B) Weight, smoking, sex practices, diet
• C) Blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, weight
• D) Exercise, sleep, stress, social support
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Modifiable risk factors are those that can be changed through lifestyle
interventions. Weight, smoking, sexual practices, and diet are all modifiable. Age,
genetics, and sex are non-modifiable risk factors .
Question 2
List three non-modifiable risk factors for general health promotion.
• A) Weight, smoking, diet
• B) Age, genetics, sex
• C) Blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose
• D) Exercise, sleep, stress
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-modifiable risk factors cannot be changed by the individual. Age,
genetics (family history), and biological sex are fixed characteristics that influence
health risk but cannot be altered through lifestyle changes .
Question 3
What type of assessment should the nurse perform prior to initiating health
teaching?
• A) Physical assessment
• B) Cultural assessment
• C) Psychological assessment
• D) Financial assessment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A cultural assessment should be performed before initiating health
teaching to understand the patient's beliefs, values, and practices that may affect
learning and adherence to health recommendations. Cultural competence is
essential for effective patient education .
Question 4
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - what are the priorities and in what order should
they be met?
• A) Self-actualization → Esteem → Belongingness → Safety → Physiological
• B) Physiological → Safety → Belongingness → Esteem → Self-actualization
• C) Safety → Physiological → Belongingness → Esteem → Self-actualization
• D) Belongingness → Safety → Physiological → Esteem → Self-actualization
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maslow's Hierarchy prioritizes basic physiological needs first, followed
,by safety and security, belongingness and affection, esteem and self-respect, and
finally self-actualization. Physiologic needs and life-threatening issues must be
addressed as the top priority .
Question 5
What organization identifies health promotion and disease prevention goals and
lists strategies with resources to improve the nation's health?
• A) The Joint Commission
• B) Healthy People 2020
• C) Institute of Medicine
• D) QSEN Institute
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Healthy People 2020 (now Healthy People 2030) is a national initiative
that identifies health promotion and disease prevention goals, providing strategies
and resources to improve the nation's health .
Question 6
What organization recommends ways to strengthen the practice of nursing in
order to improve health care?
• A) The Joint Commission
• B) Healthy People 2020
• C) The Institute of Medicine's report on the Future of Nursing
• D) QSEN Institute
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Institute of Medicine's (now National Academy of Medicine) report
on the Future of Nursing made key recommendations to strengthen nursing
practice and improve healthcare delivery .
, Question 7
The Joint Commission lists the top patient safety concerns. What is this list called?
• A) QSEN Competencies
• B) National Patient Safety Goals
• C) Nurse Practice Acts
• D) HIPAA Regulations
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The National Patient Safety Goals, established by The Joint Commission,
identify top patient safety concerns including medication safety, infection
prevention, surgery-related mistakes, patient identification, and improving staff
communication .
Question 8
What governs nursing practice and is a law put in place to protect the public?
• A) QSEN Competencies
• B) National Patient Safety Goals
• C) Nurse Practice Acts
• D) HIPAA Regulations
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nurse Practice Acts are state laws that govern nursing practice and
protect the public. Nurses must follow and comply with their state's regulations .
Question 9
What institute seeks to strengthen the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of nurses in
providing continuous quality improvement in health care?
2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE || VERIFIED Q&A -
GRADED A+
SECTION 1: HEALTH PROMOTION & FOUNDATIONAL
CONCEPTS
Question 1
List four modifiable risk factors for general health promotion.
• A) Age, genetics, sex, race
• B) Weight, smoking, sex practices, diet
• C) Blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, weight
• D) Exercise, sleep, stress, social support
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Modifiable risk factors are those that can be changed through lifestyle
interventions. Weight, smoking, sexual practices, and diet are all modifiable. Age,
genetics, and sex are non-modifiable risk factors .
Question 2
List three non-modifiable risk factors for general health promotion.
• A) Weight, smoking, diet
• B) Age, genetics, sex
• C) Blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose
• D) Exercise, sleep, stress
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-modifiable risk factors cannot be changed by the individual. Age,
genetics (family history), and biological sex are fixed characteristics that influence
health risk but cannot be altered through lifestyle changes .
Question 3
What type of assessment should the nurse perform prior to initiating health
teaching?
• A) Physical assessment
• B) Cultural assessment
• C) Psychological assessment
• D) Financial assessment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A cultural assessment should be performed before initiating health
teaching to understand the patient's beliefs, values, and practices that may affect
learning and adherence to health recommendations. Cultural competence is
essential for effective patient education .
Question 4
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - what are the priorities and in what order should
they be met?
• A) Self-actualization → Esteem → Belongingness → Safety → Physiological
• B) Physiological → Safety → Belongingness → Esteem → Self-actualization
• C) Safety → Physiological → Belongingness → Esteem → Self-actualization
• D) Belongingness → Safety → Physiological → Esteem → Self-actualization
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maslow's Hierarchy prioritizes basic physiological needs first, followed
,by safety and security, belongingness and affection, esteem and self-respect, and
finally self-actualization. Physiologic needs and life-threatening issues must be
addressed as the top priority .
Question 5
What organization identifies health promotion and disease prevention goals and
lists strategies with resources to improve the nation's health?
• A) The Joint Commission
• B) Healthy People 2020
• C) Institute of Medicine
• D) QSEN Institute
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Healthy People 2020 (now Healthy People 2030) is a national initiative
that identifies health promotion and disease prevention goals, providing strategies
and resources to improve the nation's health .
Question 6
What organization recommends ways to strengthen the practice of nursing in
order to improve health care?
• A) The Joint Commission
• B) Healthy People 2020
• C) The Institute of Medicine's report on the Future of Nursing
• D) QSEN Institute
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Institute of Medicine's (now National Academy of Medicine) report
on the Future of Nursing made key recommendations to strengthen nursing
practice and improve healthcare delivery .
, Question 7
The Joint Commission lists the top patient safety concerns. What is this list called?
• A) QSEN Competencies
• B) National Patient Safety Goals
• C) Nurse Practice Acts
• D) HIPAA Regulations
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The National Patient Safety Goals, established by The Joint Commission,
identify top patient safety concerns including medication safety, infection
prevention, surgery-related mistakes, patient identification, and improving staff
communication .
Question 8
What governs nursing practice and is a law put in place to protect the public?
• A) QSEN Competencies
• B) National Patient Safety Goals
• C) Nurse Practice Acts
• D) HIPAA Regulations
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nurse Practice Acts are state laws that govern nursing practice and
protect the public. Nurses must follow and comply with their state's regulations .
Question 9
What institute seeks to strengthen the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of nurses in
providing continuous quality improvement in health care?
