FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF PRACTICAL
NURSING 300 ACTUAL QUESTION AND ANSWER
WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+
Question 1
A nurse is performing an assessment on a client. Which of the following would be
considered objective information received during the assessment?
A) The client reports feeling tingling in his feet
B) The client weighs 186 pounds
C) The client rates pain at a level of 6 out of 10
D) The client feels light-headed when the doctor enters the room
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Objective data is measurable and observable, such as weight, vital signs,
and physical examination findings. Subjective data includes what the patient
reports, such as pain ratings, feelings, and symptoms .
Question 2
Which of the following assessment items can be documented as subjective client
data?
A) A client's face turns pale when he stands up
B) A client's cervical lymph nodes are palpable
C) A client feels nauseated
D) The nursing assistant reports to the RN that the client refused to eat lunch
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data is what the patient reports about their condition, such as
feeling nauseated. Objective data is observable and measurable, including physical
signs like pallor, palpable lymph nodes, and reports from others .
Question 3
,A nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is preparing to conduct an initial
client interview. When conducting the interview, which of the following actions
should the nurse identify as priority?
A) Include the client's family in the interview
B) Coordinate holistic care with social services
C) Teach the client about their current mental health disorder
D) Identify the client's perception of their mental health status
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The priority action in an initial client interview is to identify the client's
perception of their mental health status. Understanding the client's perspective is
foundational to developing an effective therapeutic relationship and treatment plan
.
Question 4
Which of the following is a correct assumption regarding the concept of crisis?
A) Crises occur only in individuals with psychiatric disorders
B) The stressful event that precipitates crisis is rarely identifiable
C) A crisis situation contains the potential for psychological growth or
deterioration
D) Crises are chronic situations that will recur many times during an individual's
life
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A crisis situation contains the potential for psychological growth or
deterioration. Crisis is not limited to those with psychiatric disorders, the
precipitating event is usually identifiable, and crises are typically acute rather than
chronic .
Question 5
Amanda's mobile home was destroyed by a tornado. Amanda received only minor
injuries but is experiencing disabling anxiety in the aftermath of the event. What is
this type of crisis called?
A) Existential crisis
B) Situational crisis
C) Psychological crisis
D) Developmental crisis
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: A situational crisis is caused by an external, often unexpected event
such as a natural disaster, job loss, or sudden illness. This type of crisis is not
related to developmental stages or internal psychological conflicts .
Question 6
Which event has the potential for causing a situational crisis?
A) The birth of a child
B) Graduation from college
C) Severe illness
D) Retirement from a career
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe illness is an unexpected, external event that can precipitate a
situational crisis. Birth of a child, graduation, and retirement are expected life
transitions that would cause developmental or maturational crises .
Question 7
Self-harm, substance abuse, binge eating, risky sexual behavior, violence, and
denial are all examples of which type of coping skills?
A) Adaptive coping skills
B) Maladaptive coping skills
C) Positive coping skills
D) Constructive coping skills
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: These behaviors are maladaptive coping skills because they are
unhealthy ways of dealing with stress that can lead to negative consequences.
Adaptive coping skills would include problem-solving, seeking support, and
healthy stress management techniques .
Question 8
How do infants typically react to stress?
A) By seeking help from parents
B) By crying
C) By throwing tantrums
D) By withdrawing from others
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: Infants react to stress primarily through crying, as this is their primary
means of communication. They lack the cognitive and verbal skills to express
distress in more complex ways .
Question 9
How do toddlers typically react to stress?
A) By crying
B) By seeking help from parents
C) By expressing frustration and tantrums
D) By using problem-solving skills
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Toddlers react to stress through frustration and tantrums as they have
limited language skills and are still developing emotional regulation. They cannot
yet articulate their needs or feelings effectively .
Question 10
How do school-age children typically react to stress?
A) By crying
B) By throwing tantrums
C) By seeking help from parents
D) By withdrawing from others
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: School-age children typically react to stress by seeking help from
parents. They have developed enough language and cognitive skills to recognize
their distress and understand that parents can provide support .
Question 11
How do adults typically react to stress?
A) By crying
B) By seeking help from parents
C) By eliminating the stressor
D) By throwing tantrums
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adults typically react to stress by attempting to eliminate the stressor.
They have developed problem-solving skills and coping mechanisms to address the
source of stress directly .