NU 136 EXAM 2 – FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING: COMPLETE 300
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026/2027 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS & DETAILED RATIONALES LATEST
2026/2027 UPDATE
Complete 300 Practice Questions with Answers & Detailed Rationales | 2026/2027
Subtitle
Comprehensive Exam 2 Study Guide | Clinical Judgment, Patient Safety, Nursing Process,
Infection Control, Vital Signs, Mobility, Nutrition, Elimination, Medication Safety,
Communication & Fundamentals
SectionQuestions
Nursing Process & Clinical Judgment 1–30
Patient Safety 31–60
Infection Control 61–90
Vital Signs & Assessment 91–120
Mobility & Skin Integrity 121–150
Nutrition & Hydration 151–175
Elimination 176–200
Medication Safety 201–235
Communication & Patient-Centered Care 236–260
Delegation & Professional Practice 261–280
Integrated Clinical Judgment / NGN 281–300
Total 300
1. A nurse begins caring for a newly admitted patient. Which action represents the assessment
phase of the nursing process?
A. Establishing a goal
,B. Collecting subjective and objective data
C. Implementing interventions
D. Evaluating outcomes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Assessment involves systematically collecting information about the patient's physical,
psychological, social, and functional status. The information gathered provides the foundation
for subsequent nursing decisions.
2. Which finding is subjective data?
A. Blood pressure of 138/82 mm Hg
B. Respiratory rate of 20/min
C. Patient reports, "My stomach hurts."
D. Temperature of 37.2°C
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Subjective data are symptoms or experiences reported by the patient. Blood pressure,
respiratory rate, and temperature are measurable objective findings.
3. Which finding is objective data?
A. "I feel dizzy."
,B. "My pain is severe."
C. "I feel nauseated."
D. Respiratory rate of 28/min
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Objective data can be observed or measured by the nurse. Respiratory rate is measurable,
whereas dizziness, pain, and nausea are subjective experiences.
4. Which activity belongs to the planning phase?
A. Collecting vital signs
B. Establishing measurable patient outcomes
C. Administering medication
D. Determining whether an intervention worked
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Planning involves establishing priorities, goals, expected outcomes, and appropriate nursing
interventions based on assessment findings.
5. Which activity represents implementation?
A. Collecting health-history information
B. Identifying patient problems
, C. Carrying out planned nursing interventions
D. Determining whether goals were achieved
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Implementation is the action phase of the nursing process. During this phase, the nurse carries
out appropriate interventions and documents the care provided.
6. Which activity represents evaluation?
A. Obtaining a patient's health history
B. Administering a prescribed intervention
C. Determining whether the expected outcome was achieved
D. Identifying subjective data
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evaluation determines whether the patient's response matches the expected outcome. If the
goal is not achieved, the nurse may need to reassess and modify the plan.
7. Which expected outcome is written most appropriately?
A. "Patient will feel better."
B. "Patient will improve soon."
C. "Patient will ambulate 50 feet with assistance by the end of the shift."
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026/2027 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS & DETAILED RATIONALES LATEST
2026/2027 UPDATE
Complete 300 Practice Questions with Answers & Detailed Rationales | 2026/2027
Subtitle
Comprehensive Exam 2 Study Guide | Clinical Judgment, Patient Safety, Nursing Process,
Infection Control, Vital Signs, Mobility, Nutrition, Elimination, Medication Safety,
Communication & Fundamentals
SectionQuestions
Nursing Process & Clinical Judgment 1–30
Patient Safety 31–60
Infection Control 61–90
Vital Signs & Assessment 91–120
Mobility & Skin Integrity 121–150
Nutrition & Hydration 151–175
Elimination 176–200
Medication Safety 201–235
Communication & Patient-Centered Care 236–260
Delegation & Professional Practice 261–280
Integrated Clinical Judgment / NGN 281–300
Total 300
1. A nurse begins caring for a newly admitted patient. Which action represents the assessment
phase of the nursing process?
A. Establishing a goal
,B. Collecting subjective and objective data
C. Implementing interventions
D. Evaluating outcomes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Assessment involves systematically collecting information about the patient's physical,
psychological, social, and functional status. The information gathered provides the foundation
for subsequent nursing decisions.
2. Which finding is subjective data?
A. Blood pressure of 138/82 mm Hg
B. Respiratory rate of 20/min
C. Patient reports, "My stomach hurts."
D. Temperature of 37.2°C
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Subjective data are symptoms or experiences reported by the patient. Blood pressure,
respiratory rate, and temperature are measurable objective findings.
3. Which finding is objective data?
A. "I feel dizzy."
,B. "My pain is severe."
C. "I feel nauseated."
D. Respiratory rate of 28/min
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Objective data can be observed or measured by the nurse. Respiratory rate is measurable,
whereas dizziness, pain, and nausea are subjective experiences.
4. Which activity belongs to the planning phase?
A. Collecting vital signs
B. Establishing measurable patient outcomes
C. Administering medication
D. Determining whether an intervention worked
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Planning involves establishing priorities, goals, expected outcomes, and appropriate nursing
interventions based on assessment findings.
5. Which activity represents implementation?
A. Collecting health-history information
B. Identifying patient problems
, C. Carrying out planned nursing interventions
D. Determining whether goals were achieved
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Implementation is the action phase of the nursing process. During this phase, the nurse carries
out appropriate interventions and documents the care provided.
6. Which activity represents evaluation?
A. Obtaining a patient's health history
B. Administering a prescribed intervention
C. Determining whether the expected outcome was achieved
D. Identifying subjective data
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evaluation determines whether the patient's response matches the expected outcome. If the
goal is not achieved, the nurse may need to reassess and modify the plan.
7. Which expected outcome is written most appropriately?
A. "Patient will feel better."
B. "Patient will improve soon."
C. "Patient will ambulate 50 feet with assistance by the end of the shift."
