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PNUR 101 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM REVIEW –
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
200 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. :: Which of the following nursing theorists developed the Theory of
Human Caring? Answer: Jean Watson
2. :: The process of gathering, validating, and recording data about a client
is known as: Answer: Assessment
3. :: A nursing diagnosis differs from a medical diagnosis because it focuses
on: Answer: The patient's response to health problems rather than the
disease process
4. :: Which of the following is NOT one of the five steps in the nursing
process? Answer: Medication administration (The five steps are:
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation)
5. :: Which nursing theorist developed the 14 basic human needs model?
Answer: Virginia Henderson
6. :: The term for a written guide that identifies nursing interventions for a
specific nursing diagnosis is: Answer: Nursing care plan
7. :: A patient-centered goal should be: Answer: Specific, measurable,
achievable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART)
8. :: A nurse is practicing within the scope of practice when: Answer:
Performing duties authorized by state nurse practice acts and professional
standards
9. :: Which nursing organization establishes the standards of nursing
practice? Answer: American Nurses Association (ANA)
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10.:: The basic principle that underlies all nursing practice is: Answer:
Patient safety
SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL
11.:: The single most important measure for preventing the spread of
infection is: Answer: Hand hygiene
12.:: Which of the following is an example of standard precautions?
Answer: Wearing gloves when handling body fluids
13.:: Airborne precautions are required for a patient diagnosed with:
Answer: Tuberculosis
14.:: The process of destroying all microorganisms, including spores, is
called: Answer: Sterilization
15.:: A nurse should implement fall precautions for a patient who: Answer:
Has a history of falls, takes sedatives, or has an unsteady gait
16.:: When would a nurse use contact precautions? Answer: When caring
for a patient with MRSA infection
17.:: The acronym RACE refers to steps to take in case of fire. What does
RACE stand for? Answer: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish
18.:: Which of the following is the correct sequence for donning personal
protective equipment (PPE)? Answer: Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
19.:: The primary purpose of using a gait belt is to: Answer: Prevent falls
and injuries during transfers
20.:: To maintain proper body mechanics when lifting, the nurse should:
Answer: Bend at the knees, not the waist
BASIC NURSING SKILLS
21.:: The normal range for adult body temperature in Fahrenheit is: Answer:
97.6°F to 99.6°F
22.:: When measuring blood pressure, the nurse should place the stethoscope
over the: Answer: Brachial artery
23.:: Which of these pulse points is most commonly used to check an adult's
pulse? Answer: Radial artery
24.:: The normal respiratory rate for an adult at rest is: Answer: 12-20
breaths per minute
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PNUR 101 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM REVIEW –
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
200 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. :: Which of the following nursing theorists developed the Theory of
Human Caring? Answer: Jean Watson
2. :: The process of gathering, validating, and recording data about a client
is known as: Answer: Assessment
3. :: A nursing diagnosis differs from a medical diagnosis because it focuses
on: Answer: The patient's response to health problems rather than the
disease process
4. :: Which of the following is NOT one of the five steps in the nursing
process? Answer: Medication administration (The five steps are:
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation)
5. :: Which nursing theorist developed the 14 basic human needs model?
Answer: Virginia Henderson
6. :: The term for a written guide that identifies nursing interventions for a
specific nursing diagnosis is: Answer: Nursing care plan
7. :: A patient-centered goal should be: Answer: Specific, measurable,
achievable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART)
8. :: A nurse is practicing within the scope of practice when: Answer:
Performing duties authorized by state nurse practice acts and professional
standards
9. :: Which nursing organization establishes the standards of nursing
practice? Answer: American Nurses Association (ANA)
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10.:: The basic principle that underlies all nursing practice is: Answer:
Patient safety
SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL
11.:: The single most important measure for preventing the spread of
infection is: Answer: Hand hygiene
12.:: Which of the following is an example of standard precautions?
Answer: Wearing gloves when handling body fluids
13.:: Airborne precautions are required for a patient diagnosed with:
Answer: Tuberculosis
14.:: The process of destroying all microorganisms, including spores, is
called: Answer: Sterilization
15.:: A nurse should implement fall precautions for a patient who: Answer:
Has a history of falls, takes sedatives, or has an unsteady gait
16.:: When would a nurse use contact precautions? Answer: When caring
for a patient with MRSA infection
17.:: The acronym RACE refers to steps to take in case of fire. What does
RACE stand for? Answer: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish
18.:: Which of the following is the correct sequence for donning personal
protective equipment (PPE)? Answer: Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
19.:: The primary purpose of using a gait belt is to: Answer: Prevent falls
and injuries during transfers
20.:: To maintain proper body mechanics when lifting, the nurse should:
Answer: Bend at the knees, not the waist
BASIC NURSING SKILLS
21.:: The normal range for adult body temperature in Fahrenheit is: Answer:
97.6°F to 99.6°F
22.:: When measuring blood pressure, the nurse should place the stethoscope
over the: Answer: Brachial artery
23.:: Which of these pulse points is most commonly used to check an adult's
pulse? Answer: Radial artery
24.:: The normal respiratory rate for an adult at rest is: Answer: 12-20
breaths per minute
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