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NR 224 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SUCCESSFUL A+
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED | COMPLETE 250+
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+ | 100% VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS | UPDATED PER LATEST 2026-2027
GUIDELINES | WITH DETAILED RATIONALES &
DISTRACTOR ANALYSIS
# TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Section | Topic | Questions
|---------|-------|-----------|------|
| 1 | The Nursing Process & Critical Thinking | Q1-Q20 |
| 2 | Health Assessment & Physical Examination | Q21-Q45 |
| 3 | Vital Signs & Pain Assessment | Q46-Q70 |
| 4 | Safety & Fall Prevention | Q71-Q95 |
| 5 | Infection Prevention & Control | Q96-Q120 |
| 6 | Mobility & Body Mechanics | Q121-Q145 |
| 7 | Tissue Integrity & Wound Care | Q146-Q170 |
| 8 | Oxygenation & Respiratory Function | Q171-Q195 |
| 9 | Elimination: Urinary & Bowel Care | Q196-Q220 |
| 10 | Nutrition, Fluid Balance & Hygiene | Q221-Q245 |
| 11 | Medication Administration & Dosage Calculation | Q246-Q260 |
| 12 | Legal/Ethical Issues, Documentation & Communication | Q261-Q275 |
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# SECTION 1: THE NURSING PROCESS & CRITICAL THINKING
## QUESTION 1
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative day 2 following abdominal surgery. The
patient reports increasing abdominal pain and nausea. The nurse assesses the patient's vital signs,
inspects the surgical incision, and reviews the medication administration record. Which step of
the nursing process is the nurse demonstrating?
A) Planning
B) Implementation
C) Assessment
D) Evaluation
**Correct Answer: C) Assessment**
**Rationale:** Assessment is the first step of the nursing process and involves collecting
subjective and objective data about the patient's health status. The nurse is gathering data through
patient reports (subjective: pain, nausea), vital signs, and physical inspection (objective: incision
assessment). This data collection is essential before any nursing diagnosis, planning, or
intervention can occur.
**Distractor analysis:**
- **A) Planning:** Incorrect. Planning occurs after assessment and diagnosis and involves
setting goals and interventions. The nurse is not yet developing a care plan.
- **B) Implementation:** Incorrect. Implementation is the action phase where nursing
interventions are carried out. The nurse is gathering data, not implementing care.
- **D) Evaluation:** Incorrect. Evaluation occurs after interventions to determine if goals were
met. No interventions have been implemented yet in this scenario.
---
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## QUESTION 2
A registered nurse is delegating tasks to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and a nursing assistant.
Which task is most appropriate for the RN to delegate to the LPN?
A) Ambulating a patient with a gait belt
B) Collecting a urine specimen
C) Administering an oral medication
D) Performing a comprehensive admission assessment
**Correct Answer: C) Administering an oral medication**
**Rationale:** The LPN scope of practice includes administering oral medications. The RN is
responsible for comprehensive assessment, while the LPN can perform focused assessments and
data collection. The nursing assistant can assist with ambulation and specimen collection under
supervision.
**Distractor analysis:**
- **A) Ambulating a patient with a gait belt:** Incorrect. This is within the scope of a nursing
assistant with proper training and does not require LPN-level education.
- **B) Collecting a urine specimen:** Incorrect. This is a basic task that can be delegated to a
nursing assistant.
- **D) Performing a comprehensive admission assessment:** Incorrect. Comprehensive
assessments are the responsibility of the RN and cannot be delegated.
---
## QUESTION 3
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A nurse is developing a care plan for a patient with diabetes. The nurse writes the goal: "Patient
will demonstrate correct insulin self-administration technique before discharge." This goal is an
example of which type of goal?
A) Nurse-initiated goal
B) Provider-initiated goal
C) Collaborative goal
D) SMART goal
**Correct Answer: D) SMART goal**
**Rationale:** SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-limited.
This goal specifies the behavior (demonstrate insulin self-administration), is measurable (correct
technique), is achievable, realistic for the patient's condition, and has a time frame (before
discharge).
**Distractor analysis:**
- **A) Nurse-initiated goal:** Incorrect. While nurses do initiate goals, the term "nurse-
initiated" typically refers to interventions. The key feature here is the SMART format.
- **B) Provider-initiated goal:** Incorrect. Goals are not categorized as provider-initiated;
rather, interventions are.
- **C) Collaborative goal:** Incorrect. Collaborative goals involve multiple disciplines. This
goal focuses specifically on nursing education and patient self-care.
---
## QUESTION 4
NR 224 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SUCCESSFUL A+
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED | COMPLETE 250+
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+ | 100% VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS | UPDATED PER LATEST 2026-2027
GUIDELINES | WITH DETAILED RATIONALES &
DISTRACTOR ANALYSIS
# TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Section | Topic | Questions
|---------|-------|-----------|------|
| 1 | The Nursing Process & Critical Thinking | Q1-Q20 |
| 2 | Health Assessment & Physical Examination | Q21-Q45 |
| 3 | Vital Signs & Pain Assessment | Q46-Q70 |
| 4 | Safety & Fall Prevention | Q71-Q95 |
| 5 | Infection Prevention & Control | Q96-Q120 |
| 6 | Mobility & Body Mechanics | Q121-Q145 |
| 7 | Tissue Integrity & Wound Care | Q146-Q170 |
| 8 | Oxygenation & Respiratory Function | Q171-Q195 |
| 9 | Elimination: Urinary & Bowel Care | Q196-Q220 |
| 10 | Nutrition, Fluid Balance & Hygiene | Q221-Q245 |
| 11 | Medication Administration & Dosage Calculation | Q246-Q260 |
| 12 | Legal/Ethical Issues, Documentation & Communication | Q261-Q275 |
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# SECTION 1: THE NURSING PROCESS & CRITICAL THINKING
## QUESTION 1
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative day 2 following abdominal surgery. The
patient reports increasing abdominal pain and nausea. The nurse assesses the patient's vital signs,
inspects the surgical incision, and reviews the medication administration record. Which step of
the nursing process is the nurse demonstrating?
A) Planning
B) Implementation
C) Assessment
D) Evaluation
**Correct Answer: C) Assessment**
**Rationale:** Assessment is the first step of the nursing process and involves collecting
subjective and objective data about the patient's health status. The nurse is gathering data through
patient reports (subjective: pain, nausea), vital signs, and physical inspection (objective: incision
assessment). This data collection is essential before any nursing diagnosis, planning, or
intervention can occur.
**Distractor analysis:**
- **A) Planning:** Incorrect. Planning occurs after assessment and diagnosis and involves
setting goals and interventions. The nurse is not yet developing a care plan.
- **B) Implementation:** Incorrect. Implementation is the action phase where nursing
interventions are carried out. The nurse is gathering data, not implementing care.
- **D) Evaluation:** Incorrect. Evaluation occurs after interventions to determine if goals were
met. No interventions have been implemented yet in this scenario.
---
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## QUESTION 2
A registered nurse is delegating tasks to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and a nursing assistant.
Which task is most appropriate for the RN to delegate to the LPN?
A) Ambulating a patient with a gait belt
B) Collecting a urine specimen
C) Administering an oral medication
D) Performing a comprehensive admission assessment
**Correct Answer: C) Administering an oral medication**
**Rationale:** The LPN scope of practice includes administering oral medications. The RN is
responsible for comprehensive assessment, while the LPN can perform focused assessments and
data collection. The nursing assistant can assist with ambulation and specimen collection under
supervision.
**Distractor analysis:**
- **A) Ambulating a patient with a gait belt:** Incorrect. This is within the scope of a nursing
assistant with proper training and does not require LPN-level education.
- **B) Collecting a urine specimen:** Incorrect. This is a basic task that can be delegated to a
nursing assistant.
- **D) Performing a comprehensive admission assessment:** Incorrect. Comprehensive
assessments are the responsibility of the RN and cannot be delegated.
---
## QUESTION 3
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A nurse is developing a care plan for a patient with diabetes. The nurse writes the goal: "Patient
will demonstrate correct insulin self-administration technique before discharge." This goal is an
example of which type of goal?
A) Nurse-initiated goal
B) Provider-initiated goal
C) Collaborative goal
D) SMART goal
**Correct Answer: D) SMART goal**
**Rationale:** SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-limited.
This goal specifies the behavior (demonstrate insulin self-administration), is measurable (correct
technique), is achievable, realistic for the patient's condition, and has a time frame (before
discharge).
**Distractor analysis:**
- **A) Nurse-initiated goal:** Incorrect. While nurses do initiate goals, the term "nurse-
initiated" typically refers to interventions. The key feature here is the SMART format.
- **B) Provider-initiated goal:** Incorrect. Goals are not categorized as provider-initiated;
rather, interventions are.
- **C) Collaborative goal:** Incorrect. Collaborative goals involve multiple disciplines. This
goal focuses specifically on nursing education and patient self-care.
---
## QUESTION 4
