2026/2027 | Nursing Study Guide |
Nursing Fundamentals Final Exam
Preparation | Practice Questions and
Answers
Description: This comprehensive set of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) is
designed for nursing students preparing for their Introduction to Nursing Final Exam
in the 2026/2027 academic year. It covers core nursing fundamentals, including
patient care, safety, infection control, vital signs, medication administration, ethics,
communication, documentation, and professional practice. Each question includes
four options with the correct answer clearly marked with a ✅. Answers are mixed to
avoid predictable patterns, ensuring effective revision and self-assessment.
Keywords: Introduction to Nursing, Nursing Final Exam, Nursing Study Guide, Nursing
Fundamentals, MCQ Practice, Nursing Exam 2026, Nursing Exam 2027, Patient Care,
Infection Control, Vital Signs, Medication Administration, Nursing Ethics,
Communication, Documentation, Professional Practice.
Section 1: Nursing Fundamentals and Patient Care
1. What is the primary role of a nurse?
A. Diagnosing medical conditions
B. Providing direct patient care and advocacy ✅
C. Prescribing medications
D. Performing surgery
,2. Which of the following is a basic human need according to Maslow’s hierarchy?
A. Self-actualization
B. Oxygen ✅
C. Esteem
D. Social belonging
3. What does the term "holistic care" mean?
A. Treating only the physical symptoms
B. Considering the whole person—physical, emotional, social, and spiritual ✅
C. Focusing on the disease process
D. Providing care only to the wealthy
4. Which organization defines nursing as "the protection, promotion, and
optimization of health"?
A. WHO
B. ANA (American Nurses Association) ✅
C. CDC
D. FDA
5. What is the first step in the nursing process?
A. Planning
B. Assessment ✅
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
6. Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
A. Blood pressure reading
B. Patient’s report of pain ✅
C. Heart rate
D. Temperature
7. What is the purpose of the nursing care plan?
A. To document medical diagnoses
,B. To guide patient care and interventions ✅
C. To bill insurance companies
D. To replace physician orders
8. Which nursing theorist is known for the "Environmental Theory"?
A. Florence Nightingale ✅
B. Dorothea Orem
C. Hildegard Peplau
D. Jean Watson
9. What does "ADPIE" stand for in the nursing process?
A. Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation ✅
B. Assessment, Data, Plan, Intervention, Evaluation
C. Analysis, Diagnosis, Plan, Implementation, Exam
D. Assessment, Diagnosis, Prevention, Intervention, Evaluation
10. Which of the following is a primary prevention strategy?
A. Vaccination ✅
B. Mammogram
C. Physical therapy
D. Chemotherapy
11. What is the role of a nurse advocate?
A. To make decisions for the patient
B. To protect and support patient rights ✅
C. To prescribe treatment
D. To manage hospital finances
12. Which of the following is a secondary prevention activity?
A. Immunization
B. Screening for hypertension ✅
C. Rehabilitation
D. Palliative care
, 13. What is the definition of health according to the WHO?
A. Absence of disease
B. A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being ✅
C. Ability to work
D. Normal vital signs
14. Which of the following is a nursing diagnosis?
A. Pneumonia
B. Impaired gas exchange ✅
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Fractured femur
15. What is the purpose of evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing?
A. To use traditional methods
B. To integrate best research with clinical expertise and patient values ✅
C. To reduce nursing staff
D. To increase hospital profits
16. Which of the following is a direct care intervention?
A. Managing the environment
B. Administering medication ✅
C. Documenting care
D. Consulting with a dietitian
17. What is the meaning of "informed consent"?
A. Patient agrees to treatment without information
B. Patient agrees to treatment after understanding risks and benefits ✅
C. Nurse decides for the patient
D. Doctor signs for the patient
18. Which of the following is a nurse’s legal responsibility?
A. Prescribing medication
B. Maintaining patient confidentiality ✅