NSG120 EXAM 1 V2: NURSING
FUNDAMENTALS QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS (LATEST 2026 /
2027), (A+ GUARANTEE).
1. Which phase of the nursing process involves the nurse prioritizing nursing diagnoses and
identifying client-centered goals?
A. Assessment
B. Implementation
C. Evaluation
D. Planning
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Planning involves setting priorities, identifying patient-centered
goals and expected outcomes, and prescribing nursing interventions.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with C. difficile. Which of the following
infection control precautions should the nurse implement?
A. Standard precautions only
B. Contact precautions
C. Droplet precautions
,D. Airborne precautions
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: C. difficile requires contact precautions, including gloves and
gown, and handwashing with soap and water rather than alcohol-based sanitizer.
3. An elderly patient refuses a prescribed medication because it makes them feel dizzy. Which
ethical principle is the nurse respecting by honoring this refusal?
A. Autonomy
B. Nonmaleficence
C. Justice
D. Beneficence
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Autonomy refers to the right of patients to make decisions about
their own healthcare, including the right to refuse treatment.
4. During a physical assessment, the nurse notices a patient has a blood pressure of 160/95
mmHg. What is the calculated pulse pressure?
A. 65 mmHg
B. 95 mmHg
C. 255 mmHg
D. 160 mmHg
, Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic and
diastolic blood pressure (160 - 95 = 65).
5. The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment on a patient’s abdomen. In which
order should the nurse perform the assessment techniques?
A. Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
B. Auscultation, Inspection, Palpation, Percussion
C. Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation
D. Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation, Inspection
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: For the abdomen, auscultation is performed before percussion
and palpation to avoid altering bowel sounds.
6. Which of the following statements by a student nurse regarding HIPAA indicates a need for
further teaching?
A. I can share patient information with the healthcare team members directly involved in
their care.
B. I should log off the computer before walking away from the terminal.
C. I can post general information about my interesting clinical day on social media as long
as I don’t use the patient’s name.
FUNDAMENTALS QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS (LATEST 2026 /
2027), (A+ GUARANTEE).
1. Which phase of the nursing process involves the nurse prioritizing nursing diagnoses and
identifying client-centered goals?
A. Assessment
B. Implementation
C. Evaluation
D. Planning
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Planning involves setting priorities, identifying patient-centered
goals and expected outcomes, and prescribing nursing interventions.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with C. difficile. Which of the following
infection control precautions should the nurse implement?
A. Standard precautions only
B. Contact precautions
C. Droplet precautions
,D. Airborne precautions
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: C. difficile requires contact precautions, including gloves and
gown, and handwashing with soap and water rather than alcohol-based sanitizer.
3. An elderly patient refuses a prescribed medication because it makes them feel dizzy. Which
ethical principle is the nurse respecting by honoring this refusal?
A. Autonomy
B. Nonmaleficence
C. Justice
D. Beneficence
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Autonomy refers to the right of patients to make decisions about
their own healthcare, including the right to refuse treatment.
4. During a physical assessment, the nurse notices a patient has a blood pressure of 160/95
mmHg. What is the calculated pulse pressure?
A. 65 mmHg
B. 95 mmHg
C. 255 mmHg
D. 160 mmHg
, Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic and
diastolic blood pressure (160 - 95 = 65).
5. The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment on a patient’s abdomen. In which
order should the nurse perform the assessment techniques?
A. Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
B. Auscultation, Inspection, Palpation, Percussion
C. Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation
D. Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation, Inspection
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: For the abdomen, auscultation is performed before percussion
and palpation to avoid altering bowel sounds.
6. Which of the following statements by a student nurse regarding HIPAA indicates a need for
further teaching?
A. I can share patient information with the healthcare team members directly involved in
their care.
B. I should log off the computer before walking away from the terminal.
C. I can post general information about my interesting clinical day on social media as long
as I don’t use the patient’s name.
