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OCTOBER MIDTERM EXAMINATION:
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
PRACTICE 2026/2027 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS &
COMPLETE RATIONALES
**1. A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client.
Which of the following is the most important identifier to verify
before administration?**
A. The client's room number
B. The client's diagnosis
C. The client's full name and date of birth
D. The client's insurance provider
**Correct answer:** The client's full name and date of birth
**Rationale:** The Joint Commission requires two client
identifiers before medication administration, medication, blood
transfusion, or procedures. The client's full name and date of
birth are the most reliable identifiers. Room numbers and
diagnoses can change and are not acceptable identifiers.
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**2. Which of the following vital signs is considered within
normal adult range?**
A. Blood pressure 150/95 mmHg
B. Heart rate 110 beats per minute
C. Respiratory rate 16 breaths per minute
D. Temperature 39.2°C (102.6°F)
**Correct answer:** Respiratory rate 16 breaths per minute
**Rationale:** Normal adult respiratory rate is 12–20 breaths
per minute. Normal BP is <120/80 mmHg. Normal heart rate is
60–100 bpm. Normal temperature is 36.1–37.2°C (97–99°F).
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**3. A nurse is documenting a client's intake and output. The
client drank 8 oz of coffee, 4 oz of juice, and 12 oz of water.
What is the total intake in milliliters? (1 oz = 30 mL)**
A. 600 mL
B. 720 mL
C. 750 mL
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D. 840 mL
**Correct answer:** 720 mL
**Rationale:** Total ounces = 8 + 4 + 12 = 24 oz. 24 oz × 30
mL/oz = 720 mL.
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**4. Which of the following is the correct order for donning
personal protective equipment (PPE)?**
A. Gloves → Gown → Mask → Goggles
B. Gown → Mask → Goggles → Gloves
C. Mask → Gloves → Gown → Goggles
D. Goggles → Gloves → Mask → Gown
**Correct answer:** Gown → Mask → Goggles → Gloves
**Rationale:** The correct sequence for donning PPE is: gown
first, then mask/respirator, then goggles/face shield, and gloves
last. Gloves are always the final piece to be donned to cover
the gown cuffs.
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OCTOBER MIDTERM EXAMINATION:
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
PRACTICE 2026/2027 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS &
COMPLETE RATIONALES
**1. A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client.
Which of the following is the most important identifier to verify
before administration?**
A. The client's room number
B. The client's diagnosis
C. The client's full name and date of birth
D. The client's insurance provider
**Correct answer:** The client's full name and date of birth
**Rationale:** The Joint Commission requires two client
identifiers before medication administration, medication, blood
transfusion, or procedures. The client's full name and date of
birth are the most reliable identifiers. Room numbers and
diagnoses can change and are not acceptable identifiers.
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**2. Which of the following vital signs is considered within
normal adult range?**
A. Blood pressure 150/95 mmHg
B. Heart rate 110 beats per minute
C. Respiratory rate 16 breaths per minute
D. Temperature 39.2°C (102.6°F)
**Correct answer:** Respiratory rate 16 breaths per minute
**Rationale:** Normal adult respiratory rate is 12–20 breaths
per minute. Normal BP is <120/80 mmHg. Normal heart rate is
60–100 bpm. Normal temperature is 36.1–37.2°C (97–99°F).
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**3. A nurse is documenting a client's intake and output. The
client drank 8 oz of coffee, 4 oz of juice, and 12 oz of water.
What is the total intake in milliliters? (1 oz = 30 mL)**
A. 600 mL
B. 720 mL
C. 750 mL
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D. 840 mL
**Correct answer:** 720 mL
**Rationale:** Total ounces = 8 + 4 + 12 = 24 oz. 24 oz × 30
mL/oz = 720 mL.
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**4. Which of the following is the correct order for donning
personal protective equipment (PPE)?**
A. Gloves → Gown → Mask → Goggles
B. Gown → Mask → Goggles → Gloves
C. Mask → Gloves → Gown → Goggles
D. Goggles → Gloves → Mask → Gown
**Correct answer:** Gown → Mask → Goggles → Gloves
**Rationale:** The correct sequence for donning PPE is: gown
first, then mask/respirator, then goggles/face shield, and gloves
last. Gloves are always the final piece to be donned to cover
the gown cuffs.
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