NUR 2356 MULTIDIMENSIONAL CARE I — COMPREHENSIVE
PRACTICE EXAMINATION | NEWEST UPDATED CURRENTLY
EVALUATED - ORIGINAL PRACTICE EXAMINATION | 210
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALES| ACTUAL
NURS 2356 EXAM 2026
SECTION A: FOUNDATIONS OF MULTIDIMENSIONAL CARE — BASIC
CARE, COMFORT, AND SAFETY (Questions 1–35)
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has just received a diagnosis of a
chronic illness. The nurse attempts to understand the client's feelings
and concerns from the client's perspective. Which attribute is the
nurse demonstrating?
A. Empowerment
B. Self-awareness
C. Empathy
D. Assertiveness
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Empathy is the ability to understand and be sensitive to the
client's feelings, beliefs, and situation, which is essential in building a
therapeutic relationship. Empowerment involves giving the client
,control over their care. Self-awareness refers to understanding one's
own emotions and biases. Assertiveness involves expressing needs
clearly and respectfully.
2. A client arrives at the emergency department expressing anxiety
and feeling disrespected during a previous hospital stay. Which
approach should the nurse prioritize to ensure a positive experience?
A. Administering a sedative to calm the client
B. Providing a detailed explanation of the treatment plan
C. Demonstrating empathy and flexibility to meet the client's unique
needs
D. Assigning an interpreter for communication purposes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Demonstrating empathy and flexibility addresses the
client's emotional needs and promotes a therapeutic relationship.
Administering a sedative without addressing the underlying concern is
inappropriate. Providing a detailed explanation may be helpful but
does not address the feeling of disrespect. An interpreter is only
necessary if there is a language barrier.
3. A nurse is preparing to perform a focused assessment on a client
admitted with dehydration. Which component of the nursing process
does the nurse implement first?
,A. Planning
B. Assessment
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nursing process begins with assessment, which
involves collecting subjective and objective data. Planning,
implementation, and evaluation follow assessment in the ADPIE
framework.
4. A client with a history of falls is being admitted to the unit. Which
intervention should the nurse implement first to promote safety?
A. Place the call light within reach
B. Orient the client to the environment
C. Apply a fall risk wristband
D. Perform a comprehensive fall risk assessment
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The first step in promoting safety is to assess the client's
fall risk using a validated tool. Interventions such as placing the call
light within reach, orienting the client, and applying a wristband are
implemented after the assessment identifies the level of risk.
, 5. A nurse is teaching a client about the importance of hand hygiene.
Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I should wash my hands before eating."
B. "I should use alcohol-based hand rub when my hands are visibly
soiled."
C. "I should wash my hands after using the bathroom."
D. "I should wash my hands after blowing my nose."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol-based hand rubs are not effective when hands are
visibly soiled or contaminated with blood or body fluids. In those
situations, soap and water must be used. The other statements are
correct.
6. A nurse is caring for a client who is on contact precautions. Which
personal protective equipment (PPE) should the nurse don before
entering the room?
A. Gloves and mask
B. Gown and gloves
C. Gown, gloves, and mask
D. Gown, gloves, mask, and goggles
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contact precautions require a gown and gloves for all
PRACTICE EXAMINATION | NEWEST UPDATED CURRENTLY
EVALUATED - ORIGINAL PRACTICE EXAMINATION | 210
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALES| ACTUAL
NURS 2356 EXAM 2026
SECTION A: FOUNDATIONS OF MULTIDIMENSIONAL CARE — BASIC
CARE, COMFORT, AND SAFETY (Questions 1–35)
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has just received a diagnosis of a
chronic illness. The nurse attempts to understand the client's feelings
and concerns from the client's perspective. Which attribute is the
nurse demonstrating?
A. Empowerment
B. Self-awareness
C. Empathy
D. Assertiveness
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Empathy is the ability to understand and be sensitive to the
client's feelings, beliefs, and situation, which is essential in building a
therapeutic relationship. Empowerment involves giving the client
,control over their care. Self-awareness refers to understanding one's
own emotions and biases. Assertiveness involves expressing needs
clearly and respectfully.
2. A client arrives at the emergency department expressing anxiety
and feeling disrespected during a previous hospital stay. Which
approach should the nurse prioritize to ensure a positive experience?
A. Administering a sedative to calm the client
B. Providing a detailed explanation of the treatment plan
C. Demonstrating empathy and flexibility to meet the client's unique
needs
D. Assigning an interpreter for communication purposes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Demonstrating empathy and flexibility addresses the
client's emotional needs and promotes a therapeutic relationship.
Administering a sedative without addressing the underlying concern is
inappropriate. Providing a detailed explanation may be helpful but
does not address the feeling of disrespect. An interpreter is only
necessary if there is a language barrier.
3. A nurse is preparing to perform a focused assessment on a client
admitted with dehydration. Which component of the nursing process
does the nurse implement first?
,A. Planning
B. Assessment
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nursing process begins with assessment, which
involves collecting subjective and objective data. Planning,
implementation, and evaluation follow assessment in the ADPIE
framework.
4. A client with a history of falls is being admitted to the unit. Which
intervention should the nurse implement first to promote safety?
A. Place the call light within reach
B. Orient the client to the environment
C. Apply a fall risk wristband
D. Perform a comprehensive fall risk assessment
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The first step in promoting safety is to assess the client's
fall risk using a validated tool. Interventions such as placing the call
light within reach, orienting the client, and applying a wristband are
implemented after the assessment identifies the level of risk.
, 5. A nurse is teaching a client about the importance of hand hygiene.
Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I should wash my hands before eating."
B. "I should use alcohol-based hand rub when my hands are visibly
soiled."
C. "I should wash my hands after using the bathroom."
D. "I should wash my hands after blowing my nose."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol-based hand rubs are not effective when hands are
visibly soiled or contaminated with blood or body fluids. In those
situations, soap and water must be used. The other statements are
correct.
6. A nurse is caring for a client who is on contact precautions. Which
personal protective equipment (PPE) should the nurse don before
entering the room?
A. Gloves and mask
B. Gown and gloves
C. Gown, gloves, and mask
D. Gown, gloves, mask, and goggles
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contact precautions require a gown and gloves for all
