NURSING FUNDAMENTALS TEST 1 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED 2027 EDITION
1. Cl-
95-107 mEq/L
2. Alopecia
(baldness) hair loss
3. Aphasia
Absence or impairment of communication through speech
4. Atelectasis
Alveolar collapse
5. borborygymus
Audible abdominal sounds by hyperactive intestinal peristalsis
6. Bruit
abnormal sound heard when auscultating organ/gland/artery
7. Ecchymosis
"Bruise"
8. Factors Causing Lab Abnormalities
Gender, Age, Malnutrition, Prescriptions
9. Pulse Locations
Temporal, Carotid, Apical, Brachial, Radial, Ulnar, Dorsalis Pedis, Femoral, Popliteal, Posterior Tibial
10. Turgor
checking for elasticity, using back of forearm or sternal area
11. Edema
"swelling" ; check around ankle earea; 2mm (1+) - 8mm (+4)
12. Adventitious
Abnormal breath sounds
13. Why is Caring Important? List caring behaviors
It shows a sense of commitment, responsibility, and genuine concern for others well-being. Examples are
respect, dignity, presence, comfort, listening
14. Steps of the Nursing Process
1. Assessment: biopsychosocial- collect data 2. Nursing Diagnosis: statement of p's response to health
problem 3. Planning: formulate care plan 4. Implementation: putting into action 5. Evaluation: measurable
response of achievement of outcome
15. Phases of the Interview
1. Prepare: place, comfort, equipment 2. Orientation: privacy, introduce, reassure 3. Working:
development of trust 4. Termination: document and explain
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, 16. Subjective Data
Patient's verbal description (feelings, perceptions, self-report of symptoms). Ex: c/o swelling, headache
17. Objective Data
Observations, measurements of p's status. Ex: v/s, labs
18. Nurses Responsibility in Patient's Safety
care for basic needs, reduce transmission of pathogens, recognize risk factors, reduce physical hazards
19. Assessment Techniques
1. Inspect 2. Palpate 3. Percuss 4. Auscultate *except w/ abd : inspect, auscultate, percuss, palpate to avoid
manipulation*
20. Apical Pulse Location & Time
5th Intercostal space on the left mid-clavicular line. Assess for 1 full minute.
21. Febrile
Increase in normal body temperature
22. Assessment
Consider threats: home hazards, fall risk, age risk, restraints. It is biopsychosocial assessment including s/s
("cues") , hx, allergies, lifestyle, interview. ASSESS DATA TO PLAN CARE.
23. Oliguria
"Hypouresis" ; low output of urine
24. Ptosis
Drooping of the eyelid
25. Serosanguineous
Consisting of serum and blood
26. Trends that affect Nursing
demographics, women's issues, advanced practice, disaster preparedness, health promo and wellness,
human rights movement
27. BON
Board of Nursing
28. NCLEX
National Council Nursing Licensing Exam for RN (State Boards)
29. ANA
American Nursing Association
30. NLN
National League of Nursing
31. FNSA
FL Nursing Student Association
32. Roles of the Nurse
Provider of Care, Communicator, Teacher, Manager, Member of Profession
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CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED 2027 EDITION
1. Cl-
95-107 mEq/L
2. Alopecia
(baldness) hair loss
3. Aphasia
Absence or impairment of communication through speech
4. Atelectasis
Alveolar collapse
5. borborygymus
Audible abdominal sounds by hyperactive intestinal peristalsis
6. Bruit
abnormal sound heard when auscultating organ/gland/artery
7. Ecchymosis
"Bruise"
8. Factors Causing Lab Abnormalities
Gender, Age, Malnutrition, Prescriptions
9. Pulse Locations
Temporal, Carotid, Apical, Brachial, Radial, Ulnar, Dorsalis Pedis, Femoral, Popliteal, Posterior Tibial
10. Turgor
checking for elasticity, using back of forearm or sternal area
11. Edema
"swelling" ; check around ankle earea; 2mm (1+) - 8mm (+4)
12. Adventitious
Abnormal breath sounds
13. Why is Caring Important? List caring behaviors
It shows a sense of commitment, responsibility, and genuine concern for others well-being. Examples are
respect, dignity, presence, comfort, listening
14. Steps of the Nursing Process
1. Assessment: biopsychosocial- collect data 2. Nursing Diagnosis: statement of p's response to health
problem 3. Planning: formulate care plan 4. Implementation: putting into action 5. Evaluation: measurable
response of achievement of outcome
15. Phases of the Interview
1. Prepare: place, comfort, equipment 2. Orientation: privacy, introduce, reassure 3. Working:
development of trust 4. Termination: document and explain
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, 16. Subjective Data
Patient's verbal description (feelings, perceptions, self-report of symptoms). Ex: c/o swelling, headache
17. Objective Data
Observations, measurements of p's status. Ex: v/s, labs
18. Nurses Responsibility in Patient's Safety
care for basic needs, reduce transmission of pathogens, recognize risk factors, reduce physical hazards
19. Assessment Techniques
1. Inspect 2. Palpate 3. Percuss 4. Auscultate *except w/ abd : inspect, auscultate, percuss, palpate to avoid
manipulation*
20. Apical Pulse Location & Time
5th Intercostal space on the left mid-clavicular line. Assess for 1 full minute.
21. Febrile
Increase in normal body temperature
22. Assessment
Consider threats: home hazards, fall risk, age risk, restraints. It is biopsychosocial assessment including s/s
("cues") , hx, allergies, lifestyle, interview. ASSESS DATA TO PLAN CARE.
23. Oliguria
"Hypouresis" ; low output of urine
24. Ptosis
Drooping of the eyelid
25. Serosanguineous
Consisting of serum and blood
26. Trends that affect Nursing
demographics, women's issues, advanced practice, disaster preparedness, health promo and wellness,
human rights movement
27. BON
Board of Nursing
28. NCLEX
National Council Nursing Licensing Exam for RN (State Boards)
29. ANA
American Nursing Association
30. NLN
National League of Nursing
31. FNSA
FL Nursing Student Association
32. Roles of the Nurse
Provider of Care, Communicator, Teacher, Manager, Member of Profession
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