NURS 100 FUNDAMENTALS FINAL EXAM 2026/2027 | WEST COAST
UNIVERSITY NURSING | COMPLETE EXAM REVIEW | HIGH-YIELD
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS| COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE | LATEST UPDATE
1. Why is it important for patients to understand how to care for their hearing
aids?
It allows patients to avoid using them altogether.
It reduces the need for regular check-ups.
Understanding care for hearing aids ensures their effectiveness and
longevity.
It helps patients to ignore their hearing loss.
2. The inflammatory phase begins
4 days after the injury
immediately
24-48 hours after the injury
48-50 hours after the injury
3. Which of the following is an example of objective client data?
The daughter states, 'Mom's BP is always 150/90'
'I think the doctor said my blood sugars was 105.'
The nurse's aid reports a BP of 132/78 mmHg
'My pain is about 7 out of 10 right now'
4. If a patient has a documented 'Allow Natural Death' directive, how should a
nurse approach their care during a medical emergency?
The nurse should consult with family before making any decisions.
, The nurse should prioritize comfort measures and avoid aggressive
resuscitation efforts.
The nurse should ignore the directive if the situation is critical.
The nurse should immediately initiate all possible life-saving
interventions.
5. Which value indicates hypoxemia?
PaCO2 of 50 mmHg
PaO2 of 64 mm Hg
WBC of 14,600 per microliter
Ejection fraction of 20%
6. Describe the significance of recognizing late signs of hypoxemia in patient
care.
Late signs of hypoxemia are often ignored in patient care.
Recognizing late signs of hypoxemia is crucial as it indicates severe
oxygen deprivation, requiring immediate intervention to prevent
further complications.
Late signs of hypoxemia do not require immediate action.
Late signs of hypoxemia are only relevant in chronic conditions.
7. The nurse is reviewing data collected from a medication history, which one of
these data is considered objective data?
patient's wife states that he has nausea
patient has an obvious herpetic vesicles around his mouth
patients states that he has aa terrible headache
, patient's states that his pain is at 7 on the pain scale
8. A nurse is preparing to take the temperature of a client who just finished a
cold drink. If the nurse measures the temperature immediately, what potential
issue could arise?
The temperature reading will be accurate.
The reading will indicate fever.
The temperature reading may be inaccurately low.
The reading will show a higher temperature than normal.
9. Describe the implications of evisceration for patient care in nursing.
Evisceration can be treated with topical ointments alone.
Evisceration requires immediate medical intervention to prevent
infection and further complications.
Evisceration is a normal part of the healing process.
Evisceration indicates that the wound is healing properly.
10. The nurse admits a terminally ill patient to the hospital. What is the first
action that the nurse should complete when planning this patient's care?
Emphasize the importance of addressing any family issues.
Discuss the normal grief process with the patient and family.
Determine the patient's wishes regarding end-of-life care.
Encourage the patient to talk about any fears or unresolved issues.
11. In a scenario where a patient is reluctant to share their symptoms, how might
a nurse effectively use open-ended questions to facilitate communication?
By asking the patient if they are feeling okay.
, By telling the patient to explain their symptoms in detail.
By asking the patient to describe what brought them to the hospital
in their own words.
By asking the patient to list their medications.
12. In a clinical scenario, if a patient develops a Stage III pressure ulcer, what
nursing interventions should be prioritized?
Debridement and wound care management.
Application of topical antibiotics only.
Immediate surgical intervention.
Increased fluid intake and dietary changes.
13. What position should a client be in for the administration of a cleansing
enema?
Position the client in a sitting position
Position the client on his right side
Position the client supine
Position the client on his left side
14. In a scenario where a nurse realizes they have given the wrong medication
to a patient who is now showing signs of distress, what should the nurse
prioritize next?
Wait for the patient to report symptoms.
Document the incident before taking any action.
Provide immediate care to stabilize the patient.
Call for a supervisor to handle the situation.
UNIVERSITY NURSING | COMPLETE EXAM REVIEW | HIGH-YIELD
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS| COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE | LATEST UPDATE
1. Why is it important for patients to understand how to care for their hearing
aids?
It allows patients to avoid using them altogether.
It reduces the need for regular check-ups.
Understanding care for hearing aids ensures their effectiveness and
longevity.
It helps patients to ignore their hearing loss.
2. The inflammatory phase begins
4 days after the injury
immediately
24-48 hours after the injury
48-50 hours after the injury
3. Which of the following is an example of objective client data?
The daughter states, 'Mom's BP is always 150/90'
'I think the doctor said my blood sugars was 105.'
The nurse's aid reports a BP of 132/78 mmHg
'My pain is about 7 out of 10 right now'
4. If a patient has a documented 'Allow Natural Death' directive, how should a
nurse approach their care during a medical emergency?
The nurse should consult with family before making any decisions.
, The nurse should prioritize comfort measures and avoid aggressive
resuscitation efforts.
The nurse should ignore the directive if the situation is critical.
The nurse should immediately initiate all possible life-saving
interventions.
5. Which value indicates hypoxemia?
PaCO2 of 50 mmHg
PaO2 of 64 mm Hg
WBC of 14,600 per microliter
Ejection fraction of 20%
6. Describe the significance of recognizing late signs of hypoxemia in patient
care.
Late signs of hypoxemia are often ignored in patient care.
Recognizing late signs of hypoxemia is crucial as it indicates severe
oxygen deprivation, requiring immediate intervention to prevent
further complications.
Late signs of hypoxemia do not require immediate action.
Late signs of hypoxemia are only relevant in chronic conditions.
7. The nurse is reviewing data collected from a medication history, which one of
these data is considered objective data?
patient's wife states that he has nausea
patient has an obvious herpetic vesicles around his mouth
patients states that he has aa terrible headache
, patient's states that his pain is at 7 on the pain scale
8. A nurse is preparing to take the temperature of a client who just finished a
cold drink. If the nurse measures the temperature immediately, what potential
issue could arise?
The temperature reading will be accurate.
The reading will indicate fever.
The temperature reading may be inaccurately low.
The reading will show a higher temperature than normal.
9. Describe the implications of evisceration for patient care in nursing.
Evisceration can be treated with topical ointments alone.
Evisceration requires immediate medical intervention to prevent
infection and further complications.
Evisceration is a normal part of the healing process.
Evisceration indicates that the wound is healing properly.
10. The nurse admits a terminally ill patient to the hospital. What is the first
action that the nurse should complete when planning this patient's care?
Emphasize the importance of addressing any family issues.
Discuss the normal grief process with the patient and family.
Determine the patient's wishes regarding end-of-life care.
Encourage the patient to talk about any fears or unresolved issues.
11. In a scenario where a patient is reluctant to share their symptoms, how might
a nurse effectively use open-ended questions to facilitate communication?
By asking the patient if they are feeling okay.
, By telling the patient to explain their symptoms in detail.
By asking the patient to describe what brought them to the hospital
in their own words.
By asking the patient to list their medications.
12. In a clinical scenario, if a patient develops a Stage III pressure ulcer, what
nursing interventions should be prioritized?
Debridement and wound care management.
Application of topical antibiotics only.
Immediate surgical intervention.
Increased fluid intake and dietary changes.
13. What position should a client be in for the administration of a cleansing
enema?
Position the client in a sitting position
Position the client on his right side
Position the client supine
Position the client on his left side
14. In a scenario where a nurse realizes they have given the wrong medication
to a patient who is now showing signs of distress, what should the nurse
prioritize next?
Wait for the patient to report symptoms.
Document the incident before taking any action.
Provide immediate care to stabilize the patient.
Call for a supervisor to handle the situation.
