FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING EXAM PREP |ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Which nurse most likely kept records on sanitation techniques and the effects on health?
a. Florence Nightingale
b. Mary Nutting
c. Clara Barton
d. Lillian Wald
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 2
The nurse prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcome. Which
standard of nursing practice is the nurse following?
a. Assessment
b. Diagnosis
c. Planning
d. Implementation
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 3
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,An experienced medical-surgical nurse chooses to work in obstetrics. Which level of
proficiency is the nurse upon initial transition to the obstetrical floor?
a. Novice
b. Proficient
c. Competent
d. Advanced beginner
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 4
A nurse assesses a patient's fluid status and decides that the patient needs to drink more
fluids. The nurse then encourages the patient to drink more fluids. Which concept is the
nurse demonstrating?
a. Licensure
b. Autonomy
c. Certification
d. Accountability
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 5
A nurse prepares the budget and policies for an intensive care unit. Which role is the nurse
implementing?
a. Educator
b. Manager
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,c. Advocate
d. Caregiver
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 6
The nurse has been working in the clinical setting for several years as an advanced practice
nurse. However, the nurse has a strong desire to pursue research and theory development.
To fulfill this desire, which program should the nurse attend?
a. Doctor of Nursing Science degree (DNSc)
b. Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD)
c. Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP)
d. Doctor in the Science of Nursing degree (DSN)
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 7
A nurse attends a workshop on current nursing issues provided by the American Nurses
Association. Which type of education did the nurse receive?
a. Graduate education
b. Inservice education
c. Continuing education
d. Registered nurse education
CORRECT ANSWER
C
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, Question 8
A nurse identifies gaps between local and best practices. Which Quality and Safety
Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency is the nurse demonstrating?
a. Safety
b. Patient-centered care
c. Quality improvement
d. Teamwork and collaboration
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 9
A nurse has compassion fatigue. What is the nurse experiencing?
a. Lateral violence and intrapersonal conflict
b. Burnout and secondary traumatic stress
c. Short-term grief and single stressor
d. Physical and mental exhaustion
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 10
A patient is scheduled for surgery. When getting ready to obtain the informed consent, the
patient tells the nurse, ―I have no idea what is going to happen. I couldn't ask any
questions.‖ The nurse does not allow the patient to sign the permit and notifies the health
care provider of the situation. Which role is the nurse displaying?
a. Manager
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Which nurse most likely kept records on sanitation techniques and the effects on health?
a. Florence Nightingale
b. Mary Nutting
c. Clara Barton
d. Lillian Wald
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 2
The nurse prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcome. Which
standard of nursing practice is the nurse following?
a. Assessment
b. Diagnosis
c. Planning
d. Implementation
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 3
1
,An experienced medical-surgical nurse chooses to work in obstetrics. Which level of
proficiency is the nurse upon initial transition to the obstetrical floor?
a. Novice
b. Proficient
c. Competent
d. Advanced beginner
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 4
A nurse assesses a patient's fluid status and decides that the patient needs to drink more
fluids. The nurse then encourages the patient to drink more fluids. Which concept is the
nurse demonstrating?
a. Licensure
b. Autonomy
c. Certification
d. Accountability
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 5
A nurse prepares the budget and policies for an intensive care unit. Which role is the nurse
implementing?
a. Educator
b. Manager
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,c. Advocate
d. Caregiver
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 6
The nurse has been working in the clinical setting for several years as an advanced practice
nurse. However, the nurse has a strong desire to pursue research and theory development.
To fulfill this desire, which program should the nurse attend?
a. Doctor of Nursing Science degree (DNSc)
b. Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD)
c. Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP)
d. Doctor in the Science of Nursing degree (DSN)
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 7
A nurse attends a workshop on current nursing issues provided by the American Nurses
Association. Which type of education did the nurse receive?
a. Graduate education
b. Inservice education
c. Continuing education
d. Registered nurse education
CORRECT ANSWER
C
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, Question 8
A nurse identifies gaps between local and best practices. Which Quality and Safety
Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency is the nurse demonstrating?
a. Safety
b. Patient-centered care
c. Quality improvement
d. Teamwork and collaboration
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 9
A nurse has compassion fatigue. What is the nurse experiencing?
a. Lateral violence and intrapersonal conflict
b. Burnout and secondary traumatic stress
c. Short-term grief and single stressor
d. Physical and mental exhaustion
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 10
A patient is scheduled for surgery. When getting ready to obtain the informed consent, the
patient tells the nurse, ―I have no idea what is going to happen. I couldn't ask any
questions.‖ The nurse does not allow the patient to sign the permit and notifies the health
care provider of the situation. Which role is the nurse displaying?
a. Manager
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