Fundamentals of Nursing Final Exam Review
1. A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a
possible cerebral aneurysm following a lost of consciousness in the
emergency room. The nurse anticipates preparing the pt for ordered
diagnostic tests. This nurse's knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for this
condition reflects which aspect of nursing?
A. The art of nursing
B. The science of nursing
C. The caring aspect of nursing
D. The holistic approach to nursing: B. The science of nursing
2. A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. What does the
letterP represent?
A. Comparison to another similar treatment
B. Clearly defined, focused literature review
C. Specific identification of the desired outcome
D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest: D. Explicit descriptions of
the population of interest
3. Insulin: Removes excess glucose from the blood and stores it as glycogen
in the liver.
4. Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North
America is regarded as the founder of American nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Lillian Wald
C. Lavina Dock
D. Florence Nightingale: D. Florence Nightingale
5. The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as either acute or
chronic. Which are examples of chronic illnesses? Select all that apply.
A. Diabetes mellitus
,B. Bronchial pneumonia
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Cystic fibrosis
E. Fractured hip
F. Otitis media: A, C, & D
6. World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which
development occurred during this period?
A. The role of the nurse was broadened
B. There was a decreased emphasis on education
C. Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings
D. There was an overabundance of nurses: A. The role of the nurse was
broadened
7. One of the 4 broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which
examples of nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all that apply.
A. A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program
B. A nurse performed ROM exercises for a pt on bedrest
C. A nurse shows a diabetic pt how to inject insulin
D. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
E. A nurse provides hospice care for a pt with end-stage cancer
F. A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school: A, B, and C
8. Postpartum Urinary System Adaptations: -GFR and renal flow rate increases
-Loss of voiding sensation
-Postpartum diuresis
9. When the newborn cheek is touched, the cheek turns toward the stimulus:
Rooting
10. Overweight BMI: >25 mg/dL
, Fundamentals of Nursing Final Exam Review
11. How many patient identifiers is required, and what are they?: 2
Name and date of birth
12. Pain and anxiety can alter these vital signs: HR, RR, and BP
13. 1. A nurse assesses patients in a physician's office who are experiencing
different levels of health and illness. Which statements best define the
concepts of health and illness? Select all that apply. A. Health and illness
are the same for all people.
B. Health and illness are individually defined by each person.
C. People with acute illnesses are actually healthy.
D. People with chronic illnesses have poor health beliefs.
E. Health is more than the absence of illness.
F. Illness is the response of a person to a disease.: B, E, & F
14. Method of communication between health care providers about patients
(the handoff): SBAR
15. When the newborn's head is turned to one side, the arm on that side is
extended out: Tonic neck
16. True or false: Diarrhea is a common concern postpartum: False.
Constipation is a common concern if iron is administered
17. This is the angle for a subcutaneous injection: 45 degrees
18. A nurse has volunteered to give influenza immunizations at a local clinic.
What level of care is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Tertiary
B. Secondary
C. Primary
D. Promotive: C. Primary
19. The outer most layer of the skin: Epidermis
, 20. First step in the abdominal assessment: Inspection
21. Obesity BMI: >30 mg/dL
22. When the bottom of the foot is stroked upwards, the newborn's toes flare
out: Babinski
23. Health promotion activities may occur on a primary, secondary, or tertiary
level. Which activities are considered tertiary health promotion? Select all
that apply.
A. A nurse runs an immunization clinic in the inner city.
B. A nurse teaches a patient with an amputation how to care for the residual
limb.
C. A nurse provides range-of-motion exercises for a paralyzed patient.
D. A nurse teaches parents of toddlers how to childproof their homes.
E. A school nurse provides screening for scoliosis for the students.
F. A nurse teaches new parents how to choose and use an infant car seat.: B
&C
24. When does menstruation return after birth for non lactating women?: 7-9
weeks
25. Nursing students should not drink this when stressed: Alcohol
26. A nurse administers a dose of an oral medication for hypertension to a
patient who immediately vomits after swallowing the pill. What would be
the appropriate initial action of the nurse in this situation?
A. Readminister the medication and notify the primary care provider.
B. Readminister the pill in a liquid form if possible.
C. Assess the vomit, looking for the pill.
D. Notify the primary care provider.: C. If a patient vomits immediately after
swallowing an oral pill, the nurse should assess the vomit for the pill or fragments
of it. The nurse should then notify the primary care provider to see if another
dosage should be administered.
1. A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a
possible cerebral aneurysm following a lost of consciousness in the
emergency room. The nurse anticipates preparing the pt for ordered
diagnostic tests. This nurse's knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for this
condition reflects which aspect of nursing?
A. The art of nursing
B. The science of nursing
C. The caring aspect of nursing
D. The holistic approach to nursing: B. The science of nursing
2. A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. What does the
letterP represent?
A. Comparison to another similar treatment
B. Clearly defined, focused literature review
C. Specific identification of the desired outcome
D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest: D. Explicit descriptions of
the population of interest
3. Insulin: Removes excess glucose from the blood and stores it as glycogen
in the liver.
4. Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North
America is regarded as the founder of American nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Lillian Wald
C. Lavina Dock
D. Florence Nightingale: D. Florence Nightingale
5. The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as either acute or
chronic. Which are examples of chronic illnesses? Select all that apply.
A. Diabetes mellitus
,B. Bronchial pneumonia
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Cystic fibrosis
E. Fractured hip
F. Otitis media: A, C, & D
6. World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which
development occurred during this period?
A. The role of the nurse was broadened
B. There was a decreased emphasis on education
C. Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings
D. There was an overabundance of nurses: A. The role of the nurse was
broadened
7. One of the 4 broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which
examples of nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all that apply.
A. A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program
B. A nurse performed ROM exercises for a pt on bedrest
C. A nurse shows a diabetic pt how to inject insulin
D. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
E. A nurse provides hospice care for a pt with end-stage cancer
F. A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school: A, B, and C
8. Postpartum Urinary System Adaptations: -GFR and renal flow rate increases
-Loss of voiding sensation
-Postpartum diuresis
9. When the newborn cheek is touched, the cheek turns toward the stimulus:
Rooting
10. Overweight BMI: >25 mg/dL
, Fundamentals of Nursing Final Exam Review
11. How many patient identifiers is required, and what are they?: 2
Name and date of birth
12. Pain and anxiety can alter these vital signs: HR, RR, and BP
13. 1. A nurse assesses patients in a physician's office who are experiencing
different levels of health and illness. Which statements best define the
concepts of health and illness? Select all that apply. A. Health and illness
are the same for all people.
B. Health and illness are individually defined by each person.
C. People with acute illnesses are actually healthy.
D. People with chronic illnesses have poor health beliefs.
E. Health is more than the absence of illness.
F. Illness is the response of a person to a disease.: B, E, & F
14. Method of communication between health care providers about patients
(the handoff): SBAR
15. When the newborn's head is turned to one side, the arm on that side is
extended out: Tonic neck
16. True or false: Diarrhea is a common concern postpartum: False.
Constipation is a common concern if iron is administered
17. This is the angle for a subcutaneous injection: 45 degrees
18. A nurse has volunteered to give influenza immunizations at a local clinic.
What level of care is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Tertiary
B. Secondary
C. Primary
D. Promotive: C. Primary
19. The outer most layer of the skin: Epidermis
, 20. First step in the abdominal assessment: Inspection
21. Obesity BMI: >30 mg/dL
22. When the bottom of the foot is stroked upwards, the newborn's toes flare
out: Babinski
23. Health promotion activities may occur on a primary, secondary, or tertiary
level. Which activities are considered tertiary health promotion? Select all
that apply.
A. A nurse runs an immunization clinic in the inner city.
B. A nurse teaches a patient with an amputation how to care for the residual
limb.
C. A nurse provides range-of-motion exercises for a paralyzed patient.
D. A nurse teaches parents of toddlers how to childproof their homes.
E. A school nurse provides screening for scoliosis for the students.
F. A nurse teaches new parents how to choose and use an infant car seat.: B
&C
24. When does menstruation return after birth for non lactating women?: 7-9
weeks
25. Nursing students should not drink this when stressed: Alcohol
26. A nurse administers a dose of an oral medication for hypertension to a
patient who immediately vomits after swallowing the pill. What would be
the appropriate initial action of the nurse in this situation?
A. Readminister the medication and notify the primary care provider.
B. Readminister the pill in a liquid form if possible.
C. Assess the vomit, looking for the pill.
D. Notify the primary care provider.: C. If a patient vomits immediately after
swallowing an oral pill, the nurse should assess the vomit for the pill or fragments
of it. The nurse should then notify the primary care provider to see if another
dosage should be administered.
