COMPREHENSIVE NURSING
FUNDAMENTALS: PRACTICE ACTS,
THEORIES, SAFETY, AND PATIENT CARE
EXAM 2026
Which condition involves chronic airway obstruction? - ANSWER-COPD
Which condition causes sudden chest pain and dyspnea? - ANSWER-
Pulmonary embolism
Which condition involves air in the pleural space? - ANSWER-Pneumothorax
Which structure surrounds the lungs? - ANSWER-Pleura
Which intervention is priority for a patient with dyspnea? - ANSWER-Elevate
head of bed
Which nursing action promotes airway clearance? - ANSWER-Hydration
Which condition results from retained secretions? - ANSWER-Atelectasis
Which safety measure is essential with oxygen use? - ANSWER-No smoking
Which device humidifies oxygen? - ANSWER-Bubble humidifier
,Which sign indicates respiratory distress? - ANSWER-Use of accessory
muscles
Which ABG value reflects oxygenation? - ANSWER-PaO₂
Which ABG value reflects ventilation? - ANSWER-PaCO₂
Which outcome indicates effective oxygenation? - ANSWER-Oxygen
saturation within normal limits
What is the primary purpose of adequate nutrition? - ANSWER-Maintain health
and support healing
Which nutrient provides the main source of energy? - ANSWER-Carbohydrates
Which nutrient is essential for tissue repair? - ANSWER-Protein
Which nutrient is necessary for hormone production and insulation? -
ANSWER-Fats
Which nutrient regulates body processes? - ANSWER-Vitamins
Which mineral is essential for bone health? - ANSWER-Calcium
Which mineral is essential for oxygen transport? - ANSWER-Iron
Which vitamin is necessary for calcium absorption? - ANSWER-Vitamin D
,Which vitamin is important for blood clotting? - ANSWER-Vitamin K
Which vitamin prevents scurvy? - ANSWER-Vitamin C
Which communication method ensures continuity of care? - ANSWER-Shift
report
Which report is given at the bedside? - ANSWER-Bedside handoff
Which tool standardizes handoff communication? - ANSWER-SBAR
What does SBAR stand for? - ANSWER-Situation, background, assessment,
recommendation
Which legal document requires accurate documentation? - ANSWER-Medical
record
What is the goal of culturally competent nursing care? - ANSWER-Provide care
that respects patient beliefs and values
Which concept refers to shared beliefs and practices of a group? - ANSWER-
Culture
Which term refers to a belief that one's own culture is superior? - ANSWER-
Ethnocentrism
Which nursing action best supports cultural competence? - ANSWER-Asking
patients about preferences
, Which concept refers to adapting care to meet cultural needs? - ANSWER-
Cultural accommodation
Which behavior demonstrates cultural humility? - ANSWER-Self-reflection and
lifelong learning
Which position is used for female catheter insertion? - ANSWER-Dorsal
recumbent
Which position is used for male catheter insertion? - ANSWER-Supine
Which complication is associated with long-term catheter use? - ANSWER-
Infection
Which nursing action promotes catheter drainage? - ANSWER-Keeping bag
below bladder level
Which catheter size is most commonly used for adults? - ANSWER-14-16
French
Which action requires provider notification? - ANSWER-No urine output after
insertion
Which nursing action prevents urethral injury? - ANSWER-Adequate
lubrication
Which procedure removes fecal diversion from normal bowel flow? -
ANSWER-Ostomy
Which ostomy diverts feces from the colon? - ANSWER-Colostomy
FUNDAMENTALS: PRACTICE ACTS,
THEORIES, SAFETY, AND PATIENT CARE
EXAM 2026
Which condition involves chronic airway obstruction? - ANSWER-COPD
Which condition causes sudden chest pain and dyspnea? - ANSWER-
Pulmonary embolism
Which condition involves air in the pleural space? - ANSWER-Pneumothorax
Which structure surrounds the lungs? - ANSWER-Pleura
Which intervention is priority for a patient with dyspnea? - ANSWER-Elevate
head of bed
Which nursing action promotes airway clearance? - ANSWER-Hydration
Which condition results from retained secretions? - ANSWER-Atelectasis
Which safety measure is essential with oxygen use? - ANSWER-No smoking
Which device humidifies oxygen? - ANSWER-Bubble humidifier
,Which sign indicates respiratory distress? - ANSWER-Use of accessory
muscles
Which ABG value reflects oxygenation? - ANSWER-PaO₂
Which ABG value reflects ventilation? - ANSWER-PaCO₂
Which outcome indicates effective oxygenation? - ANSWER-Oxygen
saturation within normal limits
What is the primary purpose of adequate nutrition? - ANSWER-Maintain health
and support healing
Which nutrient provides the main source of energy? - ANSWER-Carbohydrates
Which nutrient is essential for tissue repair? - ANSWER-Protein
Which nutrient is necessary for hormone production and insulation? -
ANSWER-Fats
Which nutrient regulates body processes? - ANSWER-Vitamins
Which mineral is essential for bone health? - ANSWER-Calcium
Which mineral is essential for oxygen transport? - ANSWER-Iron
Which vitamin is necessary for calcium absorption? - ANSWER-Vitamin D
,Which vitamin is important for blood clotting? - ANSWER-Vitamin K
Which vitamin prevents scurvy? - ANSWER-Vitamin C
Which communication method ensures continuity of care? - ANSWER-Shift
report
Which report is given at the bedside? - ANSWER-Bedside handoff
Which tool standardizes handoff communication? - ANSWER-SBAR
What does SBAR stand for? - ANSWER-Situation, background, assessment,
recommendation
Which legal document requires accurate documentation? - ANSWER-Medical
record
What is the goal of culturally competent nursing care? - ANSWER-Provide care
that respects patient beliefs and values
Which concept refers to shared beliefs and practices of a group? - ANSWER-
Culture
Which term refers to a belief that one's own culture is superior? - ANSWER-
Ethnocentrism
Which nursing action best supports cultural competence? - ANSWER-Asking
patients about preferences
, Which concept refers to adapting care to meet cultural needs? - ANSWER-
Cultural accommodation
Which behavior demonstrates cultural humility? - ANSWER-Self-reflection and
lifelong learning
Which position is used for female catheter insertion? - ANSWER-Dorsal
recumbent
Which position is used for male catheter insertion? - ANSWER-Supine
Which complication is associated with long-term catheter use? - ANSWER-
Infection
Which nursing action promotes catheter drainage? - ANSWER-Keeping bag
below bladder level
Which catheter size is most commonly used for adults? - ANSWER-14-16
French
Which action requires provider notification? - ANSWER-No urine output after
insertion
Which nursing action prevents urethral injury? - ANSWER-Adequate
lubrication
Which procedure removes fecal diversion from normal bowel flow? -
ANSWER-Ostomy
Which ostomy diverts feces from the colon? - ANSWER-Colostomy
