Fundamentals of Nursing- Quiz 1 (Exam 1 Material)
Questions with Correct Answers 2026
Which organization is the best source of information when a nurse wishes to determine
whether an action is within the scope of nursing practice? - CORRECT ANSWER -American
Nurses Association (ANA)
A nurse is providing client care in a hospital setting. Who has full legal responsibility and
accountability for the nurse's actions?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER -The hospital
The nurse
What guidelines do nurses follow to identify the client's health care needs and strengths, to
establish and carry out a plan of care to meet those needs, and to evaluate the effectiveness of
the plan to meet established outcomes? - CORRECT ANSWER -Nursing process
The "Rights of Medication Administration" help to ensure accuracy when administering
medications. What are some of these six rights? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Client/Patient
Dosage
Route
Medication
A nurse is assessing the urine on a newborn's diaper. What would be a normal assessment
finding? - CORRECT ANSWER -light in color and odorless
A nurse has taken a telephone order from a physician for an emergency medication. The dose of
the medication is abnormally high. What should the nurse do next? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Question the medication order.
, A nurse at the health care facility is preparing the medication dosage for a client. Why should
the nurse read and compare the label on the medication with the MAR at least three times
(before, during, and after) while preparing the medication for administration? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Ensures that the right medication is given at the right time by the right route
A nurse fails to administer a medication that prevents seizures, and the client has a seizure. The
nurse is in violation of the Nurse Practice Act. What type of law is the nurse in violation of? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Civil
A client refuses to have pain medication administered by injection. The nurse states, "If you
don't let me give you the shot, I will get help to hold you down and give it." What crime may the
nurse be committing? - CORRECT ANSWER -Assault
Which of the following is the most frequent reason for revocation or suspension of a nurse's
license?
all are correct - what is the most common/frequent? - CORRECT ANSWER -Alcohol or drug
abuse
During a clinical placement on a subacute, geriatric medicine unit, a student nurse fed a stroke
client some beef broth, despite the fact that the client's diet was restricted to thickened fluids.
As a result, the client aspirated and developed pneumonia. Which statement underlies the
student's potential liability in this situation? - CORRECT ANSWER -The same standards of care
that apply to a registered nurse apply to the student.
A health care facility determined that a nurse employed on a medical unit was documenting
care that was not being given, and subsequently reported the action to the State Board of
Nursing. How might this affect the nurse's license to practice nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER -The
nurse's license may be revoked or suspended.
Questions with Correct Answers 2026
Which organization is the best source of information when a nurse wishes to determine
whether an action is within the scope of nursing practice? - CORRECT ANSWER -American
Nurses Association (ANA)
A nurse is providing client care in a hospital setting. Who has full legal responsibility and
accountability for the nurse's actions?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER -The hospital
The nurse
What guidelines do nurses follow to identify the client's health care needs and strengths, to
establish and carry out a plan of care to meet those needs, and to evaluate the effectiveness of
the plan to meet established outcomes? - CORRECT ANSWER -Nursing process
The "Rights of Medication Administration" help to ensure accuracy when administering
medications. What are some of these six rights? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Client/Patient
Dosage
Route
Medication
A nurse is assessing the urine on a newborn's diaper. What would be a normal assessment
finding? - CORRECT ANSWER -light in color and odorless
A nurse has taken a telephone order from a physician for an emergency medication. The dose of
the medication is abnormally high. What should the nurse do next? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Question the medication order.
, A nurse at the health care facility is preparing the medication dosage for a client. Why should
the nurse read and compare the label on the medication with the MAR at least three times
(before, during, and after) while preparing the medication for administration? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Ensures that the right medication is given at the right time by the right route
A nurse fails to administer a medication that prevents seizures, and the client has a seizure. The
nurse is in violation of the Nurse Practice Act. What type of law is the nurse in violation of? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Civil
A client refuses to have pain medication administered by injection. The nurse states, "If you
don't let me give you the shot, I will get help to hold you down and give it." What crime may the
nurse be committing? - CORRECT ANSWER -Assault
Which of the following is the most frequent reason for revocation or suspension of a nurse's
license?
all are correct - what is the most common/frequent? - CORRECT ANSWER -Alcohol or drug
abuse
During a clinical placement on a subacute, geriatric medicine unit, a student nurse fed a stroke
client some beef broth, despite the fact that the client's diet was restricted to thickened fluids.
As a result, the client aspirated and developed pneumonia. Which statement underlies the
student's potential liability in this situation? - CORRECT ANSWER -The same standards of care
that apply to a registered nurse apply to the student.
A health care facility determined that a nurse employed on a medical unit was documenting
care that was not being given, and subsequently reported the action to the State Board of
Nursing. How might this affect the nurse's license to practice nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER -The
nurse's license may be revoked or suspended.
