Kaplan Integrated Exam Fundamentals
D NGN Questions With Verified
Answer –Updated 2026
What is aseptic technique - CORRECT ANSWER- Prevent contamination
What to assess with vital signs - CORRECT ANSWER- Temperature, pulse,
respirations, blood pressure
What to check before biopsy - CORRECT ANSWER- Consent form
When to take action - CORRECT ANSWER- After selecting best intervention
When to use aseptic technique - CORRECT ANSWER- Procedures involving sterile
areas
When to use sterile technique - CORRECT ANSWER- Invasive procedures
When to wash hands - CORRECT ANSWER- Before and after patient contact
Wound cleaning direction - CORRECT ANSWER- Least contaminated to most
contaminated
Action for abnormal ECG - CORRECT ANSWER- Notify provider
Action for IV infiltration - CORRECT ANSWER- Stop infusion
Acute vs chronic priority - CORRECT ANSWER- Acute is priority
Assistive device use - CORRECT ANSWER- Move strong side first
Best infection prevention method - CORRECT ANSWER- Hand hygiene
Best position for breathing - CORRECT ANSWER- High Fowler's
Best way to prevent infection - CORRECT ANSWER- Hand hygiene
Clear liquid diet examples - CORRECT ANSWER- Broth, juice, gelatin
, Clinical Judgment Steps - CORRECT ANSWER- Recognize cues → Analyze cues
→ Prioritize hypotheses → Generate solutions → Take action → Evaluate outcomes
Complication - CORRECT ANSWER- Pneumothorax
Do you restrain during seizure - CORRECT ANSWER- No
Fall prevention interventions - CORRECT ANSWER- Bed low, call light within reach
Final step in clinical judgment - CORRECT ANSWER- Evaluate outcomes
First step in clinical judgment - CORRECT ANSWER- Recognize cues
First step when starting IV - CORRECT ANSWER- Assess site
Frequency of use - CORRECT ANSWER- Every hour while awake
Frequency of vital signs - CORRECT ANSWER- Based on patient condition
Goal - CORRECT ANSWER- Prevent complications
Goal of aseptic technique - CORRECT ANSWER- Reduce infection risk
High risk patients - CORRECT ANSWER- Elderly, weak, confused
High risk patients for pressure injuries - CORRECT ANSWER- Immobile patients
How to prevent CAUTI - CORRECT ANSWER- Keep urinary system closed
How to prevent pressure injuries - CORRECT ANSWER- Turn every 2 hours
Largest test category - CORRECT ANSWER- Basic care and comfort
Maslow hierarchy order - CORRECT ANSWER- Physiological → Safety →
Love/Belonging → Esteem → Self-actualization
Meaning of analyze cues - CORRECT ANSWER- Connect data and identify patterns
Meaning of informed consent - CORRECT ANSWER- Patient understands
procedure
Meaning of prioritize hypotheses - CORRECT ANSWER- Determine most likely or
most dangerous problem
Most important electrolyte for fluid balance - CORRECT ANSWER- Sodium
D NGN Questions With Verified
Answer –Updated 2026
What is aseptic technique - CORRECT ANSWER- Prevent contamination
What to assess with vital signs - CORRECT ANSWER- Temperature, pulse,
respirations, blood pressure
What to check before biopsy - CORRECT ANSWER- Consent form
When to take action - CORRECT ANSWER- After selecting best intervention
When to use aseptic technique - CORRECT ANSWER- Procedures involving sterile
areas
When to use sterile technique - CORRECT ANSWER- Invasive procedures
When to wash hands - CORRECT ANSWER- Before and after patient contact
Wound cleaning direction - CORRECT ANSWER- Least contaminated to most
contaminated
Action for abnormal ECG - CORRECT ANSWER- Notify provider
Action for IV infiltration - CORRECT ANSWER- Stop infusion
Acute vs chronic priority - CORRECT ANSWER- Acute is priority
Assistive device use - CORRECT ANSWER- Move strong side first
Best infection prevention method - CORRECT ANSWER- Hand hygiene
Best position for breathing - CORRECT ANSWER- High Fowler's
Best way to prevent infection - CORRECT ANSWER- Hand hygiene
Clear liquid diet examples - CORRECT ANSWER- Broth, juice, gelatin
, Clinical Judgment Steps - CORRECT ANSWER- Recognize cues → Analyze cues
→ Prioritize hypotheses → Generate solutions → Take action → Evaluate outcomes
Complication - CORRECT ANSWER- Pneumothorax
Do you restrain during seizure - CORRECT ANSWER- No
Fall prevention interventions - CORRECT ANSWER- Bed low, call light within reach
Final step in clinical judgment - CORRECT ANSWER- Evaluate outcomes
First step in clinical judgment - CORRECT ANSWER- Recognize cues
First step when starting IV - CORRECT ANSWER- Assess site
Frequency of use - CORRECT ANSWER- Every hour while awake
Frequency of vital signs - CORRECT ANSWER- Based on patient condition
Goal - CORRECT ANSWER- Prevent complications
Goal of aseptic technique - CORRECT ANSWER- Reduce infection risk
High risk patients - CORRECT ANSWER- Elderly, weak, confused
High risk patients for pressure injuries - CORRECT ANSWER- Immobile patients
How to prevent CAUTI - CORRECT ANSWER- Keep urinary system closed
How to prevent pressure injuries - CORRECT ANSWER- Turn every 2 hours
Largest test category - CORRECT ANSWER- Basic care and comfort
Maslow hierarchy order - CORRECT ANSWER- Physiological → Safety →
Love/Belonging → Esteem → Self-actualization
Meaning of analyze cues - CORRECT ANSWER- Connect data and identify patterns
Meaning of informed consent - CORRECT ANSWER- Patient understands
procedure
Meaning of prioritize hypotheses - CORRECT ANSWER- Determine most likely or
most dangerous problem
Most important electrolyte for fluid balance - CORRECT ANSWER- Sodium
