Nursing 101 Fundamentals of
This comprehensive, verified 49-question Nursing 101 Fundamentals practice exam prepares
students to ace their first nursing block. It features 49 NCLEX-style questions with clear, verified
answers and detailed rationales, focusing on critical concepts like the nursing process, vital signs,
infection control, and patient safety.
What’s Included?
• 49 Clinical Scenario Questions: Modeled directly after actual Nursing 101 exams to
test your critical thinking and application skills.
• Verified Explanations: Not just the correct letter, but a clear, evidence-based rationale
for why the answer is right (and why the others are wrong).
• Instant Digital Access: Immediate download in PDF format—perfect for printing or
studying on-the-go via mobile and desktop.
Key Topics Covered:
• The Nursing Process: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
(ADPIE).
• Vital Signs & Assessments: Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pain
assessment.
• Infection Control & Safety: Standard precautions, hand hygiene, and fall prevention
protocols.
• Patient Care & Comfort: Basic hygiene, mobility, skin integrity, and ethical/legal nursing
responsibilities.
Why Choose This Resource?
1
, • Save Time: Stop wasting hours digging through textbooks. Get straight to the practice
questions that mimic your professor's testing style.
• Boost Confidence: Reduce exam anxiety by familiarizing yourself with the format and
terminology used in fundamental nursing exams.
• Improve Test Scores: Learn how to eliminate wrong answers and apply foundational
clinical judgment to tricky multiple-choice questions.
Disclaimer: This study guide is designed to supplement your coursework and aid in your preparation
for exams. It does not guarantee a specific grade but provides the essential practice needed to
master foundational nursing concepts.
Quiz_________________?
A client is receiving 115 ml/hr of continuous IVF. The nurse notices that the venipuncture
site is red and swollen. Which of the following interventions would the nurse perform first?
A. Stop the infusion
B. Call the attending physician
C. Slow that infusion to 20 ml/hr
D. Place a cold towel on the site -
ANSWER✅
A. Stop the infusion
The sign and symptoms indicate extravasation so the IVF should be stopped immediately
and put warm not cold towel on the affected site.
Quiz_________________?
A patient states that he has difficulty sleeping in the hospital because of noise. Which of the
following would be an appropriate nursing action?
A. Administer a sedative at bedtime, as ordered by the physician
B. Ambulate the patient for 5 minutes before he retires
C. Give the patient a glass of warm milk before bedtime
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, D. Close the patient's door from 9pm to 7am -
ANSWER✅
C. Give the patient a glass of warm milk before bedtime
Warm milk will relax the patient because it contains tryptophan, a natural sedative.
Quiz_________________?
A skin lesion which is fluid-filled, less than 1 cm in size is called:
A. Papule
B. Vesicle
C. Bulla
D. Macule -
ANSWER✅
B. Vesicle
Vesicle is a circumscribed circulation containing serous fluid or blood and less than 1 cm
(ex. Blister, chicken pox).
Quiz_________________?
A sudden redness of the skin is known as:
A. Flush
B. Cyanosis
C. Jaundice
D. Pallor -
ANSWER✅
A. Flush
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This comprehensive, verified 49-question Nursing 101 Fundamentals practice exam prepares
students to ace their first nursing block. It features 49 NCLEX-style questions with clear, verified
answers and detailed rationales, focusing on critical concepts like the nursing process, vital signs,
infection control, and patient safety.
What’s Included?
• 49 Clinical Scenario Questions: Modeled directly after actual Nursing 101 exams to
test your critical thinking and application skills.
• Verified Explanations: Not just the correct letter, but a clear, evidence-based rationale
for why the answer is right (and why the others are wrong).
• Instant Digital Access: Immediate download in PDF format—perfect for printing or
studying on-the-go via mobile and desktop.
Key Topics Covered:
• The Nursing Process: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
(ADPIE).
• Vital Signs & Assessments: Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pain
assessment.
• Infection Control & Safety: Standard precautions, hand hygiene, and fall prevention
protocols.
• Patient Care & Comfort: Basic hygiene, mobility, skin integrity, and ethical/legal nursing
responsibilities.
Why Choose This Resource?
1
, • Save Time: Stop wasting hours digging through textbooks. Get straight to the practice
questions that mimic your professor's testing style.
• Boost Confidence: Reduce exam anxiety by familiarizing yourself with the format and
terminology used in fundamental nursing exams.
• Improve Test Scores: Learn how to eliminate wrong answers and apply foundational
clinical judgment to tricky multiple-choice questions.
Disclaimer: This study guide is designed to supplement your coursework and aid in your preparation
for exams. It does not guarantee a specific grade but provides the essential practice needed to
master foundational nursing concepts.
Quiz_________________?
A client is receiving 115 ml/hr of continuous IVF. The nurse notices that the venipuncture
site is red and swollen. Which of the following interventions would the nurse perform first?
A. Stop the infusion
B. Call the attending physician
C. Slow that infusion to 20 ml/hr
D. Place a cold towel on the site -
ANSWER✅
A. Stop the infusion
The sign and symptoms indicate extravasation so the IVF should be stopped immediately
and put warm not cold towel on the affected site.
Quiz_________________?
A patient states that he has difficulty sleeping in the hospital because of noise. Which of the
following would be an appropriate nursing action?
A. Administer a sedative at bedtime, as ordered by the physician
B. Ambulate the patient for 5 minutes before he retires
C. Give the patient a glass of warm milk before bedtime
2
, D. Close the patient's door from 9pm to 7am -
ANSWER✅
C. Give the patient a glass of warm milk before bedtime
Warm milk will relax the patient because it contains tryptophan, a natural sedative.
Quiz_________________?
A skin lesion which is fluid-filled, less than 1 cm in size is called:
A. Papule
B. Vesicle
C. Bulla
D. Macule -
ANSWER✅
B. Vesicle
Vesicle is a circumscribed circulation containing serous fluid or blood and less than 1 cm
(ex. Blister, chicken pox).
Quiz_________________?
A sudden redness of the skin is known as:
A. Flush
B. Cyanosis
C. Jaundice
D. Pallor -
ANSWER✅
A. Flush
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