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1. A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU B. The science of nursing
who is being monitored for a possible
cerebral aneurysm following a lost of con-
sciousness in the emergency room. The
nurse anticipates preparing the pt for or-
dered diagnostic tests. This nurse's knowl-
edge of the diagnostic procedures for this
condition reflects which aspect of nurs-
ing?
A. The art of nursing
B. The science of nursing
C. The caring aspect of nursing
D. The holistic approach to nursing
2. A nurse is formulating a clinical question D. Explicit descriptions of the population of
in PICO format. What does the letterP rep- interest
resent?
A. Comparison to another similar treat-
ment
B. Clearly defined, focused literature re-
view
C. Specific identification of the desired out-
come
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 D. Florence Nightingale
development of nursing in North America
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is regarded as the founder of American
nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Lillian Wald
C. Lavina Dock
D. Florence Nightingale
5. The student nurse learns that illnesses are A, C, & D
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
6. World War II had a tremendous effect on A. The role of the nurse was broadened
the nursing profession. Which develop-
ment occurred during this period?
A. The role of the nurse was broadened
B. There was a decreased emphasis on ed-
ucation
C. Nursing was practiced mainly in hospi-
tal settings
D. There was an overabundance of nurses
7. One of the 4 broad aims of nursing prac- A, B, and C
tice is to restore health. Which examples
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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
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 Rooting
cheek turns toward the stimulus
10. Overweight BMI >25 mg/dL
11. How many patient identifiers is required, 2
and what are they? 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 physi- B, E, & F
cian's office who are experiencing differ-
ent levels of health and illness. Which
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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 de-
fined 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 ill-
ness.
F. Illness is the response of a person to a
disease.
14. Method of communication between SBAR
health care providers about patients (the
handoff)
15. When the newborn's head is turned to one Tonic neck
side, the arm on that side is extended out
16. True or false: Diarrhea is a common con- False. Constipation is a common concern if
cern postpartum iron is administered
17. This is the angle for a subcutaneous injec- 45 degrees
tion
18. A nurse has volunteered to give influenza C. Primary
immunizations at a local clinic. What level
of care is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Tertiary
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1. A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU B. The science of nursing
who is being monitored for a possible
cerebral aneurysm following a lost of con-
sciousness in the emergency room. The
nurse anticipates preparing the pt for or-
dered diagnostic tests. This nurse's knowl-
edge of the diagnostic procedures for this
condition reflects which aspect of nurs-
ing?
A. The art of nursing
B. The science of nursing
C. The caring aspect of nursing
D. The holistic approach to nursing
2. A nurse is formulating a clinical question D. Explicit descriptions of the population of
in PICO format. What does the letterP rep- interest
resent?
A. Comparison to another similar treat-
ment
B. Clearly defined, focused literature re-
view
C. Specific identification of the desired out-
come
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 D. Florence Nightingale
development of nursing in North America
, Fundamentals of Nursing Final Exam Review
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is regarded as the founder of American
nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Lillian Wald
C. Lavina Dock
D. Florence Nightingale
5. The student nurse learns that illnesses are A, C, & D
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
6. World War II had a tremendous effect on A. The role of the nurse was broadened
the nursing profession. Which develop-
ment occurred during this period?
A. The role of the nurse was broadened
B. There was a decreased emphasis on ed-
ucation
C. Nursing was practiced mainly in hospi-
tal settings
D. There was an overabundance of nurses
7. One of the 4 broad aims of nursing prac- A, B, and C
tice is to restore health. Which examples
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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
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 Rooting
cheek turns toward the stimulus
10. Overweight BMI >25 mg/dL
11. How many patient identifiers is required, 2
and what are they? 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 physi- B, E, & F
cian's office who are experiencing differ-
ent levels of health and illness. Which
, Fundamentals of Nursing Final Exam Review
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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 de-
fined 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 ill-
ness.
F. Illness is the response of a person to a
disease.
14. Method of communication between SBAR
health care providers about patients (the
handoff)
15. When the newborn's head is turned to one Tonic neck
side, the arm on that side is extended out
16. True or false: Diarrhea is a common con- False. Constipation is a common concern if
cern postpartum iron is administered
17. This is the angle for a subcutaneous injec- 45 degrees
tion
18. A nurse has volunteered to give influenza C. Primary
immunizations at a local clinic. What level
of care is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Tertiary
