HONDROS COLLEGE OF NURSING
Practical Nursing Program
NUR 160 — Fundamental Concepts of Practical Nursing II
Academic Year: 2026/2027
Exam 1 — Comprehensive Question Bank
H O N D R O S C O L L E G E — E X C E L L E N C E I N N U R S I N G E D U C AT I O N
Question 1
Which of the following is an example of a close-ended question?
A. "What is your name?"
B. "Tell me about your pain"
C. "How are you feeling today?"
D. "Describe your symptoms"
CORRECT ANSWER A. "What is your name?"
RATIONALE
Close-ended questions elicit specific, short answers (yes/no or factual responses). "What
is your name?" is a close-ended question. Open-ended questions like "Tell me about..."
encourage more detailed responses.
, Question 2
The nurse is preparing a patient for surgery. Which statement by the nurse
demonstrates false reassurance?
A. "Everything will be fine"
B. "Tell me about your concerns"
C. "What are you most worried about?"
D. "I understand you're nervous"
CORRECT ANSWER A. "Everything will be fine"
RATIONALE
False reassurance involves making statements that dismiss the patient's concerns and
offer empty comfort. "Everything will be fine" is a classic example of false reassurance
that does not acknowledge the patient's legitimate fears.
Question 3
Which healthcare professional performs the initial comprehensive patient
assessment?
A. Registered Nurse (RN)
B. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
C. Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)
D. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
CORRECT ANSWER A. Registered Nurse (RN)
RATIONALE
The RN performs the initial comprehensive admission assessment. LPNs may contribute
data but cannot perform the initial comprehensive assessment independently. UAPs and
CNAs are not licensed to perform assessments.
, Question 4
According to admission guidelines, an initial assessment should be completed
within what time frame?
A. 24 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 72 hours
CORRECT ANSWER A. 24 hours
RATIONALE
According to most healthcare facility policies, the initial comprehensive admission
assessment must be completed by the RN within 24 hours of admission.
Question 5
What is the correct order of assessment steps?
A. Introduce self, explain procedure, wash hands, identify patient, provide privacy,
inspect/auscultate/palpate
B. Identify patient, wash hands, introduce self, explain procedure, provide privacy,
palpate/auscultate/inspect
C. Explain procedure, introduce self, identify patient, wash hands, provide privacy,
auscultate/palpate/inspect
D. Provide privacy, identify patient, introduce self, wash hands, explain procedure,
inspect/palpate/auscultate
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Introduce self, explain procedure, wash hands, identify patient, provide
privacy, inspect/auscultate/palpate
RATIONALE
The correct sequence of assessment steps: 1) Introduce self, 2) Explain procedure, 3)
Wash hands, 4) Identify patient, 5) Provide privacy, 6) Inspect, auscultate, palpate.
, Question 6
What is the primary reason to assess a patient?
A. To identify changes in patient condition and foresee areas of concern
B. To document for the medical record
C. To satisfy hospital policy requirements
D. To determine medication effectiveness only
CORRECT ANSWER
A. To identify changes in patient condition and foresee areas of concern
RATIONALE
Assessment is performed to identify changes in the patient's condition, detect early
signs of complications, and foresee areas of concern to guide appropriate interventions.
Question 7
A patient is two days post-op knee replacement and lives on the second floor
with stairs. What should the nurse pay attention to during discharge planning?
A. The patient's ability to manage stairs safely
B. The patient's dietary preferences
C. The patient's medication schedule only
D. The patient's follow-up appointment date
CORRECT ANSWER A. The patient's ability to manage stairs safely
RATIONALE
Discharge planning must consider the patient's home environment and functional
abilities. A patient with a knee replacement living on the second floor needs assessment
of their ability to safely navigate stairs, which may require home modifications, assistive
devices, or additional therapy.
Practical Nursing Program
NUR 160 — Fundamental Concepts of Practical Nursing II
Academic Year: 2026/2027
Exam 1 — Comprehensive Question Bank
H O N D R O S C O L L E G E — E X C E L L E N C E I N N U R S I N G E D U C AT I O N
Question 1
Which of the following is an example of a close-ended question?
A. "What is your name?"
B. "Tell me about your pain"
C. "How are you feeling today?"
D. "Describe your symptoms"
CORRECT ANSWER A. "What is your name?"
RATIONALE
Close-ended questions elicit specific, short answers (yes/no or factual responses). "What
is your name?" is a close-ended question. Open-ended questions like "Tell me about..."
encourage more detailed responses.
, Question 2
The nurse is preparing a patient for surgery. Which statement by the nurse
demonstrates false reassurance?
A. "Everything will be fine"
B. "Tell me about your concerns"
C. "What are you most worried about?"
D. "I understand you're nervous"
CORRECT ANSWER A. "Everything will be fine"
RATIONALE
False reassurance involves making statements that dismiss the patient's concerns and
offer empty comfort. "Everything will be fine" is a classic example of false reassurance
that does not acknowledge the patient's legitimate fears.
Question 3
Which healthcare professional performs the initial comprehensive patient
assessment?
A. Registered Nurse (RN)
B. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
C. Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)
D. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
CORRECT ANSWER A. Registered Nurse (RN)
RATIONALE
The RN performs the initial comprehensive admission assessment. LPNs may contribute
data but cannot perform the initial comprehensive assessment independently. UAPs and
CNAs are not licensed to perform assessments.
, Question 4
According to admission guidelines, an initial assessment should be completed
within what time frame?
A. 24 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 72 hours
CORRECT ANSWER A. 24 hours
RATIONALE
According to most healthcare facility policies, the initial comprehensive admission
assessment must be completed by the RN within 24 hours of admission.
Question 5
What is the correct order of assessment steps?
A. Introduce self, explain procedure, wash hands, identify patient, provide privacy,
inspect/auscultate/palpate
B. Identify patient, wash hands, introduce self, explain procedure, provide privacy,
palpate/auscultate/inspect
C. Explain procedure, introduce self, identify patient, wash hands, provide privacy,
auscultate/palpate/inspect
D. Provide privacy, identify patient, introduce self, wash hands, explain procedure,
inspect/palpate/auscultate
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Introduce self, explain procedure, wash hands, identify patient, provide
privacy, inspect/auscultate/palpate
RATIONALE
The correct sequence of assessment steps: 1) Introduce self, 2) Explain procedure, 3)
Wash hands, 4) Identify patient, 5) Provide privacy, 6) Inspect, auscultate, palpate.
, Question 6
What is the primary reason to assess a patient?
A. To identify changes in patient condition and foresee areas of concern
B. To document for the medical record
C. To satisfy hospital policy requirements
D. To determine medication effectiveness only
CORRECT ANSWER
A. To identify changes in patient condition and foresee areas of concern
RATIONALE
Assessment is performed to identify changes in the patient's condition, detect early
signs of complications, and foresee areas of concern to guide appropriate interventions.
Question 7
A patient is two days post-op knee replacement and lives on the second floor
with stairs. What should the nurse pay attention to during discharge planning?
A. The patient's ability to manage stairs safely
B. The patient's dietary preferences
C. The patient's medication schedule only
D. The patient's follow-up appointment date
CORRECT ANSWER A. The patient's ability to manage stairs safely
RATIONALE
Discharge planning must consider the patient's home environment and functional
abilities. A patient with a knee replacement living on the second floor needs assessment
of their ability to safely navigate stairs, which may require home modifications, assistive
devices, or additional therapy.
