Nursing 101 Fundamentals of
Nursing Practice Exam 1,
Part 2
(2026/2027)
Complete Practice Questions and
Correct Detailed Answers with
Rationales | 100% Guaranteed Pass |
New Version
,A client tells the nurse, "I'm not happy with the way the A. Fairness
patient care technician did my bath. He just seemed to
be in a hurry and did not wash my back like I asked." Fairness involves analyzing all viewpoints to understand the situation
The nurse decides to go talk with the technician to completely before making a decision. Curiosity gives the critical thinker the
learn his side of the story as well. This is an example of: motivation to continue to ask questions and learn more. Risk taking involves
A. Fairness trying different ways to solve problems.
B. Curiosity
C. Risk taking
D. Responsibility
The surgical unit has initiated the use of a pain rating D. Consistency
scale to assess the severity of clients' pain during their
postoperative recovery. The nurse assigned to a client Using the same pain scale for all clients and ratings promotes consistency—
can look at the pain flow sheet to see the client's pain each nurse has the same measurement scale to compare assessments.
scores over the last 24 hours. Use of the pain scale is an Relevance refers to how applicable the assessment is. An assessment has depth
example of adherence to which intellectual standard? when it deals with less obvious issues. Specificity refers to the ability of the
assessment to provide information about the particular problem of interest.
During the day the nurse spends time instructing a C. Problem Solving
client in how to self-administer insulin. After discussing
the technique and demonstrating an injection, the nurse This is an example of problem solving because the nurse is taking a problem to
asks the client to try it. After the client makes two a supervisor for help in finding a different approach. Reflection is the process
attempts it is clear that the client does not understand of purposefully thinking back and recalling a situation to discover its purpose
how to prepare the correct dose. The nurse discusses or meaning. Risk taking involves trying a different approach. Client assessment
the situation with the charge nurse and asks for is the first step in the process of instruction.
suggestions. This is an example of:
A. Reflection
B. Risk taking
C. Problem solving
D. Client assessment
A nurse uses an institution's procedure manual to C. Basic critical thinking
confirm how to insert a Foley catheter. The level of
critical thinking the nurse is using is: At the basic level of critical thinking, a learner trusts the experts and follows a
A. Commitment procedure step by step. Complex critical thinkers separate themselves from
B. Scientific method authorities and analyze and examine choices more independently.
C. Basic critical thinking Commitment is the third level of critical thinking in which the person anticipates
D. Complex critical thinking the need to make choices without assistance from others. The scientific method
is a process of problem solving.
, A nurse refers to a client's postsurgical written plan of C. Assessment
care, noting that the client has a drainage device
collecting wound drainage. The surgeon is to be Assessment is the process of observing and collecting data. Planning is the
notified when drainage in the device exceeds 100 ml for step in which the diagnosis is analyzed for problem resolution. Intervention
the day. The nurse carefully notes the amount of consists of the steps actually taken after planning. Evaluation measures the
drainage currently in the device. This is an example of: effectiveness of the plan.
A. Planning
B. Evaluation
C. Assessment
D. Intervention
The nurse asks a client how she feels about impending C. Knowledge application
surgery for breast cancer. Before initiating the
discussion the nurse reviewed information about loss The nurse sought appropriate information to be able to communicate more
and grief in addition to therapeutic communication knowledgeably with the client. Experience is acquired through clinical learning
principles. The critical thinking component involved in situations. Problem solving is a series of steps to resolve a problem. Clinical
the nurse's review of the literature is: decision making is a process in which critical thinking steps are followed for
A) Experience problem resolution.
B) Problem solving
C) Knowledge application
D) Clinical decision making
Which of the following is the most accurate information B. Client reports sharp pain in elft anterior knee
to give a nurse during change-of-shift reporting?
A) Client refuses to take medications. The information in option 2 represents objective data that the nurse can use as
B) Client reports sharp pain in left anterior knee. part of baseline information. "Encouraged" and "more" are vague terms.
C) Client encouraged to consume more fluids. "Concern" is also vague; relating the exact concern would be more accurate.
D) Client expressed concern about pending surgery. Option 1 may be true, but accurate data would also report why the client
refused medication.
On entering a client's room during change-of-shift D. Ask the client and spouse if they need smoe time alone right now.
rounds, the nurse notices that the client and spouse
have their backs turned to each other, and both have The situation suggests that the nurse entered during a stressful time. Offering
their arms folded across their chests. The best action for privacy would be appropriate. Because the situation indicates tension between
the nurse to take at this time is to: the couple, this is not the time to initiate teaching.
A) Introduce himself or herself and begin discharge
teaching.
B) Proceed with the tasks the nurse was intending to
perform.
C) Say nothing and leave quickly, closing the door
behind.
D) Ask the client and spouse if they need some time
alone right now.
The nurse is assessing the urinary history of a middle- C. "Why do you get up at night?"
aged married woman. The nurse asks her if she gets up
at night. She replies, "Yes." What other question should Perhaps it is the client's husband who is getting up in the middle of the night
the nurse ask? because of a prostate problem, and this is why she is awakened. The nurse
A) "How many times do you get up at night?" should not assume nocturia without further assessment questions.
B) "How long have you been getting up at night?"
C) "Why do you get up at night?"
D) "How easily do you go back to sleep after you get
up?"
Nursing Practice Exam 1,
Part 2
(2026/2027)
Complete Practice Questions and
Correct Detailed Answers with
Rationales | 100% Guaranteed Pass |
New Version
,A client tells the nurse, "I'm not happy with the way the A. Fairness
patient care technician did my bath. He just seemed to
be in a hurry and did not wash my back like I asked." Fairness involves analyzing all viewpoints to understand the situation
The nurse decides to go talk with the technician to completely before making a decision. Curiosity gives the critical thinker the
learn his side of the story as well. This is an example of: motivation to continue to ask questions and learn more. Risk taking involves
A. Fairness trying different ways to solve problems.
B. Curiosity
C. Risk taking
D. Responsibility
The surgical unit has initiated the use of a pain rating D. Consistency
scale to assess the severity of clients' pain during their
postoperative recovery. The nurse assigned to a client Using the same pain scale for all clients and ratings promotes consistency—
can look at the pain flow sheet to see the client's pain each nurse has the same measurement scale to compare assessments.
scores over the last 24 hours. Use of the pain scale is an Relevance refers to how applicable the assessment is. An assessment has depth
example of adherence to which intellectual standard? when it deals with less obvious issues. Specificity refers to the ability of the
assessment to provide information about the particular problem of interest.
During the day the nurse spends time instructing a C. Problem Solving
client in how to self-administer insulin. After discussing
the technique and demonstrating an injection, the nurse This is an example of problem solving because the nurse is taking a problem to
asks the client to try it. After the client makes two a supervisor for help in finding a different approach. Reflection is the process
attempts it is clear that the client does not understand of purposefully thinking back and recalling a situation to discover its purpose
how to prepare the correct dose. The nurse discusses or meaning. Risk taking involves trying a different approach. Client assessment
the situation with the charge nurse and asks for is the first step in the process of instruction.
suggestions. This is an example of:
A. Reflection
B. Risk taking
C. Problem solving
D. Client assessment
A nurse uses an institution's procedure manual to C. Basic critical thinking
confirm how to insert a Foley catheter. The level of
critical thinking the nurse is using is: At the basic level of critical thinking, a learner trusts the experts and follows a
A. Commitment procedure step by step. Complex critical thinkers separate themselves from
B. Scientific method authorities and analyze and examine choices more independently.
C. Basic critical thinking Commitment is the third level of critical thinking in which the person anticipates
D. Complex critical thinking the need to make choices without assistance from others. The scientific method
is a process of problem solving.
, A nurse refers to a client's postsurgical written plan of C. Assessment
care, noting that the client has a drainage device
collecting wound drainage. The surgeon is to be Assessment is the process of observing and collecting data. Planning is the
notified when drainage in the device exceeds 100 ml for step in which the diagnosis is analyzed for problem resolution. Intervention
the day. The nurse carefully notes the amount of consists of the steps actually taken after planning. Evaluation measures the
drainage currently in the device. This is an example of: effectiveness of the plan.
A. Planning
B. Evaluation
C. Assessment
D. Intervention
The nurse asks a client how she feels about impending C. Knowledge application
surgery for breast cancer. Before initiating the
discussion the nurse reviewed information about loss The nurse sought appropriate information to be able to communicate more
and grief in addition to therapeutic communication knowledgeably with the client. Experience is acquired through clinical learning
principles. The critical thinking component involved in situations. Problem solving is a series of steps to resolve a problem. Clinical
the nurse's review of the literature is: decision making is a process in which critical thinking steps are followed for
A) Experience problem resolution.
B) Problem solving
C) Knowledge application
D) Clinical decision making
Which of the following is the most accurate information B. Client reports sharp pain in elft anterior knee
to give a nurse during change-of-shift reporting?
A) Client refuses to take medications. The information in option 2 represents objective data that the nurse can use as
B) Client reports sharp pain in left anterior knee. part of baseline information. "Encouraged" and "more" are vague terms.
C) Client encouraged to consume more fluids. "Concern" is also vague; relating the exact concern would be more accurate.
D) Client expressed concern about pending surgery. Option 1 may be true, but accurate data would also report why the client
refused medication.
On entering a client's room during change-of-shift D. Ask the client and spouse if they need smoe time alone right now.
rounds, the nurse notices that the client and spouse
have their backs turned to each other, and both have The situation suggests that the nurse entered during a stressful time. Offering
their arms folded across their chests. The best action for privacy would be appropriate. Because the situation indicates tension between
the nurse to take at this time is to: the couple, this is not the time to initiate teaching.
A) Introduce himself or herself and begin discharge
teaching.
B) Proceed with the tasks the nurse was intending to
perform.
C) Say nothing and leave quickly, closing the door
behind.
D) Ask the client and spouse if they need some time
alone right now.
The nurse is assessing the urinary history of a middle- C. "Why do you get up at night?"
aged married woman. The nurse asks her if she gets up
at night. She replies, "Yes." What other question should Perhaps it is the client's husband who is getting up in the middle of the night
the nurse ask? because of a prostate problem, and this is why she is awakened. The nurse
A) "How many times do you get up at night?" should not assume nocturia without further assessment questions.
B) "How long have you been getting up at night?"
C) "Why do you get up at night?"
D) "How easily do you go back to sleep after you get
up?"
