NUR 111 FINAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT AND VERIFIED ANSWERS & STUDY GUIDE (2026-27)
1. Which of the following is the process of converting a drug to a water soluble compound?
Absorption
Pharmacokinetics
Metabolism
Administration
2. If a patient has impaired kidney function, how might this affect their medication
regimen?
The patient can take the same dosage without any changes.
The patient will need to switch to oral medications only.
The patient will not need any medication adjustments.
The patient may require dosage adjustments to prevent drug accumulation.
3. Describe the role of the skin in the immune response to infections.
The skin helps in the production of white blood cells.
The skin secretes enzymes that kill bacteria.
The skin produces antibodies to fight infections.
The skin acts as a physical barrier that prevents pathogens from entering the body.
4. If a patient has impaired kidney function, how might this affect the excretion of medications?
, It will enhance the elimination of drugs, reducing their effectiveness.
It will have no effect on drug elimination.
It may lead to decreased elimination of drugs, increasing the risk of toxicity.
It will increase the metabolism of drugs, leading to faster clearance.
5. What is the primary role of diagnosis in nursing practice?
Administering medications
Identifying patient problems
Documenting patient history
Performing physical assessments
6. The nurse is educating a coworker on the ethical principle of beneficence. The nurse judges the
teaching to be effective when her coworker states:
"Beneficence is the duty to actively do good for patients."
"Beneficence involves allowing patient to make their own health care decisions."
"Beneficence is the duty to do no harm."
"Beneficence involves treating all patients equally."
7. Describe the main focus of QSEN in the context of nursing education.
QSEN aims to reduce the number of nurses in clinical settings.
QSEN is primarily concerned with administrative aspects of healthcare.
QSEN focuses on developing competencies in knowledge, skills, and attitudes
essential for nursing practice.
, QSEN emphasizes the importance of theoretical knowledge over practical skills.
8. What is the role of distribution in pharmacology?
Activation of drugs
Synthesis of drugs
Elimination of drugs
Transport of pharmacologic agents throughout the body
9. Which of these precautions uses a surgical face mask?
Contact
Droplet
Airborne
10. What is a standing order in the context of medication administration?
Routine until changed
To be given immediately
One time for a specific reason
Needed as soon as possible
11. What does pharmacokinetics refer to when discussing drugs in patients?
Distribution, cognitive impairments, & adverse drug events
Distribution, absorption, cognitive impairment, & excretion
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, & excretion
Distribution, non-adherence, metabolism, & excretion
, 12. What is the primary purpose of a bed bath in nursing care?
To administer medication
To assess the patient's mobility
To provide a therapeutic massage
To wash dependent patients who cannot bathe themselves
13. Describe the significance of the illness stage in the context of infection progression.
The illness stage is not significant as symptoms are irrelevant.
The illness stage is significant as it is when the patient exhibits symptoms that
indicate the presence of the disease or virus.
The illness stage is the final stage of infection.
The illness stage only affects the immune system.
14. A patient with liver disease is prescribed a medication that is primarily metabolized by the
liver. What should the nurse consider when administering this medication?
The nurse should administer a higher dose to ensure effectiveness.
The nurse should disregard liver function as it does not affect medication administration.
The nurse should consider the potential for increased drug toxicity due to
impaired metabolism.
The nurse should monitor for decreased drug efficacy only.
15. What does QSEN do?
CORRECT AND VERIFIED ANSWERS & STUDY GUIDE (2026-27)
1. Which of the following is the process of converting a drug to a water soluble compound?
Absorption
Pharmacokinetics
Metabolism
Administration
2. If a patient has impaired kidney function, how might this affect their medication
regimen?
The patient can take the same dosage without any changes.
The patient will need to switch to oral medications only.
The patient will not need any medication adjustments.
The patient may require dosage adjustments to prevent drug accumulation.
3. Describe the role of the skin in the immune response to infections.
The skin helps in the production of white blood cells.
The skin secretes enzymes that kill bacteria.
The skin produces antibodies to fight infections.
The skin acts as a physical barrier that prevents pathogens from entering the body.
4. If a patient has impaired kidney function, how might this affect the excretion of medications?
, It will enhance the elimination of drugs, reducing their effectiveness.
It will have no effect on drug elimination.
It may lead to decreased elimination of drugs, increasing the risk of toxicity.
It will increase the metabolism of drugs, leading to faster clearance.
5. What is the primary role of diagnosis in nursing practice?
Administering medications
Identifying patient problems
Documenting patient history
Performing physical assessments
6. The nurse is educating a coworker on the ethical principle of beneficence. The nurse judges the
teaching to be effective when her coworker states:
"Beneficence is the duty to actively do good for patients."
"Beneficence involves allowing patient to make their own health care decisions."
"Beneficence is the duty to do no harm."
"Beneficence involves treating all patients equally."
7. Describe the main focus of QSEN in the context of nursing education.
QSEN aims to reduce the number of nurses in clinical settings.
QSEN is primarily concerned with administrative aspects of healthcare.
QSEN focuses on developing competencies in knowledge, skills, and attitudes
essential for nursing practice.
, QSEN emphasizes the importance of theoretical knowledge over practical skills.
8. What is the role of distribution in pharmacology?
Activation of drugs
Synthesis of drugs
Elimination of drugs
Transport of pharmacologic agents throughout the body
9. Which of these precautions uses a surgical face mask?
Contact
Droplet
Airborne
10. What is a standing order in the context of medication administration?
Routine until changed
To be given immediately
One time for a specific reason
Needed as soon as possible
11. What does pharmacokinetics refer to when discussing drugs in patients?
Distribution, cognitive impairments, & adverse drug events
Distribution, absorption, cognitive impairment, & excretion
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, & excretion
Distribution, non-adherence, metabolism, & excretion
, 12. What is the primary purpose of a bed bath in nursing care?
To administer medication
To assess the patient's mobility
To provide a therapeutic massage
To wash dependent patients who cannot bathe themselves
13. Describe the significance of the illness stage in the context of infection progression.
The illness stage is not significant as symptoms are irrelevant.
The illness stage is significant as it is when the patient exhibits symptoms that
indicate the presence of the disease or virus.
The illness stage is the final stage of infection.
The illness stage only affects the immune system.
14. A patient with liver disease is prescribed a medication that is primarily metabolized by the
liver. What should the nurse consider when administering this medication?
The nurse should administer a higher dose to ensure effectiveness.
The nurse should disregard liver function as it does not affect medication administration.
The nurse should consider the potential for increased drug toxicity due to
impaired metabolism.
The nurse should monitor for decreased drug efficacy only.
15. What does QSEN do?
