NUR_172_HONDROS_EXAM_1_FUNDAMENTALS_OF_NURSING_ASSESSMENT_2026_BASIC.pdf

NUR 172 HONDROS EXAM 1
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
ASSESSMENT 2026 BASIC PATIENT CARE
CONCEPTS COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+



◉ 2024 National safety goals for hospital
Answer: 1. Identify pt correctly.
2. Improve staff communication
3. Use medications safely
4. Use alarms safely.
5. Prevent infection
6. Identify pt safety risks
7. Prevent mistakes in surgery


◉ Informed consent
Answer: -Needs to be obtained before an intervention
-Pt is provided with all the information needed to appropriately
make an informed decision.

, -Consent must be voluntary.
-Always leave an opportunity for the pt to ask any questions they
may have.
-Consent can be implied by conduct.
**Can become invalid if a change in pt medical status alters the
nature and extent of the treatment**


◉ Sentinel Events
Answer: Unusual occurrence when it involves death, permanent
harm or sever temporary harm and intervention is needed to sustain
life.
**Most frequent**
-Falls
-Unintended retention of a foreign body
-Wrong pt, site or procedure
-Delay in treatment
-Suicide
-Operative/post-op complications


◉ Malpractice
Answer: Professional negligence by act or omission by a healthcare
provider.