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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
NSG 3130 Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Nursing Practice II
Academic Year: 2026/2027 Exam II · Comprehensive Question Bank
Question 1 NCLEX
The client is ambulating for the first time after surgery. The client tells the nurse, "I feel
faint." Which is the best action by the nurse?
A. Assist the client to a nearby chair
B. Continue walking and encourage deep breathing
C. Lower the client gently to the floor
D. Call for help immediately
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Assist the client to a nearby chair
RATIONALE: Correct: A. The best action is to assist the client to a nearby chair to prevent
injury and allow the client to rest. B. Continuing to walk is unsafe. C. Lowering to the floor
is appropriate if a chair is not available. D. Calling for help is not the first step.
,Question 2 NCLEX
What is hemiplegia?
A. Weakness on one side of the body
B. Paralysis of one side of the body
C. Paralysis of lower extremities
D. Paralysis of all four limbs
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Paralysis of one side of the body
RATIONALE: Correct: B. Hemiplegia is paralysis of one side of the body. A. This describes
hemiparesis. C. This describes paraplegia. D. This describes quadriplegia.
Question 3 NCLEX
The nurse is educating the family of a patient on falls risk precautions. Which
statement by the family indicates a need for further education?
A. "I should leave her slippers by the wheelchair"
B. "I will keep the call light within reach"
C. "I will make sure the bed is in the lowest position"
D. "I will encourage her to wear non-slip socks"
CORRECT ANSWER: A. "I should leave her slippers by the wheelchair"
RATIONALE: Correct: A. Leaving slippers by the wheelchair can increase fall risk; slippers
should be placed on the patient's feet. B, C, D. These are appropriate fall prevention
measures.
,Question 4 NCLEX
What is disuse osteoporosis?
A. Loss of bone mass due to lack of activity
B. Spontaneous breaks without trauma
C. Wasting or decreased muscle tone
D. Permanent fixation of a joint
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Loss of bone mass due to lack of activity
RATIONALE: Correct: A. Disuse osteoporosis is bone loss due to lack of activity. B. This
describes pathologic bone fractures. C. This describes muscle atrophy. D. This describes
contracture.
Question 5 NCLEX
A nurse performs range-of-motion exercises for a patient who is completely immobile.
Which type of ROM exercise is the nurse performing?
A. Active ROM
B. Passive ROM
C. Active-assistive ROM
D. Isometric exercise
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Passive ROM
RATIONALE: Correct: B. Passive ROM is performed when the patient is unable to move
independently. A. Active ROM is performed by the patient. C. Active-assistive ROM
involves partial patient effort. D. Isometric exercises involve muscle tension without joint
movement.
, Question 6 NCLEX
What is hemiparesis?
A. Weakness on one side of the body
B. Paralysis of one side of the body
C. Paralysis of lower extremities
D. Paralysis of all four limbs
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Weakness on one side of the body
RATIONALE: Correct: A. Hemiparesis is weakness on one side of the body. B. This
describes hemiplegia. C. This describes paraplegia. D. This describes quadriplegia.
Question 7 NCLEX
What regulates motor activity, with coordination primarily controlled by the
cerebellum?
A. Cerebral cortex
B. Brainstem
C. Cerebellum
D. Spinal cord
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Cerebral cortex
RATIONALE: Correct: A. The cerebral cortex regulates motor activity, with coordination
primarily controlled by the cerebellum. B, C, D. These structures have other primary
functions.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
NSG 3130 Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Nursing Practice II
Academic Year: 2026/2027 Exam II · Comprehensive Question Bank
Question 1 NCLEX
The client is ambulating for the first time after surgery. The client tells the nurse, "I feel
faint." Which is the best action by the nurse?
A. Assist the client to a nearby chair
B. Continue walking and encourage deep breathing
C. Lower the client gently to the floor
D. Call for help immediately
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Assist the client to a nearby chair
RATIONALE: Correct: A. The best action is to assist the client to a nearby chair to prevent
injury and allow the client to rest. B. Continuing to walk is unsafe. C. Lowering to the floor
is appropriate if a chair is not available. D. Calling for help is not the first step.
,Question 2 NCLEX
What is hemiplegia?
A. Weakness on one side of the body
B. Paralysis of one side of the body
C. Paralysis of lower extremities
D. Paralysis of all four limbs
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Paralysis of one side of the body
RATIONALE: Correct: B. Hemiplegia is paralysis of one side of the body. A. This describes
hemiparesis. C. This describes paraplegia. D. This describes quadriplegia.
Question 3 NCLEX
The nurse is educating the family of a patient on falls risk precautions. Which
statement by the family indicates a need for further education?
A. "I should leave her slippers by the wheelchair"
B. "I will keep the call light within reach"
C. "I will make sure the bed is in the lowest position"
D. "I will encourage her to wear non-slip socks"
CORRECT ANSWER: A. "I should leave her slippers by the wheelchair"
RATIONALE: Correct: A. Leaving slippers by the wheelchair can increase fall risk; slippers
should be placed on the patient's feet. B, C, D. These are appropriate fall prevention
measures.
,Question 4 NCLEX
What is disuse osteoporosis?
A. Loss of bone mass due to lack of activity
B. Spontaneous breaks without trauma
C. Wasting or decreased muscle tone
D. Permanent fixation of a joint
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Loss of bone mass due to lack of activity
RATIONALE: Correct: A. Disuse osteoporosis is bone loss due to lack of activity. B. This
describes pathologic bone fractures. C. This describes muscle atrophy. D. This describes
contracture.
Question 5 NCLEX
A nurse performs range-of-motion exercises for a patient who is completely immobile.
Which type of ROM exercise is the nurse performing?
A. Active ROM
B. Passive ROM
C. Active-assistive ROM
D. Isometric exercise
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Passive ROM
RATIONALE: Correct: B. Passive ROM is performed when the patient is unable to move
independently. A. Active ROM is performed by the patient. C. Active-assistive ROM
involves partial patient effort. D. Isometric exercises involve muscle tension without joint
movement.
, Question 6 NCLEX
What is hemiparesis?
A. Weakness on one side of the body
B. Paralysis of one side of the body
C. Paralysis of lower extremities
D. Paralysis of all four limbs
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Weakness on one side of the body
RATIONALE: Correct: A. Hemiparesis is weakness on one side of the body. B. This
describes hemiplegia. C. This describes paraplegia. D. This describes quadriplegia.
Question 7 NCLEX
What regulates motor activity, with coordination primarily controlled by the
cerebellum?
A. Cerebral cortex
B. Brainstem
C. Cerebellum
D. Spinal cord
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Cerebral cortex
RATIONALE: Correct: A. The cerebral cortex regulates motor activity, with coordination
primarily controlled by the cerebellum. B, C, D. These structures have other primary
functions.
