NUR 200 Exam 1 Fundamental of Nursing
Concepts Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
A patient continues to report incisional pain at a level of 9 out of 10 after pain
medicine is given. The next dose of pain medicine is not due for 1 hour. What would
the critically thinking nurse do first?
A.Explore other options for pain relief
B.Explain to the patient that nothing else has been ordered
C.Discuss the surgical procedure and the reason for the pain
D.Encourage the patient to think of something else until the next pain med is due
Correct Answer
A.Explore other options for pain relief
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,Question 2
What is the most effective way for a new nurse to influence health-care policy and
become involved in legislation on the local, state, and national levels?
1.
Joining and becoming involved in a professional nursing organization
2.
Running for political office
3.
Creating a social media forum for political activism
4.
Voting in the presidential elections
Correct Answer
1. Joining and becoming involved in a professional nursing organization
Collectively, nurses as a whole carry a stronger voice when collaborating with
legislators and lobbyists on the local, state, and national levels regarding health-
care policies and reform. Joining a professional nursing organization can also help
the new nurse network.
Question 3
When gathering admission assessment data, the nurse obtains a weight of 200
pounds. The patient states, "I've never weighed that much!" Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a. Explain to the patient how weight gain occurs.
b. Check the scale calibration and re-weigh the patient.
c. Document the weight as 200 pounds.
d. Instruct the nursing assistant to re-weigh the patient in 2 hours
Correct Answer
b. Check the scale calibration and re-weigh the patient.
It is important to first validate data when there is a mismatch between what the
patient states as history and the data obtained. Validating data often includes
ensuring that equipment is functioning properly first.
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,Question 4
Thinking Skills
Correct Answer
•Clinical judgment
•Observing, comparing, contrasting, and evaluating the client's condition
Question 5
Nursing Today
Correct Answer
•Nurses are competent and caring professionals.
•The complexity of healthcare delivery requires that nurses use critical thinking,
communication, organization, leadership, advocacy, and technical skills to ensure
that patients receive safe and effective care.
Question 6
Which organization requires nurses to take continuing education courses as a
condition of license renewal?
A. American Nurses Association (ANA)
B. State Board of Nursing
C. National League for Nursing (NLN)
D. Sigma Theta Tau
Correct Answer
B. State Board of Nursing
Question 7
The student nurse is observing a senior nurse perform a wound dressing change on a
patient. This is an example of which type of education?
A. Informal education
B. Formal education
C. Continuing education
D. In-service education
Correct Answer
A. Informal education
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, Question 8
Problem
Assessment
Prevention
Treatment
Health Promotion
Correct Answer
Developing Nursing Interventions
Question 9
Questioning, analyzing, and reflecting on your decisions
Correct Answer
Reflecting critically
Question 10
Nurses are faced with complex situations.
Each client is unique.
Nurses apply knowledge to provide holistic care.
Nursing is an applied discipline.
Nursing uses knowledge from other fields.
Correct Answer
Why Is Critical Thinking Important for Nurses? part 1
Question 11
The nurse is discharging a patient to an assisted living facility. Which instruction is
most appropriate for the patient?
A. "You will have assistance with meals and housekeeping tasks."
B. " Therapists will be working with you every day to ensure that you regain functional
abilities."
C. "You will have 24-hour nursing care for the next 6 weeks."
D. "A nurse will come to your home and provide you with nursing care."
Correct Answer
A. "You will have assistance with meals and housekeeping tasks."
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Concepts Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
A patient continues to report incisional pain at a level of 9 out of 10 after pain
medicine is given. The next dose of pain medicine is not due for 1 hour. What would
the critically thinking nurse do first?
A.Explore other options for pain relief
B.Explain to the patient that nothing else has been ordered
C.Discuss the surgical procedure and the reason for the pain
D.Encourage the patient to think of something else until the next pain med is due
Correct Answer
A.Explore other options for pain relief
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,Question 2
What is the most effective way for a new nurse to influence health-care policy and
become involved in legislation on the local, state, and national levels?
1.
Joining and becoming involved in a professional nursing organization
2.
Running for political office
3.
Creating a social media forum for political activism
4.
Voting in the presidential elections
Correct Answer
1. Joining and becoming involved in a professional nursing organization
Collectively, nurses as a whole carry a stronger voice when collaborating with
legislators and lobbyists on the local, state, and national levels regarding health-
care policies and reform. Joining a professional nursing organization can also help
the new nurse network.
Question 3
When gathering admission assessment data, the nurse obtains a weight of 200
pounds. The patient states, "I've never weighed that much!" Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a. Explain to the patient how weight gain occurs.
b. Check the scale calibration and re-weigh the patient.
c. Document the weight as 200 pounds.
d. Instruct the nursing assistant to re-weigh the patient in 2 hours
Correct Answer
b. Check the scale calibration and re-weigh the patient.
It is important to first validate data when there is a mismatch between what the
patient states as history and the data obtained. Validating data often includes
ensuring that equipment is functioning properly first.
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,Question 4
Thinking Skills
Correct Answer
•Clinical judgment
•Observing, comparing, contrasting, and evaluating the client's condition
Question 5
Nursing Today
Correct Answer
•Nurses are competent and caring professionals.
•The complexity of healthcare delivery requires that nurses use critical thinking,
communication, organization, leadership, advocacy, and technical skills to ensure
that patients receive safe and effective care.
Question 6
Which organization requires nurses to take continuing education courses as a
condition of license renewal?
A. American Nurses Association (ANA)
B. State Board of Nursing
C. National League for Nursing (NLN)
D. Sigma Theta Tau
Correct Answer
B. State Board of Nursing
Question 7
The student nurse is observing a senior nurse perform a wound dressing change on a
patient. This is an example of which type of education?
A. Informal education
B. Formal education
C. Continuing education
D. In-service education
Correct Answer
A. Informal education
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, Question 8
Problem
Assessment
Prevention
Treatment
Health Promotion
Correct Answer
Developing Nursing Interventions
Question 9
Questioning, analyzing, and reflecting on your decisions
Correct Answer
Reflecting critically
Question 10
Nurses are faced with complex situations.
Each client is unique.
Nurses apply knowledge to provide holistic care.
Nursing is an applied discipline.
Nursing uses knowledge from other fields.
Correct Answer
Why Is Critical Thinking Important for Nurses? part 1
Question 11
The nurse is discharging a patient to an assisted living facility. Which instruction is
most appropriate for the patient?
A. "You will have assistance with meals and housekeeping tasks."
B. " Therapists will be working with you every day to ensure that you regain functional
abilities."
C. "You will have 24-hour nursing care for the next 6 weeks."
D. "A nurse will come to your home and provide you with nursing care."
Correct Answer
A. "You will have assistance with meals and housekeeping tasks."
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