NRS 2012 FINAL EXAM |
COMPREHENSIVE NURSING STUDY
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2026/2027
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Term
The following statement is an example of patient-centered care (true
or false):
Involving their friends and family if needed. Respecting their
preferences when making decisions due to their experiences, needs
and beliefs.
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False True
B) A patient with a rapid heart rate
5:00 PM
and low blood pressure
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Definition
A) Provide a standardized approach to communication which be used
to in any situation
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What are the ABC's?
A) Airway, Blockage, Clot
B) Airway, Blood, Cut
C) Airway, Breathing, Circulation
D) Aid, Bandaid, Circulation
Which of the following are examples of third-level problems:
A) Long-term issue in health management, rest, and family coping
B) ABC+VL, vital signs, concerns, and life-threatening laboratory values
C) Preparing discharge papers before the patient enters the hospital room
What are Nursing Sensitve Indicators (NSI)?
A) A patient's underlying medical condition
B) A lab result
C) A outcome that is not directly influences by the quality of nursing care
D) patient outcomes that are directly affected by nursing care and are used to
monitor the quality of care and patient safety
, What is the purpose of ISBAR?
A) Provide a standardized approach to communication which be used to in
any situation.
B) Provide safety measures for patients who are unable to ambulate
C) Make announcements to the NP about the patient's current appointment
reschedule
Don't know?
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Term
What affected the formation of hospital acquired pressure injuries the
most?
A) Adequate staffing
B) Acuity of patients
C) Hospital management designation
D) Family involvement
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D Diagnosis
A B
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, 4 of 153
Term
What is a sentinel event definition by the joint commission?
A) An incident of unsafe practice that resulted in extreme harm, short-
term harm, permanent disability, or death of a client.
B) A small medication error that did not result in any harm to the
patient
C) A simple fall with no injury
D) A minor procedural mishap that was quickly corrected without
negative consequences
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B) Accountability B
A) An incident of unsafe
Medications indicated for an event practice that resulted in extreme
when a person's heart has stopped harm, short-term harm,
beating to sustain life. permanent disability, or death of
a client
Don't know?
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Definition
COMPREHENSIVE NURSING STUDY
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2026/2027
1 of 153
Term
The following statement is an example of patient-centered care (true
or false):
Involving their friends and family if needed. Respecting their
preferences when making decisions due to their experiences, needs
and beliefs.
Give this one a go later!
False True
B) A patient with a rapid heart rate
5:00 PM
and low blood pressure
, Don't know?
2 of 153
Definition
A) Provide a standardized approach to communication which be used
to in any situation
Give this one a go later!
What are the ABC's?
A) Airway, Blockage, Clot
B) Airway, Blood, Cut
C) Airway, Breathing, Circulation
D) Aid, Bandaid, Circulation
Which of the following are examples of third-level problems:
A) Long-term issue in health management, rest, and family coping
B) ABC+VL, vital signs, concerns, and life-threatening laboratory values
C) Preparing discharge papers before the patient enters the hospital room
What are Nursing Sensitve Indicators (NSI)?
A) A patient's underlying medical condition
B) A lab result
C) A outcome that is not directly influences by the quality of nursing care
D) patient outcomes that are directly affected by nursing care and are used to
monitor the quality of care and patient safety
, What is the purpose of ISBAR?
A) Provide a standardized approach to communication which be used to in
any situation.
B) Provide safety measures for patients who are unable to ambulate
C) Make announcements to the NP about the patient's current appointment
reschedule
Don't know?
3 of 153
Term
What affected the formation of hospital acquired pressure injuries the
most?
A) Adequate staffing
B) Acuity of patients
C) Hospital management designation
D) Family involvement
Give this one a go later!
D Diagnosis
A B
Don't know?
, 4 of 153
Term
What is a sentinel event definition by the joint commission?
A) An incident of unsafe practice that resulted in extreme harm, short-
term harm, permanent disability, or death of a client.
B) A small medication error that did not result in any harm to the
patient
C) A simple fall with no injury
D) A minor procedural mishap that was quickly corrected without
negative consequences
Give this one a go later!
B) Accountability B
A) An incident of unsafe
Medications indicated for an event practice that resulted in extreme
when a person's heart has stopped harm, short-term harm,
beating to sustain life. permanent disability, or death of
a client
Don't know?
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Definition
