NUR 2115: FUNDAMENTALS OF
PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXAM PREP
1. A nurse is conducting an admission assessment. Which of the following is considered
subjective data?
A. The client’s blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg.
B. The client has a 2 cm laceration on the left thumb.
C. The client reports a sharp pain in their lower back.
D. The client’s breath sounds are clear bilaterally.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Subjective data consists of the client’s sensations, feelings, and
descriptions. Pain is subjective as it is perceived only by the patient. Blood pressure and
physical findings are objective data.
2. When using the nursing process, which step involves the nurse performing a physical
examination and collecting a health history?
A. Assessment
B. Implementation
,C. Planning
D. Evaluation
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Assessment is the first step of the nursing process, involving the
systematic collection of information regarding the client’s health status.
3. A nurse is caring for a patient who is post-operative. The nurse notes the patient is
grimacing and holding their abdomen but denies pain. What is the best therapeutic
communication response?
A. I will come back later when you are ready to talk.
B. Why are you telling me you don’t have pain when you clearly do?
C. You are obviously in pain, so I will get your medication.
D. I noticed you are grimacing and holding your stomach; tell me more about that.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Sharing observations and using open-ended questions are
therapeutic techniques that encourage the patient to elaborate on non-verbal cues.
4. Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent the spread of healthcare-
associated infections?
A. Performing proper hand hygiene.
B. Wearing gloves for all patient contact.
, C. Using prophylactic antibiotics.
D. Restricting visitors for all patients.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Hand hygiene is widely recognized as the single most important
practice in preventing the transmission of infectious agents.
5. A nurse is reviewing a patient’s medication orders and notices a dose that seems unusually
high for the patient’s weight. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Contact the prescribing healthcare provider to clarify the order.
B. Ask another nurse to verify the order.
C. Administer the dose as ordered by the physician.
D. Document that the dose was given and monitor for side effects.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Nurses are legally and ethically responsible for the safe
administration of medications. If an order is questionable, the nurse must clarify it with the
provider.
6. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following should the nurse
prioritize first?
A. Physiological needs
B. Self-actualization
PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXAM PREP
1. A nurse is conducting an admission assessment. Which of the following is considered
subjective data?
A. The client’s blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg.
B. The client has a 2 cm laceration on the left thumb.
C. The client reports a sharp pain in their lower back.
D. The client’s breath sounds are clear bilaterally.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Subjective data consists of the client’s sensations, feelings, and
descriptions. Pain is subjective as it is perceived only by the patient. Blood pressure and
physical findings are objective data.
2. When using the nursing process, which step involves the nurse performing a physical
examination and collecting a health history?
A. Assessment
B. Implementation
,C. Planning
D. Evaluation
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Assessment is the first step of the nursing process, involving the
systematic collection of information regarding the client’s health status.
3. A nurse is caring for a patient who is post-operative. The nurse notes the patient is
grimacing and holding their abdomen but denies pain. What is the best therapeutic
communication response?
A. I will come back later when you are ready to talk.
B. Why are you telling me you don’t have pain when you clearly do?
C. You are obviously in pain, so I will get your medication.
D. I noticed you are grimacing and holding your stomach; tell me more about that.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Sharing observations and using open-ended questions are
therapeutic techniques that encourage the patient to elaborate on non-verbal cues.
4. Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent the spread of healthcare-
associated infections?
A. Performing proper hand hygiene.
B. Wearing gloves for all patient contact.
, C. Using prophylactic antibiotics.
D. Restricting visitors for all patients.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Hand hygiene is widely recognized as the single most important
practice in preventing the transmission of infectious agents.
5. A nurse is reviewing a patient’s medication orders and notices a dose that seems unusually
high for the patient’s weight. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Contact the prescribing healthcare provider to clarify the order.
B. Ask another nurse to verify the order.
C. Administer the dose as ordered by the physician.
D. Document that the dose was given and monitor for side effects.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Nurses are legally and ethically responsible for the safe
administration of medications. If an order is questionable, the nurse must clarify it with the
provider.
6. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following should the nurse
prioritize first?
A. Physiological needs
B. Self-actualization
