Fundamentals of Nursing Final Exam Review
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being B. The science of nursing
monitored for a possible cerebral aneurysm following a lost
of consciousness in the emergency room. The nurse
anticipates preparing the pt for ordered diagnostic tests.
This nurse's knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for
this condition reflects which aspect of nursing?
A. The art of nursing
B. The science of nursing
C. The caring aspect of nursing
D. The holistic approach to nursing
A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest
What does the letterP represent?
A. Comparison to another similar treatment
B. Clearly defined, focused literature review
C. Specific identification of the desired outcome
D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest
Insulin Removes excess glucose from the blood and stores it as glycogen in the liver.
Which nurse who was influential in the development of D. Florence Nightingale
nursing in North America is regarded as the founder of
American nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Lillian Wald
C. Lavina Dock
D. Florence Nightingale
The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as A, C, & D
either acute or chronic. Which are examples of chronic
illnesses? Select all that apply.
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Bronchial pneumonia
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Cystic fibrosis
E. Fractured hip
F. Otitis media
World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing A. The role of the nurse was broadened
profession. Which development occurred during this
period?
A. The role of the nurse was broadened
B. There was a decreased emphasis on education
C. Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings
D. There was an overabundance of nurses
One of the 4 broad aims of nursing practice is to restore A, B, and C
health. Which examples of nursing interventions reflect this
goal? Select all that apply.
A. A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation
program
B. A nurse performed ROM exercises for a pt on bedrest
C. A nurse shows a diabetic pt how to inject insulin
D. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
E. A nurse provides hospice care for a pt with end-stage
cancer
F. A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school
Postpartum Urinary System Adaptations -GFR and renal flow rate increases
-Loss of voiding sensation
-Postpartum diuresis
, Fundamentals of Nursing Final Exam Review
When the newborn cheek is touched, the cheek turns Rooting
toward the stimulus
Overweight BMI >25 mg/dL
How many patient identifiers is required, and what are 2
they? Name and date of birth
Pain and anxiety can alter these vital signs HR, RR, and BP
1. A nurse assesses patients in a physician's office who B, E, & F
are experiencing different levels of health and illness.
Which statements best define the concepts of health and
illness? Select all that apply.
A. Health and illness are the same for all people.
B. Health and illness are individually defined by each
person.
C. People with acute illnesses are actually healthy.
D. People with chronic illnesses have poor health beliefs.
E. Health is more than the absence of illness.
F. Illness is the response of a person to a disease.
Method of communication between health care providers SBAR
about patients (the handoff)
When the newborn's head is turned to one side, the arm Tonic neck
on that side is extended out
True or false: Diarrhea is a common concern postpartum False. Constipation is a common concern if iron is administered
This is the angle for a subcutaneous injection 45 degrees
A nurse has volunteered to give influenza immunizations at C. Primary
a local clinic. What level of care is the nurse
demonstrating?
A. Tertiary
B. Secondary
C. Primary
D. Promotive
The outer most layer of the skin Epidermis
First step in the abdominal assessment Inspection
, Fundamentals of Nursing Final Exam Review
Obesity BMI >30 mg/dL
When the bottom of the foot is stroked upwards, the Babinski
newborn's toes flare out
Health promotion activities may occur on a primary, B&C
secondary, or tertiary level. Which activities are considered
tertiary health promotion? Select all that apply.
A. A nurse runs an immunization clinic in the inner city.
B. A nurse teaches a patient with an amputation how to
care for the residual limb.
C. A nurse provides range-of-motion exercises for a
paralyzed patient.
D. A nurse teaches parents of toddlers how to childproof
their homes.
E. A school nurse provides screening for scoliosis for the
students.
F. A nurse teaches new parents how to choose and use an
infant car seat.
When does menstruation return after birth for non lactating 7-9 weeks
women?
Nursing students should not drink this when stressed Alcohol
A nurse administers a dose of an oral medication for C. If a patient vomits immediately after swallowing an oral pill, the nurse should
hypertension to a patient who immediately vomits after assess the vomit for the pill or fragments of it. The nurse should then notify the
swallowing the pill. What would be the appropriate initial primary care provider to see if another dosage should be administered.
action of the nurse in this situation?
A. Readminister the medication and notify the primary care
provider.
B. Readminister the pill in a liquid form if possible.
C. Assess the vomit, looking for the pill.
D. Notify the primary care provider.
Identify goals of Healthy People 2020 related to diabetes -Reduce the disease and economic burden of diabetes mellitus and improve the
quality of life for at risk persons
-Reduce disease risk through healthful diets and achievements and management of
healthy body weights
True or False: RhoGAM is given to the mom when the False. Mother must be negative and baby must be positive
mother is positive and baby is negative
Chloride normal values 97-107 mEq/L
Degree of stretch of the ventrical at the end of diastole Preload
True or False:Baby blues are a serious postpartum False. These are mild depressive symptoms, anxiety, irritability, mood swings,
problem that requires treatment tearfulness, increased sensitivity, and fatigue.
Usually peaks at 4-5 days and resolves by day 10
, Fundamentals of Nursing Final Exam Review
A nurse is interviewing a newly admitted patient. Which C
question would be considered culturally sensitive?
A. "Do you think you will be able to eat the food we have
here?"
B. "Do you understand that we can't prepare special
meals?"
C. "What types of food do you eat for meals?"
D. "Why can't you just eat our food while you are here?"
Which acid-base imbalance would the nurse suspect after C
assessing the following arterial blood gas values: pH, 7.30;
PaCO2, 36 mm Hg; HCO3−, 14 mEq/L?
A. Respiratory acidosis
B. Respiratory alkalosis
C. Metabolic acidosis
D. Metabolic alkalosis
When either the palm of the hand or the ball of the foot is Grasp
touched, the digits wrap around the object
pH normal values 7.35-7.45
A nurse is administering an oral medication to a patient via A. If medication becomes clogged in a gastric tube, the nurse should attach a 10-
a gastric tube. The nurse observes the medication enter mL syringe on the end of the tube and pull back and lightly apply pressure to the
the tube, and then the tube becomes clogged. What would plunger in a repetitive motion to attempt to dislodge the medication. If the
be the appropriate initial action of the nurse in this medication does not move through the tube, the nurse should notify the primary
situation? care provider, who may request the tube be replaced.
A. Attempt to dislodge the medication with a 10-mL
syringe.
B. Notify the primary care provider.
C. Remove the tube and replace it with another tube.
D. Flush the tube with 60 mL of water.
HCO3 normal values 22-26 mEq/L
When does menstruation return for lactating women? It's dependent on breast feeding frequency and duration. Anywhere from 2-18
months.
A nurse is teaching a novice nurse how to provide C
culturally competent care to patients in a culturally diverse
community health clinic. Although all of the following are
important to providing culturally competent nursing care,
which one is most basic?
A. Learning the predominant language of the community
B. Obtaining significant information about the community
C. Treating each patient at the clinic as an individual
D. Recognizing the importance of the patient's family
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being B. The science of nursing
monitored for a possible cerebral aneurysm following a lost
of consciousness in the emergency room. The nurse
anticipates preparing the pt for ordered diagnostic tests.
This nurse's knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for
this condition reflects which aspect of nursing?
A. The art of nursing
B. The science of nursing
C. The caring aspect of nursing
D. The holistic approach to nursing
A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest
What does the letterP represent?
A. Comparison to another similar treatment
B. Clearly defined, focused literature review
C. Specific identification of the desired outcome
D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest
Insulin Removes excess glucose from the blood and stores it as glycogen in the liver.
Which nurse who was influential in the development of D. Florence Nightingale
nursing in North America is regarded as the founder of
American nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Lillian Wald
C. Lavina Dock
D. Florence Nightingale
The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as A, C, & D
either acute or chronic. Which are examples of chronic
illnesses? Select all that apply.
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Bronchial pneumonia
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Cystic fibrosis
E. Fractured hip
F. Otitis media
World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing A. The role of the nurse was broadened
profession. Which development occurred during this
period?
A. The role of the nurse was broadened
B. There was a decreased emphasis on education
C. Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings
D. There was an overabundance of nurses
One of the 4 broad aims of nursing practice is to restore A, B, and C
health. Which examples of nursing interventions reflect this
goal? Select all that apply.
A. A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation
program
B. A nurse performed ROM exercises for a pt on bedrest
C. A nurse shows a diabetic pt how to inject insulin
D. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
E. A nurse provides hospice care for a pt with end-stage
cancer
F. A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school
Postpartum Urinary System Adaptations -GFR and renal flow rate increases
-Loss of voiding sensation
-Postpartum diuresis
, Fundamentals of Nursing Final Exam Review
When the newborn cheek is touched, the cheek turns Rooting
toward the stimulus
Overweight BMI >25 mg/dL
How many patient identifiers is required, and what are 2
they? Name and date of birth
Pain and anxiety can alter these vital signs HR, RR, and BP
1. A nurse assesses patients in a physician's office who B, E, & F
are experiencing different levels of health and illness.
Which statements best define the concepts of health and
illness? Select all that apply.
A. Health and illness are the same for all people.
B. Health and illness are individually defined by each
person.
C. People with acute illnesses are actually healthy.
D. People with chronic illnesses have poor health beliefs.
E. Health is more than the absence of illness.
F. Illness is the response of a person to a disease.
Method of communication between health care providers SBAR
about patients (the handoff)
When the newborn's head is turned to one side, the arm Tonic neck
on that side is extended out
True or false: Diarrhea is a common concern postpartum False. Constipation is a common concern if iron is administered
This is the angle for a subcutaneous injection 45 degrees
A nurse has volunteered to give influenza immunizations at C. Primary
a local clinic. What level of care is the nurse
demonstrating?
A. Tertiary
B. Secondary
C. Primary
D. Promotive
The outer most layer of the skin Epidermis
First step in the abdominal assessment Inspection
, Fundamentals of Nursing Final Exam Review
Obesity BMI >30 mg/dL
When the bottom of the foot is stroked upwards, the Babinski
newborn's toes flare out
Health promotion activities may occur on a primary, B&C
secondary, or tertiary level. Which activities are considered
tertiary health promotion? Select all that apply.
A. A nurse runs an immunization clinic in the inner city.
B. A nurse teaches a patient with an amputation how to
care for the residual limb.
C. A nurse provides range-of-motion exercises for a
paralyzed patient.
D. A nurse teaches parents of toddlers how to childproof
their homes.
E. A school nurse provides screening for scoliosis for the
students.
F. A nurse teaches new parents how to choose and use an
infant car seat.
When does menstruation return after birth for non lactating 7-9 weeks
women?
Nursing students should not drink this when stressed Alcohol
A nurse administers a dose of an oral medication for C. If a patient vomits immediately after swallowing an oral pill, the nurse should
hypertension to a patient who immediately vomits after assess the vomit for the pill or fragments of it. The nurse should then notify the
swallowing the pill. What would be the appropriate initial primary care provider to see if another dosage should be administered.
action of the nurse in this situation?
A. Readminister the medication and notify the primary care
provider.
B. Readminister the pill in a liquid form if possible.
C. Assess the vomit, looking for the pill.
D. Notify the primary care provider.
Identify goals of Healthy People 2020 related to diabetes -Reduce the disease and economic burden of diabetes mellitus and improve the
quality of life for at risk persons
-Reduce disease risk through healthful diets and achievements and management of
healthy body weights
True or False: RhoGAM is given to the mom when the False. Mother must be negative and baby must be positive
mother is positive and baby is negative
Chloride normal values 97-107 mEq/L
Degree of stretch of the ventrical at the end of diastole Preload
True or False:Baby blues are a serious postpartum False. These are mild depressive symptoms, anxiety, irritability, mood swings,
problem that requires treatment tearfulness, increased sensitivity, and fatigue.
Usually peaks at 4-5 days and resolves by day 10
, Fundamentals of Nursing Final Exam Review
A nurse is interviewing a newly admitted patient. Which C
question would be considered culturally sensitive?
A. "Do you think you will be able to eat the food we have
here?"
B. "Do you understand that we can't prepare special
meals?"
C. "What types of food do you eat for meals?"
D. "Why can't you just eat our food while you are here?"
Which acid-base imbalance would the nurse suspect after C
assessing the following arterial blood gas values: pH, 7.30;
PaCO2, 36 mm Hg; HCO3−, 14 mEq/L?
A. Respiratory acidosis
B. Respiratory alkalosis
C. Metabolic acidosis
D. Metabolic alkalosis
When either the palm of the hand or the ball of the foot is Grasp
touched, the digits wrap around the object
pH normal values 7.35-7.45
A nurse is administering an oral medication to a patient via A. If medication becomes clogged in a gastric tube, the nurse should attach a 10-
a gastric tube. The nurse observes the medication enter mL syringe on the end of the tube and pull back and lightly apply pressure to the
the tube, and then the tube becomes clogged. What would plunger in a repetitive motion to attempt to dislodge the medication. If the
be the appropriate initial action of the nurse in this medication does not move through the tube, the nurse should notify the primary
situation? care provider, who may request the tube be replaced.
A. Attempt to dislodge the medication with a 10-mL
syringe.
B. Notify the primary care provider.
C. Remove the tube and replace it with another tube.
D. Flush the tube with 60 mL of water.
HCO3 normal values 22-26 mEq/L
When does menstruation return for lactating women? It's dependent on breast feeding frequency and duration. Anywhere from 2-18
months.
A nurse is teaching a novice nurse how to provide C
culturally competent care to patients in a culturally diverse
community health clinic. Although all of the following are
important to providing culturally competent nursing care,
which one is most basic?
A. Learning the predominant language of the community
B. Obtaining significant information about the community
C. Treating each patient at the clinic as an individual
D. Recognizing the importance of the patient's family
