NURSING FUNDAMENTALS FINAL EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE AND A+ EXAM
PREP
A tube inserted into the stomach through a surgically create opening is
called:
a. a gastrostomy tube
b. a jejunostomy tube
c. a PEG tube
d. a nasogastric tube - CORRECT ANSWER-C
Mr. Edwards is on strict bedrest. Which of the following statements is
correct?
a. he has a contracture
b. good body alignment is important
c. he can get up to use the bathroom only
d. he has orthostatic hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER-B
A resident uses crutches to walk. Which does not promote safety?
,a. a physical therapist measures and fits the person with crutches
b. comfortable bedroom slippers won
c. clothes fit well
d. crutch tips are attached to the end of crutches - CORRECT ANSWER-B
True or False
You should pick your residents daily activities and make them go -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
True or False
Trochanter rolls prevent the hips from turning inward - CORRECT
ANSWER-True
True or False
If your resident starts to fall, move out of the way so you don't get hurt -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
True or False
The plan of care for a resident tells you when to apply and remove heat/ice
- CORRECT ANSWER-False
,Muscle Atrophy is:
a. the abnormal shortening of a muscle
b. bending backward
c. the decrease in size or wasting away of a muscle
d. excessive straightening of a body part - CORRECT ANSWER-C
Which of the following statements is false:
a. OBRA requires activity programs for nursing home residents
b. Activities are important for physical and emotional health
c. personal choice is protected
d. Each resident by law to participate in at least two activities daily -
CORRECT ANSWER-D
True or False
Traction is removed when you make the persons bed - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
True or False
Stroke is leading cause of disability in adults - CORRECT ANSWER-False
, True or False
Multiple sclerosis is cured with diet and medications - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
True or False
A malignant tumor grows slowly and does not invade healthy tissue -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
Inflammation of the mouth is called:
a. aphasia
b. metastasis
c. benign
d. stomatitis - CORRECT ANSWER-D
The surgical replacement of a joint is called:
a. open reduction
b. healing fracture
c. osteoporosis
d. arthroplasty - CORRECT ANSWER-D
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE AND A+ EXAM
PREP
A tube inserted into the stomach through a surgically create opening is
called:
a. a gastrostomy tube
b. a jejunostomy tube
c. a PEG tube
d. a nasogastric tube - CORRECT ANSWER-C
Mr. Edwards is on strict bedrest. Which of the following statements is
correct?
a. he has a contracture
b. good body alignment is important
c. he can get up to use the bathroom only
d. he has orthostatic hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER-B
A resident uses crutches to walk. Which does not promote safety?
,a. a physical therapist measures and fits the person with crutches
b. comfortable bedroom slippers won
c. clothes fit well
d. crutch tips are attached to the end of crutches - CORRECT ANSWER-B
True or False
You should pick your residents daily activities and make them go -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
True or False
Trochanter rolls prevent the hips from turning inward - CORRECT
ANSWER-True
True or False
If your resident starts to fall, move out of the way so you don't get hurt -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
True or False
The plan of care for a resident tells you when to apply and remove heat/ice
- CORRECT ANSWER-False
,Muscle Atrophy is:
a. the abnormal shortening of a muscle
b. bending backward
c. the decrease in size or wasting away of a muscle
d. excessive straightening of a body part - CORRECT ANSWER-C
Which of the following statements is false:
a. OBRA requires activity programs for nursing home residents
b. Activities are important for physical and emotional health
c. personal choice is protected
d. Each resident by law to participate in at least two activities daily -
CORRECT ANSWER-D
True or False
Traction is removed when you make the persons bed - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
True or False
Stroke is leading cause of disability in adults - CORRECT ANSWER-False
, True or False
Multiple sclerosis is cured with diet and medications - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
True or False
A malignant tumor grows slowly and does not invade healthy tissue -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
Inflammation of the mouth is called:
a. aphasia
b. metastasis
c. benign
d. stomatitis - CORRECT ANSWER-D
The surgical replacement of a joint is called:
a. open reduction
b. healing fracture
c. osteoporosis
d. arthroplasty - CORRECT ANSWER-D
