NSG120 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS (LATEST ), (A+
GUARANTEE).
1. A nurse is caring for a patient who has just been diagnosed with a terminal illness. The
family asks the nurse not to tell the patient the diagnosis. Which ethical principle is the nurse
primarily balancing when deciding whether to honor the family’s request?
A. Fidelity
B. Justice
C. Autonomy
D. Nonmaleficence
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Autonomy refers to the patient’s right to self-determination and
to make informed decisions about their own health care. Withholding information
interferes with this right.
2. Which of the following is an example of objective data collected during a physical
assessment?
A. The patient reports feeling nauseated.
,B. The nurse observes a 2-cm stage II pressure injury on the coccyx.
C. The patient states, ‘I have a sharp pain in my chest.’
D. The patient’s wife reports he has been confused lately.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Objective data are observable and measurable signs that can be
seen, heard, felt, or smelled by the nurse.
3. A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection. After performing hand
hygiene and identifying the patient, what is the next priority step according to the nursing
process?
A. Inject the medication at a 90-degree angle.
B. Document the medication administration.
C. Assess the site for muscle mass and skin integrity.
D. Evaluate the patient’s response to the injection.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Assessment is the first step of the nursing process. The nurse
must assess the site before implementing the intervention (injection).
4. A nurse fails to raise the side rails for a confused elderly patient who is at high risk for falls.
The patient falls and sustains a hip fracture. This is an example of which legal concept?
A. Negligence
, B. Battery
C. Assault
D. Libel
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Negligence is the failure to provide the standard of care that a
reasonably prudent person would provide in a similar situation.
5. Using the SBAR communication tool, which information belongs in the ‘B’ (Background)
section?
A. ‘The patient’s blood pressure is 90/50 mmHg.’
B. ‘The patient has a history of congestive heart failure and was admitted two days ago.’
C. ‘I am calling because I am concerned about the patient’s respiratory status.’
D. ‘I suggest we order a chest X-ray and arterial blood gases.’
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Background (B) includes the context for the situation, such as
medical history, admission date, and recent treatments.
6. Which level of health prevention is represented by a nurse teaching a group of middle-aged
adults about the importance of routine colonoscopies?
A. Primary Prevention
B. Secondary Prevention
EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS (LATEST ), (A+
GUARANTEE).
1. A nurse is caring for a patient who has just been diagnosed with a terminal illness. The
family asks the nurse not to tell the patient the diagnosis. Which ethical principle is the nurse
primarily balancing when deciding whether to honor the family’s request?
A. Fidelity
B. Justice
C. Autonomy
D. Nonmaleficence
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Autonomy refers to the patient’s right to self-determination and
to make informed decisions about their own health care. Withholding information
interferes with this right.
2. Which of the following is an example of objective data collected during a physical
assessment?
A. The patient reports feeling nauseated.
,B. The nurse observes a 2-cm stage II pressure injury on the coccyx.
C. The patient states, ‘I have a sharp pain in my chest.’
D. The patient’s wife reports he has been confused lately.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Objective data are observable and measurable signs that can be
seen, heard, felt, or smelled by the nurse.
3. A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection. After performing hand
hygiene and identifying the patient, what is the next priority step according to the nursing
process?
A. Inject the medication at a 90-degree angle.
B. Document the medication administration.
C. Assess the site for muscle mass and skin integrity.
D. Evaluate the patient’s response to the injection.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Assessment is the first step of the nursing process. The nurse
must assess the site before implementing the intervention (injection).
4. A nurse fails to raise the side rails for a confused elderly patient who is at high risk for falls.
The patient falls and sustains a hip fracture. This is an example of which legal concept?
A. Negligence
, B. Battery
C. Assault
D. Libel
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Negligence is the failure to provide the standard of care that a
reasonably prudent person would provide in a similar situation.
5. Using the SBAR communication tool, which information belongs in the ‘B’ (Background)
section?
A. ‘The patient’s blood pressure is 90/50 mmHg.’
B. ‘The patient has a history of congestive heart failure and was admitted two days ago.’
C. ‘I am calling because I am concerned about the patient’s respiratory status.’
D. ‘I suggest we order a chest X-ray and arterial blood gases.’
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Background (B) includes the context for the situation, such as
medical history, admission date, and recent treatments.
6. Which level of health prevention is represented by a nurse teaching a group of middle-aged
adults about the importance of routine colonoscopies?
A. Primary Prevention
B. Secondary Prevention
