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FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
PRACTICE QUESTIONS

Multiple Choice/With Answers and Rationale 1000+


1.The nurse should assess the activity tolerance of the patient with which of the following conditions?
A. Diabetes mellitus
B.) Diarrhea
C. Anemia
D. Kidney stones
Ans: C Activity intolerance is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for a client with anemia. IN anemia, there
is low oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, so the client experiences weakness and fatigue

2. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which of the following is a basic physiologic need after
oxygen?
A. Water B.) Freedom from infection
C. Love and belongingness
D. Self-esteem
Ans: A Water is next to oxygen in the hierarchy of physiologic needs for survival8.) Mrs. Sy, diagnosed
with cancer of the breast, is scheduled to undergo chemotherapy.

3.How should the nurse deal with the topic of hair loss with client?
A. Discuss about hair loss as it occurs
B. Provide reading material about chemotherapy
C. Acknowledge that hair loss may be a difficult side effect and explore the patient’s feeling
about this
D. Give the patient information about headscarf, hats or wigs
Ans: C Focusing on the feelings of the client regarding hair loss is therapeutic. Discussing about wigs,
headscarf, and hats will be dealt with later

4. The following are characteristics of basic human needs EXCEPT:
A. Priorities are uniform to all individuals
B. Needs may be met in different ways
C.) Needs are interrelated
D.) Needs may be deferred

Ans: A Priorities vary from individual to individual, according to stage of growth and development, life
situations and other factors

5. Which of the following needs is considered by the nurse when she implements reverseisolation for the
client with leukemia?
A.) Physiologic need
B.) Safety and security
C.) Love and belongingness
D.) Self esteem

Ans: B The client with leukemia has low resistance to infections. Protecting him from infection by
implementing reverse or protective isolation technique meets his need for safety and security

6. Who among the following clients should be attended first by the nurse?
A. The client with cough and colds
B. The client with pain on the chest
C. The client with fever due to infection
D. The client who is for discharge
Ans: B

7. All of the following can cause tachycardia except:


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A. Fever
B. Exercise
C. Sympathetic nervous system stimulation
D. Parasympathetic nervous system stimulation
Answer: D. Parasympathetic nervous system stimulation
 Option D: Parasympathetic nervous system stimulation of the heart decreases the heart rate as
well as the force of contraction, rate of impulse conduction and blood flow through the coronary
vessels. Fever, exercise, and sympathetic stimulation all increase the heart rate.

8. A nurse who uses critical thinking in the decision-making process providing effective quality care to
individuals is known as a(n):
A. Advanced care Nurse B. Clinical decision maker
C. Evidence-based practitioner D. Multidiscipline practice

9. The document that assures clients that they will receive quality care from a competent nurse is the:
A. Standards of care B. Nurse Practice Act
C. Accreditation certification D. National council licensure

10. The regulation of licensure and practice of nursing is accomplished by the:
A. NCLEX-RN B. Certification examination
C. Nurse Practice Act D. ANA Congress for Nursing

11. A nurse who has been in a position on the same unit for 2 years understands the organization and
care of the clients on that nursing unit. Benner defines this nurse as able to anticipate nursing care and to
formulate long-range goals; this nurse is given the title:
A. Expert B. Proficient C. Competent D. Advanced beginner

12. An advanced practice nurse (APN) is the nurse most independently functioning of all professional
nurses. All of the following are examples of clinically focused APNs except:
A. Nurse specialist B. Nurse practitioner
C. Case manager D. Care provider

13. An APN is pursuing a job change. Which of the following positions would the APN be unable to pursue
without meeting additional criteria?
A. Nurse educator B. Certified registered nurse anesthetist
C. Nurse Manager D. Case manager

14. Which of the following is the meaning of PRN?
A. when advice B. Immediately
C. When necessary D. Now

15. Using the principles of standard precautions, the nurse would wear gloves in what nursing
interventions?
A. Providing a back massage B. Feeding a client
C. Providing hair care D .Providing oral hygiene

16. The nurse is preparing to take vital sign in an alert client admitted to the hospital with dehydration
secondary to vomiting and diarrhea. What is the best method used to assess the client’s temperature?
A .Oral B. Axillary C. Radial D. Heat sensitive tape

17. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to use a wide base support when assisting a
client to get up in a chair?
A .Bend at the waist and place arms under the client’s arms and lift
B .Face the client, bend knees and place hands on client’s forearm and lift
C .Spread his or her feet apart
D .Tighten his or her pelvic muscles




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18. A client had oral surgery following a motor vehicle accident. The nurse assessing the client finds the
skin flushed and warm. Which of the following would be the best method to take the client’s body
temperature?
A. Oral B. Axillary C. Arterial line D. Rectal

19. A client who is unconscious needs frequent mouth care. When performing a mouth care, the best
position of a client is:
A. Fowler’s position B. Side lying C. Supine D. Trendelenburg

20. A client is hospitalized for the first time, which of the following actions ensure the safety of the client?
A. Keep unnecessary furniture out of the way
B. Keep the lights on at all time
C. Keep side rails up at all time
D. Keep all equipment out of view

21. A walk-in client enters into the clinic with a chief complaint of abdominal pain and diarrhea. The nurse
takes the client’s vital sign hereafter. What phrase of nursing process is being implemented here by the
nurse?
A. Assessment B .Diagnosis
C. Planning D. Implementation

22. It is best describe as a systematic, rational method of planning and providing nursing care for
individual, families, group and community
A. Assessment B. Nursing Process
C. Diagnosis D. Implementation

23.. Exchange of gases takes place in which of the following organ?
A. Kidney B. Lungs C. Liver D. Heart

24.The Chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the lungs is the?
A. Left atrium B. Right atrium
C. Left ventricle D. Right ventricle

25. . A muscular enlarge pouch or sac that lies slightly to the left which is used for temporary storage of
food…
A. Gallbladder B. Urinary bladder C .Stomach D. Lungs

26. The ability of the body to defend itself against scientific invading agent such as baceria, toxin, viruses
and foreign body
A. Hormones B. Secretion C. Immunity D. Glands

27. Hormones secreted by Islets of Langerhans
A .Progesterone B. Testosterone C. Insulin D. Hemoglobin

28. It is a transparent membrane that focuses the light that enters the eyes to the retina.
A .Lens B. Sclera C. Cornea D. Pupils

29. Which of the following is included in Orem’s theory?
A. Maintenance of a sufficient intake of air B. Self perception
C. Love and belonging D. Physiologic needs

30. Which of the following cluster of data belong to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
A. Love and belonging B. Physiologic needs
C. Self actualization D. All of the above

31.. A nurse obtained a client’s pulse and found the rate to be above normal. The nurse documents these
findings as:
A .Hyper pyrexia B. Arrythmia C. Tachycardia D. Tachypnea



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32. This is characterized by severe symptoms relatively of short duration.
A. Chronic Illness
B. Acute Illness
C. Pain
D. Syndrome

33 Which of the following is the nurse’s role in the health promotion
A. Health risk appraisal
B. Teach client to be effective health consumer
C. Worksite wellness
D. None of the above

34. It is described as a collection of people who share some attributes of their lives.
A. Family
B. Illness
C. Community
D. Nursing

35. Five teaspoon is equivalent to how many milliliters (ml)?
A. 30 ml
B. 25 ml
C. 12 ml
D. 22 ml

36. 1800 ml is equal to how many liters?
A. 1.8
B. 18000
C. 180
D. 2800

37. Which of the following is the abbreviation of drops?
A. Gtt.
B. Gtts.
C. Dp.
D. Dr.

38. The abbreviation for micro drop is…
A. µgtt
B. gtt
C. mdr
D. mgts

39. Which of the following is the meaning of PRN?
A. When advice
B. Immediately
C. When necessary
D. Now

40. Which of the following is the appropriate meaning of CBR?
A. Cardiac Board Room
B. Complete Bathroom
C. Complete Bed Rest
D. Complete Board Room

41. 1 tsp is equals to how many drops?
A. 15
B. 60
C. 10
D. 30


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