NU 211 FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1 – RASMUSSEN
COLLEGE || 2025/2026 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS || GUARANTEED PASS
<LATEST UPDATE>
Q1.
A postoperative patient is sleepy but responds when spoken to. What is the nurse’s
immediate priority?
A. Help the patient ambulate early
B. Place the call bell close to the patient
C. Check airway patency and oxygen saturation
D. Administer prescribed pain medication
Answer: C – Airway and oxygenation are the top priority in a drowsy post-op patient
(ABCs).
Q2.
The nurse finds a patient on the floor after a fall. What action should come first?
A. Notify the provider right away
B. Assess the patient’s injuries and vital signs
C. Record the event in the medical chart
D. Assist the patient back to bed safely
Answer: B – Assessment of injury and vital signs comes before notification or
documentation.
Q3.
A vial of morphine sulfate contains 10 mg/mL. The order is for 2 mg IV every 2 hours. How
many mL should the nurse give?
A. 0.1 mL
B. 0.2 mL
C. 0.5 mL
D. 1.0 mL
Answer: B – (2 mg ÷ 10 mg) × 1 mL = 0.2 mL.
,Q4.
Which statement by a student nurse about infection control requires correction?
A. “An N95 mask is needed for tuberculosis.”
B. “Droplet precautions apply to influenza.”
C. “Gloves are required for wound care.”
D. “Hand sanitizer works for all infections, including C. difficile.”
Answer: D – Alcohol rubs don’t kill C. diff spores; handwashing is necessary.
Q5.
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient nauseated after surgery
B. A patient with BP 88/50 and dizziness
C. A patient waiting for discharge teaching
D. A patient needing help to the toilet
Answer: B – Hypotension with dizziness signals instability and risk of poor perfusion.
Q6.
Which action best reflects patient-centered care?
A. Pressuring a patient to walk despite refusal
B. Asking about cultural or spiritual care preferences
C. Assigning hygiene care without patient input
D. Teaching the family without involving the patient
Answer: B – Respecting cultural and personal values is the essence of patient-centered
care.
Q7.
A patient is immobile and at risk for pressure ulcers. Which is the most effective prevention
measure?
A. Use barrier creams once per shift
B. Reposition the patient at least every 2 hours
C. Encourage 2,000 mL fluid intake daily
D. Keep the patient upright in Fowler’s position
Answer: B – Regular turning is the best way to prevent pressure injury.
, Q8.
When inserting an indwelling catheter, which step most reduces infection risk?
A. Perform perineal care first
B. Use sterile technique for insertion
C. Inflate the balloon after urine flows
D. Anchor tubing to the thigh
Answer: B – Sterile insertion prevents catheter-associated urinary tract infection.
Q9.
A patient says, “I don’t need blood pressure medicine because I feel fine.” The nurse’s best
reply is:
A. “You must take it because the doctor ordered it.”
B. “High blood pressure may have no symptoms but can cause serious complications.”
C. “Everyone feels normal at first with high blood pressure.”
D. “If you don’t want to take it, I’ll inform your provider.”
Answer: B – Provides teaching about silent risks and long-term effects.
Q10.
Which task can the nurse delegate to a UAP?
A. Assess pain level
B. Teach incentive spirometer use
C. Take vital signs for a stable patient
D. Evaluate medication response
Answer: C – Vital signs collection is appropriate delegation for stable patients.
Q11.
Before administering digoxin, the nurse’s most important assessment is:
A. Blood pressure
B. Apical pulse
C. Respiratory rate
D. Temperature
Answer: B – Always check apical pulse for 1 full minute; hold if bradycardic.
COLLEGE || 2025/2026 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS || GUARANTEED PASS
<LATEST UPDATE>
Q1.
A postoperative patient is sleepy but responds when spoken to. What is the nurse’s
immediate priority?
A. Help the patient ambulate early
B. Place the call bell close to the patient
C. Check airway patency and oxygen saturation
D. Administer prescribed pain medication
Answer: C – Airway and oxygenation are the top priority in a drowsy post-op patient
(ABCs).
Q2.
The nurse finds a patient on the floor after a fall. What action should come first?
A. Notify the provider right away
B. Assess the patient’s injuries and vital signs
C. Record the event in the medical chart
D. Assist the patient back to bed safely
Answer: B – Assessment of injury and vital signs comes before notification or
documentation.
Q3.
A vial of morphine sulfate contains 10 mg/mL. The order is for 2 mg IV every 2 hours. How
many mL should the nurse give?
A. 0.1 mL
B. 0.2 mL
C. 0.5 mL
D. 1.0 mL
Answer: B – (2 mg ÷ 10 mg) × 1 mL = 0.2 mL.
,Q4.
Which statement by a student nurse about infection control requires correction?
A. “An N95 mask is needed for tuberculosis.”
B. “Droplet precautions apply to influenza.”
C. “Gloves are required for wound care.”
D. “Hand sanitizer works for all infections, including C. difficile.”
Answer: D – Alcohol rubs don’t kill C. diff spores; handwashing is necessary.
Q5.
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient nauseated after surgery
B. A patient with BP 88/50 and dizziness
C. A patient waiting for discharge teaching
D. A patient needing help to the toilet
Answer: B – Hypotension with dizziness signals instability and risk of poor perfusion.
Q6.
Which action best reflects patient-centered care?
A. Pressuring a patient to walk despite refusal
B. Asking about cultural or spiritual care preferences
C. Assigning hygiene care without patient input
D. Teaching the family without involving the patient
Answer: B – Respecting cultural and personal values is the essence of patient-centered
care.
Q7.
A patient is immobile and at risk for pressure ulcers. Which is the most effective prevention
measure?
A. Use barrier creams once per shift
B. Reposition the patient at least every 2 hours
C. Encourage 2,000 mL fluid intake daily
D. Keep the patient upright in Fowler’s position
Answer: B – Regular turning is the best way to prevent pressure injury.
, Q8.
When inserting an indwelling catheter, which step most reduces infection risk?
A. Perform perineal care first
B. Use sterile technique for insertion
C. Inflate the balloon after urine flows
D. Anchor tubing to the thigh
Answer: B – Sterile insertion prevents catheter-associated urinary tract infection.
Q9.
A patient says, “I don’t need blood pressure medicine because I feel fine.” The nurse’s best
reply is:
A. “You must take it because the doctor ordered it.”
B. “High blood pressure may have no symptoms but can cause serious complications.”
C. “Everyone feels normal at first with high blood pressure.”
D. “If you don’t want to take it, I’ll inform your provider.”
Answer: B – Provides teaching about silent risks and long-term effects.
Q10.
Which task can the nurse delegate to a UAP?
A. Assess pain level
B. Teach incentive spirometer use
C. Take vital signs for a stable patient
D. Evaluate medication response
Answer: C – Vital signs collection is appropriate delegation for stable patients.
Q11.
Before administering digoxin, the nurse’s most important assessment is:
A. Blood pressure
B. Apical pulse
C. Respiratory rate
D. Temperature
Answer: B – Always check apical pulse for 1 full minute; hold if bradycardic.
