Fundamentals Exam 1 Test Questions With
Correct Answers
Question 1
Which nurse is most likely kept records on sanitation techniques and the effects on
health?
Correct Answer
Florence Nightingale
Question 2
The nurse prescribe strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcome. Which
standard of nursing practice is the nurse following?
Correct Answer
Planning
Question 3
An experienced medical-surgical nurse chooses to work in obstetrics. Which level of
proficiency is the nurse upon initial transition to the obstetrical floor?
Correct Answer
Novice
Question 4
A nurse assess a patient's fluid status and decides that the patient needs to drink
more fluids. The nurse then encourages the patient to drink more fluids. Which
concept is the nurse demonstrating?
Correct Answer
autonomy
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,Question 5
A nurse prepares the budget and polices for an intensive care unit. Which role is the
nurse implementing?
Correct Answer
Manager
Question 6
The nurse has been working in the clinical setting for several years as an advanced
practice nurse. However, the nurse has a strong desire to pursue research and theory
development. To fulfill this desire, which program should the nurse attend?
Correct Answer
Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD)
Question 7
A nurse attends a workshop on current nursing issues provided by the American
Nurses Association. Which type of education did the nurse receive?
Correct Answer
Continuing education
Question 8
A nurse identifies gaps between local and best practices/ Which Quality and Safety
Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency is the nurse demonstrating?
Correct Answer
Quality improvement
Question 9
A nurse has compassion fatigue. What is the nurse experiencing?
Correct Answer
Burnout and secondary traumatic stress
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, Question 10
A patient is scheduled for surgery. When getting ready to obtain the informed
consent, the patient tells the nurse, "I have no idea what is going to happen. I couldn't
ask any questions." The nurse does not allow the patient to sign the permit and
notifies the health care provider of the situation. Which role is the nurse displaying?
Correct Answer
Patient advocate
Question 11
The patient requires routine gynecological services after giving birth to her son, and
while seeing the nurse-midwife, the patient asks for a referral to a pediatrician for the
newborn. Which action should the nurse-midwife take initially?
Correct Answer
Offer to provide the newborn care
Question 12
The nurse has a goal of becoming a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA).
Which activity is appropriate for a CRNA?
Correct Answer
Works under the guidance of an anesthesiologist
Question 13
A nurse teaches a group of nursing students about nurse practice acts. Which
information is most important to include in the teaching session about nurse practice
acts?
Correct Answer
Protects the public
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Correct Answers
Question 1
Which nurse is most likely kept records on sanitation techniques and the effects on
health?
Correct Answer
Florence Nightingale
Question 2
The nurse prescribe strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcome. Which
standard of nursing practice is the nurse following?
Correct Answer
Planning
Question 3
An experienced medical-surgical nurse chooses to work in obstetrics. Which level of
proficiency is the nurse upon initial transition to the obstetrical floor?
Correct Answer
Novice
Question 4
A nurse assess a patient's fluid status and decides that the patient needs to drink
more fluids. The nurse then encourages the patient to drink more fluids. Which
concept is the nurse demonstrating?
Correct Answer
autonomy
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,Question 5
A nurse prepares the budget and polices for an intensive care unit. Which role is the
nurse implementing?
Correct Answer
Manager
Question 6
The nurse has been working in the clinical setting for several years as an advanced
practice nurse. However, the nurse has a strong desire to pursue research and theory
development. To fulfill this desire, which program should the nurse attend?
Correct Answer
Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD)
Question 7
A nurse attends a workshop on current nursing issues provided by the American
Nurses Association. Which type of education did the nurse receive?
Correct Answer
Continuing education
Question 8
A nurse identifies gaps between local and best practices/ Which Quality and Safety
Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency is the nurse demonstrating?
Correct Answer
Quality improvement
Question 9
A nurse has compassion fatigue. What is the nurse experiencing?
Correct Answer
Burnout and secondary traumatic stress
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, Question 10
A patient is scheduled for surgery. When getting ready to obtain the informed
consent, the patient tells the nurse, "I have no idea what is going to happen. I couldn't
ask any questions." The nurse does not allow the patient to sign the permit and
notifies the health care provider of the situation. Which role is the nurse displaying?
Correct Answer
Patient advocate
Question 11
The patient requires routine gynecological services after giving birth to her son, and
while seeing the nurse-midwife, the patient asks for a referral to a pediatrician for the
newborn. Which action should the nurse-midwife take initially?
Correct Answer
Offer to provide the newborn care
Question 12
The nurse has a goal of becoming a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA).
Which activity is appropriate for a CRNA?
Correct Answer
Works under the guidance of an anesthesiologist
Question 13
A nurse teaches a group of nursing students about nurse practice acts. Which
information is most important to include in the teaching session about nurse practice
acts?
Correct Answer
Protects the public
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