Exam (elaborations) LVN - fundamentals of nursing Fundamentals Of Nursing

FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING – OSCE & Q&A EXAM REVISION CARDS



These cards are structured in exam-focused Q&A format, including OSCE-style questions, marking
points, and brief model answers. Suitable for nursing exams, practical assessments, and clinical skills
preparation.




SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO NURSING (Q&A)

Q1. Define nursing.
Answer: Nursing is the care of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent illness,
restore health, and provide holistic care.

Q2. State four goals of nursing.
Answer:

 Health promotion

 Disease prevention

 Health restoration

 Care of the dying




SECTION 2: HISTORY OF NURSING (Q&A)

Q3. Who is the founder of modern nursing?
Answer: Florence Nightingale.

Q4. State two contributions of Florence Nightingale to nursing.
Answer:

 Improved sanitation and hygiene in hospitals

 Introduced nursing education and professional standards

, SECTION 3: NURSING THEORIES (Q&A)

Q5. What is a nursing theory?
Answer: A structured framework that guides nursing practice, education, and research.

Q6. Match the theorist to the theory.
Answer:

 Florence Nightingale – Environmental Theory

 Virginia Henderson – Need Theory

 Dorothea Orem – Self-Care Deficit Theory

 Jean Watson – Theory of Human Caring




SECTION 4: PROFESSIONALISM, ETHICS & LEGAL ISSUES

Q7. Define professionalism in nursing.
Answer: The demonstration of accountability, competence, ethical practice, and commitment to lifelong
learning.

Q8. State four ethical principles in nursing.
Answer: Autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice.

Q9. What is informed consent?
Answer: Permission given by a patient after receiving adequate information about a medical procedure.