FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING FINAL STUDY
GUIDE 2026 TESTED ITEMS SOLVED
◉ Temperature. Answer: -infants & elders require warmer rooms -
operating rooms & critical care kept cooler - room temperature 68°-
74°F
◉ Ventalation. Answer: -supply a room with fresh air -fans
discouraged for infection control concerns -do not open windows
◉ humidity. Answer: -amount of moisture in air -30%-50% is
comfortable
-too little humidity will dry respitory passages
◉ odor. Answer: -to control odors -empty/rinse bedpans, urinals
promptly -remove old flowers
◉ noise. Answer: -main source in hospital is people -offer earplugs
◉ neatness. Answer: -remove trays & dishes promptly after meals -
make bed -keep over the table clear
◉ privacy. Answer: essential for patients well being
, ◉ interior design. Answer: look more like hotel to provide more
homelike environment
◉ beds. Answer: -always lock wheels on bed -lowest position
possible -use overlay to prevent pressure ulcers
◉ occupied bed. Answer: only if patient cannot be out of bed
◉ bed linens. Answer: should be neat, orderly & wrinkle free
◉ unoccupied bed. Answer: when patient is out of bed
◉ most common patient accidents/incidents. Answer: -falls -burns -
cuts&bruises - choking -fights with others -loss of possessions -
electrical shock
◉ 3 common factors for fall:. Answer: -imparied physical mobility -
altered mental status -sensory & motor deficits
◉ discharge planner safety instructions:. Answer: -may want to
suggest installation of cars in shower & grab bars by toilet to insure
falls
GUIDE 2026 TESTED ITEMS SOLVED
◉ Temperature. Answer: -infants & elders require warmer rooms -
operating rooms & critical care kept cooler - room temperature 68°-
74°F
◉ Ventalation. Answer: -supply a room with fresh air -fans
discouraged for infection control concerns -do not open windows
◉ humidity. Answer: -amount of moisture in air -30%-50% is
comfortable
-too little humidity will dry respitory passages
◉ odor. Answer: -to control odors -empty/rinse bedpans, urinals
promptly -remove old flowers
◉ noise. Answer: -main source in hospital is people -offer earplugs
◉ neatness. Answer: -remove trays & dishes promptly after meals -
make bed -keep over the table clear
◉ privacy. Answer: essential for patients well being
, ◉ interior design. Answer: look more like hotel to provide more
homelike environment
◉ beds. Answer: -always lock wheels on bed -lowest position
possible -use overlay to prevent pressure ulcers
◉ occupied bed. Answer: only if patient cannot be out of bed
◉ bed linens. Answer: should be neat, orderly & wrinkle free
◉ unoccupied bed. Answer: when patient is out of bed
◉ most common patient accidents/incidents. Answer: -falls -burns -
cuts&bruises - choking -fights with others -loss of possessions -
electrical shock
◉ 3 common factors for fall:. Answer: -imparied physical mobility -
altered mental status -sensory & motor deficits
◉ discharge planner safety instructions:. Answer: -may want to
suggest installation of cars in shower & grab bars by toilet to insure
falls
