Fundamentals of Nursing Final Exam
Review Questions With Correct Answers
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a
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possible cerebral aneurysm following a lost of consciousness in the
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emergency room. The nurse anticipates preparing the pt for ordered
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diagnostic tests. This nurse's knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for
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this condition reflects which aspect of nursing?
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A. The art of nursing
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B. The science of nursing
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C. The caring aspect of nursing
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D. The holistic approach to nursing - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-B. The
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science of nursing | |
A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. What does the
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letterP represent? |
A. Comparison to another similar treatment
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B. Clearly defined, focused literature review
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C. Specific identification of the desired outcome
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,D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest
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Insulin - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Removes excess glucose from the blood
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|and stores it as glycogen in the liver.
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Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North
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America is regarded as the founder of American nursing?
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A. Clara Barton
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B. Lillian Wald
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C. Lavina Dock
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D. Florence Nightingale - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-D. Florence Nightingale
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The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as either acute or
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chronic. Which are examples of chronic illnesses? Select all that apply.
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A. Diabetes mellitus
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B. Bronchial pneumonia
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C. Rheumatoid arthritis
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D. Cystic fibrosis
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E. Fractured hip
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,F. Otitis media - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A, C, & D
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World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which
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development occurred during this period? | | | |
A. The role of the nurse was broadened
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B. There was a decreased emphasis on education
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C. Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings
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D. There was an overabundance of nurses - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A.
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The role of the nurse was broadened
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One of the 4 broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which
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examples of nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all that apply.
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A. A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program
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B. A nurse performed ROM exercises for a pt on bedrest
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C. A nurse shows a diabetic pt how to inject insulin
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D. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
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E. A nurse provides hospice care for a pt with end-stage cancer
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F. A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-A, B, and C | | |
, Postpartum Urinary System Adaptations - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔--GFR
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and renal flow rate increases
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-Loss of voiding sensation
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-Postpartum diuresis |
When the newborn cheek is touched, the cheek turns toward the
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stimulus - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Rooting
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Overweight BMI - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔->25 mg/dL | | | | |
How many patient identifiers is required, and what are they? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-2 |
Name and date of birth| | | |
Pain and anxiety can alter these vital signs - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-HR,
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RR, and BP
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1. A nurse assesses patients in a physician's office who are experiencing
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different levels of health and illness. Which statements best define the
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concepts of health and illness? Select all that apply.
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A. Health and illness are the same for all people.
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B. Health and illness are individually defined by each person.
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C. People with acute illnesses are actually healthy.
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Review Questions With Correct Answers
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a
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possible cerebral aneurysm following a lost of consciousness in the
| | | | | | | | | |
emergency room. The nurse anticipates preparing the pt for ordered
| | | | | | | | | |
diagnostic tests. This nurse's knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for
| | | | | | | | |
this condition reflects which aspect of nursing?
| | | | | | | |
A. The art of nursing
| | | |
B. The science of nursing
| | | |
C. The caring aspect of nursing
| | | | |
D. The holistic approach to nursing - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-B. The
| | | | | | | | | |
science of nursing | |
A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. What does the
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letterP represent? |
A. Comparison to another similar treatment
| | | | |
B. Clearly defined, focused literature review
| | | | |
C. Specific identification of the desired outcome
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,D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest
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Insulin - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Removes excess glucose from the blood
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|and stores it as glycogen in the liver.
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Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North
| | | | | | | | | | |
America is regarded as the founder of American nursing?
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A. Clara Barton
| |
B. Lillian Wald
| |
C. Lavina Dock
| |
D. Florence Nightingale - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-D. Florence Nightingale
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The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as either acute or
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chronic. Which are examples of chronic illnesses? Select all that apply.
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A. Diabetes mellitus
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B. Bronchial pneumonia
| |
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
| |
D. Cystic fibrosis
| |
E. Fractured hip
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,F. Otitis media - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A, C, & D
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World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which
| | | | | | | | | | | |
development occurred during this period? | | | |
A. The role of the nurse was broadened
| | | | | | |
B. There was a decreased emphasis on education
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C. Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings
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D. There was an overabundance of nurses - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A.
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The role of the nurse was broadened
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One of the 4 broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
examples of nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all that apply.
| | | | | | | | | |
A. A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program
| | | | | | | | |
B. A nurse performed ROM exercises for a pt on bedrest
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C. A nurse shows a diabetic pt how to inject insulin
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D. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
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E. A nurse provides hospice care for a pt with end-stage cancer
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F. A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-A, B, and C | | |
, Postpartum Urinary System Adaptations - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔--GFR
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and renal flow rate increases
| | | |
-Loss of voiding sensation
| | |
-Postpartum diuresis |
When the newborn cheek is touched, the cheek turns toward the
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stimulus - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Rooting
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Overweight BMI - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔->25 mg/dL | | | | |
How many patient identifiers is required, and what are they? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-2 |
Name and date of birth| | | |
Pain and anxiety can alter these vital signs - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-HR,
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RR, and BP
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1. A nurse assesses patients in a physician's office who are experiencing
| | | | | | | | | | | |
different levels of health and illness. Which statements best define the
| | | | | | | | | | |
concepts of health and illness? Select all that apply.
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A. Health and illness are the same for all people.
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B. Health and illness are individually defined by each person.
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C. People with acute illnesses are actually healthy.
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