FUNDAMENTALS) ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | MOST TESTED | 100+ VERIFIED
Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED - A+ GRADED
TOPICS COVERED
Nursing Process: Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, critical thinking, clinical
judgment
Client Care: Health promotion, disease prevention, patient education, discharge planning, cultural
competence
Safety & Infection Control: Fall prevention, restraints, fire safety, standard and transmission
-based
precautions, hand hygiene, sterile technique, PPE
Medication Administration: Rights of medication administration, dosage calculations, routes, documentation,
medication safety, error prevention
Nutrition & Elimination: Nutritional assessment, therapeutic diets, fluid balance, urinary and bowel
elimination, catheterization, ostomy care
Oxygenation & Mobility: Respiratory assessment, oxygen delivery devices, pulse oximetry, body mechanics,
range of motion, transfers, positioning, pressure ulcer prevention
Professional Standards: Legal and ethical issues, documentation, HIPAA, informed consent, advance
directives, delegation, scope of practice
Mental Health: Therapeutic communication, anxiety, depression, substance use, crisis intervention
SECTION 1: NURSING PROCESS & CRITICAL THINKING
Questions 1-15
Question 1
The nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia. Which nursing action would be considered part of the
assessment phase of the nursing process?
, PN 3006 PRACTICAL NURSING FINAL EXAM SET 2 (PN VATI
FUNDAMENTALS) ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | MOST TESTED | 100+ VERIFIED
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A) Administering oxygen
B) Evaluating the patient's response to antibiotics
C) Auscultating lung sounds
D) Diagnosing ineffective airway clearance
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessment is the first phase of the nursing process, involving collection, validation, and
documentation of patient data. Auscultating lung sounds is a direct data collection activity. Administering
oxygen is an intervention, evaluating respons
e is evaluation, and diagnosing ineffective airway clearance is the
diagnosis phase .
Question 2
A nurse is developing a care plan for a patient with impaired mobility. Which step of the nursing process
involves determining the patient's readiness to learn transfer techniques?
A) Assessment
B) Planning
C) Implementation
D) Evaluation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessment is the phase where the nurse gathers data to determine the patient's readiness to learn.
Readiness is a subjective assessment parameter that influences how the nurse will plan and implement
teaching. Planning involves setting goals,
mplementation
i is the action phase, and evaluation measures
outcomes .
, PN 3006 PRACTICAL NURSING FINAL EXAM SET 2 (PN VATI
FUNDAMENTALS) ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | MOST TESTED | 100+ VERIFIED
Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED - A+ GRADED
Question 3
A patient has a new diagnosis of diabetes. The nurse provides instruction on insulin administration. This
nursing action is an example of which phase of the nursing process?
A) Assessment
B) Planning
C) Implementation
D) Evaluation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Implementation is the phase of the nursing process where the nurse carries out the planned nursing
interventions. Providing patient education on insulin administration is a specific action to help the patient
achieve their health goals. Assessme
nt involves data collection, planning involves goal setting, and evaluation
involves determining if the goals were met .
Question 4
A nurse is evaluating a patient's understanding of a new medication. Which question best reflects the
evaluation phase of the nursing process?
A) "What is the name of the new medication?"
B) "How does this medication make you feel?"
C) "Can you tell me what time you should take this medication?"
D) "Do you have any questions about your medication?"
Correct Answer: C
, PN 3006 PRACTICAL NURSING FINAL EXAM SET 2 (PN VATI
FUNDAMENTALS) ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | MOST TESTED | 100+ VERIFIED
Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED - A+ GRADED
Rationale: Evaluation is the phase where the nurse determines if the goals have been met. Asking the patient to
demonstrate understanding (e.g., stating the time to take the medication) is a direct evaluation of learning
outcomes .
Question 5
The nursing process is a problem
-solving approach that includes which components?
A) Assess, Plan, Implement, Evaluate, Reassess
B) Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
C) Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment, Evaluation, Documentation
D) Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Documentation, Evaluation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nursing process consists of five components: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning,
Implementation, and Evaluation (ADPIE). This systematic approach provides a framework for nursing care .
Question 6
A nurse is using critical thinking skills to prioritize patient care. Which statement best describes critical
thinking in nursing?
A) Following a routine set of actions for every patient
B) Making decisions based on intuition
C) Collecting data and making decisions based on evidence and clinical judgment
D) Delegating decisions to other healthcare team members
Correct Answer: C