NSG 4800 Comp 1 Practice Test 2026 | Most Tested
Questions | Graded A+
1. If a nurse administers a medication that leads to a patient's adverse reaction
due to a dosage error, what legal term applies to this situation?
Assault
Malpractice
Negligence
Informed consent
2. Negligence of healthcare providers is established when:
It is their duty to provide the care
When there is a failure to carry out the duty
The injury was caused by the provider
All of the above
3. Which of the following is a sign of fetal well-being?
fetal heart rate of 100bpm
accelerations
periodic decelerations
4. How does liability impact the behavior of nursing professionals in their
practice?
Liability impacts nursing professionals by making them aware of the
consequences of their statements and actions, encouraging them to
maintain professionalism.
, Liability encourages nurses to avoid patient interactions altogether.
Liability has no impact on nursing professionals as it only applies to
legal cases.
Liability allows nurses to express their opinions freely without
consequences.
5. Describe the condition of placental abruption and its potential impact on
pregnancy.
Placental abruption is when the placenta implants incorrectly, causing
no symptoms.
Placental abruption is a condition that only affects the baby, not the
mother.
Placental abruption is a serious condition where the placenta
detaches from the uterus, which can lead to complications for both
the mother and the baby.
Placental abruption is a minor condition that does not affect the
pregnancy.
6. What is the primary cause of early decelerations observed in fetal heart rate
monitoring?
Uterine hyperstimulation
Maternal hypotension
Umbilical cord compression
Head compression
7. Describe the implications of fetal heart rate acceleration in the context of
labor monitoring.
Fetal heart rate acceleration means the fetus is experiencing stress.
Questions | Graded A+
1. If a nurse administers a medication that leads to a patient's adverse reaction
due to a dosage error, what legal term applies to this situation?
Assault
Malpractice
Negligence
Informed consent
2. Negligence of healthcare providers is established when:
It is their duty to provide the care
When there is a failure to carry out the duty
The injury was caused by the provider
All of the above
3. Which of the following is a sign of fetal well-being?
fetal heart rate of 100bpm
accelerations
periodic decelerations
4. How does liability impact the behavior of nursing professionals in their
practice?
Liability impacts nursing professionals by making them aware of the
consequences of their statements and actions, encouraging them to
maintain professionalism.
, Liability encourages nurses to avoid patient interactions altogether.
Liability has no impact on nursing professionals as it only applies to
legal cases.
Liability allows nurses to express their opinions freely without
consequences.
5. Describe the condition of placental abruption and its potential impact on
pregnancy.
Placental abruption is when the placenta implants incorrectly, causing
no symptoms.
Placental abruption is a condition that only affects the baby, not the
mother.
Placental abruption is a serious condition where the placenta
detaches from the uterus, which can lead to complications for both
the mother and the baby.
Placental abruption is a minor condition that does not affect the
pregnancy.
6. What is the primary cause of early decelerations observed in fetal heart rate
monitoring?
Uterine hyperstimulation
Maternal hypotension
Umbilical cord compression
Head compression
7. Describe the implications of fetal heart rate acceleration in the context of
labor monitoring.
Fetal heart rate acceleration means the fetus is experiencing stress.
