FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 | COMPREH… EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
Fundamentals of Nursing
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Comprehensive
Nursing Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
204 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive nursing review document contains 204 questions, each paired with its correct answer,
covering fundamental nursing concepts. It is perfectly suited for students preparing for certification exams,
reviewing course material, or reinforcing their understanding of core nursing principles. This resource
directly aligns with the needs of nursing students seeking to master essential knowledge.
CONTENTS
• Foundations of Nursing • Nursing Practice & Ethics
• Vital Signs & Assessment • Nursing Theory & Research
• Health, Illness & Wellness • Human Needs & Motivation
• Pharmacology Basics • Safety & Emergency
Page 1
, • Skin Integrity & Wound Care • Nutrition & Metabolism
• Pain Management • Mobility & Body Mechanics
• Urinary & Bowel Elimination
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 204
origination of the word "nurse"
CORRECT ANSWER
from the latin word "nutrix" meaning to nourish
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 204
Interrelated roles of nurses
CORRECT ANSWER
communicator, teacher, counselor, leader, researcher, advocate, collaborator
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 204
coping with disability and death
CORRECT ANSWER
nurses use optimal function of maximum strengths and potentials, refer to community support systems;
provide care to families and patients during end-of-life care, hospice
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 204
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,Nursing is recognized as profession based on what criteria
CORRECT ANSWER
-well defined body specific and unique knowledge
-strong service orientation
-recognized authority by a professional group (ANA)
-code of ethics
-professional organization that sets standards
-ongoing research
-autonomy and self-regulation
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 204
Florence Nightingale
CORRECT ANSWER
defined nursing as both an art and science, differentiated nursing from medicine, created freestanding nursing
education, published books; founder of modern nursing
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 204
Clara Barton
CORRECT ANSWER
established red cross; volunteered to care for wounds and feed union soldiers during civil war; served as
supervisor of nurses for the army of James
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 204
sources of knowledge
CORRECT ANSWER
-traditional ( passed down from generation to generation)
-authoritative- comes from an expert, accepted as truth based on person's perceived expertise
-scientific (obtained through the scientific method-research)
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, Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 204
Aims of Nursing
CORRECT ANSWER
1. To promote health
2. To prevent illness
3. To restore health
4. To facilitate coping with disability or death
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 204
To promote health
CORRECT ANSWER
State of optimal functioning or wellbeing. not just absence of disease
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 204
To prevent illness
CORRECT ANSWER
reduce risk for illness. promote good health habits, maintain optimal functioning
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 204
To restore health
CORRECT ANSWER
Nurse's responsibility to assess & teach levels of prevention
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 204
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
Fundamentals of Nursing
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Comprehensive
Nursing Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
204 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive nursing review document contains 204 questions, each paired with its correct answer,
covering fundamental nursing concepts. It is perfectly suited for students preparing for certification exams,
reviewing course material, or reinforcing their understanding of core nursing principles. This resource
directly aligns with the needs of nursing students seeking to master essential knowledge.
CONTENTS
• Foundations of Nursing • Nursing Practice & Ethics
• Vital Signs & Assessment • Nursing Theory & Research
• Health, Illness & Wellness • Human Needs & Motivation
• Pharmacology Basics • Safety & Emergency
Page 1
, • Skin Integrity & Wound Care • Nutrition & Metabolism
• Pain Management • Mobility & Body Mechanics
• Urinary & Bowel Elimination
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 204
origination of the word "nurse"
CORRECT ANSWER
from the latin word "nutrix" meaning to nourish
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 204
Interrelated roles of nurses
CORRECT ANSWER
communicator, teacher, counselor, leader, researcher, advocate, collaborator
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 204
coping with disability and death
CORRECT ANSWER
nurses use optimal function of maximum strengths and potentials, refer to community support systems;
provide care to families and patients during end-of-life care, hospice
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 204
Page 2
,Nursing is recognized as profession based on what criteria
CORRECT ANSWER
-well defined body specific and unique knowledge
-strong service orientation
-recognized authority by a professional group (ANA)
-code of ethics
-professional organization that sets standards
-ongoing research
-autonomy and self-regulation
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 204
Florence Nightingale
CORRECT ANSWER
defined nursing as both an art and science, differentiated nursing from medicine, created freestanding nursing
education, published books; founder of modern nursing
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 204
Clara Barton
CORRECT ANSWER
established red cross; volunteered to care for wounds and feed union soldiers during civil war; served as
supervisor of nurses for the army of James
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 204
sources of knowledge
CORRECT ANSWER
-traditional ( passed down from generation to generation)
-authoritative- comes from an expert, accepted as truth based on person's perceived expertise
-scientific (obtained through the scientific method-research)
Page 3
, Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 204
Aims of Nursing
CORRECT ANSWER
1. To promote health
2. To prevent illness
3. To restore health
4. To facilitate coping with disability or death
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 204
To promote health
CORRECT ANSWER
State of optimal functioning or wellbeing. not just absence of disease
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 204
To prevent illness
CORRECT ANSWER
reduce risk for illness. promote good health habits, maintain optimal functioning
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 204
To restore health
CORRECT ANSWER
Nurse's responsibility to assess & teach levels of prevention
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 204
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