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FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING EXAM 2026/2027 |
GENERIC NURSING SCHOOL | EXPERT VERIFIED |
100 VERIFIED Q&A | COMPLETE RATIONALES |
PASS GUARANTEED - A+ GRADED
EXAM OVERVIEW
Course: Fundamentals of Nursing
Institution: Generic Nursing School
Exam Type: Comprehensive Exam
Question Count: 100 Questions
Format: Multiple Choice with Verified Answers and Complete Rationales
Focus Areas: Fundamental nursing concepts including nursing process, communication, safety, infection
control, medication administration, mobility, hygiene, nutrition, and basic nursing skills
QUESTION 1
A nurse is using the nursing process to plan client care. Which step of the nursing process involves collecting
data about the client?
A) Assessment
B) Diagnosis
C) Planning
D) Evaluation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessment is the first step of the nursing process and involves collecting data about the client.
Diagnosis (B) involves analyzing data. Planning (C) involves setting goals. Evaluation (D) involves
determining if goals were met.
QUESTION 2
A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for falls. Which intervention should the nurse implement to
prevent falls?
A) Keep the bed in the lowest position
B) Keep the room dark
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C) Place the client in restraints
D) Allow the client to ambulate independently
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the bed in the lowest position reduces the risk of injury from falls. Keeping the room dark
(B) increases fall risk. Restraints (C) should be avoided. Independent ambulation (D) may increase fall risk.
QUESTION 3
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. Which action should the nurse take FIRST?
A) Check the client's identification band
B) Prepare the medication
C) Review the medication order
D) Assess the client's vital signs
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first action is to review the medication order to ensure accuracy. Checking the identification
band (A), preparing the medication (B), and assessing vital signs (D) should follow reviewing the order.
QUESTION 4
A nurse is providing oral care to an unconscious client. Which position should the nurse place the client in?
A) Supine position
B) Prone position
C) Side-lying position
D) Fowler's position
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The side-lying position is used for oral care in unconscious clients to prevent aspiration. Supine
(A), prone (B), and Fowler's (D) positions do not prevent aspiration as effectively.
QUESTION 5
A nurse is applying a restraint to a client. Which action should the nurse take to ensure client safety?
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A) Tie the restraint securely to the bed frame
B) Tie the restraint to the side rail
C) Apply the restraint tightly
D) Leave the restraint on continuously
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restraints should be tied securely to the bed frame, not the side rail (B). Restraints should not be
tight (C) or left on continuously (D).
QUESTION 6
A nurse is performing hand hygiene. Which method is most effective for removing microorganisms?
A) Alcohol-based hand sanitizer
B) Handwashing with soap and water
C) Wearing gloves
D) Using a hand wipe
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Handwashing with soap and water is most effective for removing microorganisms, especially when
hands are visibly soiled. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer (A) is effective but not for visibly soiled hands. Wearing
gloves (C) does not remove microorganisms. Hand wipes (D) are less effective.
QUESTION 7
A nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. Which action should the nurse take to maintain sterility?
A) Use sterile gloves
B) Use clean gloves
C) Use a sterile field
D) A and C
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sterile gloves (A) and a sterile field (C) should be used for urinary catheter insertion. Clean gloves
(B) are not sufficient for sterile procedures.
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QUESTION 8
A nurse is assessing a client's pain. Which pain scale is most appropriate for a client who is unable to
communicate?
A) Numeric rating scale
B) Visual analog scale
C) Wong-Baker FACES scale
D) Behavioral pain scale
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A behavioral pain scale is most appropriate for clients unable to communicate. Numeric rating
scales (A), visual analog scales (B), and FACES scales (C) require self-report.
QUESTION 9
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client. Which teaching strategy is most effective for adult
learners?
A) Lecture-based instruction
B) Written materials only
C) Interactive discussion
D) Video presentation only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Interactive discussion is most effective for adult learners, as it allows for active participation and
questions. Lecture-based instruction (A) is less engaging. Written materials (B) and videos (D) are less
interactive.
QUESTION 10
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxygen therapy. Which action should the nurse take to ensure
oxygen safety?
A) Place the client in a room with no oxygen
B) Keep the oxygen away from heat sources
C) Allow smoking in the room
D) Use oil-based lotions on the client
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING EXAM 2026/2027 |
GENERIC NURSING SCHOOL | EXPERT VERIFIED |
100 VERIFIED Q&A | COMPLETE RATIONALES |
PASS GUARANTEED - A+ GRADED
EXAM OVERVIEW
Course: Fundamentals of Nursing
Institution: Generic Nursing School
Exam Type: Comprehensive Exam
Question Count: 100 Questions
Format: Multiple Choice with Verified Answers and Complete Rationales
Focus Areas: Fundamental nursing concepts including nursing process, communication, safety, infection
control, medication administration, mobility, hygiene, nutrition, and basic nursing skills
QUESTION 1
A nurse is using the nursing process to plan client care. Which step of the nursing process involves collecting
data about the client?
A) Assessment
B) Diagnosis
C) Planning
D) Evaluation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessment is the first step of the nursing process and involves collecting data about the client.
Diagnosis (B) involves analyzing data. Planning (C) involves setting goals. Evaluation (D) involves
determining if goals were met.
QUESTION 2
A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for falls. Which intervention should the nurse implement to
prevent falls?
A) Keep the bed in the lowest position
B) Keep the room dark
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C) Place the client in restraints
D) Allow the client to ambulate independently
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the bed in the lowest position reduces the risk of injury from falls. Keeping the room dark
(B) increases fall risk. Restraints (C) should be avoided. Independent ambulation (D) may increase fall risk.
QUESTION 3
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. Which action should the nurse take FIRST?
A) Check the client's identification band
B) Prepare the medication
C) Review the medication order
D) Assess the client's vital signs
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first action is to review the medication order to ensure accuracy. Checking the identification
band (A), preparing the medication (B), and assessing vital signs (D) should follow reviewing the order.
QUESTION 4
A nurse is providing oral care to an unconscious client. Which position should the nurse place the client in?
A) Supine position
B) Prone position
C) Side-lying position
D) Fowler's position
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The side-lying position is used for oral care in unconscious clients to prevent aspiration. Supine
(A), prone (B), and Fowler's (D) positions do not prevent aspiration as effectively.
QUESTION 5
A nurse is applying a restraint to a client. Which action should the nurse take to ensure client safety?
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A) Tie the restraint securely to the bed frame
B) Tie the restraint to the side rail
C) Apply the restraint tightly
D) Leave the restraint on continuously
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restraints should be tied securely to the bed frame, not the side rail (B). Restraints should not be
tight (C) or left on continuously (D).
QUESTION 6
A nurse is performing hand hygiene. Which method is most effective for removing microorganisms?
A) Alcohol-based hand sanitizer
B) Handwashing with soap and water
C) Wearing gloves
D) Using a hand wipe
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Handwashing with soap and water is most effective for removing microorganisms, especially when
hands are visibly soiled. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer (A) is effective but not for visibly soiled hands. Wearing
gloves (C) does not remove microorganisms. Hand wipes (D) are less effective.
QUESTION 7
A nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. Which action should the nurse take to maintain sterility?
A) Use sterile gloves
B) Use clean gloves
C) Use a sterile field
D) A and C
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sterile gloves (A) and a sterile field (C) should be used for urinary catheter insertion. Clean gloves
(B) are not sufficient for sterile procedures.
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QUESTION 8
A nurse is assessing a client's pain. Which pain scale is most appropriate for a client who is unable to
communicate?
A) Numeric rating scale
B) Visual analog scale
C) Wong-Baker FACES scale
D) Behavioral pain scale
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A behavioral pain scale is most appropriate for clients unable to communicate. Numeric rating
scales (A), visual analog scales (B), and FACES scales (C) require self-report.
QUESTION 9
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client. Which teaching strategy is most effective for adult
learners?
A) Lecture-based instruction
B) Written materials only
C) Interactive discussion
D) Video presentation only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Interactive discussion is most effective for adult learners, as it allows for active participation and
questions. Lecture-based instruction (A) is less engaging. Written materials (B) and videos (D) are less
interactive.
QUESTION 10
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxygen therapy. Which action should the nurse take to ensure
oxygen safety?
A) Place the client in a room with no oxygen
B) Keep the oxygen away from heat sources
C) Allow smoking in the room
D) Use oil-based lotions on the client
