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NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing Exams 2, 3 & 4
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EXAM 2 – FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING (Questions 1-100)
SECTION 1: NURSING PROCESS & CLINICAL DECISION-
MAKING (Questions 1-25)
1. A nursing student is asked to define the nursing process. Which
response is most accurate?
a) A random method of delivering patient care
b) A systematic method of providing individualized patient care
c) A physician-directed treatment plan
d) A documentation requirement used in hospitals
Answer: b
Rationale: The nursing process is a structured, scientific approach used
by nurses to deliver individualized, goal-oriented care. It involves
assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. It is
not random, not dependent on physicians, and not merely documentation
[citation:7].
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2. Which sequence correctly represents the nursing process?
a) Assessment → Diagnosis → Planning → Implementation →
Evaluation
b) Diagnosis → Assessment → Planning → Implementation →
Evaluation
c) Planning → Assessment → Diagnosis → Evaluation →
Implementation
d) Assessment → Planning → Diagnosis → Implementation →
Evaluation
Answer: a
Rationale: The standard sequence is Assessment (collect data),
Diagnosis (identify problems), Planning (develop goals),
Implementation (apply interventions), and Evaluation (determine
effectiveness). This ensures logical decision-making in clinical practice
[citation:7].
3. A nurse is developing a care plan for a client with impaired mobility.
Which of the following is an example of a nursing diagnosis?
a) "Risk for Falls related to impaired mobility"
b) "The client will ambulate with assistance by discharge"
c) "Encourage client to use call light when needing assistance"
d) "Client is at risk for falls"
Answer: a
Rationale: A nursing diagnosis is a clinical judgment about the client's
response to actual or potential health problems. "Risk for Falls related to
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impaired mobility" is a properly formatted nursing diagnosis. A goal (B)
is part of planning. An intervention (C) is part of implementation. A
statement of risk (D) is not a complete nursing diagnosis [citation:1].
4. A nurse is prioritizing client care using Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Which client should the nurse assess FIRST?
a) A client who is anxious about an upcoming procedure
b) A client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes
c) A client who is experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath
d) A client who needs assistance with bathing
Answer: c
Rationale: Maslow's hierarchy prioritizes physiological needs first.
Chest pain and shortness of breath indicate a physiological need
(airway/breathing/circulation) that requires immediate attention.
Anxiety, new diagnosis, and assistance with bathing are lower priority
needs [citation:1].
5. Which statement best describes the nursing decision-making process?
a) Random selection of interventions
b) Choosing actions based only on physician orders
c) Selecting the best actions to achieve patient goals
d) Avoiding patient involvement in care decisions
Answer: c
Rationale: Nursing decision-making involves clinical judgment,
prioritization, time management, and selecting the most appropriate
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interventions to meet patient needs. It is not random, not physician-
dependent, and should include patient-centered care [citation:7].
6. The Health Belief Model focuses on:
a) Genetic inheritance patterns
b) Patient beliefs influencing health behavior
c) Hospital policy compliance
d) Medication administration schedules
Answer: b
Rationale: The Health Belief Model explains how perceptions of risk,
severity, benefits, and barriers influence health-related decisions and
behaviors. It is a framework for understanding patient motivation
[citation:7].
7. Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?
a) Blood pressure screening
b) Rehabilitation after stroke
c) Vaccination
d) Chemotherapy
Answer: c
Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs.
Vaccination strengthens immunity and prevents infection. Screening is
secondary prevention, and rehabilitation/chemotherapy are tertiary
prevention [citation:7].
NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing Exams 2, 3 & 4
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EXAM 2 – FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING (Questions 1-100)
SECTION 1: NURSING PROCESS & CLINICAL DECISION-
MAKING (Questions 1-25)
1. A nursing student is asked to define the nursing process. Which
response is most accurate?
a) A random method of delivering patient care
b) A systematic method of providing individualized patient care
c) A physician-directed treatment plan
d) A documentation requirement used in hospitals
Answer: b
Rationale: The nursing process is a structured, scientific approach used
by nurses to deliver individualized, goal-oriented care. It involves
assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. It is
not random, not dependent on physicians, and not merely documentation
[citation:7].
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2. Which sequence correctly represents the nursing process?
a) Assessment → Diagnosis → Planning → Implementation →
Evaluation
b) Diagnosis → Assessment → Planning → Implementation →
Evaluation
c) Planning → Assessment → Diagnosis → Evaluation →
Implementation
d) Assessment → Planning → Diagnosis → Implementation →
Evaluation
Answer: a
Rationale: The standard sequence is Assessment (collect data),
Diagnosis (identify problems), Planning (develop goals),
Implementation (apply interventions), and Evaluation (determine
effectiveness). This ensures logical decision-making in clinical practice
[citation:7].
3. A nurse is developing a care plan for a client with impaired mobility.
Which of the following is an example of a nursing diagnosis?
a) "Risk for Falls related to impaired mobility"
b) "The client will ambulate with assistance by discharge"
c) "Encourage client to use call light when needing assistance"
d) "Client is at risk for falls"
Answer: a
Rationale: A nursing diagnosis is a clinical judgment about the client's
response to actual or potential health problems. "Risk for Falls related to
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impaired mobility" is a properly formatted nursing diagnosis. A goal (B)
is part of planning. An intervention (C) is part of implementation. A
statement of risk (D) is not a complete nursing diagnosis [citation:1].
4. A nurse is prioritizing client care using Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Which client should the nurse assess FIRST?
a) A client who is anxious about an upcoming procedure
b) A client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes
c) A client who is experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath
d) A client who needs assistance with bathing
Answer: c
Rationale: Maslow's hierarchy prioritizes physiological needs first.
Chest pain and shortness of breath indicate a physiological need
(airway/breathing/circulation) that requires immediate attention.
Anxiety, new diagnosis, and assistance with bathing are lower priority
needs [citation:1].
5. Which statement best describes the nursing decision-making process?
a) Random selection of interventions
b) Choosing actions based only on physician orders
c) Selecting the best actions to achieve patient goals
d) Avoiding patient involvement in care decisions
Answer: c
Rationale: Nursing decision-making involves clinical judgment,
prioritization, time management, and selecting the most appropriate
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interventions to meet patient needs. It is not random, not physician-
dependent, and should include patient-centered care [citation:7].
6. The Health Belief Model focuses on:
a) Genetic inheritance patterns
b) Patient beliefs influencing health behavior
c) Hospital policy compliance
d) Medication administration schedules
Answer: b
Rationale: The Health Belief Model explains how perceptions of risk,
severity, benefits, and barriers influence health-related decisions and
behaviors. It is a framework for understanding patient motivation
[citation:7].
7. Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?
a) Blood pressure screening
b) Rehabilitation after stroke
c) Vaccination
d) Chemotherapy
Answer: c
Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs.
Vaccination strengthens immunity and prevents infection. Screening is
secondary prevention, and rehabilitation/chemotherapy are tertiary
prevention [citation:7].
