FUNDAMENTALS CONCEPTS & SKILLS
FOR NURSING FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Holistic Approach - Answer-one that considers the persons biologic, psychological,
sociological and spiritual aspects and needs.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Answer-(level 1) Physiological Needs, (level 2) Safety
and Security, (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection, (level 4) Self Esteem, (level 5)
Self Actualization
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
(Psychological Needs) - Answer-The first psychological need is oxygen, immediately
followed by the need for adequate cardiovascular function to supply the tissues with
blood. The need for adequate nutrition and elimination come next
Maslow's ( security and belonging) - Answer-Active listening on the part of the nurse is
essential in meeting patients security needs because, to feel secure they must feel that
their needs are being accurately perceived.
Homeostasis - Answer-A term first coined by W.B Cannon in 1939 to describe a
tendency of biologic systems to maintain a stable internal environment by continually
adjusting to changes needed for survival
Denial - Answer-escaping unpleasant, anxiety-causing thoughts, feelings, wishes, or
needs by ignoring their existence. A persistant refusal to be swayed by evidence
Administrative Law - Answer-The body of law created by administrative agencies (in the
form of rules, regulations, orders, and decisions) in order to carry out their duties and
responsibilities.
Sentinal Event - Answer-an unexpected occurrence involving death, serious physical or
psychological injury, or the risk thereof
Informed consent - Answer-Indicates the patients participation in the decision making
process
Assault - Answer-The threat to harm another or even to threaten to touch another
without that persons permission
, Battery - Answer-The actual physical contact that has been refused or that is carried out
against the persons will
Invasion of Privacy - Answer-occurs when there has been a violation of the confidential
and privileged nature of a professional relationship
Code of Ethics - Answer-a formal statement of ethical principles and rules of conduct
Hippa - Answer-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
The creation of regulations regarding patient privacy and electronic medical records
Evidence based practice - Answer-Nursing care that uses the best research evidence
coupled with the clinical expertise of the clinician, considering the values of the patient
4 NUrsing goals
Art and Science of Nursing - Answer-*promote health,
*prevent illness,
*restore health,
* facilitate coping
HOw do you accomplish the 4 nursing goals - Answer-To accomplish these goals the
practical nurse takes on the role of caregiver, educator, collaborator, advocate and
manager
Intervention - Answer-Actions taken to improve, maintain , or restore health or prevent
illness
Nursing Theory - Answer-A statement about relationships among concepts of facts,
based on existing information
Nurse practice act - Answer-Acts that have been established in each of the US States
and in the provinces of Canada to regulate the practice of nursing
NUrsing Process - Answer-A way of thinking and acting based on the scientific method
***Five-step systematic method for giving patient care; involves
1. assessing- Identify problem and what it is
2. diagnosing,
3. planning,
4. implementing-The plan for nursing care is put into practice to achieve the stated
goals. Taking action
5. evaluating
Patient Prioritization - Answer-*Life threatening problems are HIGH PRIORITY
*Medium Priority- Problems that threaten health or coping ability
*Low Priority- Problems that do not have a major effect on the person if not attended to
that day or even that week
FOR NURSING FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Holistic Approach - Answer-one that considers the persons biologic, psychological,
sociological and spiritual aspects and needs.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Answer-(level 1) Physiological Needs, (level 2) Safety
and Security, (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection, (level 4) Self Esteem, (level 5)
Self Actualization
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
(Psychological Needs) - Answer-The first psychological need is oxygen, immediately
followed by the need for adequate cardiovascular function to supply the tissues with
blood. The need for adequate nutrition and elimination come next
Maslow's ( security and belonging) - Answer-Active listening on the part of the nurse is
essential in meeting patients security needs because, to feel secure they must feel that
their needs are being accurately perceived.
Homeostasis - Answer-A term first coined by W.B Cannon in 1939 to describe a
tendency of biologic systems to maintain a stable internal environment by continually
adjusting to changes needed for survival
Denial - Answer-escaping unpleasant, anxiety-causing thoughts, feelings, wishes, or
needs by ignoring their existence. A persistant refusal to be swayed by evidence
Administrative Law - Answer-The body of law created by administrative agencies (in the
form of rules, regulations, orders, and decisions) in order to carry out their duties and
responsibilities.
Sentinal Event - Answer-an unexpected occurrence involving death, serious physical or
psychological injury, or the risk thereof
Informed consent - Answer-Indicates the patients participation in the decision making
process
Assault - Answer-The threat to harm another or even to threaten to touch another
without that persons permission
, Battery - Answer-The actual physical contact that has been refused or that is carried out
against the persons will
Invasion of Privacy - Answer-occurs when there has been a violation of the confidential
and privileged nature of a professional relationship
Code of Ethics - Answer-a formal statement of ethical principles and rules of conduct
Hippa - Answer-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
The creation of regulations regarding patient privacy and electronic medical records
Evidence based practice - Answer-Nursing care that uses the best research evidence
coupled with the clinical expertise of the clinician, considering the values of the patient
4 NUrsing goals
Art and Science of Nursing - Answer-*promote health,
*prevent illness,
*restore health,
* facilitate coping
HOw do you accomplish the 4 nursing goals - Answer-To accomplish these goals the
practical nurse takes on the role of caregiver, educator, collaborator, advocate and
manager
Intervention - Answer-Actions taken to improve, maintain , or restore health or prevent
illness
Nursing Theory - Answer-A statement about relationships among concepts of facts,
based on existing information
Nurse practice act - Answer-Acts that have been established in each of the US States
and in the provinces of Canada to regulate the practice of nursing
NUrsing Process - Answer-A way of thinking and acting based on the scientific method
***Five-step systematic method for giving patient care; involves
1. assessing- Identify problem and what it is
2. diagnosing,
3. planning,
4. implementing-The plan for nursing care is put into practice to achieve the stated
goals. Taking action
5. evaluating
Patient Prioritization - Answer-*Life threatening problems are HIGH PRIORITY
*Medium Priority- Problems that threaten health or coping ability
*Low Priority- Problems that do not have a major effect on the person if not attended to
that day or even that week
