NSG3027
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
Final Exams Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the best indicator of fluid balance in
the body?
- A. Blood pressure
- B. Urine output
- C. Skin turgor
- D. Body weight
- ANS: D. Body weight
©2025
, - Rationale: Monitoring daily body weight is the most
reliable indicator of fluid balance, as it reflects changes in fluid
status more accurately than other measures.
2. What is the primary purpose of therapeutic communication in
nursing practice?
- A. To provide information to patients
- B. To establish a nurse-patient relationship
- C. To collect subjective data
- D. To instruct patients on medication usage
- ANS: B. To establish a nurse-patient relationship
- Rationale: Therapeutic communication aims to build trust
and rapport between the nurse and patient, facilitating effective
care.
3. Which of the following is a common complication of
immobility?
- A. Hyperglycemia
- B. Hypertension
- C. Deep vein thrombosis
- D. Asthma
- ANS: C. Deep vein thrombosis
©2025
, - Rationale: Immobility can lead to the development of deep
vein thrombosis (DVT) due to reduced blood flow and increased
risk of clot formation.
4. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a patient
experiencing dyspnea?
- A. Restricting fluid intake
- B. Encouraging ambulation
- C. Elevating the head of the bed
- D. Administering sedatives
- ANS: C. Elevating the head of the bed
- Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed helps to improve
lung expansion and ease breathing in patients with dyspnea.
5. Which type of wound healing involves minimal tissue loss
and edges that are well approximated?
- A. Primary intention
- B. Secondary intention
- C. Tertiary intention
- D. Delayed intention
- ANS: A. Primary intention
©2025
, - Rationale: Primary intention healing occurs when wound
edges are directly brought together, resulting in minimal tissue
loss and faster healing.
Fill-in-the-Blank
6. The ______ ______ ______ is a structured method for
documenting patient information and planning nursing care,
consisting of four key elements: subjective, objective, assessment,
and plan.
- ANS: SOAP note
- Rationale: The SOAP note is a standardized format used by
healthcare providers to document patient information and create
care plans.
7. ______ ______ is a legal and ethical principle requiring
healthcare providers to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
- ANS: Patient confidentiality
- Rationale: Patient confidentiality is essential for
maintaining trust and protecting patient information from
unauthorized access.
8. The ______ ______ ______ scale is used to assess the
severity of pressure ulcers.
©2025
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
Final Exams Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the best indicator of fluid balance in
the body?
- A. Blood pressure
- B. Urine output
- C. Skin turgor
- D. Body weight
- ANS: D. Body weight
©2025
, - Rationale: Monitoring daily body weight is the most
reliable indicator of fluid balance, as it reflects changes in fluid
status more accurately than other measures.
2. What is the primary purpose of therapeutic communication in
nursing practice?
- A. To provide information to patients
- B. To establish a nurse-patient relationship
- C. To collect subjective data
- D. To instruct patients on medication usage
- ANS: B. To establish a nurse-patient relationship
- Rationale: Therapeutic communication aims to build trust
and rapport between the nurse and patient, facilitating effective
care.
3. Which of the following is a common complication of
immobility?
- A. Hyperglycemia
- B. Hypertension
- C. Deep vein thrombosis
- D. Asthma
- ANS: C. Deep vein thrombosis
©2025
, - Rationale: Immobility can lead to the development of deep
vein thrombosis (DVT) due to reduced blood flow and increased
risk of clot formation.
4. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a patient
experiencing dyspnea?
- A. Restricting fluid intake
- B. Encouraging ambulation
- C. Elevating the head of the bed
- D. Administering sedatives
- ANS: C. Elevating the head of the bed
- Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed helps to improve
lung expansion and ease breathing in patients with dyspnea.
5. Which type of wound healing involves minimal tissue loss
and edges that are well approximated?
- A. Primary intention
- B. Secondary intention
- C. Tertiary intention
- D. Delayed intention
- ANS: A. Primary intention
©2025
, - Rationale: Primary intention healing occurs when wound
edges are directly brought together, resulting in minimal tissue
loss and faster healing.
Fill-in-the-Blank
6. The ______ ______ ______ is a structured method for
documenting patient information and planning nursing care,
consisting of four key elements: subjective, objective, assessment,
and plan.
- ANS: SOAP note
- Rationale: The SOAP note is a standardized format used by
healthcare providers to document patient information and create
care plans.
7. ______ ______ is a legal and ethical principle requiring
healthcare providers to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
- ANS: Patient confidentiality
- Rationale: Patient confidentiality is essential for
maintaining trust and protecting patient information from
unauthorized access.
8. The ______ ______ ______ scale is used to assess the
severity of pressure ulcers.
©2025
