BSN 206 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING EXAM
2025/2026
With Correct/Accurate Answers | Nursing Fundamentals Assessment | BSN Program
Overview
This 2025/2026 validated resource contains the complete BSN 206 Fundamentals of
Nursing examination package with correct and accurate answers. Essential for BSN
students preparing for the fundamentals examination and demonstrating foundational nursing
competency.
Key Features
✓ Correct/Accurate Answers with detailed rationales
✓ Updated 2025/2026 Nursing Fundamentals
✓ Comprehensive Foundational Coverage
✓ NCLEX-Style Application Questions
✓ Clinical Scenario Integration
Assessment Components
BSN 206 Actual Exam: 75 Questions
Practice Assessment: 75 Questions with Correct/Accurate Answer Rationales
Core Content Areas
Nursing Process & Clinical Judgment (15 Questions)
Basic Human Needs & Comfort (12 Questions)
Safety & Infection Control (12 Questions)
Medication Administration (10 Questions)
Vital Signs & Health Assessment (10 Questions)
Legal/Ethical Considerations (8 Questions)
Communication & Documentation (8 Questions)
Answer Format
Correct/accurate answers in bold green with:
Nursing process rationales | Evidence-based explanations | Clinical judgment pathways | Safety
principle applications
NURSING PROCESS & CLINICAL JUDGMENT (MCQs 1–15)
1. The nurse is using the nursing process. Which step comes immediately
after assessment?
,a) Planning
b) Nursing diagnosis
c) Implementation
d) Evaluation
b) Nursing diagnosis
Rationale: ADPIE sequence: Assessment → Diagnosis → Planning → Implementation
→ Evaluation._
2. A patient reports pain rated 8/10. Using clinical judgment, the priority
nursing action is:
a) Document the pain level
b) Reassess in 1 hour
c) Administer prescribed analgesic
d) Teach non-pharmacologic methods
c) Administer prescribed analgesic
Rationale: Pain relief is a patient priority and falls within physiologic needs (Maslow)._
3. The nurse identifies “Risk for falls related to postoperative orthostatic
hypotension.” This is an example of:
a) Risk nursing diagnosis
b) Actual nursing diagnosis
c) Health promotion diagnosis
d) Wellness diagnosis
a) Risk nursing diagnosis
Rationale: “Risk for” diagnoses identify vulnerability before the problem occurs._
4. When setting goals with a patient, the MOST important characteristic is
that they are:
a) Written by the nurse
b) Measurable within 24 hours
c) Achievable by discharge
d) Mutually agreed upon with the patient
d) Mutually agreed upon with the patient
Rationale: Patient-centered care requires collaborative goal setting._
5. The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of a pain management plan. This
is which step of the nursing process?
a) Assessment
b) Diagnosis
c) Planning
d) Evaluation
d) Evaluation
, Rationale: Evaluation determines if goals/outcomes were met._
6. A patient is anxious about surgery. The nurse uses therapeutic
communication by saying:
a) “Don’t worry, everything will be fine.”
b) “Tell me more about what concerns you.”
c) “Many patients feel this way.”
d) “You should try to relax.”
b) “Tell me more about what concerns you.”
Rationale: Open-ended questioning encourages patient expression and builds trust._
7. The nurse is prioritizing care for four patients. Which patient should be
seen first?
a) Patient with BP 140/90 requesting pain medication
b) Patient with chest pain and diaphoresis
c) Patient with nausea after breakfast
d) Patient asking for a bedpan
b) Patient with chest pain and diaphoresis
Rationale: Airway, Breathing, Circulation (ABC) – chest pain with diaphoresis suggests
acute coronary syndrome._
8. The nurse is teaching a patient about a new medication. The BEST
method to confirm understanding is:
a) Provide written instructions
b) Ask the patient to teach back
c) Show a video
d) Give a handout
b) Ask the patient to teach back
Rationale: Teach-back method confirms comprehension and improves adherence._
9. A patient is at risk for pressure injuries. The nurse’s priority intervention
is:
a) Apply a barrier cream
b) Reposition every 2 hours
c) Use a low-air-loss mattress
d) Increase protein intake
b) Reposition every 2 hours
Rationale: Frequent repositioning reduces pressure duration and is the cornerstone of
prevention._
10. The nurse is planning care for a patient with dyspnea. The SMART goal
should include:
a) “Patient will feel better”
2025/2026
With Correct/Accurate Answers | Nursing Fundamentals Assessment | BSN Program
Overview
This 2025/2026 validated resource contains the complete BSN 206 Fundamentals of
Nursing examination package with correct and accurate answers. Essential for BSN
students preparing for the fundamentals examination and demonstrating foundational nursing
competency.
Key Features
✓ Correct/Accurate Answers with detailed rationales
✓ Updated 2025/2026 Nursing Fundamentals
✓ Comprehensive Foundational Coverage
✓ NCLEX-Style Application Questions
✓ Clinical Scenario Integration
Assessment Components
BSN 206 Actual Exam: 75 Questions
Practice Assessment: 75 Questions with Correct/Accurate Answer Rationales
Core Content Areas
Nursing Process & Clinical Judgment (15 Questions)
Basic Human Needs & Comfort (12 Questions)
Safety & Infection Control (12 Questions)
Medication Administration (10 Questions)
Vital Signs & Health Assessment (10 Questions)
Legal/Ethical Considerations (8 Questions)
Communication & Documentation (8 Questions)
Answer Format
Correct/accurate answers in bold green with:
Nursing process rationales | Evidence-based explanations | Clinical judgment pathways | Safety
principle applications
NURSING PROCESS & CLINICAL JUDGMENT (MCQs 1–15)
1. The nurse is using the nursing process. Which step comes immediately
after assessment?
,a) Planning
b) Nursing diagnosis
c) Implementation
d) Evaluation
b) Nursing diagnosis
Rationale: ADPIE sequence: Assessment → Diagnosis → Planning → Implementation
→ Evaluation._
2. A patient reports pain rated 8/10. Using clinical judgment, the priority
nursing action is:
a) Document the pain level
b) Reassess in 1 hour
c) Administer prescribed analgesic
d) Teach non-pharmacologic methods
c) Administer prescribed analgesic
Rationale: Pain relief is a patient priority and falls within physiologic needs (Maslow)._
3. The nurse identifies “Risk for falls related to postoperative orthostatic
hypotension.” This is an example of:
a) Risk nursing diagnosis
b) Actual nursing diagnosis
c) Health promotion diagnosis
d) Wellness diagnosis
a) Risk nursing diagnosis
Rationale: “Risk for” diagnoses identify vulnerability before the problem occurs._
4. When setting goals with a patient, the MOST important characteristic is
that they are:
a) Written by the nurse
b) Measurable within 24 hours
c) Achievable by discharge
d) Mutually agreed upon with the patient
d) Mutually agreed upon with the patient
Rationale: Patient-centered care requires collaborative goal setting._
5. The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of a pain management plan. This
is which step of the nursing process?
a) Assessment
b) Diagnosis
c) Planning
d) Evaluation
d) Evaluation
, Rationale: Evaluation determines if goals/outcomes were met._
6. A patient is anxious about surgery. The nurse uses therapeutic
communication by saying:
a) “Don’t worry, everything will be fine.”
b) “Tell me more about what concerns you.”
c) “Many patients feel this way.”
d) “You should try to relax.”
b) “Tell me more about what concerns you.”
Rationale: Open-ended questioning encourages patient expression and builds trust._
7. The nurse is prioritizing care for four patients. Which patient should be
seen first?
a) Patient with BP 140/90 requesting pain medication
b) Patient with chest pain and diaphoresis
c) Patient with nausea after breakfast
d) Patient asking for a bedpan
b) Patient with chest pain and diaphoresis
Rationale: Airway, Breathing, Circulation (ABC) – chest pain with diaphoresis suggests
acute coronary syndrome._
8. The nurse is teaching a patient about a new medication. The BEST
method to confirm understanding is:
a) Provide written instructions
b) Ask the patient to teach back
c) Show a video
d) Give a handout
b) Ask the patient to teach back
Rationale: Teach-back method confirms comprehension and improves adherence._
9. A patient is at risk for pressure injuries. The nurse’s priority intervention
is:
a) Apply a barrier cream
b) Reposition every 2 hours
c) Use a low-air-loss mattress
d) Increase protein intake
b) Reposition every 2 hours
Rationale: Frequent repositioning reduces pressure duration and is the cornerstone of
prevention._
10. The nurse is planning care for a patient with dyspnea. The SMART goal
should include:
a) “Patient will feel better”
