NSG 3130 FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS & SKILLS FOR NURSING PRACTICE II
EXAM 1 (2025/2026)
Verified Questions & Answers | Foundational Nursing Assessment | Latest Edition
Overview
This 2025/2026 validated resource contains comprehensive NSG 3130 Exam 1
questions with verified answers, directly aligned with current nursing curriculum
standards for Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Nursing Practice II. Essential for nursing
students preparing for initial course assessment and demonstrating foundational
competency in nursing principles and clinical skill applications.
Key Features
✓ 55-Question Comprehensive Exam matching course assessment format
✓ Foundational Clinical Skill Applications with safety protocols
✓ Basic Patient Care Scenarios with nursing process focus
✓ Updated 2025/2026 nursing practice standards
✓ Therapeutic Communication Integration with patient-centered care
Content Domains
• Nursing Process & Critical Thinking (12 Questions)
• Therapeutic Communication & Relationships (11 Questions)
• Basic Nursing Skills & Safety (10 Questions)
• Infection Control & Prevention (9 Questions)
• Vital Signs & Basic Assessment (8 Questions)
• Professional & Ethical Practice (5 Questions)
Answer Format
Verified correct answers in bold green with:
• Nursing process step applications
• Therapeutic communication rationales
• Safety protocol justifications
• Professional standard evaluations
Critical Updates 2025/2026
NEW - Enhanced patient safety initiatives
UPDATED - Therapeutic communication standards
REVISED - Infection prevention protocols
MODIFIED - Professional boundary guidelines
NURSING PROCESS & CRITICAL THINKING (Questions 1–12)
1. The first step of the nursing process is:
a) Implementation
b) Evaluation
c) Assessment per 2025 ADPIE standards
, d) Planning
c) Assessment
Rationale: Systematic data collection forms foundation for all subsequent steps; establishes
baseline.
2. A nurse identifies that a patient has decreased mobility and risk for skin
breakdown. This is an example of which nursing process step?
a) Diagnosis (analysis) per 2025 NANDA-I standards
b) Planning
c) Implementation
d) Evaluation
a) Diagnosis (analysis)
Rationale: Clinical judgment about patient’s actual/potential health problems; guides
intervention selection.
3. Which activity occurs during the planning phase?
a) Data collection
b) Setting patient-centered goals per 2025 nursing process standards
c) Performing interventions
d) Documenting outcomes
b) Setting patient-centered goals
Rationale: SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)
established with patient input.
4. A nurse evaluates that pain decreased from 8/10 to 3/30 minutes after
intervention. This demonstrates:
a) Assessment
b) Evaluation of intervention effectiveness per 2025 nursing process standards
c) Planning
d) Implementation
b) Evaluation of intervention effectiveness
Rationale: Compares actual outcomes with goals; determines need for plan modification.
5. Critical thinking in nursing involves:
a) Memorizing facts only
b) Purposeful, self-regulatory judgment leading to evidence-based decisions per 2025 critical
thinking standards
c) Following orders without question
d) Avoiding intuition
b) Purposeful, self-regulatory judgment leading to evidence-based decisions
Rationale: Integrates knowledge, experience, and patient preferences for safe, effective
care.
6. A nurse questions a medication order that seems inappropriate. This
demonstrates:
a) Insubordination
b) Critical thinking and advocacy for patient safety per 2025 ethical standards
c) Poor teamwork
d) Lack of knowledge
b) Critical thinking and advocacy for patient safety
Rationale: Nurses responsible for questioning orders that may harm patients; collaborate
with providers.
EXAM 1 (2025/2026)
Verified Questions & Answers | Foundational Nursing Assessment | Latest Edition
Overview
This 2025/2026 validated resource contains comprehensive NSG 3130 Exam 1
questions with verified answers, directly aligned with current nursing curriculum
standards for Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Nursing Practice II. Essential for nursing
students preparing for initial course assessment and demonstrating foundational
competency in nursing principles and clinical skill applications.
Key Features
✓ 55-Question Comprehensive Exam matching course assessment format
✓ Foundational Clinical Skill Applications with safety protocols
✓ Basic Patient Care Scenarios with nursing process focus
✓ Updated 2025/2026 nursing practice standards
✓ Therapeutic Communication Integration with patient-centered care
Content Domains
• Nursing Process & Critical Thinking (12 Questions)
• Therapeutic Communication & Relationships (11 Questions)
• Basic Nursing Skills & Safety (10 Questions)
• Infection Control & Prevention (9 Questions)
• Vital Signs & Basic Assessment (8 Questions)
• Professional & Ethical Practice (5 Questions)
Answer Format
Verified correct answers in bold green with:
• Nursing process step applications
• Therapeutic communication rationales
• Safety protocol justifications
• Professional standard evaluations
Critical Updates 2025/2026
NEW - Enhanced patient safety initiatives
UPDATED - Therapeutic communication standards
REVISED - Infection prevention protocols
MODIFIED - Professional boundary guidelines
NURSING PROCESS & CRITICAL THINKING (Questions 1–12)
1. The first step of the nursing process is:
a) Implementation
b) Evaluation
c) Assessment per 2025 ADPIE standards
, d) Planning
c) Assessment
Rationale: Systematic data collection forms foundation for all subsequent steps; establishes
baseline.
2. A nurse identifies that a patient has decreased mobility and risk for skin
breakdown. This is an example of which nursing process step?
a) Diagnosis (analysis) per 2025 NANDA-I standards
b) Planning
c) Implementation
d) Evaluation
a) Diagnosis (analysis)
Rationale: Clinical judgment about patient’s actual/potential health problems; guides
intervention selection.
3. Which activity occurs during the planning phase?
a) Data collection
b) Setting patient-centered goals per 2025 nursing process standards
c) Performing interventions
d) Documenting outcomes
b) Setting patient-centered goals
Rationale: SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)
established with patient input.
4. A nurse evaluates that pain decreased from 8/10 to 3/30 minutes after
intervention. This demonstrates:
a) Assessment
b) Evaluation of intervention effectiveness per 2025 nursing process standards
c) Planning
d) Implementation
b) Evaluation of intervention effectiveness
Rationale: Compares actual outcomes with goals; determines need for plan modification.
5. Critical thinking in nursing involves:
a) Memorizing facts only
b) Purposeful, self-regulatory judgment leading to evidence-based decisions per 2025 critical
thinking standards
c) Following orders without question
d) Avoiding intuition
b) Purposeful, self-regulatory judgment leading to evidence-based decisions
Rationale: Integrates knowledge, experience, and patient preferences for safe, effective
care.
6. A nurse questions a medication order that seems inappropriate. This
demonstrates:
a) Insubordination
b) Critical thinking and advocacy for patient safety per 2025 ethical standards
c) Poor teamwork
d) Lack of knowledge
b) Critical thinking and advocacy for patient safety
Rationale: Nurses responsible for questioning orders that may harm patients; collaborate
with providers.
