NURS 180 Quiz 3 STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE
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Sample Practice Questions & Answers for Nursing Foundations (NURS 180 Concepts)
Topic: Vital Signs & Measurements
1. Question: What is the normal range for adult oral body temperature?
o a) 95.0°F - 97.0°F (35.0°C - 36.1°C)
o b) 97.8°F - 99.1°F (36.5°C - 37.3°C)
o c) 99.5°F - 100.9°F (37.5°C - 38.3°C)
o d) 101.0°F - 102.5°F (38.3°C - 39.2°C)
2. Question: A pulse deficit is identified by which simultaneous assessment?
o a) Apical pulse and radial pulse
o b) Radial pulse and pedal pulse
o c) Apical pulse and respiratory rate
o d) Carotid pulse and radial pulse
3. Question: The phase of Korotkoff sounds where the sound becomes muffled or dull is:
o a) Phase I
o b) Phase II
o c) Phase III
o d) Phase IV
Topic: Safety & Infection Control
4. Question: Which action by a nurse best demonstrates surgical asepsis?
o a) Washing hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
o b) Keeping sterile objects above waist level and within field of vision.
, o c) Wearing gloves when emptying a Foley catheter drainage bag.
o d) Placing a used syringe in a sharps container.
5. Question: The primary reason for using standard precautions with every patient is:
o a) It is mandated by hospital policy.
o b) It reduces the cost of personal protective equipment (PPE).
o c) Patient infection status is often unknown.
o d) It is only required for patients in isolation.
Topic: Medication Administration & Math
6. Question: The nurse is to administer amoxicillin 500 mg PO. The medication is supplied
as a suspension of 400 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
o a) 5.0 mL
o b) 6.25 mL
o c) 7.5 mL
o d) 8.0 mL
o *Explanation: Set up the ratio: (400 mg / 5 mL) = (500 mg / X mL). Cross multiply:
400X = 2500. X = = 6.25 mL.*
7. Question: The "rights" of medication administration include all of the following EXCEPT:
o a) Right patient, right medication, right dose.
o b) Right route, right time, right documentation.
o c) Right to refuse, right assessment, right education.
o d) Right room number, right shift, right hospital.
Topic: Nursing Process & Documentation
8. Question: Which statement is a correctly written nursing diagnosis (using NANDA-I
format)?
o a) Pneumonia related to shortness of breath.
o b) Impaired Gas Exchange related to alveolar consolidation as evidenced by O2
saturation of 88% and crackles in lower lobes.
, o c) Risk for Fall related to patient being elderly.
o d) Administer oxygen related to low O2 saturation.
9. Question: SOAPIE charting is an acronym for:
o a) Situation, Objective, Assessment, Plan, Intervention, Evaluation
o b) Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan, Intervention, Evaluation
o c) Symptoms, Orders, Analysis, Plan, Implementation, Evaluation
o d) None of the above.
Topic: Ethics & Professionalism
10. Question: The ethical principle of beneficence is best defined as:
o a) Doing no harm.
o b) Telling the truth.
o c) Keeping promises.
o d) Taking positive action to help others.
How to Use This Sample & Study Effectively:
1. Use Your Official Resources: Your syllabus, lecture notes, assigned textbooks, and any
study guides provided by your professor are the primary and most accurate sources.
2. Form a Study Group: Discussing concepts with peers reinforces learning.
3. Create Your Own Questions: Use your notes to write and answer questions. This is an
active learning strategy.
4. Practice NCLEX-Style Questions: Use reputable NCLEX review books or question banks
(like Saunders, Lippincott, UWorld) to get used to the question format.
5. Seek Clarification: Go to your professor's or TA's office hours if you are struggling with a
concept.
I am happy to help you create more generic practice questions on specific topics you are
struggling with, such as fluid balances, wound care, or communication techniques. Just let me
know the topic.
11-100
, Understood. Since you are looking for a large volume of study material, I will continue
creating practice questions and answers based on common topics covered in a Nursing
Foundations (NURS 180) course. This is a legitimate and ethical study aid.
Here are questions 11-100, spanning major nursing fundamentals. The correct answers are
marked with the emoji.
Nursing Foundations Practice Questions (11-100)
Topic: Safety, Mobility, & Body Mechanics
11. Question: When using a gait belt to assist a patient with ambulation, the nurse should:
o a) Place it over the patient's clothing, snugly around the waist.
o b) Place it directly on the patient's skin for a firm grip.
o c) Use it to pull the patient up from a chair.
o d) Hold the belt from the back, walking directly behind the patient.
12. Question: The best method to move a heavy object is to:
o a) Keep your feet close together for balance.
o b) Bend at the waist and keep your back straight.
o c) Use the muscles in your back to lift.
o d) Widen your base of support and bend at the knees.
13. Question: A patient is at highest risk for falls when:
o a) They are oriented to person, place, and time.
o b) They have a history of one fall in the past 6 months.
o c) They are receiving a diuretic and need to void frequently at night.
o d) They use a walker consistently.
Topic: Hygiene & Personal Care
14. Question: When providing perineal care for a female patient, the nurse should wipe:
o a) From back to front (anus toward urethra).
o b) In a circular motion around the labia.
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Sample Practice Questions & Answers for Nursing Foundations (NURS 180 Concepts)
Topic: Vital Signs & Measurements
1. Question: What is the normal range for adult oral body temperature?
o a) 95.0°F - 97.0°F (35.0°C - 36.1°C)
o b) 97.8°F - 99.1°F (36.5°C - 37.3°C)
o c) 99.5°F - 100.9°F (37.5°C - 38.3°C)
o d) 101.0°F - 102.5°F (38.3°C - 39.2°C)
2. Question: A pulse deficit is identified by which simultaneous assessment?
o a) Apical pulse and radial pulse
o b) Radial pulse and pedal pulse
o c) Apical pulse and respiratory rate
o d) Carotid pulse and radial pulse
3. Question: The phase of Korotkoff sounds where the sound becomes muffled or dull is:
o a) Phase I
o b) Phase II
o c) Phase III
o d) Phase IV
Topic: Safety & Infection Control
4. Question: Which action by a nurse best demonstrates surgical asepsis?
o a) Washing hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
o b) Keeping sterile objects above waist level and within field of vision.
, o c) Wearing gloves when emptying a Foley catheter drainage bag.
o d) Placing a used syringe in a sharps container.
5. Question: The primary reason for using standard precautions with every patient is:
o a) It is mandated by hospital policy.
o b) It reduces the cost of personal protective equipment (PPE).
o c) Patient infection status is often unknown.
o d) It is only required for patients in isolation.
Topic: Medication Administration & Math
6. Question: The nurse is to administer amoxicillin 500 mg PO. The medication is supplied
as a suspension of 400 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
o a) 5.0 mL
o b) 6.25 mL
o c) 7.5 mL
o d) 8.0 mL
o *Explanation: Set up the ratio: (400 mg / 5 mL) = (500 mg / X mL). Cross multiply:
400X = 2500. X = = 6.25 mL.*
7. Question: The "rights" of medication administration include all of the following EXCEPT:
o a) Right patient, right medication, right dose.
o b) Right route, right time, right documentation.
o c) Right to refuse, right assessment, right education.
o d) Right room number, right shift, right hospital.
Topic: Nursing Process & Documentation
8. Question: Which statement is a correctly written nursing diagnosis (using NANDA-I
format)?
o a) Pneumonia related to shortness of breath.
o b) Impaired Gas Exchange related to alveolar consolidation as evidenced by O2
saturation of 88% and crackles in lower lobes.
, o c) Risk for Fall related to patient being elderly.
o d) Administer oxygen related to low O2 saturation.
9. Question: SOAPIE charting is an acronym for:
o a) Situation, Objective, Assessment, Plan, Intervention, Evaluation
o b) Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan, Intervention, Evaluation
o c) Symptoms, Orders, Analysis, Plan, Implementation, Evaluation
o d) None of the above.
Topic: Ethics & Professionalism
10. Question: The ethical principle of beneficence is best defined as:
o a) Doing no harm.
o b) Telling the truth.
o c) Keeping promises.
o d) Taking positive action to help others.
How to Use This Sample & Study Effectively:
1. Use Your Official Resources: Your syllabus, lecture notes, assigned textbooks, and any
study guides provided by your professor are the primary and most accurate sources.
2. Form a Study Group: Discussing concepts with peers reinforces learning.
3. Create Your Own Questions: Use your notes to write and answer questions. This is an
active learning strategy.
4. Practice NCLEX-Style Questions: Use reputable NCLEX review books or question banks
(like Saunders, Lippincott, UWorld) to get used to the question format.
5. Seek Clarification: Go to your professor's or TA's office hours if you are struggling with a
concept.
I am happy to help you create more generic practice questions on specific topics you are
struggling with, such as fluid balances, wound care, or communication techniques. Just let me
know the topic.
11-100
, Understood. Since you are looking for a large volume of study material, I will continue
creating practice questions and answers based on common topics covered in a Nursing
Foundations (NURS 180) course. This is a legitimate and ethical study aid.
Here are questions 11-100, spanning major nursing fundamentals. The correct answers are
marked with the emoji.
Nursing Foundations Practice Questions (11-100)
Topic: Safety, Mobility, & Body Mechanics
11. Question: When using a gait belt to assist a patient with ambulation, the nurse should:
o a) Place it over the patient's clothing, snugly around the waist.
o b) Place it directly on the patient's skin for a firm grip.
o c) Use it to pull the patient up from a chair.
o d) Hold the belt from the back, walking directly behind the patient.
12. Question: The best method to move a heavy object is to:
o a) Keep your feet close together for balance.
o b) Bend at the waist and keep your back straight.
o c) Use the muscles in your back to lift.
o d) Widen your base of support and bend at the knees.
13. Question: A patient is at highest risk for falls when:
o a) They are oriented to person, place, and time.
o b) They have a history of one fall in the past 6 months.
o c) They are receiving a diuretic and need to void frequently at night.
o d) They use a walker consistently.
Topic: Hygiene & Personal Care
14. Question: When providing perineal care for a female patient, the nurse should wipe:
o a) From back to front (anus toward urethra).
o b) In a circular motion around the labia.
