NSG 122 Fundamental Concepts HESI Final Exam (PREP)
2026 | Herzing University | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. What is the primary reason for administering an enema?
To stimulate peristalsis and promote defecation.
To provide immediate relief of constipation.
To induce sleep.
To hydrate the colon.
2. What is the primary purpose of an enema in nursing practice?
To provide nutritional support through the gastrointestinal tract.
To introduce a solution into the large intestine to remove feces or
administer medications.
To monitor blood pressure in patients.
To hydrate the patient before surgery.
3. What is the minimum distance visitors should maintain from a patient under
droplet precautions?
6 feet
1 meter
3 feet
2 meters
4. Describe the role of hand hygiene in infection control within healthcare
settings.
, Hand hygiene is crucial in preventing the spread of infections by
removing pathogens from the hands.
Hand hygiene is primarily for patient comfort.
Hand hygiene is only necessary before surgical procedures.
Hand hygiene is less important than the use of PPE.
5. What is the primary purpose of the High Fowler's Position in nursing?
To provide comfort during sleep.
To promote respirations using accessory muscles.
To facilitate digestion and reduce reflux.
To enhance circulation in the lower extremities.
6. When instructing a patient in the use of crutches, the proper angle for flexing
the elbows for maximum comfort is
30 degrees
90 degrees
25 degrees
10 degrees
20 degrees
7. What stage of a pressure ulcer is characterized by intact skin with a localized
area of non-blanchable erythema?
Stage 2
Stage 1
Stage 3
, Stage 4
8. What do psychosocial theories help nurses understand in their practice?
Patients' physical health only
Patients' emotional and social needs
Patients' financial status
Patients' family history
9. The most important reason for the nurse to develop effective communication
skills is to:
ensure that the hospital is meeting Joint Commission requirements.
promote patient safety and reduce errors.
develop skills in patient/family education.
collaborate with team members during interdisciplinary rounds.
10. A patient presents with increased pain and redness around a surgical wound
three days post-operation. What should be the nurse's immediate action?
Change the dressing without assessment.
Administer pain medication.
Assess for signs of infection.
Document the findings and wait for the physician.
11. A patient describes their pain as 'throbbing and sharp' after surgery. How
should the nurse interpret this description in relation to potential
interventions?
The nurse should only monitor the patient without any intervention.
, The nurse should ignore the pain description as it is subjective.
The nurse should consider administering analgesics and assessing
for complications.
The nurse should assume the pain is psychological and not physical.
12. Describe the significance of gathering a patient's medical history during a
clinical assessment.
It only focuses on the patient's current symptoms without considering
past health.
It is used to determine the patient's insurance eligibility.
Gathering a patient's medical history helps identify potential health
risks and informs treatment decisions.
It is primarily for administrative purposes and does not affect patient
care.
13. A client has been admitted for acute asthma exacerbation and placed in
High-Fowler's position. The nurse knows this position is best because it:
Is required for the aerosol treatments to work
Is the position for the chest x-ray
Allows for chest physiotherapy
Facilitates maximal ventilation
14. If a patient shows signs of infection in a healing wound, what should be the
immediate nursing intervention?
Increase the patient's fluid intake only.
Continue with the current dressing without changes.
Apply a new dressing without further assessment.
2026 | Herzing University | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. What is the primary reason for administering an enema?
To stimulate peristalsis and promote defecation.
To provide immediate relief of constipation.
To induce sleep.
To hydrate the colon.
2. What is the primary purpose of an enema in nursing practice?
To provide nutritional support through the gastrointestinal tract.
To introduce a solution into the large intestine to remove feces or
administer medications.
To monitor blood pressure in patients.
To hydrate the patient before surgery.
3. What is the minimum distance visitors should maintain from a patient under
droplet precautions?
6 feet
1 meter
3 feet
2 meters
4. Describe the role of hand hygiene in infection control within healthcare
settings.
, Hand hygiene is crucial in preventing the spread of infections by
removing pathogens from the hands.
Hand hygiene is primarily for patient comfort.
Hand hygiene is only necessary before surgical procedures.
Hand hygiene is less important than the use of PPE.
5. What is the primary purpose of the High Fowler's Position in nursing?
To provide comfort during sleep.
To promote respirations using accessory muscles.
To facilitate digestion and reduce reflux.
To enhance circulation in the lower extremities.
6. When instructing a patient in the use of crutches, the proper angle for flexing
the elbows for maximum comfort is
30 degrees
90 degrees
25 degrees
10 degrees
20 degrees
7. What stage of a pressure ulcer is characterized by intact skin with a localized
area of non-blanchable erythema?
Stage 2
Stage 1
Stage 3
, Stage 4
8. What do psychosocial theories help nurses understand in their practice?
Patients' physical health only
Patients' emotional and social needs
Patients' financial status
Patients' family history
9. The most important reason for the nurse to develop effective communication
skills is to:
ensure that the hospital is meeting Joint Commission requirements.
promote patient safety and reduce errors.
develop skills in patient/family education.
collaborate with team members during interdisciplinary rounds.
10. A patient presents with increased pain and redness around a surgical wound
three days post-operation. What should be the nurse's immediate action?
Change the dressing without assessment.
Administer pain medication.
Assess for signs of infection.
Document the findings and wait for the physician.
11. A patient describes their pain as 'throbbing and sharp' after surgery. How
should the nurse interpret this description in relation to potential
interventions?
The nurse should only monitor the patient without any intervention.
, The nurse should ignore the pain description as it is subjective.
The nurse should consider administering analgesics and assessing
for complications.
The nurse should assume the pain is psychological and not physical.
12. Describe the significance of gathering a patient's medical history during a
clinical assessment.
It only focuses on the patient's current symptoms without considering
past health.
It is used to determine the patient's insurance eligibility.
Gathering a patient's medical history helps identify potential health
risks and informs treatment decisions.
It is primarily for administrative purposes and does not affect patient
care.
13. A client has been admitted for acute asthma exacerbation and placed in
High-Fowler's position. The nurse knows this position is best because it:
Is required for the aerosol treatments to work
Is the position for the chest x-ray
Allows for chest physiotherapy
Facilitates maximal ventilation
14. If a patient shows signs of infection in a healing wound, what should be the
immediate nursing intervention?
Increase the patient's fluid intake only.
Continue with the current dressing without changes.
Apply a new dressing without further assessment.
