VN 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING EXAM 1 FOR LVN —
2026/2027 | 75 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
GRADED A+ | 100% VERIFIED
VN 101 Fundamentals of Nursing Examination (Exam 1) for Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN/LPN) | Core Domains:
Nursing Process (ADPIE: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation), Critical Thinking & Clinical
Judgment, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Basic Patient Care Skills, Vital Signs & Health Assessment, Infection Control &
Standard Precautions, Medical & Surgical Asepsis, Safety & Fall Prevention, Patient Positioning & Mobility, Hygiene &
Personal Care, Admission/Transfer/Discharge Procedures, Therapeutic Communication & Patient Teaching,
Documentation & Reporting, Legal & Ethical Principles in Nursing, Scope of Practice for LVN/LPN, Delegation &
Supervision, Pharmacology Fundamentals & Medication Administration, Dosage Calculations, and End-of-Life Care
Principles | Vocational Nursing Focus | ATI-Style Format
Exam Structure
VN 101 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 1 for LVN is commonly structured as follows:
• 75 multiple-choice questions
• Single-best-answer format
• Application-, analysis-, and clinical judgment–focused items
• ATI-style questions with nursing process framework
• Integrated case-based scenarios
• Questions incorporating NCLEX-PN style priority, safety, and delegation frameworks
• Select-all-that-apply (SATA) items as applicable
• Medication calculation questions
• Comprehensive coverage of fundamentals nursing concepts
Introduction
This VN 101 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 1 for the 2026/2027 academic cycle reflects vocational nursing curriculum
standards emphasizing safe, competent, and compassionate entry-level practical nursing care. The examination evaluates
foundational understanding of the nursing process, basic nursing skills, infection control, safety principles, medication
administration, and clinical judgment required for success in subsequent vocational nursing courses and preparation for NCLEX-
PN licensure. Mastery of fundamentals content establishes the foundation for all future nursing practice across healthcare
settings.
Answer Format
, All correct answers must be presented in bold and green, followed by clearly defined, clinically focused rationales that
reinforce foundational nursing practices, patient safety principles, evidence-based interventions, LVN scope of practice
considerations, and clinical judgment required for safe, competent vocational nursing practice.
TOTAL EXAM QUESTIONS: 75 (FULL EXAM SIMULATION)
NURSING PROCESS & CRITICAL THINKING (QUESTIONS 1-15)
QUESTION 1
During the assessment phase of the nursing process, which action should the LVN prioritize?
A. Identifying actual and potential health problems
B. Collecting comprehensive subjective and objective data
C. Developing measurable patient outcomes
D. Implementing prescribed interventions
B. Collecting comprehensive subjective and objective data
Rationale:
Assessment is the first step of the nursing process and involves systematic collection of both subjective (patient-
reported) and objective (observable/measurable) data. This foundational information guides all subsequent
steps. Identifying problems (A) occurs during diagnosis, developing outcomes (C) during planning, and
implementing interventions (D) during implementation. LVNs must perform thorough assessments within their
scope to ensure accurate data collection for the healthcare team.
QUESTION 2
When applying Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to prioritize patient care, which need takes precedence?
A. Safety and security needs
B. Physiological needs
C. Love and belonging needs
D. Self-esteem needs
B. Physiological needs
Rationale:
, Maslow's hierarchy prioritizes physiological needs (air, water, food, shelter, sleep, elimination) as the most
basic and fundamental requirements for survival. These must be addressed before higher-level needs like safety
(A), love/belonging (C), or self-esteem (D). In clinical practice, this means ensuring airway patency, adequate
oxygenation, hydration, and pain management before addressing emotional or social concerns. This framework
guides clinical judgment and care prioritization.
QUESTION 3
Which statement represents a correctly written nursing diagnosis?
A. "Patient has pneumonia"
B. "Administer antibiotics as prescribed"
C. "Impaired gas exchange related to alveolar-capillary membrane changes"
D. "Patient will maintain clear lung sounds"
C. "Impaired gas exchange related to alveolar-capillary membrane changes"
Rationale:
A proper nursing diagnosis includes three components: problem statement (impaired gas exchange),
etiology/related factors (alveolar-capillary membrane changes), and sometimes defining characteristics.
Option A is a medical diagnosis. Option B is an intervention. Option D is a goal/outcome. LVNs implement care
based on nursing diagnoses developed by RNs but must understand diagnostic reasoning to provide
appropriate interventions and report changes effectively.
QUESTION 4
During the evaluation phase of the nursing process, what is the LVN's primary responsibility?
A. Determining if patient outcomes have been met
B. Collecting new assessment data
C. Modifying the nursing diagnosis
D. Developing new interventions
A. Determining if patient outcomes have been met
Rationale:
Evaluation involves assessing whether established patient outcomes have been achieved and determining the
effectiveness of nursing interventions. While collecting new data (B) may occur during evaluation, the primary
focus is outcome measurement. Modifying diagnoses (C) and developing interventions (D) are responsibilities of
the RN during the planning phase. LVNs report evaluation findings to the RN for care plan revision decisions.
2026/2027 | 75 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
GRADED A+ | 100% VERIFIED
VN 101 Fundamentals of Nursing Examination (Exam 1) for Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN/LPN) | Core Domains:
Nursing Process (ADPIE: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation), Critical Thinking & Clinical
Judgment, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Basic Patient Care Skills, Vital Signs & Health Assessment, Infection Control &
Standard Precautions, Medical & Surgical Asepsis, Safety & Fall Prevention, Patient Positioning & Mobility, Hygiene &
Personal Care, Admission/Transfer/Discharge Procedures, Therapeutic Communication & Patient Teaching,
Documentation & Reporting, Legal & Ethical Principles in Nursing, Scope of Practice for LVN/LPN, Delegation &
Supervision, Pharmacology Fundamentals & Medication Administration, Dosage Calculations, and End-of-Life Care
Principles | Vocational Nursing Focus | ATI-Style Format
Exam Structure
VN 101 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 1 for LVN is commonly structured as follows:
• 75 multiple-choice questions
• Single-best-answer format
• Application-, analysis-, and clinical judgment–focused items
• ATI-style questions with nursing process framework
• Integrated case-based scenarios
• Questions incorporating NCLEX-PN style priority, safety, and delegation frameworks
• Select-all-that-apply (SATA) items as applicable
• Medication calculation questions
• Comprehensive coverage of fundamentals nursing concepts
Introduction
This VN 101 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 1 for the 2026/2027 academic cycle reflects vocational nursing curriculum
standards emphasizing safe, competent, and compassionate entry-level practical nursing care. The examination evaluates
foundational understanding of the nursing process, basic nursing skills, infection control, safety principles, medication
administration, and clinical judgment required for success in subsequent vocational nursing courses and preparation for NCLEX-
PN licensure. Mastery of fundamentals content establishes the foundation for all future nursing practice across healthcare
settings.
Answer Format
, All correct answers must be presented in bold and green, followed by clearly defined, clinically focused rationales that
reinforce foundational nursing practices, patient safety principles, evidence-based interventions, LVN scope of practice
considerations, and clinical judgment required for safe, competent vocational nursing practice.
TOTAL EXAM QUESTIONS: 75 (FULL EXAM SIMULATION)
NURSING PROCESS & CRITICAL THINKING (QUESTIONS 1-15)
QUESTION 1
During the assessment phase of the nursing process, which action should the LVN prioritize?
A. Identifying actual and potential health problems
B. Collecting comprehensive subjective and objective data
C. Developing measurable patient outcomes
D. Implementing prescribed interventions
B. Collecting comprehensive subjective and objective data
Rationale:
Assessment is the first step of the nursing process and involves systematic collection of both subjective (patient-
reported) and objective (observable/measurable) data. This foundational information guides all subsequent
steps. Identifying problems (A) occurs during diagnosis, developing outcomes (C) during planning, and
implementing interventions (D) during implementation. LVNs must perform thorough assessments within their
scope to ensure accurate data collection for the healthcare team.
QUESTION 2
When applying Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to prioritize patient care, which need takes precedence?
A. Safety and security needs
B. Physiological needs
C. Love and belonging needs
D. Self-esteem needs
B. Physiological needs
Rationale:
, Maslow's hierarchy prioritizes physiological needs (air, water, food, shelter, sleep, elimination) as the most
basic and fundamental requirements for survival. These must be addressed before higher-level needs like safety
(A), love/belonging (C), or self-esteem (D). In clinical practice, this means ensuring airway patency, adequate
oxygenation, hydration, and pain management before addressing emotional or social concerns. This framework
guides clinical judgment and care prioritization.
QUESTION 3
Which statement represents a correctly written nursing diagnosis?
A. "Patient has pneumonia"
B. "Administer antibiotics as prescribed"
C. "Impaired gas exchange related to alveolar-capillary membrane changes"
D. "Patient will maintain clear lung sounds"
C. "Impaired gas exchange related to alveolar-capillary membrane changes"
Rationale:
A proper nursing diagnosis includes three components: problem statement (impaired gas exchange),
etiology/related factors (alveolar-capillary membrane changes), and sometimes defining characteristics.
Option A is a medical diagnosis. Option B is an intervention. Option D is a goal/outcome. LVNs implement care
based on nursing diagnoses developed by RNs but must understand diagnostic reasoning to provide
appropriate interventions and report changes effectively.
QUESTION 4
During the evaluation phase of the nursing process, what is the LVN's primary responsibility?
A. Determining if patient outcomes have been met
B. Collecting new assessment data
C. Modifying the nursing diagnosis
D. Developing new interventions
A. Determining if patient outcomes have been met
Rationale:
Evaluation involves assessing whether established patient outcomes have been achieved and determining the
effectiveness of nursing interventions. While collecting new data (B) may occur during evaluation, the primary
focus is outcome measurement. Modifying diagnoses (C) and developing interventions (D) are responsibilities of
the RN during the planning phase. LVNs report evaluation findings to the RN for care plan revision decisions.
