Foundations of Nursing Final Exam
FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
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What is MI in communication?
Motivational Interviewing is a patient-centered communication technique that
builds rapport, elicit the patient's own reason for change, and supports self-
efficacy & decision-making.
What are the 6 vital signs?
Blood Pressure
Pulse
Temperature
Respirations
O2 Saturation
Pain (0-10 scale)
What does BP measure?
Measures the force of circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels.
Systolic BP - Max amount of pressure exerted when the heart contracts & forces
blood into the aorta.
Diastolic BP - Minimum amount of pressure exerted when the heart is relaxed.
3 stages of Hypertension
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Stage 1: 130--89 mmHg
Stage 2: >140-179 / >90-120 mmHg
Hypertensive Crisis: >180 />120 mmHg
What is the normal body temperature range?
36-38C (96.8 - 100.4F)
37C (98.6F) average
Pulse (HR): What are the normal ranges?
60-100 bpm
What are the pulse grades?
0= absent/nonpalpable pulse
+1= weak/diminished
+2= normal
+3= increased/strong
+4= bounding
What is the normal range for respirations (RR)?
12-20 breaths per minute
What is the normal oxygen saturation in a healthy adult?
95-100% is normal
90-94% mild hypoxemia
<905 severe hypoxemia - required supplemental oxygen
What are the 6 Rights of Med Administration?
1. Right patient
2. Right medication
3. Right dose
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4. Right route
5. Right time
6. Right documentation
What are the 8 components of a complete medication order?
1. Patient name
2. Date/time written
3. Drug name
4. Dosage
5. Route of administration
6. Frequency
7. Indication for use
8. Provider's signature
What are the infection transmission types?
Contact - most common in healthcare setting; spread via direct or indirect contact.
Droplet- spread via large droplets, requires close proximity (3-6 ft)
Airborne- spread via tiny particles that linger in the air
What are the 6 links of the Chain of Infection?
1. Infectious agent
2. Reservoir
3. Portal of exit
4. Mode of transportation
5. Portal of entry
6. Susceptible host
What is the purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
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FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
What is MI in communication?
Motivational Interviewing is a patient-centered communication technique that
builds rapport, elicit the patient's own reason for change, and supports self-
efficacy & decision-making.
What are the 6 vital signs?
Blood Pressure
Pulse
Temperature
Respirations
O2 Saturation
Pain (0-10 scale)
What does BP measure?
Measures the force of circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels.
Systolic BP - Max amount of pressure exerted when the heart contracts & forces
blood into the aorta.
Diastolic BP - Minimum amount of pressure exerted when the heart is relaxed.
3 stages of Hypertension
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Stage 1: 130--89 mmHg
Stage 2: >140-179 / >90-120 mmHg
Hypertensive Crisis: >180 />120 mmHg
What is the normal body temperature range?
36-38C (96.8 - 100.4F)
37C (98.6F) average
Pulse (HR): What are the normal ranges?
60-100 bpm
What are the pulse grades?
0= absent/nonpalpable pulse
+1= weak/diminished
+2= normal
+3= increased/strong
+4= bounding
What is the normal range for respirations (RR)?
12-20 breaths per minute
What is the normal oxygen saturation in a healthy adult?
95-100% is normal
90-94% mild hypoxemia
<905 severe hypoxemia - required supplemental oxygen
What are the 6 Rights of Med Administration?
1. Right patient
2. Right medication
3. Right dose
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4. Right route
5. Right time
6. Right documentation
What are the 8 components of a complete medication order?
1. Patient name
2. Date/time written
3. Drug name
4. Dosage
5. Route of administration
6. Frequency
7. Indication for use
8. Provider's signature
What are the infection transmission types?
Contact - most common in healthcare setting; spread via direct or indirect contact.
Droplet- spread via large droplets, requires close proximity (3-6 ft)
Airborne- spread via tiny particles that linger in the air
What are the 6 links of the Chain of Infection?
1. Infectious agent
2. Reservoir
3. Portal of exit
4. Mode of transportation
5. Portal of entry
6. Susceptible host
What is the purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
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