FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
FINAL EXAM REVIEW 2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a
possible cerebral aneurysm following a lost of consciousness in the
emergency room. The nurse anticipates preparing the pt for ordered
diagnostic tests. This nurse's knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for
this condition reflects which aspect of nursing?
A. The art of nursing
B. The science of nursing
C. The caring aspect of nursing
D. The holistic approach to nursing - ANSWER- B. The science of
nursing
A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. What does the
letterP represent?
A. Comparison to another similar treatment
,B. Clearly defined, focused literature review
C. Specific identification of the desired outcome
D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest - ANSWER- D.
Explicit descriptions of the population of interest
Insulin - ANSWER- Removes excess glucose from the blood and
stores it as glycogen in the liver.
Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North
America is regarded as the founder of American nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Lillian Wald
C. Lavina Dock
D. Florence Nightingale - ANSWER- D. Florence Nightingale
The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as either acute or
chronic. Which are examples of chronic illnesses? Select all that apply.
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Bronchial pneumonia
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Cystic fibrosis
E. Fractured hip
,F. Otitis media - ANSWER- A, C, & D
World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which
development occurred during this period?
A. The role of the nurse was broadened
B. There was a decreased emphasis on education
C. Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings
D. There was an overabundance of nurses - ANSWER- A. The role of
the nurse was broadened
One of the 4 broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which
examples of nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all that apply.
A. A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program
B. A nurse performed ROM exercises for a pt on bedrest
C. A nurse shows a diabetic pt how to inject insulin
D. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
E. A nurse provides hospice care for a pt with end-stage cancer
F. A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school - ANSWER-
A, B, and C
Postpartum Urinary System Adaptations - ANSWER- -GFR and renal
flow rate increases
-Loss of voiding sensation
, -Postpartum diuresis
When the newborn cheek is touched, the cheek turns toward the stimulus
- ANSWER- Rooting
Overweight BMI - ANSWER- >25 mg/dL
How many patient identifiers is required, and what are they? -
ANSWER- 2
Name and date of birth
Pain and anxiety can alter these vital signs - ANSWER- HR, RR, and BP
1. A nurse assesses patients in a physician's office who are experiencing
different levels of health and illness. Which statements best define the
concepts of health and illness? Select all that apply.
A. Health and illness are the same for all people.
B. Health and illness are individually defined by each person.
C. People with acute illnesses are actually healthy.
D. People with chronic illnesses have poor health beliefs.
E. Health is more than the absence of illness.
F. Illness is the response of a person to a disease. - ANSWER- B, E, & F
Method of communication between health care providers about patients
(the handoff) - ANSWER- SBAR
FINAL EXAM REVIEW 2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a
possible cerebral aneurysm following a lost of consciousness in the
emergency room. The nurse anticipates preparing the pt for ordered
diagnostic tests. This nurse's knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for
this condition reflects which aspect of nursing?
A. The art of nursing
B. The science of nursing
C. The caring aspect of nursing
D. The holistic approach to nursing - ANSWER- B. The science of
nursing
A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. What does the
letterP represent?
A. Comparison to another similar treatment
,B. Clearly defined, focused literature review
C. Specific identification of the desired outcome
D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest - ANSWER- D.
Explicit descriptions of the population of interest
Insulin - ANSWER- Removes excess glucose from the blood and
stores it as glycogen in the liver.
Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North
America is regarded as the founder of American nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Lillian Wald
C. Lavina Dock
D. Florence Nightingale - ANSWER- D. Florence Nightingale
The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as either acute or
chronic. Which are examples of chronic illnesses? Select all that apply.
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Bronchial pneumonia
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Cystic fibrosis
E. Fractured hip
,F. Otitis media - ANSWER- A, C, & D
World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which
development occurred during this period?
A. The role of the nurse was broadened
B. There was a decreased emphasis on education
C. Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings
D. There was an overabundance of nurses - ANSWER- A. The role of
the nurse was broadened
One of the 4 broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which
examples of nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all that apply.
A. A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program
B. A nurse performed ROM exercises for a pt on bedrest
C. A nurse shows a diabetic pt how to inject insulin
D. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
E. A nurse provides hospice care for a pt with end-stage cancer
F. A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school - ANSWER-
A, B, and C
Postpartum Urinary System Adaptations - ANSWER- -GFR and renal
flow rate increases
-Loss of voiding sensation
, -Postpartum diuresis
When the newborn cheek is touched, the cheek turns toward the stimulus
- ANSWER- Rooting
Overweight BMI - ANSWER- >25 mg/dL
How many patient identifiers is required, and what are they? -
ANSWER- 2
Name and date of birth
Pain and anxiety can alter these vital signs - ANSWER- HR, RR, and BP
1. A nurse assesses patients in a physician's office who are experiencing
different levels of health and illness. Which statements best define the
concepts of health and illness? Select all that apply.
A. Health and illness are the same for all people.
B. Health and illness are individually defined by each person.
C. People with acute illnesses are actually healthy.
D. People with chronic illnesses have poor health beliefs.
E. Health is more than the absence of illness.
F. Illness is the response of a person to a disease. - ANSWER- B, E, & F
Method of communication between health care providers about patients
(the handoff) - ANSWER- SBAR
