FUNDAMENTALS 2025 TEST BANK
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Acronym used for successful communication in the workplace to promote teamwork and
safety. - CORRECT ANSWERSS - situation
B - background
A - assessment
R - Recommendation
Another term for a seizure? - CORRECT ANSWERSIrritable focus -or- Foci
Assessment for Hygiene - CORRECT ANSWERSSelf-care ability
* encourage self-care
skin
feet & nails
Oral cavity
hair & hair care
Eyes, ears & nose
Best way to palpate is? - CORRECT ANSWERSLightly - for superficial
Deeply - with two hands for deeper findings
Body temp is affected by heat loss, what causes this? - CORRECT
ANSWERSRadiation
Conduction
Evaporation
,Convection
Body Temp normal range - CORRECT ANSWERS96.4-100.1
Can the RN provide subjective information about patient? - CORRECT ANSWERSNO!
Only the patient can give subjective info.
OBJECTIVE info is what the RN sees, hears, or smells
CHANNELS in communication process - CORRECT ANSWERSThese are the means
of conveying the message through visual, auditory, and tactile senses.
Facial expression = visual message
Spoken word = auditory
Touch = tactile
Characteristics of communication within Caring/Working Relationships: - CORRECT
ANSWERSProfessionalism - appearance, demeanor, behavior
Courtesy - hello, good-bye, knock on doors, please, thank you...
Use of Names - Always introduce yourself
Confidentiality - HIPPA
Trust - always honest!
Acceptance & Respect - Non-judgmental attitudes
Availability - "Anything else I can get you?
Socializing - don't socialize with pt. and don't socialize with colleagues where pt's can
hear
Code Blue - CORRECT ANSWERSCheck for responsiveness
Assess for breathing 5-10 sec
Activate code blue
check pulse for 5-10 sec
If not pulse, begin CPR
Common NANDA International diagnostic Identification for patient situation: -
CORRECT ANSWERSActivity intolerance
, Ineffective health maintenance
Risk for infection
Impaired physical mobility
Bathing self-care deficit
Dressing self-care deficit
Condition of what areas greatly impacts patient's ability for self-care? - CORRECT
ANSWERSFeet - bear weight or ambulate
Hands - dexterity
Nails - infection
Consent zone of touch is - CORRECT ANSWERSMouth, wrists, feet
Permission needed
Define acronym SOLER - CORRECT ANSWERSS - Sit facing the patient
O - Open posture
L - Lean toward the patient
E - Establish & maintain eye contact
R - Relax
Define Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERSCollects comprehensive data pertinent to
the patient's health and/or situation.
- info medical personnel can look at
- begins the moment you walk through the door
Define Eupnea - CORRECT ANSWERSNormal breathing
Define Intrapersonal - CORRECT ANSWERSa.k.a. SELF-TALK
Define Intrerpersonal - CORRECT ANSWERSOccurs between two people or groups
- usually one on one conversation
Define REFERENT - CORRECT ANSWERSThe referent motivates one person to
communicate with another.
Examples of referents: sights, sounds, odors, time schedules, messages, objects,
emotions, sensations, perceptions, ideas, etc.
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Acronym used for successful communication in the workplace to promote teamwork and
safety. - CORRECT ANSWERSS - situation
B - background
A - assessment
R - Recommendation
Another term for a seizure? - CORRECT ANSWERSIrritable focus -or- Foci
Assessment for Hygiene - CORRECT ANSWERSSelf-care ability
* encourage self-care
skin
feet & nails
Oral cavity
hair & hair care
Eyes, ears & nose
Best way to palpate is? - CORRECT ANSWERSLightly - for superficial
Deeply - with two hands for deeper findings
Body temp is affected by heat loss, what causes this? - CORRECT
ANSWERSRadiation
Conduction
Evaporation
,Convection
Body Temp normal range - CORRECT ANSWERS96.4-100.1
Can the RN provide subjective information about patient? - CORRECT ANSWERSNO!
Only the patient can give subjective info.
OBJECTIVE info is what the RN sees, hears, or smells
CHANNELS in communication process - CORRECT ANSWERSThese are the means
of conveying the message through visual, auditory, and tactile senses.
Facial expression = visual message
Spoken word = auditory
Touch = tactile
Characteristics of communication within Caring/Working Relationships: - CORRECT
ANSWERSProfessionalism - appearance, demeanor, behavior
Courtesy - hello, good-bye, knock on doors, please, thank you...
Use of Names - Always introduce yourself
Confidentiality - HIPPA
Trust - always honest!
Acceptance & Respect - Non-judgmental attitudes
Availability - "Anything else I can get you?
Socializing - don't socialize with pt. and don't socialize with colleagues where pt's can
hear
Code Blue - CORRECT ANSWERSCheck for responsiveness
Assess for breathing 5-10 sec
Activate code blue
check pulse for 5-10 sec
If not pulse, begin CPR
Common NANDA International diagnostic Identification for patient situation: -
CORRECT ANSWERSActivity intolerance
, Ineffective health maintenance
Risk for infection
Impaired physical mobility
Bathing self-care deficit
Dressing self-care deficit
Condition of what areas greatly impacts patient's ability for self-care? - CORRECT
ANSWERSFeet - bear weight or ambulate
Hands - dexterity
Nails - infection
Consent zone of touch is - CORRECT ANSWERSMouth, wrists, feet
Permission needed
Define acronym SOLER - CORRECT ANSWERSS - Sit facing the patient
O - Open posture
L - Lean toward the patient
E - Establish & maintain eye contact
R - Relax
Define Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERSCollects comprehensive data pertinent to
the patient's health and/or situation.
- info medical personnel can look at
- begins the moment you walk through the door
Define Eupnea - CORRECT ANSWERSNormal breathing
Define Intrapersonal - CORRECT ANSWERSa.k.a. SELF-TALK
Define Intrerpersonal - CORRECT ANSWERSOccurs between two people or groups
- usually one on one conversation
Define REFERENT - CORRECT ANSWERSThe referent motivates one person to
communicate with another.
Examples of referents: sights, sounds, odors, time schedules, messages, objects,
emotions, sensations, perceptions, ideas, etc.
