FOUNDATIONS FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ documentation: past medical hx.
Answer: Patient has no past medical conditions, previous traumatic injuries,
previous hospitalizations or previous surgeries. Patient is up to date on all
vaccines.
◍ asked guardian about neurological system.
Answer: reports pt is speaking slightly slower than normalreports pt
responding to questions and instructionsreports pt seems "a little out of
it"denies noticing gait or balance problems
◍ asked pt about past medical hx.
Answer: reports falling off skateboard previouslyreports being UTD on all
vaccinationsdenies past surgerydenies previous hospitalizationdenies
previous head injury
◍ documentation: review of systems.
Answer: Denied tingling, numbness, or injuries elsewhere. Reports general
soreness.
◍ Explain your goal for Damien and the interventions and data collections
through which you will achieve it..
Answer: Ok, Damien, here's the plan. I am going to have a conversation
with you and your stepfather about my proposed interventions to help treat
your acute confusion. All of us will work together in this discussion, and I
will explain what interventions I recommend to treat you. Our goal today is
, to reorient you to person, place, and time by the end of your hospital stay.
◍ Tim has expressed concern for the well-being of his son, Damien.
Answer: empathy: "I understand you are concerned for your son's
well-being, especially given the nature of his injury. We will make sure he
gets the best care possible. We will keep you informed and involved every
step of the way."
◍ Patient Comfort.
Answer: Asked about patient's symptoms, pain, relieving factors, current
position, and permission for physical exam.
◍ Postpartum Care.
Answer: Discussing postpartum care with the patient, including monitoring
bleeding, pain management, emotional well-being, and warning signs to
watch for.
◍ Review of Systems.
Answer: Asked about gastrointestinal, urinary, and cardiovascular system
review.
◍ why would a nursing dx of acute confusion be correct compared to impaired
memory?.
Answer: The most effective nursing diagnosis for Damien is acute confusion
because his symptoms are a lack of orientation to place and a 14/15 on the
Glasgow Coma Scale. This indicates that the patient is dealing with
confusion, rather than severe or impaired memory loss.
◍ Social History.
Answer: Asked about support system, substance abuse, education, living
situation, and primary caregiver.
◍ asked guardian about addt'l sx.
Answer: reports pt vomit 1xreports pt lost conciousnessdenies noticing
addt'l injuries
◍ Documentation: chief complaint.