NUR 164 Concepts of Nursing I 2026 – Complete Study Guide,
Practice Questions & Exam Review for Nursing Fundamentals
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1. A male nurse is preparing to take vital signs of a female client. Which ethnic
group would consider this improper?: Arab Muslim
2. A client refuses to have pain medication administered by injection. The nurse
states, "If you don't let me give you the shot, I will get help to hold you down
and give it." What crime may the nurse be committing?: Assault
3. The nurse is caring for a client who is a practicing Jehovah's Witness. The
physician orders two units of packed cells based on his low hemoglobin and
hematocrit levels. The nurse states to the surgeon that it unethical to go against
the client's beliefs even though his blood counts are very low. What is the best
description of the nurse's intentions?: acting in the clients best interest
4. An oncology nurse with 15 years of experience, certification in the area of
oncology nursing, and a master's degree is considered to be an expert in her
area of practice. She works on a oncology unit in a large teaching hospital.
Based upon this description, which of the following career roles best describes
this nurse's role, taking into account her qualifications and experience?: Clinical
, nurse specialist
5. A nurse is providing client care in a hospital setting. Who has full legal
responsibility and accountability for the nurse's actions?: The nurse
6. A client nearing the end of life request that he be given no food of fluids. The
physician orders the insertion of a nasogastric tube to feed the client. What
situation does this create for the nurse providing care?: The nurse faces an ethical
dilemma about inconsistent course of action
7. A client is questioning the need to surgery. The client asks the nurse, "What
should I do?" what answer by the nurse is based on advocacy?: "Tell me what
reason do you want the surgery."
8. A nurse assigned to a client's care schedules a family assessment of the client.
Which of the following should the nurse use for basic family assessment?:
Interview
9. A woman 80-years of age states "I have successfully raised my family and had
a good life." This statement illustrates meeting which basic human need?: Self
actualization
10. A nurse working in a long-term care facility has an older adult male client
who is very confused. Which ethical dilemma is posed when using restraints in
a long-term care settings?: It threatens autonomy
11. A 20-year-old housekeeper, born and educated in Iraq, wears the traditional
Practice Questions & Exam Review for Nursing Fundamentals
Success
1. A male nurse is preparing to take vital signs of a female client. Which ethnic
group would consider this improper?: Arab Muslim
2. A client refuses to have pain medication administered by injection. The nurse
states, "If you don't let me give you the shot, I will get help to hold you down
and give it." What crime may the nurse be committing?: Assault
3. The nurse is caring for a client who is a practicing Jehovah's Witness. The
physician orders two units of packed cells based on his low hemoglobin and
hematocrit levels. The nurse states to the surgeon that it unethical to go against
the client's beliefs even though his blood counts are very low. What is the best
description of the nurse's intentions?: acting in the clients best interest
4. An oncology nurse with 15 years of experience, certification in the area of
oncology nursing, and a master's degree is considered to be an expert in her
area of practice. She works on a oncology unit in a large teaching hospital.
Based upon this description, which of the following career roles best describes
this nurse's role, taking into account her qualifications and experience?: Clinical
, nurse specialist
5. A nurse is providing client care in a hospital setting. Who has full legal
responsibility and accountability for the nurse's actions?: The nurse
6. A client nearing the end of life request that he be given no food of fluids. The
physician orders the insertion of a nasogastric tube to feed the client. What
situation does this create for the nurse providing care?: The nurse faces an ethical
dilemma about inconsistent course of action
7. A client is questioning the need to surgery. The client asks the nurse, "What
should I do?" what answer by the nurse is based on advocacy?: "Tell me what
reason do you want the surgery."
8. A nurse assigned to a client's care schedules a family assessment of the client.
Which of the following should the nurse use for basic family assessment?:
Interview
9. A woman 80-years of age states "I have successfully raised my family and had
a good life." This statement illustrates meeting which basic human need?: Self
actualization
10. A nurse working in a long-term care facility has an older adult male client
who is very confused. Which ethical dilemma is posed when using restraints in
a long-term care settings?: It threatens autonomy
11. A 20-year-old housekeeper, born and educated in Iraq, wears the traditional
