Nursing 101 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice // Exam-focused questions and answers // Test Bank.

A nurse is caring for a patient who values privacy during care. What is the most appropriate nursing action? A. Leave the door open for easy access B. Perform care quickly without explanation C. Close curtains and explain procedures before starting ️️ D. Ask another nurse to observe the procedure A newly admitted patient is anxious about hospitalization. Which response by the nurse best demonstrates therapeutic communication? A. “You should not feel anxious” B. “Everything will be fine” C. “Can you tell me what is making you feel anxious?” ️️ D. “Other patients feel worse than you” A nurse is practicing hand hygiene before patient contact. What is the main purpose of this action? A. To protect the nurse from fatigue B. To prevent infection transmission ️️ C. To save time during care D. To improve patient satisfaction A patient refuses a scheduled medication. What is the nurse’s best initial response? A. Document refusal and leave immediately B. Force the patient to take it C. Ask the patient the reason for refusal ️️ D. Call security A nurse is assessing vital signs. Which measurement reflects oxygenation status? A. Blood pressure B. Pulse C. Respiratory rate D. Oxygen saturation ️️ A patient complains of pain rated 8/10. What is the nurse’s priority action? A. Document the pain score B. Ignore since pain is subjective C. Assess pain characteristics and provide intervention ️️ D. Wait for the doctor 2 A nurse observes a colleague not washing hands between patients. What is the best action? A. Ignore the behavior B. Report immediately without discussion C. Remind the colleague about hand hygiene ️️ D. Tell patients to complain A patient is at risk of falling. Which intervention is most appropriate? A. Keep bed at highest position B. Leave patient unattended C. Ensure call light is within reach ️️ D. Turn off lights completely A nurse is documenting care. Which statement is correct? A. Documentation should be delayed B. Only abnormal findings are recorded C. Documentation must be accurate and timely ️️ D. Verbal notes are enough A patient asks about their diagnosis. What is the nurse’s best response? A. Avoid answering B. Provide accurate and simple explanation ️️ C. Refer to another patient D. Ignore the question A nurse is providing bed bath. What principle should guide care? A. Speed over comfort B. Maintain patient dignity ️️ C. Ignore patient preferences D. Use cold water only A nurse notices redness on a patient’s skin. What is the priority action? A. Ignore it B. Document only C. Assess and relieve pressure ️️ D. Apply perfume A nurse is teaching a patient about medication. What indicates effective teaching? A. Patient nods silently B. Patient repeats instructions correctly ️️ C. Nurse feels confident D. Family understands A nurse enters a patient room without knocking. Which principle is violated? A. Justice B. Autonomy 3 C. Privacy ️️ D. Beneficence A nurse is measuring pulse. Where is the most common site? A. Carotid artery B. Radial artery ️️ C. Femoral artery D. Brachial artery A patient expresses fear about surgery. What is the nurse’s best response? A. “Do not worry” B. “Tell me more about your fears” ️️ C. “It’s routine” D. “Others have survived” A nurse is using gloves. When should they be worn? A. Only for surgery B. When exposure to body fluids is possible ️️ C. Always D. Only during emergencies A nurse is prioritizing care. Which patient should be seen first? A. Patient with mild headache B. Patient with difficulty breathing ️️ C. Patient requesting water D. Patient watching TV A nurse is caring for a confused patient. What intervention is best? A. Restrain immediately B. Provide frequent orientation ️️ C. Leave alone D. Turn off lights A patient complains about hospital food. What is the nurse’s response? A. Ignore complaint B. Report concern and offer alternatives ️️ C. Argue D. Tell patient to eat anyway A nurse is performing hygiene care. Which action prevents infection? A. Using same towel for all patients B. Cleaning from clean to dirty areas ️️ C. Ignoring hand hygiene D. Reusing gloves 4 A nurse observes abnormal breathing. What is the first action? A. Document later B. Assess airway and breathing ️️ C. Call family D. Ignore A patient wants to leave hospital. What should the nurse do? A. Lock doors B. Inform patient of risks ️️ C. Ignore D. Call police A nurse is caring for a patient with fever. What is priority?