NR 224 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING FINAL EXAM - (60
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Candidate Name: ________________________________
Candidate ID: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
Examination Centre: ________________________________
Time Allowed: 90 Minutes
Total Questions: 60
Instructions: Answer all questions. Select the most appropriate answer for each
question.
Core Competency Areas:
• Patient-Centered Care
• Safety and Infection Control
• Basic Nursing Skills and Procedures
• Pharmacological Principles
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Communication and Documentation
This assessment evaluates foundational nursing knowledge and clinical
judgment required for safe, entry-level nursing practice. Candidates are
expected to apply theoretical principles to realistic patient care scenarios,
demonstrating critical thinking, prioritization, and adherence to evidence-
based practice. The exam reflects typical undergraduate nursing assessment
standards and emphasizes safe, effective, and ethical care delivery.
Candidates must read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
Time management is critical; allocate approximately 1.5 minutes per
question. No external materials are permitted. All responses must reflect
professional nursing standards and patient safety principles.
, Disclaimer: This is an original simulation exam designed for educational
purposes and is not affiliated with or reproduced from any official examination.
Q1.
A nurse is assessing a postoperative patient who reports increasing pain despite
prescribed analgesics. What is the most appropriate initial nursing action?
A. Administer an additional dose of analgesic
B. Reassess the patient’s pain characteristics and vital signs
C. Notify the physician immediately
D. Document the patient’s complaint
Correct Answer: B. Reassess the patient’s pain characteristics and vital
signs
Explanation: Reassessment ensures accurate understanding of pain and
identifies complications such as infection or hemorrhage. Administering
medication (A) without reassessment is unsafe. Notifying the physician (C) may
be premature. Documentation (D) follows assessment, not precedes it.
Q2.
A nurse is caring for a patient with impaired mobility. Which intervention best
prevents pressure ulcers?
A. Restrict fluid intake
B. Reposition every 2 hours
C. Massage reddened areas
D. Use donut cushions
Correct Answer: B. Reposition every 2 hours
Explanation: Frequent repositioning reduces prolonged pressure.
Restricting fluids (A) worsens skin integrity. Massaging reddened areas (C) can
damage tissue. Donut cushions (D) increase pressure points.
Q3.
,A nurse is performing hand hygiene. Which method is most effective in
reducing microorganisms?
A. Rinsing with water only
B. Using alcohol-based sanitizer
C. Washing with soap and water for 20 seconds
D. Wearing gloves without washing
Correct Answer: C. Washing with soap and water for 20 seconds
Explanation: Soap and water physically remove microbes effectively.
Alcohol sanitizer (B) is useful but not superior when hands are visibly soiled.
Water alone (A) is insufficient. Gloves (D) do not replace hand hygiene.
Q4.
A nurse identifies a medication error. What is the priority action?
A. Document the error
B. Notify the healthcare provider
C. Assess the patient for adverse effects
D. Report to the supervisor
Correct Answer: C. Assess the patient for adverse effects
Explanation: Patient safety is the priority. Assessment determines harm.
Documentation (A), reporting (D), and notifying provider (B) follow
assessment.
Q5.
A nurse is teaching a patient about infection control. Which statement indicates
understanding?
A. “I should reuse gloves to save supplies.”
B. “I will wash my hands before and after contact.”
C. “Antibiotics prevent all infections.”
D. “Only healthcare workers need precautions.”
Correct Answer: B. “I will wash my hands before and after contact.”
Explanation: Hand hygiene is the most effective prevention. Reusing gloves
(A) is unsafe. Antibiotics (C) do not prevent all infections. Everyone (D) must
follow precautions.
, Q6.
A nurse is caring for a patient with hypoxia. Which sign requires immediate
action?
A. Restlessness
B. Cyanosis
C. Mild tachycardia
D. Fatigue
Correct Answer: B. Cyanosis
Explanation: Cyanosis indicates severe oxygen deprivation. Restlessness (A)
is early. Tachycardia (C) and fatigue (D) are less critical signs.
Q7.
A nurse prepares to administer medication. Which principle ensures safety?
A. Double-check patient identity
B. Rely on memory
C. Skip documentation
D. Administer quickly
Correct Answer: A. Double-check patient identity
Explanation: Patient identification prevents errors. Memory reliance (B),
skipping documentation (C), and rushing (D) increase risk.
Q8.
A nurse is caring for a patient with dehydration. Which assessment finding is
expected?
A. Moist mucous membranes
B. Increased urine output
C. Dry skin and poor turgor
D. Bradycardia
Correct Answer: C. Dry skin and poor turgor
Explanation: Dehydration causes poor skin turgor. Moist membranes (A)
and increased urine (B) indicate hydration. Bradycardia (D) is not typical.
QUESTIONS) UP-TO-DATE ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100%
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS | VERIFIED ANSWERS - INSTANT PDF
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Candidate Name: ________________________________
Candidate ID: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
Examination Centre: ________________________________
Time Allowed: 90 Minutes
Total Questions: 60
Instructions: Answer all questions. Select the most appropriate answer for each
question.
Core Competency Areas:
• Patient-Centered Care
• Safety and Infection Control
• Basic Nursing Skills and Procedures
• Pharmacological Principles
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Communication and Documentation
This assessment evaluates foundational nursing knowledge and clinical
judgment required for safe, entry-level nursing practice. Candidates are
expected to apply theoretical principles to realistic patient care scenarios,
demonstrating critical thinking, prioritization, and adherence to evidence-
based practice. The exam reflects typical undergraduate nursing assessment
standards and emphasizes safe, effective, and ethical care delivery.
Candidates must read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
Time management is critical; allocate approximately 1.5 minutes per
question. No external materials are permitted. All responses must reflect
professional nursing standards and patient safety principles.
, Disclaimer: This is an original simulation exam designed for educational
purposes and is not affiliated with or reproduced from any official examination.
Q1.
A nurse is assessing a postoperative patient who reports increasing pain despite
prescribed analgesics. What is the most appropriate initial nursing action?
A. Administer an additional dose of analgesic
B. Reassess the patient’s pain characteristics and vital signs
C. Notify the physician immediately
D. Document the patient’s complaint
Correct Answer: B. Reassess the patient’s pain characteristics and vital
signs
Explanation: Reassessment ensures accurate understanding of pain and
identifies complications such as infection or hemorrhage. Administering
medication (A) without reassessment is unsafe. Notifying the physician (C) may
be premature. Documentation (D) follows assessment, not precedes it.
Q2.
A nurse is caring for a patient with impaired mobility. Which intervention best
prevents pressure ulcers?
A. Restrict fluid intake
B. Reposition every 2 hours
C. Massage reddened areas
D. Use donut cushions
Correct Answer: B. Reposition every 2 hours
Explanation: Frequent repositioning reduces prolonged pressure.
Restricting fluids (A) worsens skin integrity. Massaging reddened areas (C) can
damage tissue. Donut cushions (D) increase pressure points.
Q3.
,A nurse is performing hand hygiene. Which method is most effective in
reducing microorganisms?
A. Rinsing with water only
B. Using alcohol-based sanitizer
C. Washing with soap and water for 20 seconds
D. Wearing gloves without washing
Correct Answer: C. Washing with soap and water for 20 seconds
Explanation: Soap and water physically remove microbes effectively.
Alcohol sanitizer (B) is useful but not superior when hands are visibly soiled.
Water alone (A) is insufficient. Gloves (D) do not replace hand hygiene.
Q4.
A nurse identifies a medication error. What is the priority action?
A. Document the error
B. Notify the healthcare provider
C. Assess the patient for adverse effects
D. Report to the supervisor
Correct Answer: C. Assess the patient for adverse effects
Explanation: Patient safety is the priority. Assessment determines harm.
Documentation (A), reporting (D), and notifying provider (B) follow
assessment.
Q5.
A nurse is teaching a patient about infection control. Which statement indicates
understanding?
A. “I should reuse gloves to save supplies.”
B. “I will wash my hands before and after contact.”
C. “Antibiotics prevent all infections.”
D. “Only healthcare workers need precautions.”
Correct Answer: B. “I will wash my hands before and after contact.”
Explanation: Hand hygiene is the most effective prevention. Reusing gloves
(A) is unsafe. Antibiotics (C) do not prevent all infections. Everyone (D) must
follow precautions.
, Q6.
A nurse is caring for a patient with hypoxia. Which sign requires immediate
action?
A. Restlessness
B. Cyanosis
C. Mild tachycardia
D. Fatigue
Correct Answer: B. Cyanosis
Explanation: Cyanosis indicates severe oxygen deprivation. Restlessness (A)
is early. Tachycardia (C) and fatigue (D) are less critical signs.
Q7.
A nurse prepares to administer medication. Which principle ensures safety?
A. Double-check patient identity
B. Rely on memory
C. Skip documentation
D. Administer quickly
Correct Answer: A. Double-check patient identity
Explanation: Patient identification prevents errors. Memory reliance (B),
skipping documentation (C), and rushing (D) increase risk.
Q8.
A nurse is caring for a patient with dehydration. Which assessment finding is
expected?
A. Moist mucous membranes
B. Increased urine output
C. Dry skin and poor turgor
D. Bradycardia
Correct Answer: C. Dry skin and poor turgor
Explanation: Dehydration causes poor skin turgor. Moist membranes (A)
and increased urine (B) indicate hydration. Bradycardia (D) is not typical.
