NU 322 FOUNDATIONS EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2026

NU 322 FOUNDATIONS EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2026 Appropriate site for blood pressure - Answers brachial artery Identify what is going on physiologically with the client during systole and diastole - Answers systole, the client's heart muscle contracts, ejecting blood from the ventricles into the arteries. diastole, the heart muscle relaxes, allowing the chambers to fill with blood Identify nursing interventions to take regarding vital signs prior to applying a warming device on the client - Answers temperature, blood pressure, respirations, pulse, and overall appearance Identify signs and symptoms of a client with orthostatic hypotension - Answers dizziness, blurred vision, fainting, nausea Identify descriptors of pulse strength (Grading system) - Answers 0: absent 1+: weak or thready 2+: normal/strong 3+: increased 4+: bounding Recognize vital sign normal ranges - Answers Pulse: 60-100bpm Respirations: 12-20 per minute Blood Pressure: 90/60 to 120/80 Temperature: 97.8-100.4 Describe factors that affect vital sign collection methods - Answers age, gender, patient's condition, medications Identify appropriate measures to take when assisting a client with hygiene who is taking anticoagulants - Answers electric razor, caution with nail care, assess blood in urine/stool, soft toothbrush/gentle flossing Identify the proper technique when performing perineal care for a male client - Answers wash from tip of the penis towards stomach, retract foreskin and clean, cleanse shaft from tip to base, wash scrotum, new cloths Describe nursing care practices when assisting clients with antiembolism stockings and sequential compression devices - Answers measure leg for sizing, no wrinkles, put on with elevated legs, monitor skin and circulation Identify outcomes that occur when regular oral care measures are not performed on a client - Answers bad breath (halitosis), dental disease, plaque buildup, infection Describe techniques used when performing foot care on a patient with diabetes/neuropathy - Answers inspect skin, wash with lukewarm water, moisturise feet, no razors, podiatrist cuts nails straight across no corners Describe nursing care practices when assisting immobile clients with hygiene. - Answers complete/partial bed baths, regular oral care, skin breakdown assessment, encourage independence, proper body mechanics, and equipment Identify concepts that are common to all theories of nursing (nursing metaparadigm) - Answers Person: focuses on patient Environment: influencing surroundings Health: physical, mental, social, spiritual Nursing: nurse to patient relationship Discuss the different roles of the nurse and be able to identify a specific role given a scenario - Answers caregiver, advocate, researcher, educator, communicator, leader Identify how early nursing theorists contributed to the field of nursing - Answers florence nightingale: emphasized hygeine, health, teaching nursing Recognize who a nurse can delegate to and what tasks are appropriate to delegate to (CNAs/PCTs/LPNs/RNs) - Answers CNA/PCT/AP: bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, ambulating, feeding, positioning LPN/RN: administering meds, client teaching, trache care, catheter placement Identify 5 rights of delegation - Answers a. Right task b. Right circumstances c. Right person d. Right direction or communication e. Right supervision/evaluation Identify differences in the types of nursing research - Answers qualitative: experience/perception quantitative: numerical data, statistical analysis mixed methods: combines both Define evidence-based practice - Answers best current evidence, clinical expertise Identify 5 steps of evidence-based practice - Answers ask, acquire, appraise, apply, assess Apply 5 rights of delegation given a scenario - Answers CNA can ambulate a stable patient and take vitals, but cannot assess lung sounds Identify causes of slow onset immobility - Answers chronic illnesses, neurological disorders, musculoskeletal diseases, aging, obesity Identify nursing interventions to prevent foot drop in clients - Answers range of motionn exercises, early ambulation, physical therapy, footboards, splints Identify client complications related to immobility - Answers musculoskeletal(osteoporosis), respiratory (pneumonia), cardio(orthostatic hypotension), skin(pressure injuries), GI/GU(constipation), Psychosocial (depression) Identify client positions discussed in class and what purpose they serve - Answers fowlers (semi/high): promoted lung expansion supine: spinal alignment prone: relieves back pressure, improves oxygenation lateral: reducing pressure Sims: rectal exams Trendelenburg: increases venous return Identify physiologic purpose of SCD's/Antiembolism stockings - Answers promotes venous return, prevents deep vein thrombosis, improves blood flow Identify clients who are more at risk for complications due to immobility given a list of specific clients with ages/diagnoses - Answers geriatrics, chronic illness patients, obese patients, post surgical patients Describe proper education of assistive personnel regarding use of a cane - Answers hold cane on stronger side, step with weaker leg first, AP walks on the clients weak side Describe method of injury prevention when client falls during assisted ambulation - Answers don't stop the fall with force, bend knees (support weight with your body), ease patient to floor, protect the head, Identify what HIPAA stand for as well as its purpose - Answers Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act -protects patient health information (PHI) -provides patient rights/privacy Identify examples of HIPAA violations given a scenario - Answers speaking near visitors/other staff, leaving charts/records visible, improper disposal of PHI, social media Identify incorrect statements regarding HIPAA - Answers -anyone healthcare member can assess patient records -HIPAA only applies to electronic records -HIPAA violations have no legal fine/consequence Recognize each step of the nursing process (ADPIE) and what each step accomplishes - Answers Assessment: subjective and objective data Diagnosis: analyze data to diagnose Planning: set patient goals/treatment options Implementation: Carry out interventions Evaluation: Assess patient's response to treatment Identify what is created by completing each step of the nursing process - Answers Assessment: Patient baseline information Diagnosis: nursing diagnosis/problems Planning: care plan with goals/outcomes Implementation: nursing interventions Evaluation: reassess/modify care plan