NACE EXAM 1- FOUNDATIONS OF
NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT.
The Nursing Process - ANS A: Assessment
A: Analysis
P: Planning
I: Implementation
E: Evaluation
The Nursing Process: Assessment - ANS Includes collecting physical, emotional, and cultural
data.
Includes recognizing signs, symptoms, and behaviors.
The Nursing Process: Analysis - ANS Includes interpreting data using clinical judgement.
Includes identifying and prioritizing clients' needs
The Nursing Process: Planning - ANS -establish priorities
-develop outcomes
-set timelines for outcomes
-identify interventions
-integrate evidence-based trends and research
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,-document plan of care
The Nursing Process: Implementation - ANS Respond appropriately to clients needs for
information and teaching.
Intervening appropriately to meet desired outcomes.
The Nursing Process: Evaluation - ANS Recognizing intended and unintended effects of
treatment and interventions provided.
Determining evidence of the client's compliance with treatment plan.
Determining evidence of client's response towards outcome desired with adaptions as needed.
Nursing Care Plans (NCPs) - ANS A way to communicate with client, other nurses, and other
healthcare providers.
A nursing care plan includes - ANS includes nursing diagnoses, goals and/or expected
outcomes, specific nursing interventions, and a section for evaluation findings so any nurse is
able to quickly identify a patient's clinical needs and situation.
Generic medication name - ANS The name of a drug that gives its chemical makeup, not the
"brand" name given to it by its manufacturers.
Furosemide - ANS Lasix
Aceteminophen - ANS Tylenol
Diphenhydramine - ANS Benadryl
Naproxen - ANS Aleve
Ibuprofen - ANS Motrin, Advil
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,Anticoagulants - ANS prevent blood clot formation
Anticoagulant Medications - ANS Heparin and Coumadin
Anticoagulant side effects - ANS Bleeding (increased bruising, bleeding gums), hemorrhage,
ecchymosis.
Anticoagulant Nursing Implications - ANS - prevent injury; falls prevention
- pt teaching is critical (exaggerate the importance of lab tests and follow up visits)
- teach pt to assess signs of abnormal bleeding (blood in stool and urine, excessive bruising and
bleeding from gums, fatigue and shortness of breath)
- teach measures to prevent injury (soft bristled toothbrush, an electric razor, getting up slowly
to prevent hypotension
- encourage pts the need for a medical ID or bracelet
Anticoagulant Patient Education - ANS -Importance of regular laboratory testing
-Signs of abnormal bleeding
-Measures to prevent bruising, bleeding, and tissue injury
-Wearing a medical alert bracelet
-Avoiding foods high in vitamin K (tomatoes, dark leafy green vegetables)
-Consulting physician before taking other drugs or over-the-counter products, including herbals
Anti-infectives - ANS used to treat infections
Anti-infective medications - ANS antibiotics, antifungals, antiviral
Anti-infective side effects - ANS hypersensitivity reactions such as conjunctivitis, irritation,
local burning, stinging, blurred vision, rash and urticaria
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, Chemotherapy side effects - ANS 1. bone marrow suppression
2. nausea and vomiting
3. altered immunologic response
4. impaired oral mucous membrane
5. stomatitis
6. fatigue
Chemotherapy nursing implications - ANS monitor hearing and vision
monitor cardiac, renal, hepatic fxn
force fluids, heavily hydrate
wear sunscreen outdoors
administer antiemetics as needed
Diuretics - ANS medications administered to increase urine secretion in order to rid the body
of excess water and salt
Diuretic medications - ANS Loop: Furosemide
Thiazide: Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
K+ Sparing: Spironolactone
Diuretic Nursing Implications - ANS therapeutic effects:
- reduction of edema
- reduction of fluid volume overload
- improvement in manifestations of heart failure
- reduce hypertension
- no crackles in lungs
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NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT.
The Nursing Process - ANS A: Assessment
A: Analysis
P: Planning
I: Implementation
E: Evaluation
The Nursing Process: Assessment - ANS Includes collecting physical, emotional, and cultural
data.
Includes recognizing signs, symptoms, and behaviors.
The Nursing Process: Analysis - ANS Includes interpreting data using clinical judgement.
Includes identifying and prioritizing clients' needs
The Nursing Process: Planning - ANS -establish priorities
-develop outcomes
-set timelines for outcomes
-identify interventions
-integrate evidence-based trends and research
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,-document plan of care
The Nursing Process: Implementation - ANS Respond appropriately to clients needs for
information and teaching.
Intervening appropriately to meet desired outcomes.
The Nursing Process: Evaluation - ANS Recognizing intended and unintended effects of
treatment and interventions provided.
Determining evidence of the client's compliance with treatment plan.
Determining evidence of client's response towards outcome desired with adaptions as needed.
Nursing Care Plans (NCPs) - ANS A way to communicate with client, other nurses, and other
healthcare providers.
A nursing care plan includes - ANS includes nursing diagnoses, goals and/or expected
outcomes, specific nursing interventions, and a section for evaluation findings so any nurse is
able to quickly identify a patient's clinical needs and situation.
Generic medication name - ANS The name of a drug that gives its chemical makeup, not the
"brand" name given to it by its manufacturers.
Furosemide - ANS Lasix
Aceteminophen - ANS Tylenol
Diphenhydramine - ANS Benadryl
Naproxen - ANS Aleve
Ibuprofen - ANS Motrin, Advil
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,Anticoagulants - ANS prevent blood clot formation
Anticoagulant Medications - ANS Heparin and Coumadin
Anticoagulant side effects - ANS Bleeding (increased bruising, bleeding gums), hemorrhage,
ecchymosis.
Anticoagulant Nursing Implications - ANS - prevent injury; falls prevention
- pt teaching is critical (exaggerate the importance of lab tests and follow up visits)
- teach pt to assess signs of abnormal bleeding (blood in stool and urine, excessive bruising and
bleeding from gums, fatigue and shortness of breath)
- teach measures to prevent injury (soft bristled toothbrush, an electric razor, getting up slowly
to prevent hypotension
- encourage pts the need for a medical ID or bracelet
Anticoagulant Patient Education - ANS -Importance of regular laboratory testing
-Signs of abnormal bleeding
-Measures to prevent bruising, bleeding, and tissue injury
-Wearing a medical alert bracelet
-Avoiding foods high in vitamin K (tomatoes, dark leafy green vegetables)
-Consulting physician before taking other drugs or over-the-counter products, including herbals
Anti-infectives - ANS used to treat infections
Anti-infective medications - ANS antibiotics, antifungals, antiviral
Anti-infective side effects - ANS hypersensitivity reactions such as conjunctivitis, irritation,
local burning, stinging, blurred vision, rash and urticaria
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, Chemotherapy side effects - ANS 1. bone marrow suppression
2. nausea and vomiting
3. altered immunologic response
4. impaired oral mucous membrane
5. stomatitis
6. fatigue
Chemotherapy nursing implications - ANS monitor hearing and vision
monitor cardiac, renal, hepatic fxn
force fluids, heavily hydrate
wear sunscreen outdoors
administer antiemetics as needed
Diuretics - ANS medications administered to increase urine secretion in order to rid the body
of excess water and salt
Diuretic medications - ANS Loop: Furosemide
Thiazide: Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
K+ Sparing: Spironolactone
Diuretic Nursing Implications - ANS therapeutic effects:
- reduction of edema
- reduction of fluid volume overload
- improvement in manifestations of heart failure
- reduce hypertension
- no crackles in lungs
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