Fundamentals of Nursing Final Exam Review Nursing
Exam Study Guide 2026/2027
⭐ Complete Questions with Correct Detailed Answers |
Latest Updated Version | High Pass Success
Prepare confidently for your nursing exams with this comprehensive and exam-focused
Nursing Study Guide (2026/2027 Edition). Designed for nursing students and healthcare
learners, this resource helps you review key concepts, strengthen clinical understanding, and
improve exam performance.
This guide includes complete exam questions with correct detailed answers, carefully
organized to reflect commonly tested nursing topics and real exam standards. Each answer is
followed by clear explanations to help reinforce learning, improve critical thinking, and
strengthen clinical decision-making skills.
🔥 Key Highlights
✔ Complete nursing exam-style questions covering essential topics
✔ Correct answers with detailed explanations
✔ Focused review of commonly tested nursing concepts
✔ Clear and organized format for fast and effective revision
✔ Latest updated version (2026/2027) for accurate preparation
🩺 Topics Commonly Covered
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Pharmacology and Medication Administration
• Pediatric and Maternal Nursing
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Patient Care, Safety, and Ethics
• Clinical Assessment and Nursing Interventions
,🚀 Why This Study Guide Is Effective
This study guide helps students simplify complex nursing concepts, practice exam-style
questions, and improve confidence before exams. The detailed explanations support deeper
understanding and better retention of important nursing material.
🎯 Ideal For
• Nursing school exams and assessments
• NCLEX-style practice and review
• Midterm and final exam preparation
• Last-minute revision sessions
• Strengthening clinical knowledge and test-taking skills
📚 A reliable and practical nursing study resource designed to help students prepare
smarter, strengthen understanding, and succeed in their nursing exams.
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible cerebral
aneurysm following a lost of consciousness in the emergency room. The nurse
anticipates preparing the pt for ordered diagnostic tests. This nurse's knowledge of the
diagnostic procedures for this condition reflects which aspect of nursing?
A. The art of nursing
B. The science of nursing
C. The caring aspect of nursing
D. The holistic approach to nursing -ANSWER✅✅✅✅B. The science of nursing
A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. What does the letterP
represent?
A. Comparison to another similar treatment
B. Clearly defined, focused literature review
C. Specific identification of the desired outcome
D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest -ANSWER✅✅✅✅D. Explicit
descriptions of the population of interest
,Insulin -ANSWER✅✅✅✅Removes excess glucose from the blood and stores it as
glycogen in the liver.
Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North America is
regarded as the founder of American nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Lillian Wald
C. Lavina Dock
D. Florence Nightingale -ANSWER✅✅✅✅D. Florence Nightingale
The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as either acute or chronic. Which
are examples of chronic illnesses? Select all that apply.
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Bronchial pneumonia
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Cystic fibrosis
E. Fractured hip
F. Otitis media -ANSWER✅✅✅✅A, C, & D
World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which development
occurred during this period?
A. The role of the nurse was broadened
B. There was a decreased emphasis on education
C. Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings
D. There was an overabundance of nurses -ANSWER✅✅✅✅A. The role of the nurse
was broadened
One of the 4 broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which examples of
nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all that apply.
A. A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program
B. A nurse performed ROM exercises for a pt on bedrest
C. A nurse shows a diabetic pt how to inject insulin
D. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
E. A nurse provides hospice care for a pt with end-stage cancer
F. A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school -ANSWER✅✅✅✅A, B, and
C
Postpartum Urinary System Adaptations -ANSWER✅✅✅✅-GFR and renal flow rate
increases
-Loss of voiding sensation
-Postpartum diuresis
, When the newborn cheek is touched, the cheek turns toward the stimulus -
ANSWER✅✅✅✅Rooting
Overweight BMI -ANSWER✅✅✅✅>25 mg/dL
How many patient identifiers is required, and what are they? -ANSWER✅✅✅✅2
Name and date of birth
Pain and anxiety can alter these vital signs -ANSWER✅✅✅✅HR, RR, and BP
1. A nurse assesses patients in a physician's office who are experiencing different levels
of health and illness. Which statements best define the concepts of health and illness?
Select all that apply.
A. Health and illness are the same for all people.
B. Health and illness are individually defined by each person.
C. People with acute illnesses are actually healthy.
D. People with chronic illnesses have poor health beliefs.
E. Health is more than the absence of illness.
F. Illness is the response of a person to a disease. -ANSWER✅✅✅✅B, E, & F
Method of communication between health care providers about patients (the handoff) -
ANSWER✅✅✅✅SBAR
When the newborn's head is turned to one side, the arm on that side is extended out -
ANSWER✅✅✅✅Tonic neck
True or false: Diarrhea is a common concern postpartum -ANSWER✅✅✅✅False.
Constipation is a common concern if iron is administered
This is the angle for a subcutaneous injection -ANSWER✅✅✅✅45 degrees
A nurse has volunteered to give influenza immunizations at a local clinic. What level of
care is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Tertiary
B. Secondary
C. Primary
D. Promotive -ANSWER✅✅✅✅C. Primary
The outer most layer of the skin -ANSWER✅✅✅✅Epidermis
First step in the abdominal assessment -ANSWER✅✅✅✅Inspection
Exam Study Guide 2026/2027
⭐ Complete Questions with Correct Detailed Answers |
Latest Updated Version | High Pass Success
Prepare confidently for your nursing exams with this comprehensive and exam-focused
Nursing Study Guide (2026/2027 Edition). Designed for nursing students and healthcare
learners, this resource helps you review key concepts, strengthen clinical understanding, and
improve exam performance.
This guide includes complete exam questions with correct detailed answers, carefully
organized to reflect commonly tested nursing topics and real exam standards. Each answer is
followed by clear explanations to help reinforce learning, improve critical thinking, and
strengthen clinical decision-making skills.
🔥 Key Highlights
✔ Complete nursing exam-style questions covering essential topics
✔ Correct answers with detailed explanations
✔ Focused review of commonly tested nursing concepts
✔ Clear and organized format for fast and effective revision
✔ Latest updated version (2026/2027) for accurate preparation
🩺 Topics Commonly Covered
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Pharmacology and Medication Administration
• Pediatric and Maternal Nursing
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Patient Care, Safety, and Ethics
• Clinical Assessment and Nursing Interventions
,🚀 Why This Study Guide Is Effective
This study guide helps students simplify complex nursing concepts, practice exam-style
questions, and improve confidence before exams. The detailed explanations support deeper
understanding and better retention of important nursing material.
🎯 Ideal For
• Nursing school exams and assessments
• NCLEX-style practice and review
• Midterm and final exam preparation
• Last-minute revision sessions
• Strengthening clinical knowledge and test-taking skills
📚 A reliable and practical nursing study resource designed to help students prepare
smarter, strengthen understanding, and succeed in their nursing exams.
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible cerebral
aneurysm following a lost of consciousness in the emergency room. The nurse
anticipates preparing the pt for ordered diagnostic tests. This nurse's knowledge of the
diagnostic procedures for this condition reflects which aspect of nursing?
A. The art of nursing
B. The science of nursing
C. The caring aspect of nursing
D. The holistic approach to nursing -ANSWER✅✅✅✅B. The science of nursing
A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. What does the letterP
represent?
A. Comparison to another similar treatment
B. Clearly defined, focused literature review
C. Specific identification of the desired outcome
D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest -ANSWER✅✅✅✅D. Explicit
descriptions of the population of interest
,Insulin -ANSWER✅✅✅✅Removes excess glucose from the blood and stores it as
glycogen in the liver.
Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North America is
regarded as the founder of American nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Lillian Wald
C. Lavina Dock
D. Florence Nightingale -ANSWER✅✅✅✅D. Florence Nightingale
The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as either acute or chronic. Which
are examples of chronic illnesses? Select all that apply.
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Bronchial pneumonia
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Cystic fibrosis
E. Fractured hip
F. Otitis media -ANSWER✅✅✅✅A, C, & D
World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which development
occurred during this period?
A. The role of the nurse was broadened
B. There was a decreased emphasis on education
C. Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings
D. There was an overabundance of nurses -ANSWER✅✅✅✅A. The role of the nurse
was broadened
One of the 4 broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which examples of
nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all that apply.
A. A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program
B. A nurse performed ROM exercises for a pt on bedrest
C. A nurse shows a diabetic pt how to inject insulin
D. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
E. A nurse provides hospice care for a pt with end-stage cancer
F. A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school -ANSWER✅✅✅✅A, B, and
C
Postpartum Urinary System Adaptations -ANSWER✅✅✅✅-GFR and renal flow rate
increases
-Loss of voiding sensation
-Postpartum diuresis
, When the newborn cheek is touched, the cheek turns toward the stimulus -
ANSWER✅✅✅✅Rooting
Overweight BMI -ANSWER✅✅✅✅>25 mg/dL
How many patient identifiers is required, and what are they? -ANSWER✅✅✅✅2
Name and date of birth
Pain and anxiety can alter these vital signs -ANSWER✅✅✅✅HR, RR, and BP
1. A nurse assesses patients in a physician's office who are experiencing different levels
of health and illness. Which statements best define the concepts of health and illness?
Select all that apply.
A. Health and illness are the same for all people.
B. Health and illness are individually defined by each person.
C. People with acute illnesses are actually healthy.
D. People with chronic illnesses have poor health beliefs.
E. Health is more than the absence of illness.
F. Illness is the response of a person to a disease. -ANSWER✅✅✅✅B, E, & F
Method of communication between health care providers about patients (the handoff) -
ANSWER✅✅✅✅SBAR
When the newborn's head is turned to one side, the arm on that side is extended out -
ANSWER✅✅✅✅Tonic neck
True or false: Diarrhea is a common concern postpartum -ANSWER✅✅✅✅False.
Constipation is a common concern if iron is administered
This is the angle for a subcutaneous injection -ANSWER✅✅✅✅45 degrees
A nurse has volunteered to give influenza immunizations at a local clinic. What level of
care is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Tertiary
B. Secondary
C. Primary
D. Promotive -ANSWER✅✅✅✅C. Primary
The outer most layer of the skin -ANSWER✅✅✅✅Epidermis
First step in the abdominal assessment -ANSWER✅✅✅✅Inspection
