Fundamentals Exam 1 Galen BSN Coughlin
Questions and Answer Latest 2026/2027
Update!!!
Intentional higher level thinking.
Critical Thinking Defines clients problem. Examines
evidence based practice.
Makes choices in the delivery of
care.
Thinking Strategies. Gathers info.
Analyzes info.
Clinical Reasoning
Evaluates info. Decides on nursing
actions to
improve clients physiological and
psychosocial outcome.
Applying a set of questions to
situation or idea to determine
essential info. and ideas.
Critical Analysis Techniques used:
Socratic
questioning
Inductive
reasoing
Deductive
reasoning
Recognize and examine
Socratic questioning
assumptions; search for
inconsistencies; examine points of
view
1
,Inductive reasoning Specific to general
Deductive reasoning General to specific
-Independence
-Fair-mindedness
-Insight into egocentricity
-Intellectual humility
-Courage to Challenge the Status
Attitudes that foster critical thinking? quo and rituals
-Integrity
-Perseverance
-Confidence
-Curiosity
2
, Age and development: Ex. A child
will learn to
protect themselves when a parent
tells them not to do something
Lifestyle
Mobility and health status: ex.
Factors affecting safety:
Dementia Sensory-perceptual
alterations: Ex. Neuropathy
Cognitive awareness: Ex.
hypnotics
Emotional state
Ability to
communicate
Safety awareness
Environmental
factors
Poor vision: Presbyopia
(farsightedness), macular
degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma,
diabetic
retinopathy
Cognitive dysfunction
Mobility restrictions: Chronic
Risk Factors for Falls diseases- peripheral neuropathy,
arthritis, cerebrovascular accident
(CVA), parkinson's
Orthostatic Hypotension: (Bp doesn't
only drop when they are standing)
Urinary Incontinence: Slippery Floors
Weakness: Disease process
or therapy Current medication
regimen: Sedatives,
hypnotics, tranquilizers, narcotic
3
, analgesics, diuretics.
Seizure Precautions Padded rails
Suction Equipment at beside: make
sure it works During seizures:
- Remain with client and call for
assistance
- Do not Restrain client
- If
not in bed, lower them to the
ground and pad surroundings
Turn the client to the floor, position
them to the side
Move items in environment
Do not put anything in their mouth
Provide oxygen and suction as
needed
4
Questions and Answer Latest 2026/2027
Update!!!
Intentional higher level thinking.
Critical Thinking Defines clients problem. Examines
evidence based practice.
Makes choices in the delivery of
care.
Thinking Strategies. Gathers info.
Analyzes info.
Clinical Reasoning
Evaluates info. Decides on nursing
actions to
improve clients physiological and
psychosocial outcome.
Applying a set of questions to
situation or idea to determine
essential info. and ideas.
Critical Analysis Techniques used:
Socratic
questioning
Inductive
reasoing
Deductive
reasoning
Recognize and examine
Socratic questioning
assumptions; search for
inconsistencies; examine points of
view
1
,Inductive reasoning Specific to general
Deductive reasoning General to specific
-Independence
-Fair-mindedness
-Insight into egocentricity
-Intellectual humility
-Courage to Challenge the Status
Attitudes that foster critical thinking? quo and rituals
-Integrity
-Perseverance
-Confidence
-Curiosity
2
, Age and development: Ex. A child
will learn to
protect themselves when a parent
tells them not to do something
Lifestyle
Mobility and health status: ex.
Factors affecting safety:
Dementia Sensory-perceptual
alterations: Ex. Neuropathy
Cognitive awareness: Ex.
hypnotics
Emotional state
Ability to
communicate
Safety awareness
Environmental
factors
Poor vision: Presbyopia
(farsightedness), macular
degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma,
diabetic
retinopathy
Cognitive dysfunction
Mobility restrictions: Chronic
Risk Factors for Falls diseases- peripheral neuropathy,
arthritis, cerebrovascular accident
(CVA), parkinson's
Orthostatic Hypotension: (Bp doesn't
only drop when they are standing)
Urinary Incontinence: Slippery Floors
Weakness: Disease process
or therapy Current medication
regimen: Sedatives,
hypnotics, tranquilizers, narcotic
3
, analgesics, diuretics.
Seizure Precautions Padded rails
Suction Equipment at beside: make
sure it works During seizures:
- Remain with client and call for
assistance
- Do not Restrain client
- If
not in bed, lower them to the
ground and pad surroundings
Turn the client to the floor, position
them to the side
Move items in environment
Do not put anything in their mouth
Provide oxygen and suction as
needed
4
