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Nursing Fundamentals
NF College of Nursing & Health Sciences
B U I L D I N G T H E F O U N D AT I O N F O R N U R S I N G E X C E L L E N C E
FUNDAMENTALS
Exam 2 — Nursing Fundamentals
CO M P L E T E CO M P R E H E N S I V E R E V I E W — CO P D , A ST H M A , C A R D I A C , P E R I O P E R AT I V E , ST R E SS &
S A F E TY
INSTITUTION Nursing Fundamentals Program EXAM TYPE Nursing Fundamentals Exam 2
PROGRAM RN Nursing Program ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE Exam 2 Nursing Fundamentals — TOTAL QUESTIONS Complete Study Guide — All Topics
Complete Review
COURSE TITLE Nursing Fundamentals FORMAT Multiple Choice / True-False — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question unless otherwise specified.
▸ This comprehensive Exam 2 covers COPD, asthma, cystic fibrosis, cardiac assessment (PMI, BNP, LDL/HDL, pulse pressure),
perioperative nursing (preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative phases), stress management (fight-or-flight, defense
mechanisms, relaxation), fall prevention, and professional practice (delegation, leadership, incident reports).
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
▸ All content is derived from Nursing Fundamentals Exam 2 core concepts.
SECTION I — RESPIRATORY: COPD, ASTHMA & CYSTIC FIBROSIS Part A
1. The most significant risk factor for COPD is:
A. Air pollution.
B. Cigarette smoking.
C. Genetic factors.
D. Occupational dust exposure.
CORRECT ANSWER B — Cigarette smoking.
RATIONALE Cigarette smoking is the single most significant risk factor for COPD, accounting for approximately 80-90% of
cases. Chronic hyperinflation results in barrel chest. Nurses must monitor for respiratory failure and identify
specific causes of exacerbations. Patients should be taught diaphragmatic breathing.
Nursing Fundamentals
NF College of Nursing & Health Sciences
B U I L D I N G T H E F O U N D AT I O N F O R N U R S I N G E X C E L L E N C E
FUNDAMENTALS
Exam 2 — Nursing Fundamentals
CO M P L E T E CO M P R E H E N S I V E R E V I E W — CO P D , A ST H M A , C A R D I A C , P E R I O P E R AT I V E , ST R E SS &
S A F E TY
INSTITUTION Nursing Fundamentals Program EXAM TYPE Nursing Fundamentals Exam 2
PROGRAM RN Nursing Program ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE Exam 2 Nursing Fundamentals — TOTAL QUESTIONS Complete Study Guide — All Topics
Complete Review
COURSE TITLE Nursing Fundamentals FORMAT Multiple Choice / True-False — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question unless otherwise specified.
▸ This comprehensive Exam 2 covers COPD, asthma, cystic fibrosis, cardiac assessment (PMI, BNP, LDL/HDL, pulse pressure),
perioperative nursing (preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative phases), stress management (fight-or-flight, defense
mechanisms, relaxation), fall prevention, and professional practice (delegation, leadership, incident reports).
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
▸ All content is derived from Nursing Fundamentals Exam 2 core concepts.
SECTION I — RESPIRATORY: COPD, ASTHMA & CYSTIC FIBROSIS Part A
1. The most significant risk factor for COPD is:
A. Air pollution.
B. Cigarette smoking.
C. Genetic factors.
D. Occupational dust exposure.
CORRECT ANSWER B — Cigarette smoking.
RATIONALE Cigarette smoking is the single most significant risk factor for COPD, accounting for approximately 80-90% of
cases. Chronic hyperinflation results in barrel chest. Nurses must monitor for respiratory failure and identify
specific causes of exacerbations. Patients should be taught diaphragmatic breathing.
