FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING-END OF FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION
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SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 40 MARKS
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS BY ENCIRCLING A LETTER ON THE MOST CORRECT
ANSWER.
1. Which one of the statements is correct concerning Fundamentals
of Nursing?
a) A person who takes care of another in order to help him/her
with functional health needs.
b) The act of utilizing the environment of the patient to assist him in
his recovery.
c) The basic principles and practices of nursing essential in nature
as taught in educational programs of nursing.
d) A person who engages the advice or services of another who
is qualified to provide this service.
2. Which of the following defines philosophy?
a) Is a statement of beliefs and values which motivates action in
a certain way.
b) Being accountable for one`s actions and recognizing and acting
upon the special obligations to others.
c) Demonstrating consistency and even-handedness in dealings
with others in fairness.
d) Hold confidence, personal information and use judgment in
sharing information.
3. A pathological process, which involves damage of body tissues by
micro- organisms or by toxic substances produced by these organisms is
called:
a) Pathogenesis
b) Pathophysiology
c) Infection
d) Inflammation
4. Organisms that live in close association with another of a different
species without either harming or benefiting it, these are called:
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a) Extrinsic
b) Intrinsic
c) Commensals
d) Nosocomials
5. Infections arising from within or derived from the body are known to be:
a) Pathogens
b) Endogenous
c) Exogenous
d) Nosocomials
6. Making something harmful to health is referred to as:
a) Infection
b) Host defense
c) Reservoir
d) Contamination
7. Sterilization is used in medical situations and food industries. This
means that sterilization is:
a) Ability of a pathogen to cause disease.
b) The process that destroys microorganisms.
c) Proper storage and handling of processed instruments.
d) The process that destroys microorganisms and their
spores completely.
8. In daily practice of nursing, nurses use critical thinking in:
a) Setting priorities for the day.
b) Every decision that is made.
c) Calling the porter to obtain medication.
d) Checking that there are enough beds in the ward.
9. Refers to the degree of resistance the potential host has against a
certain pathogen.
a) Susceptibility
b) Immunity
c) Virulence
d) Etiology
10.A substance usually intended for use on inanimate objects, that
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destroys pathogens but not spores.
a) Disinfection
b) Antiseptic
c) Autoclave.
d) Decontamination
11.Contact transmission of infectious organism in hospital is usually caused by:
a) Urinary catheterization
b) Spread from patient to patient.
c) Spread by cross contamination via hands of caregiver.
d) Cause by unclean instruments used by doctors and nurses.
12.In a client’s unit, ventilation is very important and this means there
should be:
a) Adequate light both from the sun (natural light) and artificial
(from bulbs, lamps or lights).
b) Free movement of fresh air in a building which is
normally free from large quantities of bacteria.
c) No smoking allowed in the hospital.
d) Reducing physical hazards, reducing the transmission of
pathogens, maintaining sanitation and controlling pollution.
13. The nurse is ready to take temperature on Mary. The patient just had
cold drink. An appropriate action would be:
a) Take the rectal temperature.
b) Take the oral temperature as planned.
c) Let Mary rinse her mouth with warm water.
d) Wait for 30 minutes and take the oral temperature
14. Which of the following is an appropriate site for taking pulse in a 2 year
old?
a) Radial
b) Apical
c) Femoral
d) Pedal
15. The client begins to breathe rapidly. The nurse should:
a) Ask the client if stressful.
b) Count the rate of respirations
c) Take the radial pulse
d) Measure the oxygen saturation level.
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING-END OF FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION
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SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 40 MARKS
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS BY ENCIRCLING A LETTER ON THE MOST CORRECT
ANSWER.
1. Which one of the statements is correct concerning Fundamentals
of Nursing?
a) A person who takes care of another in order to help him/her
with functional health needs.
b) The act of utilizing the environment of the patient to assist him in
his recovery.
c) The basic principles and practices of nursing essential in nature
as taught in educational programs of nursing.
d) A person who engages the advice or services of another who
is qualified to provide this service.
2. Which of the following defines philosophy?
a) Is a statement of beliefs and values which motivates action in
a certain way.
b) Being accountable for one`s actions and recognizing and acting
upon the special obligations to others.
c) Demonstrating consistency and even-handedness in dealings
with others in fairness.
d) Hold confidence, personal information and use judgment in
sharing information.
3. A pathological process, which involves damage of body tissues by
micro- organisms or by toxic substances produced by these organisms is
called:
a) Pathogenesis
b) Pathophysiology
c) Infection
d) Inflammation
4. Organisms that live in close association with another of a different
species without either harming or benefiting it, these are called:
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING-END OF FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION
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a) Extrinsic
b) Intrinsic
c) Commensals
d) Nosocomials
5. Infections arising from within or derived from the body are known to be:
a) Pathogens
b) Endogenous
c) Exogenous
d) Nosocomials
6. Making something harmful to health is referred to as:
a) Infection
b) Host defense
c) Reservoir
d) Contamination
7. Sterilization is used in medical situations and food industries. This
means that sterilization is:
a) Ability of a pathogen to cause disease.
b) The process that destroys microorganisms.
c) Proper storage and handling of processed instruments.
d) The process that destroys microorganisms and their
spores completely.
8. In daily practice of nursing, nurses use critical thinking in:
a) Setting priorities for the day.
b) Every decision that is made.
c) Calling the porter to obtain medication.
d) Checking that there are enough beds in the ward.
9. Refers to the degree of resistance the potential host has against a
certain pathogen.
a) Susceptibility
b) Immunity
c) Virulence
d) Etiology
10.A substance usually intended for use on inanimate objects, that
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING-END OF FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION
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destroys pathogens but not spores.
a) Disinfection
b) Antiseptic
c) Autoclave.
d) Decontamination
11.Contact transmission of infectious organism in hospital is usually caused by:
a) Urinary catheterization
b) Spread from patient to patient.
c) Spread by cross contamination via hands of caregiver.
d) Cause by unclean instruments used by doctors and nurses.
12.In a client’s unit, ventilation is very important and this means there
should be:
a) Adequate light both from the sun (natural light) and artificial
(from bulbs, lamps or lights).
b) Free movement of fresh air in a building which is
normally free from large quantities of bacteria.
c) No smoking allowed in the hospital.
d) Reducing physical hazards, reducing the transmission of
pathogens, maintaining sanitation and controlling pollution.
13. The nurse is ready to take temperature on Mary. The patient just had
cold drink. An appropriate action would be:
a) Take the rectal temperature.
b) Take the oral temperature as planned.
c) Let Mary rinse her mouth with warm water.
d) Wait for 30 minutes and take the oral temperature
14. Which of the following is an appropriate site for taking pulse in a 2 year
old?
a) Radial
b) Apical
c) Femoral
d) Pedal
15. The client begins to breathe rapidly. The nurse should:
a) Ask the client if stressful.
b) Count the rate of respirations
c) Take the radial pulse
d) Measure the oxygen saturation level.
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING-END OF FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION
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