250 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Nursing Fundamentals and History
1. -: What organization was founded by Florence Nightingale in 1860?
Answer: The Nightingale Training School for Nurses (at St. Thomas'
Hospital in London)
2. -: Which nursing theorist introduced the "fourteen basic human needs"
model? Answer: Virginia Henderson
3. -: The nursing process consists of how many steps? Answer: Five steps
(Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation)
4. -: What is the term for a person's right to determine what will be done
with their own body? Answer: Autonomy
5. -: Which of the following is NOT one of the primary roles of an
LPN/LVN? Answer: Developing comprehensive nursing care plans
independently (This is typically an RN responsibility)
6. -: When did formal education for practical nursing begin in the United
States? Answer: In the early 1900s
7. -: What is the purpose of a nursing diagnosis? Answer: To identify and
define actual or potential health problems that nurses can address through
independent interventions
8. -: Which of the following best defines "evidence-based practice" in
nursing? Answer: Integration of best research evidence with clinical
expertise and patient values to make clinical decisions
9. -: What legislation established minimum requirements for practical
nursing programs? Answer: The Nurse Practice Acts (state-specific
legislation)
10.-: Which of these is an example of a tertiary prevention intervention?
Answer: Rehabilitation services for a patient after a stroke
,Legal and Ethical Issues
11.-: What does the term "standard of care" refer to in nursing? Answer:
The degree of care and skill that a reasonably prudent nurse would
exercise under similar circumstances
12.-: A nurse who fails to perform duties according to standards may be
charged with: Answer: Negligence
13.-: What document outlines a patient's wishes regarding medical treatment
if they become unable to make decisions? Answer: Advance directive
14.-: Which of the following is NOT one of the four main principles of
healthcare ethics? Answer: Uniformity (The four principles are
autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice)
15.-: What is informed consent? Answer: Permission granted by a patient
for treatment after being provided with relevant information about risks,
benefits, and alternatives
16.-: In most states, what is the relationship between the scope of practice
for an LPN/LVN and an RN? Answer: The LPN/LVN scope of practice
is more limited and typically requires supervision by an RN or physician
17.-: What is the purpose of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act)? Answer: To protect patient privacy and secure
health information while allowing for the flow of health information
needed for quality care
18.-: When a patient is unable to give informed consent and has no advance
directive, who typically becomes the decision-maker? Answer: The next
of kin or legally appointed guardian
19.-: What does the term "duty of care" mean in nursing practice? Answer:
The legal obligation to provide a reasonable standard of care and avoid
acts or omissions that could reasonably foreseeably harm others
20.-: What type of law governs nursing practice standards? Answer:
Statutory law (through Nurse Practice Acts)
Safety and Infection Control
21.-: Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent the spread
of infection? Answer: Hand hygiene
22.-: What is the primary purpose of standard precautions? Answer: To
prevent the transmission of pathogens from known and unknown sources
23.-: When should hand hygiene be performed? Answer: Before and after
patient contact, before clean/aseptic procedures, after body fluid
exposure, after contact with patient surroundings, and after removing
gloves
24.-: The five moments for hand hygiene were developed by: Answer: The
World Health Organization (WHO)
, 25.-: What is the proper technique for applying a surgical mask? Answer:
Cover mouth and nose completely, press the metal strip to fit the bridge
of the nose, and secure the ties or elastic bands around the head and neck
26.-: Which of the following types of isolation requires negative pressure
ventilation? Answer: Airborne isolation
27.-: What is the recommended duration for proper handwashing with soap
and water? Answer: At least 20 seconds
28.-: Which of the following is an example of an engineering control for
infection prevention? Answer: Sharps disposal containers
29.-: What is the purpose of contact precautions? Answer: To prevent the
spread of pathogens transmitted by direct or indirect contact with the
patient or their environment
30.-: Which safety measure is most important when transferring a patient
from a bed to a wheelchair? Answer: Locking the wheels on both the bed
and the wheelchair
Communication and Documentation
31.-: What documentation method uses a structured format to record patient
information based on body systems? Answer: Systems approach or body
systems format
32.-: What is therapeutic communication? Answer: Communication
techniques that encourage the expression of feelings and ideas and
convey acceptance and respect
33.-: Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended -? Answer:
"Did you take your medication this morning?"
34.-: What communication technique involves restating the patient's
message in your own words? Answer: Paraphrasing
35.-: What documentation principle emphasizes recording information as
soon as possible after care is provided? Answer: Timeliness
36.-: When documenting patient care, which of the following should be
avoided? Answer: Using unapproved abbreviations
37.-: What form of documentation follows a problem-oriented approach with
subjective and objective data, assessment, and plan? Answer: SOAP
notes (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan)
38.-: Which of the following is an example of non-therapeutic
communication? Answer: Giving false reassurance
39.-: What is the purpose of the nursing handoff communication? Answer:
To ensure continuity of care and patient safety during shift changes
40.-: Which documentation method involves recording information in
chronological order? Answer: Narrative charting
Vital Signs and Physical Assessment
Nursing Fundamentals and History
1. -: What organization was founded by Florence Nightingale in 1860?
Answer: The Nightingale Training School for Nurses (at St. Thomas'
Hospital in London)
2. -: Which nursing theorist introduced the "fourteen basic human needs"
model? Answer: Virginia Henderson
3. -: The nursing process consists of how many steps? Answer: Five steps
(Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation)
4. -: What is the term for a person's right to determine what will be done
with their own body? Answer: Autonomy
5. -: Which of the following is NOT one of the primary roles of an
LPN/LVN? Answer: Developing comprehensive nursing care plans
independently (This is typically an RN responsibility)
6. -: When did formal education for practical nursing begin in the United
States? Answer: In the early 1900s
7. -: What is the purpose of a nursing diagnosis? Answer: To identify and
define actual or potential health problems that nurses can address through
independent interventions
8. -: Which of the following best defines "evidence-based practice" in
nursing? Answer: Integration of best research evidence with clinical
expertise and patient values to make clinical decisions
9. -: What legislation established minimum requirements for practical
nursing programs? Answer: The Nurse Practice Acts (state-specific
legislation)
10.-: Which of these is an example of a tertiary prevention intervention?
Answer: Rehabilitation services for a patient after a stroke
,Legal and Ethical Issues
11.-: What does the term "standard of care" refer to in nursing? Answer:
The degree of care and skill that a reasonably prudent nurse would
exercise under similar circumstances
12.-: A nurse who fails to perform duties according to standards may be
charged with: Answer: Negligence
13.-: What document outlines a patient's wishes regarding medical treatment
if they become unable to make decisions? Answer: Advance directive
14.-: Which of the following is NOT one of the four main principles of
healthcare ethics? Answer: Uniformity (The four principles are
autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice)
15.-: What is informed consent? Answer: Permission granted by a patient
for treatment after being provided with relevant information about risks,
benefits, and alternatives
16.-: In most states, what is the relationship between the scope of practice
for an LPN/LVN and an RN? Answer: The LPN/LVN scope of practice
is more limited and typically requires supervision by an RN or physician
17.-: What is the purpose of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act)? Answer: To protect patient privacy and secure
health information while allowing for the flow of health information
needed for quality care
18.-: When a patient is unable to give informed consent and has no advance
directive, who typically becomes the decision-maker? Answer: The next
of kin or legally appointed guardian
19.-: What does the term "duty of care" mean in nursing practice? Answer:
The legal obligation to provide a reasonable standard of care and avoid
acts or omissions that could reasonably foreseeably harm others
20.-: What type of law governs nursing practice standards? Answer:
Statutory law (through Nurse Practice Acts)
Safety and Infection Control
21.-: Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent the spread
of infection? Answer: Hand hygiene
22.-: What is the primary purpose of standard precautions? Answer: To
prevent the transmission of pathogens from known and unknown sources
23.-: When should hand hygiene be performed? Answer: Before and after
patient contact, before clean/aseptic procedures, after body fluid
exposure, after contact with patient surroundings, and after removing
gloves
24.-: The five moments for hand hygiene were developed by: Answer: The
World Health Organization (WHO)
, 25.-: What is the proper technique for applying a surgical mask? Answer:
Cover mouth and nose completely, press the metal strip to fit the bridge
of the nose, and secure the ties or elastic bands around the head and neck
26.-: Which of the following types of isolation requires negative pressure
ventilation? Answer: Airborne isolation
27.-: What is the recommended duration for proper handwashing with soap
and water? Answer: At least 20 seconds
28.-: Which of the following is an example of an engineering control for
infection prevention? Answer: Sharps disposal containers
29.-: What is the purpose of contact precautions? Answer: To prevent the
spread of pathogens transmitted by direct or indirect contact with the
patient or their environment
30.-: Which safety measure is most important when transferring a patient
from a bed to a wheelchair? Answer: Locking the wheels on both the bed
and the wheelchair
Communication and Documentation
31.-: What documentation method uses a structured format to record patient
information based on body systems? Answer: Systems approach or body
systems format
32.-: What is therapeutic communication? Answer: Communication
techniques that encourage the expression of feelings and ideas and
convey acceptance and respect
33.-: Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended -? Answer:
"Did you take your medication this morning?"
34.-: What communication technique involves restating the patient's
message in your own words? Answer: Paraphrasing
35.-: What documentation principle emphasizes recording information as
soon as possible after care is provided? Answer: Timeliness
36.-: When documenting patient care, which of the following should be
avoided? Answer: Using unapproved abbreviations
37.-: What form of documentation follows a problem-oriented approach with
subjective and objective data, assessment, and plan? Answer: SOAP
notes (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan)
38.-: Which of the following is an example of non-therapeutic
communication? Answer: Giving false reassurance
39.-: What is the purpose of the nursing handoff communication? Answer:
To ensure continuity of care and patient safety during shift changes
40.-: Which documentation method involves recording information in
chronological order? Answer: Narrative charting
Vital Signs and Physical Assessment
