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NUR 1025 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2025, FUNDAMENTALS OF
NURSING, NURSING PROCESS EXAM, PATIENT CARE QUESTIONS,
BASIC CLINICAL SKILLS, NUR 1025 ANSWERS, NURSING
FUNDAMENTALS TEST
Which infant is at the highest risk for suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
A. An African American male infant being raised by his Aunt and Uncle
B. A Hispanic female infant being raised in large multi-generational family household
C. A multi-racial male infant being raised by both parents in a blended family household
D. A Caucasian male infant being raised by his mother in a single-parent household
D. A Caucasian male infant being raised by his mother in a single-parent household
Rationale: The occurrence of TBI is most likely to occur in Caucasians. This is usually caused by
the mother when a child is less than the age of 1 year of age.
A public health nurse provides teaching to a local college on pregnancy trends and outcomes in
the US. What is one key component the nurse is likely to mention?
A. Teen pregnancy is continuously going up in the US
B. Children born to single mothers are more likely to have a less favorable outcome than
children who are born to married couples
C. Fertility clinics are very affordable and accessible
D. Pregnant Caucasian women are at the highest risk for infant mortality rate
B. Children born to single mothers are more likely to have a less favorable outcome than
children who are born to married couples
Rationale: this is mostly true regarding young single mothers. There are usually more favorable
outcomes when there are two parents involved in the child's care. Teen pregnancy is actually
going down in the US. Fertility clinics are very expensive. African American women are at the
highest risk for infant mortality.
What are signs of parental risk factors for child abuse? Select all that apply:
A. Multi-racial family
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B. Parents who come from an abusive family
C. Parents who have a poor relationship with their own parents
D. Domestic violence in the household
E. Young single parents
F. Multi-generational family
B. Parents who come from an abusive family
C. Parents who have a poor relationship with their own parents
D. Domestic violence in the household
E. Young single parents
A pregnant woman with diabetes asks the nurse what she can do to improve her diet. How
should the nurse respond?
A. Drink more orange juice to increase glucose levels
B. Eat snacks and meals on a schedule
C. Increase physical activity
D. Reduce carbohydrates in diet
B. Eat snacks and meals on a schedule
A nurse is caring for a 9-year-old girl who is suffering from occasional emesis with an unknown
cause. The father of the child produces videotape of the child's mother deliberately poisoning
their daughter's chocolate milk. What is this called?
A. Child neglect
B. Munchausen by proxy
C. Emotional abuse
D. Stockholm syndrome
B. Munchausen by proxy
A nurse receives an order to administer Cephalosporin (Ancef). What side effect should the
nurse be on the lookout the for this medication?
A. Acrocyanosis
B. Ototoxicity
C. Depression
D. Vision loss
B. Ototoxicity
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A nurse provides education to the mother of a four-year-old boy with a positive throat culture
for tonsilitis. The child has had two ear infections in the last year. The patient's mother asks,
"How does this condition affect my child's ear though?" What knowledge should the nurse be
aware of?
A. A child's tonsils are large are closely located to the Eustachian tubes
B. A child's tonsils are very small and not fully developed to protect against respiratory
infections
C. There is no connection between the child's ear infections and tonsillitis because these are
separate and unrelated infections.
D. Explain to the mother a tonsillectomy is all but assured because of the child's history.
A. A child's tonsils are large are closely located to the Eustachian tubes
Rationale: there is a very short pathway between the tonsils and eustachian tubes
A 6-year-old boy is suspected of experiencing abuse. What other finding reinforces the nurse's
suspicion?
A. The child cannot remember how he got a scratch on his finger
B. The child recounts the exact same story as the parents
C. The child has scrapped knees but did not mention this to the nurse
D. The child's parents seem very concerned about the child's injuries
B. The child recounts the exact same story as the parents
A nurse prepares to perform an assessment on a 14-year-old female-patient. What is important
for the nurse to remember about patients who fall within this age range?
A. Suicidal ideation is highly unlikely until patients reach adulthood
B. The most common cause of death for adolescents involves accidents
C. Adolescents need to be able to express their feelings
D. Teen pregnancy is a major risk and is on the rise in the US
C. Adolescents need to be able to express their feelings
This type of hearing loss involves interference with the transmission of sound:
A. Auditory Processing Disorders
B. Conductive hearing loss
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C. Sensorineural hearing
D. Mixed conductive-sensorineural hearing loss
D. Mixed conductive-sensorineural hearing loss
A patient informs the nurse she is "totally allergic" to penicillin. Which signs and symptoms
would be most concerning to the nurse? Select all that apply:
A. Upset stomach
B. Anaphylaxis
C. Shortness of breath
D. Itchy skin
E. Throat swelling
F. Slight nausea
B. Anaphylaxis
C. Shortness of breath
E. Throat swelling
A family has a child who just graduated college. What milestone is this family experiencing?
A. Socializing children
B. Dealing with disabilities of the older generation
C. Launching children and moving on
D. Shifting from work role to leisure
C. Launching children and moving on
A 40-year-old patient has been prescribed an antibiotic. What is the most important GI
complication the nurse should be on the lookout for?
A. Streptococcus
B. History of IBS
C. Hemorrhoids
D. Diff
D. Diff
Which condition would not be classified as a bleeding disorder in late pregnancy?
A. Premature rupture of membranes
B. Spontaneous abortion
NUR 1025 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2025, FUNDAMENTALS OF
NURSING, NURSING PROCESS EXAM, PATIENT CARE QUESTIONS,
BASIC CLINICAL SKILLS, NUR 1025 ANSWERS, NURSING
FUNDAMENTALS TEST
Which infant is at the highest risk for suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
A. An African American male infant being raised by his Aunt and Uncle
B. A Hispanic female infant being raised in large multi-generational family household
C. A multi-racial male infant being raised by both parents in a blended family household
D. A Caucasian male infant being raised by his mother in a single-parent household
D. A Caucasian male infant being raised by his mother in a single-parent household
Rationale: The occurrence of TBI is most likely to occur in Caucasians. This is usually caused by
the mother when a child is less than the age of 1 year of age.
A public health nurse provides teaching to a local college on pregnancy trends and outcomes in
the US. What is one key component the nurse is likely to mention?
A. Teen pregnancy is continuously going up in the US
B. Children born to single mothers are more likely to have a less favorable outcome than
children who are born to married couples
C. Fertility clinics are very affordable and accessible
D. Pregnant Caucasian women are at the highest risk for infant mortality rate
B. Children born to single mothers are more likely to have a less favorable outcome than
children who are born to married couples
Rationale: this is mostly true regarding young single mothers. There are usually more favorable
outcomes when there are two parents involved in the child's care. Teen pregnancy is actually
going down in the US. Fertility clinics are very expensive. African American women are at the
highest risk for infant mortality.
What are signs of parental risk factors for child abuse? Select all that apply:
A. Multi-racial family
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B. Parents who come from an abusive family
C. Parents who have a poor relationship with their own parents
D. Domestic violence in the household
E. Young single parents
F. Multi-generational family
B. Parents who come from an abusive family
C. Parents who have a poor relationship with their own parents
D. Domestic violence in the household
E. Young single parents
A pregnant woman with diabetes asks the nurse what she can do to improve her diet. How
should the nurse respond?
A. Drink more orange juice to increase glucose levels
B. Eat snacks and meals on a schedule
C. Increase physical activity
D. Reduce carbohydrates in diet
B. Eat snacks and meals on a schedule
A nurse is caring for a 9-year-old girl who is suffering from occasional emesis with an unknown
cause. The father of the child produces videotape of the child's mother deliberately poisoning
their daughter's chocolate milk. What is this called?
A. Child neglect
B. Munchausen by proxy
C. Emotional abuse
D. Stockholm syndrome
B. Munchausen by proxy
A nurse receives an order to administer Cephalosporin (Ancef). What side effect should the
nurse be on the lookout the for this medication?
A. Acrocyanosis
B. Ototoxicity
C. Depression
D. Vision loss
B. Ototoxicity
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A nurse provides education to the mother of a four-year-old boy with a positive throat culture
for tonsilitis. The child has had two ear infections in the last year. The patient's mother asks,
"How does this condition affect my child's ear though?" What knowledge should the nurse be
aware of?
A. A child's tonsils are large are closely located to the Eustachian tubes
B. A child's tonsils are very small and not fully developed to protect against respiratory
infections
C. There is no connection between the child's ear infections and tonsillitis because these are
separate and unrelated infections.
D. Explain to the mother a tonsillectomy is all but assured because of the child's history.
A. A child's tonsils are large are closely located to the Eustachian tubes
Rationale: there is a very short pathway between the tonsils and eustachian tubes
A 6-year-old boy is suspected of experiencing abuse. What other finding reinforces the nurse's
suspicion?
A. The child cannot remember how he got a scratch on his finger
B. The child recounts the exact same story as the parents
C. The child has scrapped knees but did not mention this to the nurse
D. The child's parents seem very concerned about the child's injuries
B. The child recounts the exact same story as the parents
A nurse prepares to perform an assessment on a 14-year-old female-patient. What is important
for the nurse to remember about patients who fall within this age range?
A. Suicidal ideation is highly unlikely until patients reach adulthood
B. The most common cause of death for adolescents involves accidents
C. Adolescents need to be able to express their feelings
D. Teen pregnancy is a major risk and is on the rise in the US
C. Adolescents need to be able to express their feelings
This type of hearing loss involves interference with the transmission of sound:
A. Auditory Processing Disorders
B. Conductive hearing loss
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C. Sensorineural hearing
D. Mixed conductive-sensorineural hearing loss
D. Mixed conductive-sensorineural hearing loss
A patient informs the nurse she is "totally allergic" to penicillin. Which signs and symptoms
would be most concerning to the nurse? Select all that apply:
A. Upset stomach
B. Anaphylaxis
C. Shortness of breath
D. Itchy skin
E. Throat swelling
F. Slight nausea
B. Anaphylaxis
C. Shortness of breath
E. Throat swelling
A family has a child who just graduated college. What milestone is this family experiencing?
A. Socializing children
B. Dealing with disabilities of the older generation
C. Launching children and moving on
D. Shifting from work role to leisure
C. Launching children and moving on
A 40-year-old patient has been prescribed an antibiotic. What is the most important GI
complication the nurse should be on the lookout for?
A. Streptococcus
B. History of IBS
C. Hemorrhoids
D. Diff
D. Diff
Which condition would not be classified as a bleeding disorder in late pregnancy?
A. Premature rupture of membranes
B. Spontaneous abortion
