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Fundamentals of Nursing, exam question bank
Table of Contents
Topic 1: Basic Concepts in Nursing Practice.....................................................................................2
(Questions 1–20)..............................................................................................................................2
Topic 2: Health Assessment and Vital Signs...................................................................................11
(Questions 21–40)..........................................................................................................................11
Topic 3: Infection Control and Asepsis...........................................................................................19
(Questions 41–60)..........................................................................................................................19
Topic 4: Patient Safety and Comfort..............................................................................................28
(Questions 61–80)..........................................................................................................................28
Topic 5: Nutrition and Elimination.................................................................................................37
(Questions 81–100)........................................................................................................................37
Topic 6: Medication Administration...............................................................................................46
(Questions 101–120)......................................................................................................................46
Topic 7: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Nursing.....................................................................55
(Questions 121–140)......................................................................................................................55
Topic 8: Documentation and Communication...............................................................................63
(Questions 141–160)......................................................................................................................63
Topic 9: Vital Signs and Basic Assessments....................................................................................72
(Questions 161–180)......................................................................................................................72
Topic 10: Cultural, Spiritual, and End-of-Life Care.........................................................................81
(Questions 181–200)......................................................................................................................81
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Topic 1: Basic Concepts in Nursing Practice
(Questions 1–20)
1. Which of the following is a primary goal of nursing?
A. Diagnose diseases
B. Prescribe medications
C. Promote health and prevent illness
D. Perform surgical procedures
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary goal of nursing is to promote health, prevent
illness, restore health, and facilitate coping with disability or death.
2. A nurse who advocates for a patient’s right to refuse treatment is
demonstrating which ethical principle?
A. Nonmaleficence
B. Beneficence
C. Autonomy
D. Fidelity
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Autonomy refers to respecting a patient's right to make their
own decisions about healthcare, even if it contradicts medical advice.
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3. The nurse-client relationship is built on which core value?
A. Authority
B. Empathy
C. Dependence
D. Sympathy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Empathy allows nurses to understand the client’s experience
and build trust and rapport, essential in nursing care.
4. What is the best example of subjective data?
A. Blood pressure 130/80 mmHg
B. Skin is warm to the touch
C. Patient reports nausea
D. Wound measures 4cm x 3cm
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data are symptoms reported by the patient that
cannot be measured directly, like nausea.
5. Which nursing theorist developed the Self-Care Deficit Theory?
A. Florence Nightingale
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B. Dorothea Orem
C. Jean Watson
D. Hildegard Peplau
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dorothea Orem proposed the Self-Care Deficit Theory,
focusing on individuals' ability to care for themselves.
6. What type of nursing diagnosis focuses on existing problems?
A. Risk diagnosis
B. Wellness diagnosis
C. Actual diagnosis
D. Syndrome diagnosis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An actual nursing diagnosis describes a current health
condition supported by defining characteristics.
7. During assessment, the nurse notes a client’s respirations are 8 per
minute. This should be reported as:
A. Bradypnea
B. Apnea
C. Dyspnea
D. Tachypnea
Correct Answer: A
Fundamentals of Nursing, exam question bank
Table of Contents
Topic 1: Basic Concepts in Nursing Practice.....................................................................................2
(Questions 1–20)..............................................................................................................................2
Topic 2: Health Assessment and Vital Signs...................................................................................11
(Questions 21–40)..........................................................................................................................11
Topic 3: Infection Control and Asepsis...........................................................................................19
(Questions 41–60)..........................................................................................................................19
Topic 4: Patient Safety and Comfort..............................................................................................28
(Questions 61–80)..........................................................................................................................28
Topic 5: Nutrition and Elimination.................................................................................................37
(Questions 81–100)........................................................................................................................37
Topic 6: Medication Administration...............................................................................................46
(Questions 101–120)......................................................................................................................46
Topic 7: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Nursing.....................................................................55
(Questions 121–140)......................................................................................................................55
Topic 8: Documentation and Communication...............................................................................63
(Questions 141–160)......................................................................................................................63
Topic 9: Vital Signs and Basic Assessments....................................................................................72
(Questions 161–180)......................................................................................................................72
Topic 10: Cultural, Spiritual, and End-of-Life Care.........................................................................81
(Questions 181–200)......................................................................................................................81
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Topic 1: Basic Concepts in Nursing Practice
(Questions 1–20)
1. Which of the following is a primary goal of nursing?
A. Diagnose diseases
B. Prescribe medications
C. Promote health and prevent illness
D. Perform surgical procedures
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary goal of nursing is to promote health, prevent
illness, restore health, and facilitate coping with disability or death.
2. A nurse who advocates for a patient’s right to refuse treatment is
demonstrating which ethical principle?
A. Nonmaleficence
B. Beneficence
C. Autonomy
D. Fidelity
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Autonomy refers to respecting a patient's right to make their
own decisions about healthcare, even if it contradicts medical advice.
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3. The nurse-client relationship is built on which core value?
A. Authority
B. Empathy
C. Dependence
D. Sympathy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Empathy allows nurses to understand the client’s experience
and build trust and rapport, essential in nursing care.
4. What is the best example of subjective data?
A. Blood pressure 130/80 mmHg
B. Skin is warm to the touch
C. Patient reports nausea
D. Wound measures 4cm x 3cm
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data are symptoms reported by the patient that
cannot be measured directly, like nausea.
5. Which nursing theorist developed the Self-Care Deficit Theory?
A. Florence Nightingale
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B. Dorothea Orem
C. Jean Watson
D. Hildegard Peplau
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dorothea Orem proposed the Self-Care Deficit Theory,
focusing on individuals' ability to care for themselves.
6. What type of nursing diagnosis focuses on existing problems?
A. Risk diagnosis
B. Wellness diagnosis
C. Actual diagnosis
D. Syndrome diagnosis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An actual nursing diagnosis describes a current health
condition supported by defining characteristics.
7. During assessment, the nurse notes a client’s respirations are 8 per
minute. This should be reported as:
A. Bradypnea
B. Apnea
C. Dyspnea
D. Tachypnea
Correct Answer: A
