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FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING FINAL
EXAM REVIEW 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
1. A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible
cerebral aneurysm following a lost of consciousness in the emergency room.
The nurse anticipates preparing the pt for ordered diagnostic tests. This nurse's
knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for this condition reflects which aspect
of nursing?
A. The art of nursing
B. The science of nursing
C. The caring aspect of nursing
D. The holistic approach to nursing - CORRECT ANSWER-B. The
science of nursing
2. A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. What does the letterP
represent?
A. Comparison to another similar treatment
B. Clearly defined, focused literature review
C. Specific identification of the desired outcome
D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest - CORRECT
ANSWER-D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest
3. Insulin - CORRECT ANSWER-Removes excess glucose from the blood and
stores it as glycogen in the liver.
4. Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North
America is regarded as the founder of American nursing?
A. Clara Barton
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B. Lillian Wald
C. Lavina Dock
D. Florence Nightingale - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Florence Nightingale
5. The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as either acute or chronic.
Which are examples of chronic illnesses? Select all that apply.
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Bronchial pneumonia
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Cystic fibrosis
E. Fractured hip
F. Otitis media - CORRECT ANSWER-A, C, & D
6. World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which
development occurred during this period?
A. The role of the nurse was broadened
B. There was a decreased emphasis on education
C. Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings
D. There was an overabundance of nurses - CORRECT ANSWER-A. The
role of the nurse was broadened
7. One of the 4 broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which
examples of nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all that apply.
A. A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program
B. A nurse performed ROM exercises for a pt on bedrest
C. A nurse shows a diabetic pt how to inject insulin
D. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
E. A nurse provides hospice care for a pt with end-stage cancer
F. A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school - CORRECT
ANSWER-A, B, and C
8. Postpartum Urinary System Adaptations - CORRECT ANSWER--GFR and
renal flow rate increases
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-Loss of voiding sensation
-Postpartum diuresis
9. When the newborn cheek is touched, the cheek turns toward the stimulus -
CORRECT ANSWER-Rooting
10.Overweight BMI - CORRECT ANSWER->25 mg/dL
11.How many patient identifiers is required, and what are they? - CORRECT
ANSWER-2
Name and date of birth
12.Pain and anxiety can alter these vital signs - CORRECT ANSWER-HR, RR,
and BP
1. A nurse assesses patients in a physician's office who are experiencing
different levels of health and illness. Which statements best define the
concepts of health and illness? Select all that apply.
A. Health and illness are the same for all people.
B. Health and illness are individually defined by each person.
C. People with acute illnesses are actually healthy.
D. People with chronic illnesses have poor health beliefs.
E. Health is more than the absence of illness.
F. Illness is the response of a person to a disease. - CORRECT
ANSWER-B, E, & F
13.Method of communication between health care providers about patients (the
handoff) - CORRECT ANSWER-SBAR
14.When the newborn's head is turned to one side, the arm on that side is extended
out - CORRECT ANSWER-Tonic neck
15.True or false: Diarrhea is a common concern postpartum - CORRECT
ANSWER-False. Constipation is a common concern if iron is administered
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16.This is the angle for a subcutaneous injection - CORRECT ANSWER-45
degrees
17.A nurse has volunteered to give influenza immunizations at a local clinic. What
level of care is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Tertiary
B. Secondary
C. Primary
D. Promotive - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Primary
18.The outer most layer of the skin - CORRECT ANSWER-Epidermis
19.First step in the abdominal assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Inspection
20.Obesity BMI - CORRECT ANSWER->30 mg/dL
21.When the bottom of the foot is stroked upwards, the newborn's toes flare out -
CORRECT ANSWER-Babinski
22.Health promotion activities may occur on a primary, secondary, or tertiary
level. Which activities are considered tertiary health promotion? Select all that
apply.
A. A nurse runs an immunization clinic in the inner city.
B. A nurse teaches a patient with an amputation how to care for the
residual limb.
C. A nurse provides range-of-motion exercises for a paralyzed patient.
D. A nurse teaches parents of toddlers how to childproof their homes.
E. A school nurse provides screening for scoliosis for the students.
F. A nurse teaches new parents how to choose and use an infant car seat. -
CORRECT ANSWER-B & C
23.When does menstruation return after birth for non lactating women? -
CORRECT ANSWER-7-9 weeks
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING FINAL
EXAM REVIEW 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
1. A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible
cerebral aneurysm following a lost of consciousness in the emergency room.
The nurse anticipates preparing the pt for ordered diagnostic tests. This nurse's
knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for this condition reflects which aspect
of nursing?
A. The art of nursing
B. The science of nursing
C. The caring aspect of nursing
D. The holistic approach to nursing - CORRECT ANSWER-B. The
science of nursing
2. A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. What does the letterP
represent?
A. Comparison to another similar treatment
B. Clearly defined, focused literature review
C. Specific identification of the desired outcome
D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest - CORRECT
ANSWER-D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest
3. Insulin - CORRECT ANSWER-Removes excess glucose from the blood and
stores it as glycogen in the liver.
4. Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North
America is regarded as the founder of American nursing?
A. Clara Barton
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B. Lillian Wald
C. Lavina Dock
D. Florence Nightingale - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Florence Nightingale
5. The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as either acute or chronic.
Which are examples of chronic illnesses? Select all that apply.
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Bronchial pneumonia
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Cystic fibrosis
E. Fractured hip
F. Otitis media - CORRECT ANSWER-A, C, & D
6. World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which
development occurred during this period?
A. The role of the nurse was broadened
B. There was a decreased emphasis on education
C. Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings
D. There was an overabundance of nurses - CORRECT ANSWER-A. The
role of the nurse was broadened
7. One of the 4 broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which
examples of nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all that apply.
A. A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program
B. A nurse performed ROM exercises for a pt on bedrest
C. A nurse shows a diabetic pt how to inject insulin
D. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
E. A nurse provides hospice care for a pt with end-stage cancer
F. A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school - CORRECT
ANSWER-A, B, and C
8. Postpartum Urinary System Adaptations - CORRECT ANSWER--GFR and
renal flow rate increases
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-Loss of voiding sensation
-Postpartum diuresis
9. When the newborn cheek is touched, the cheek turns toward the stimulus -
CORRECT ANSWER-Rooting
10.Overweight BMI - CORRECT ANSWER->25 mg/dL
11.How many patient identifiers is required, and what are they? - CORRECT
ANSWER-2
Name and date of birth
12.Pain and anxiety can alter these vital signs - CORRECT ANSWER-HR, RR,
and BP
1. A nurse assesses patients in a physician's office who are experiencing
different levels of health and illness. Which statements best define the
concepts of health and illness? Select all that apply.
A. Health and illness are the same for all people.
B. Health and illness are individually defined by each person.
C. People with acute illnesses are actually healthy.
D. People with chronic illnesses have poor health beliefs.
E. Health is more than the absence of illness.
F. Illness is the response of a person to a disease. - CORRECT
ANSWER-B, E, & F
13.Method of communication between health care providers about patients (the
handoff) - CORRECT ANSWER-SBAR
14.When the newborn's head is turned to one side, the arm on that side is extended
out - CORRECT ANSWER-Tonic neck
15.True or false: Diarrhea is a common concern postpartum - CORRECT
ANSWER-False. Constipation is a common concern if iron is administered
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16.This is the angle for a subcutaneous injection - CORRECT ANSWER-45
degrees
17.A nurse has volunteered to give influenza immunizations at a local clinic. What
level of care is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Tertiary
B. Secondary
C. Primary
D. Promotive - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Primary
18.The outer most layer of the skin - CORRECT ANSWER-Epidermis
19.First step in the abdominal assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Inspection
20.Obesity BMI - CORRECT ANSWER->30 mg/dL
21.When the bottom of the foot is stroked upwards, the newborn's toes flare out -
CORRECT ANSWER-Babinski
22.Health promotion activities may occur on a primary, secondary, or tertiary
level. Which activities are considered tertiary health promotion? Select all that
apply.
A. A nurse runs an immunization clinic in the inner city.
B. A nurse teaches a patient with an amputation how to care for the
residual limb.
C. A nurse provides range-of-motion exercises for a paralyzed patient.
D. A nurse teaches parents of toddlers how to childproof their homes.
E. A school nurse provides screening for scoliosis for the students.
F. A nurse teaches new parents how to choose and use an infant car seat. -
CORRECT ANSWER-B & C
23.When does menstruation return after birth for non lactating women? -
CORRECT ANSWER-7-9 weeks
