FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING EXAM REVIEW 2026/27 – 100% CORRECT Q&A WITH RATIONALES,ALREADY GRADED A+

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FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING EXAM REVIEW 2026/27 – 100%
CORRECT Q&A WITH RATIONALES,ALREADY GRADED A+



Question 1

Which action by the nurse best demonstrates aseptic technique?
A. Using hand sanitizer before donning sterile gloves
B. Keeping sterile field below waist level
C. Touching sterile supplies with clean hands
D. Wearing gloves without hand hygiene

Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the foundation of aseptic technique. A sterile field
must remain above the waist and sterile items touched only with sterile gloves.



Question 2

Which is the most accurate method for measuring a patient’s core temperature?
A. Axillary
B. Oral
C. Tympanic
D. Rectal

Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rectal temperatures reflect core temperature most accurately,
especially in critically ill patients. Oral and axillary are less reliable.



Question 3

The nurse prepares to administer an intramuscular injection to an adult. What is the
preferred site?
A. Vastus lateralis

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B. Deltoid
C. Ventrogluteal
D. Dorsogluteal

Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ventrogluteal site is safest for adults because it avoids major blood
vessels and nerves, unlike the dorsogluteal site.



Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the nursing process?
A. To write medical diagnoses
B. To provide individualized, patient-centered care
C. To document physician orders
D. To reduce nurse workload

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nursing process (ADPIE) ensures systematic, individualized, and
holistic patient care based on patient needs.



Question 5

Which of the following is a subjective finding?
A. Pulse rate of 100 bpm
B. Patient states, “I feel dizzy”
C. Blood pressure 140/90
D. Temperature 38.2°C

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Subjective data are reported by the patient (feelings, symptoms).
Objective data are measurable signs observed by the nurse.



Question 6

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What is the priority action for a nurse when a fire occurs in a patient’s room?
A. Extinguish the fire
B. Activate the alarm
C. Rescue the patient
D. Close all windows

Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to RACE (Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish), the nurse
first rescues the patient before sounding the alarm.


Question 7

Which PPE is required for a patient with tuberculosis?
A. Surgical mask
B. N95 respirator
C. Face shield only
D. Gloves only

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TB requires airborne precautions, including a fit-tested N95 respirator
and negative-pressure room.


Question 8

The nurse identifies which as the most important factor in patient teaching?
A. Nurse’s teaching style
B. Patient’s readiness to learn
C. Length of teaching session
D. Use of audiovisual aids

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Learning is most effective when the patient is motivated and ready to
learn, regardless of method.

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Question 9

A patient is placed in semi-Fowler’s position. What is the head-of-bed angle?
A. 0–15 degrees
B. 30–45 degrees
C. 60–90 degrees
D. Flat position

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Semi-Fowler’s position elevates the head of the bed 30–45°, promoting
lung expansion and comfort.


Question 10

Which of the following best describes primary prevention?
A. Blood pressure screening
B. Immunizations
C. Physical therapy after stroke
D. Mammography

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Primary prevention prevents disease before occurrence, such as
vaccinations. Screening is secondary prevention; rehab is tertiary.


Question 11

Which legal term means “failure to act as a reasonable nurse would”?
A. Assault
B. Battery
C. Negligence
D. Defamation

Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Negligence is failure to provide reasonable care, leading to patient
harm. Assault and battery involve intentional acts.