nursing final exam review

Nursing 110 – Final Exam Review

Section A: Fundamentals of Nursing

1. The first step in the nursing process is:
a) Planning
b) Assessment
c) Implementation
d) Evaluation
-//accurate answer//-: b) Assessment
2. Which of the following is an example of therapeutic communication?
a) Giving advice
b) Active listening
c) Interrupting to clarify
d) Using medical jargon
-//accurate answer//-: b) Active listening
3. Hand hygiene is most important to prevent:
a) Falls
b) Infection
c) Pressure ulcers
d) Medication errors
-//accurate answer//-: b) Infection
4. Which vital sign indicates a patient may be in shock?
a) BP 120/80 mmHg
b) HR 140 bpm
c) Temp 98.6°F
d) RR 18 breaths/min
-//accurate answer//-: b) HR 140 bpm
5. A nurse is delegating tasks. Which principle must always be followed?
a) Delegation removes accountability
b) Only assign tasks the nurse is responsible for
c) Ensure the delegatee is competent and within their scope
d) All tasks can be delegated to anyone
-//accurate answer//-: c) Ensure the delegatee is competent and within their scope



Section B: Nutrition & Fluid Balance