⭐ NSE 211 – MIDTERM PRACTICE EXAM
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(2025/2026)
ORIGINAL Questions • Correct Answers • Rationales
SECTION A: FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
1. Which step of the nursing process involves analyzing patient data to
identify actual or potential health problems?
A. Planning
B. Diagnosis
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diagnosis is where the nurse interprets data to identify health problems.
2. The nurse is preparing to palpate a patient’s abdomen. Which action is
correct?
A. Palpate painful areas first
B. Perform deep palpation before light palpation
C. Warm hands before touching the patient
D. Ask the patient to contract abdominal muscles
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warm hands promote comfort and relaxation.
3. A patient reports dizziness when standing. What is the priority nursing
assessment?
,A. Respiratory rate
B. Orthostatic blood pressure
C. Blood glucose
D. Skin temperature
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dizziness on standing suggests orthostatic hypotension.
4. Which action demonstrates safe use of restraints?
A. Applying restraints without a provider’s order
B. Tying restraints to side rails
C. Checking circulation every 15 minutes
D. Using restraints as first-line intervention
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Circulatory checks must be frequent to prevent injury.
5. A patient with fever is dehydrated. Which finding confirms this?
A. Dilute urine
B. Moist mucous membranes
C. Dry tongue
D. Low hematocrit
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dry mucous membranes indicate dehydration.
SECTION B: ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
6. Which organ is the primary site for drug metabolism?
A. Kidneys
B. Liver
C. Spleen
D. Pancreas
Correct Answer: B
, 7. Which valve prevents backflow of blood into the left ventricle?
A. Aortic valve
B. Mitral valve
C. Pulmonic valve
D. Tricuspid valve
Correct Answer: A
8. Gas exchange occurs in which part of the lungs?
A. Bronchi
B. Bronchioles
C. Alveoli
D. Trachea
Correct Answer: C
9. Which electrolyte is essential for muscle contraction?
A. Sodium
B. Calcium
C. Chloride
D. Magnesium
Correct Answer: B
10. Which hormone regulates water balance by acting on the kidneys?
A. Insulin
B. ADH
C. Cortisol
D. Thyroxine
Correct Answer: B (Antidiuretic hormone)
I
(2025/2026)
ORIGINAL Questions • Correct Answers • Rationales
SECTION A: FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
1. Which step of the nursing process involves analyzing patient data to
identify actual or potential health problems?
A. Planning
B. Diagnosis
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diagnosis is where the nurse interprets data to identify health problems.
2. The nurse is preparing to palpate a patient’s abdomen. Which action is
correct?
A. Palpate painful areas first
B. Perform deep palpation before light palpation
C. Warm hands before touching the patient
D. Ask the patient to contract abdominal muscles
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warm hands promote comfort and relaxation.
3. A patient reports dizziness when standing. What is the priority nursing
assessment?
,A. Respiratory rate
B. Orthostatic blood pressure
C. Blood glucose
D. Skin temperature
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dizziness on standing suggests orthostatic hypotension.
4. Which action demonstrates safe use of restraints?
A. Applying restraints without a provider’s order
B. Tying restraints to side rails
C. Checking circulation every 15 minutes
D. Using restraints as first-line intervention
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Circulatory checks must be frequent to prevent injury.
5. A patient with fever is dehydrated. Which finding confirms this?
A. Dilute urine
B. Moist mucous membranes
C. Dry tongue
D. Low hematocrit
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dry mucous membranes indicate dehydration.
SECTION B: ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
6. Which organ is the primary site for drug metabolism?
A. Kidneys
B. Liver
C. Spleen
D. Pancreas
Correct Answer: B
, 7. Which valve prevents backflow of blood into the left ventricle?
A. Aortic valve
B. Mitral valve
C. Pulmonic valve
D. Tricuspid valve
Correct Answer: A
8. Gas exchange occurs in which part of the lungs?
A. Bronchi
B. Bronchioles
C. Alveoli
D. Trachea
Correct Answer: C
9. Which electrolyte is essential for muscle contraction?
A. Sodium
B. Calcium
C. Chloride
D. Magnesium
Correct Answer: B
10. Which hormone regulates water balance by acting on the kidneys?
A. Insulin
B. ADH
C. Cortisol
D. Thyroxine
Correct Answer: B (Antidiuretic hormone)
