Fundamentals of Nursing NCLEX Practice
Exam Set 8 Questions And Correct
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1. Which action best demonstrates the nurse’s role as a patient advocate?
A. Explaining hospital policies
B. Ensuring the patient understands treatment options before consenting
C. Following physician orders exactly
D. Documenting care after it is provided
Answer: B
Advocacy involves protecting patient rights, including informed consent and
understanding of care.
2. The most important initial action when a patient falls is to:
A. Complete an incident report
B. Notify the healthcare provider
C. Assess the patient for injury
D. Reassure the family
Answer: C
Patient safety and assessment take priority before documentation or
notification.
3. Which position is best for a patient experiencing dyspnea?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. High Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
,Answer: C
High Fowler’s position maximizes lung expansion and improves breathing.
4. A nurse performs hand hygiene primarily to:
A. Protect themselves from lawsuits
B. Meet hospital accreditation standards
C. Prevent the spread of infection
D. Remove visible dirt
Answer: C
Hand hygiene is the single most effective method to prevent infection
transmission.
5. Which vital sign is most affected by pain?
A. Temperature
B. Blood pressure
C. Oxygen saturation
D. Respiratory depth
Answer: B
Pain stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, increasing blood pressure.
6. A patient is NPO before surgery. What does this mean?
A. No medications allowed
B. Nothing by mouth
C. No physical activity
D. No IV fluids
Answer: B
NPO (nil per os) means the patient must not ingest food or fluids.
7. Which nursing action reduces the risk of aspiration?
A. Encouraging fluids rapidly
B. Elevating the head of the bed during feeding
, C. Feeding the patient lying flat
D. Suctioning after meals
Answer: B
Upright positioning helps prevent food or liquid from entering the airway.
8. The nurse identifies which as a normal adult respiratory rate?
A. 8–10 breaths/min
B. 10–14 breaths/min
C. 12–20 breaths/min
D. 22–30 breaths/min
Answer: C
Normal adult respiratory rate ranges from 12 to 20 breaths per minute.
9. Which factor most increases the risk of pressure injuries?
A. Obesity
B. Immobility
C. High-protein diet
D. Frequent repositioning
Answer: B
Immobility causes prolonged pressure, leading to impaired tissue perfusion.
10. The nurse should first verify which of the following before administering
medication?
A. Route
B. Time
C. Patient identity
D. Documentation
Answer: C
Correct patient identification is essential to prevent medication errors.
11. Which device is used to measure oxygen saturation?
Exam Set 8 Questions And Correct
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1. Which action best demonstrates the nurse’s role as a patient advocate?
A. Explaining hospital policies
B. Ensuring the patient understands treatment options before consenting
C. Following physician orders exactly
D. Documenting care after it is provided
Answer: B
Advocacy involves protecting patient rights, including informed consent and
understanding of care.
2. The most important initial action when a patient falls is to:
A. Complete an incident report
B. Notify the healthcare provider
C. Assess the patient for injury
D. Reassure the family
Answer: C
Patient safety and assessment take priority before documentation or
notification.
3. Which position is best for a patient experiencing dyspnea?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. High Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
,Answer: C
High Fowler’s position maximizes lung expansion and improves breathing.
4. A nurse performs hand hygiene primarily to:
A. Protect themselves from lawsuits
B. Meet hospital accreditation standards
C. Prevent the spread of infection
D. Remove visible dirt
Answer: C
Hand hygiene is the single most effective method to prevent infection
transmission.
5. Which vital sign is most affected by pain?
A. Temperature
B. Blood pressure
C. Oxygen saturation
D. Respiratory depth
Answer: B
Pain stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, increasing blood pressure.
6. A patient is NPO before surgery. What does this mean?
A. No medications allowed
B. Nothing by mouth
C. No physical activity
D. No IV fluids
Answer: B
NPO (nil per os) means the patient must not ingest food or fluids.
7. Which nursing action reduces the risk of aspiration?
A. Encouraging fluids rapidly
B. Elevating the head of the bed during feeding
, C. Feeding the patient lying flat
D. Suctioning after meals
Answer: B
Upright positioning helps prevent food or liquid from entering the airway.
8. The nurse identifies which as a normal adult respiratory rate?
A. 8–10 breaths/min
B. 10–14 breaths/min
C. 12–20 breaths/min
D. 22–30 breaths/min
Answer: C
Normal adult respiratory rate ranges from 12 to 20 breaths per minute.
9. Which factor most increases the risk of pressure injuries?
A. Obesity
B. Immobility
C. High-protein diet
D. Frequent repositioning
Answer: B
Immobility causes prolonged pressure, leading to impaired tissue perfusion.
10. The nurse should first verify which of the following before administering
medication?
A. Route
B. Time
C. Patient identity
D. Documentation
Answer: C
Correct patient identification is essential to prevent medication errors.
11. Which device is used to measure oxygen saturation?
