NU 136 FINAL EXAM | FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING FINAL EXAM – ACTUAL EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS | COMPLETE EXAM
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CORE DOMAINS
1. Nursing Fundamentals and Patient Care
2. Infection Control and Safety
3. Vital Signs and Health Assessment
4. Communication and Documentation
5. Ethical and Legal Nursing Practice
6. Patient Mobility and Comfort
7. Medication Administration Basics
8. Nutrition and Elimination
9. Clinical Judgment and Critical Thinking
TABLE OF CONTENTS
, 1. Introduction ........................................ 1
2. Nursing Fundamentals and Patient Care ............... 2
3. Infection Control and Safety ......................... 3
4. Vital Signs and Health Assessment .................... 4
5. Communication and Documentation ..................... 5
6. Ethical and Legal Nursing Practice ................... 6
7. Patient Mobility and Comfort .......................... 7
8. Medication Administration Basics ..................... 8
9. Nutrition and Elimination ............................ 9
10. Clinical Judgment and Critical Thinking ............. 10
11. Answer Key Summary ................................. 11
INTRODUCTION
This exam is designed to assess comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in
fundamental nursing concepts. It evaluates a student’s ability to apply theoretical
knowledge in real-world clinical scenarios, emphasizing patient-centered care, safety, and
professional standards. The assessment includes multiple-choice and scenario-based
questions that reflect common nursing responsibilities such as infection control,
,communication, documentation, and ethical decision-making. Learners are expected to
demonstrate clinical judgment, critical thinking, and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
The goal is to prepare candidates for professional nursing practice by reinforcing essential
competencies required in healthcare environments.
SECTION 1: QUESTIONS 1–35
1. Which action by a nurse demonstrates proper hand hygiene?
A. Washing hands only when visibly soiled
B. Using gloves instead of handwashing
🔴 C. Washing hands before and after patient contact
D. Washing hands after documentation only
🔵 Explanation: Proper hand hygiene requires washing hands before and after each
patient interaction to prevent infection transmission.
2. What is the normal range for adult body temperature?
A. 95.0–96.5°F
, 🔴 B. 97.0–99.5°F
C. 100.0–102.0°F
D. 92.0–94.0°F
🔵 Explanation: The normal adult body temperature typically ranges from 97.0°F to
99.5°F.
3. Which position is best for a patient with respiratory distress?
A. Supine
B. Prone
🔴 C. Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
🔵 Explanation: Fowler’s position promotes lung expansion and improves breathing.
4. What is the first step in the nursing process?
A. Diagnosis
🔴 B. Assessment
C. Planning
D. Evaluation
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS | COMPLETE EXAM
PREP TESTBANK | GUARANTEED PASS | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
CORE DOMAINS
1. Nursing Fundamentals and Patient Care
2. Infection Control and Safety
3. Vital Signs and Health Assessment
4. Communication and Documentation
5. Ethical and Legal Nursing Practice
6. Patient Mobility and Comfort
7. Medication Administration Basics
8. Nutrition and Elimination
9. Clinical Judgment and Critical Thinking
TABLE OF CONTENTS
, 1. Introduction ........................................ 1
2. Nursing Fundamentals and Patient Care ............... 2
3. Infection Control and Safety ......................... 3
4. Vital Signs and Health Assessment .................... 4
5. Communication and Documentation ..................... 5
6. Ethical and Legal Nursing Practice ................... 6
7. Patient Mobility and Comfort .......................... 7
8. Medication Administration Basics ..................... 8
9. Nutrition and Elimination ............................ 9
10. Clinical Judgment and Critical Thinking ............. 10
11. Answer Key Summary ................................. 11
INTRODUCTION
This exam is designed to assess comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in
fundamental nursing concepts. It evaluates a student’s ability to apply theoretical
knowledge in real-world clinical scenarios, emphasizing patient-centered care, safety, and
professional standards. The assessment includes multiple-choice and scenario-based
questions that reflect common nursing responsibilities such as infection control,
,communication, documentation, and ethical decision-making. Learners are expected to
demonstrate clinical judgment, critical thinking, and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
The goal is to prepare candidates for professional nursing practice by reinforcing essential
competencies required in healthcare environments.
SECTION 1: QUESTIONS 1–35
1. Which action by a nurse demonstrates proper hand hygiene?
A. Washing hands only when visibly soiled
B. Using gloves instead of handwashing
🔴 C. Washing hands before and after patient contact
D. Washing hands after documentation only
🔵 Explanation: Proper hand hygiene requires washing hands before and after each
patient interaction to prevent infection transmission.
2. What is the normal range for adult body temperature?
A. 95.0–96.5°F
, 🔴 B. 97.0–99.5°F
C. 100.0–102.0°F
D. 92.0–94.0°F
🔵 Explanation: The normal adult body temperature typically ranges from 97.0°F to
99.5°F.
3. Which position is best for a patient with respiratory distress?
A. Supine
B. Prone
🔴 C. Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
🔵 Explanation: Fowler’s position promotes lung expansion and improves breathing.
4. What is the first step in the nursing process?
A. Diagnosis
🔴 B. Assessment
C. Planning
D. Evaluation
