Fundamentals of Nursing Final Exam
Review 2026 Questions and Answers
Graded A+
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible
cerebral aneurysm following a lost of consciousness in the emergency room. The
nurse anticipates preparing the pt for ordered diagnostic tests. This nurse's
knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for this condition reflects which aspect of
nursing?
A. The art of nursing
B. The science of nursing
C. The caring aspect of nursing
D. The holistic approach to nursing - Correct answer-B. The science of nursing
A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. What does the letterP
represent?
,A. Comparison to another similar treatment
B. Clearly defined, focused literature review
C. Specific identification of the desired outcome
D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest - Correct answer-D. Explicit
descriptions of the population of interest
Insulin - Correct answer-Removes excess glucose from the blood and stores it as
glycogen in the liver.
Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North America
is regarded as the founder of American nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Lillian Wald
C. Lavina Dock
D. Florence Nightingale - Correct answer-D. Florence Nightingale
The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as either acute or chronic.
Which are examples of chronic illnesses? Select all that apply.
,A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Bronchial pneumonia
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Cystic fibrosis
E. Fractured hip
F. Otitis media - Correct answer-A, C, & D
World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which
development occurred during this period?
A. The role of the nurse was broadened
B. There was a decreased emphasis on education
C. Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings
D. There was an overabundance of nurses - Correct answer-A. The role of the
nurse was broadened
One of the 4 broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which examples of
nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all that apply.
, A. A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program
B. A nurse performed ROM exercises for a pt on bedrest
C. A nurse shows a diabetic pt how to inject insulin
D. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
E. A nurse provides hospice care for a pt with end-stage cancer
F. A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school - Correct answer-A, B,
and C
Postpartum Urinary System Adaptations - Correct answer--GFR and renal flow rate
increases
-Loss of voiding sensation
-Postpartum diuresis
When the newborn cheek is touched, the cheek turns toward the stimulus - Correct
answer-Rooting
Overweight BMI - Correct answer->25 mg/dL
How many patient identifiers is required, and what are they? - Correct answer-2
Name and date of birth
Review 2026 Questions and Answers
Graded A+
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible
cerebral aneurysm following a lost of consciousness in the emergency room. The
nurse anticipates preparing the pt for ordered diagnostic tests. This nurse's
knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for this condition reflects which aspect of
nursing?
A. The art of nursing
B. The science of nursing
C. The caring aspect of nursing
D. The holistic approach to nursing - Correct answer-B. The science of nursing
A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. What does the letterP
represent?
,A. Comparison to another similar treatment
B. Clearly defined, focused literature review
C. Specific identification of the desired outcome
D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest - Correct answer-D. Explicit
descriptions of the population of interest
Insulin - Correct answer-Removes excess glucose from the blood and stores it as
glycogen in the liver.
Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North America
is regarded as the founder of American nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Lillian Wald
C. Lavina Dock
D. Florence Nightingale - Correct answer-D. Florence Nightingale
The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as either acute or chronic.
Which are examples of chronic illnesses? Select all that apply.
,A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Bronchial pneumonia
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Cystic fibrosis
E. Fractured hip
F. Otitis media - Correct answer-A, C, & D
World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which
development occurred during this period?
A. The role of the nurse was broadened
B. There was a decreased emphasis on education
C. Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings
D. There was an overabundance of nurses - Correct answer-A. The role of the
nurse was broadened
One of the 4 broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health. Which examples of
nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all that apply.
, A. A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program
B. A nurse performed ROM exercises for a pt on bedrest
C. A nurse shows a diabetic pt how to inject insulin
D. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
E. A nurse provides hospice care for a pt with end-stage cancer
F. A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school - Correct answer-A, B,
and C
Postpartum Urinary System Adaptations - Correct answer--GFR and renal flow rate
increases
-Loss of voiding sensation
-Postpartum diuresis
When the newborn cheek is touched, the cheek turns toward the stimulus - Correct
answer-Rooting
Overweight BMI - Correct answer->25 mg/dL
How many patient identifiers is required, and what are they? - Correct answer-2
Name and date of birth
