NUR 1140.
Fundamentals of Nursing Final Exam Review 2026:
Comprehensive Practice Questions, Verified Answers, and
Fundamentals of Key Concepts
Nursing Final
Exam Review
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being B. The science of nursing
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
A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest
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
Insulin Removes excess glucose from the blood and stores it as glycogen in the liver.
,Which nurse who was influential in the development of D. Florence Nightingale
nursing in North America is regarded as the founder of
American nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Lillian Wald
C. Lavina Dock
D. Florence Nightingale
The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as A, C, & D
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
World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing A. The role of the nurse was broadened
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
One of the 4 broad aims of nursing practice is to restore A, B, and C
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
Postpartum Urinary System Adaptations -GFR and renal flow rate increases
-Loss of voiding sensation
-Postpartum diuresis
When the newborn cheek is touched, the cheek turns Rooting
toward the stimulus
,Overweight BMI >25 mg/dL
How many patient identifiers is required, and what are 2
they? Name and date of birth
Pain and anxiety can alter these vital signs HR, RR, and BP
1. A nurse assesses patients in a physician's office who are B, E, & F
experiencing different levels of health and illness. Which
statements best define the concepts of health and
illness? Select all that apply.
A. Health and illness are the same for all people.
B. Health and illness are individually defined by each
person.
C. People with acute illnesses are actually healthy.
D. People with chronic illnesses have poor health beliefs.
E. Health is more than the absence of illness.
F. Illness is the response of a person to a disease.
Method of communication between health care SBAR
providers about patients (the handoff)
When the newborn's head is turned to one side, the arm Tonic neck
on that side is extended out
True or false: Diarrhea is a common concern postpartum False. Constipation is a common concern if iron is administered
This is the angle for a subcutaneous injection 45 degrees
A nurse has volunteered to give influenza immunizations C. Primary
at a local clinic. What level of care is the nurse
demonstrating?
A. Tertiary
B. Secondary
C. Primary
D. Promotive
The outer most layer of the skin Epidermis
First step in the abdominal assessment Inspection
, Obesity BMI >30 mg/dL
When the bottom of the foot is stroked upwards, the Babinski
newborn's toes flare out
Health promotion activities may occur on a primary, B&C
secondary, or tertiary level. Which activities are
considered tertiary health promotion? Select all that
apply.
A. A nurse runs an immunization clinic in the inner city.
B. A nurse teaches a patient with an amputation how to
care for the residual limb.
C. A nurse provides range-of-motion exercises for a
paralyzed patient.
D. A nurse teaches parents of toddlers how to childproof
their homes.
E. A school nurse provides screening for scoliosis for the
students.
F. A nurse teaches new parents how to choose and use
an infant car seat.
When does menstruation return after birth for non 7-9 weeks
lactating women?
Nursing students should not drink this when stressed Alcohol
A nurse administers a dose of an oral medication for C. If a patient vomits immediately after swallowing an oral pill, the nurse should
hypertension to a patient who immediately vomits after assess the vomit for the pill or fragments of it. The nurse should then notify the
swallowing the pill. What would be the appropriate initial primary care provider to see if another dosage should be administered.
action of the nurse in this situation?
A. Readminister the medication and notify the primary
care provider.
B. Readminister the pill in a liquid form if possible.
C. Assess the vomit, looking for the pill.
D. Notify the primary care provider.
Identify goals of Healthy People 2020 related to diabetes -Reduce the disease and economic burden of diabetes mellitus and improve the
quality of life for at risk persons
-Reduce disease risk through healthful diets and achievements and management
of healthy body weights
Fundamentals of Nursing Final Exam Review 2026:
Comprehensive Practice Questions, Verified Answers, and
Fundamentals of Key Concepts
Nursing Final
Exam Review
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being B. The science of nursing
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
A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest
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
Insulin Removes excess glucose from the blood and stores it as glycogen in the liver.
,Which nurse who was influential in the development of D. Florence Nightingale
nursing in North America is regarded as the founder of
American nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Lillian Wald
C. Lavina Dock
D. Florence Nightingale
The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as A, C, & D
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
World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing A. The role of the nurse was broadened
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
One of the 4 broad aims of nursing practice is to restore A, B, and C
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
Postpartum Urinary System Adaptations -GFR and renal flow rate increases
-Loss of voiding sensation
-Postpartum diuresis
When the newborn cheek is touched, the cheek turns Rooting
toward the stimulus
,Overweight BMI >25 mg/dL
How many patient identifiers is required, and what are 2
they? Name and date of birth
Pain and anxiety can alter these vital signs HR, RR, and BP
1. A nurse assesses patients in a physician's office who are B, E, & F
experiencing different levels of health and illness. Which
statements best define the concepts of health and
illness? Select all that apply.
A. Health and illness are the same for all people.
B. Health and illness are individually defined by each
person.
C. People with acute illnesses are actually healthy.
D. People with chronic illnesses have poor health beliefs.
E. Health is more than the absence of illness.
F. Illness is the response of a person to a disease.
Method of communication between health care SBAR
providers about patients (the handoff)
When the newborn's head is turned to one side, the arm Tonic neck
on that side is extended out
True or false: Diarrhea is a common concern postpartum False. Constipation is a common concern if iron is administered
This is the angle for a subcutaneous injection 45 degrees
A nurse has volunteered to give influenza immunizations C. Primary
at a local clinic. What level of care is the nurse
demonstrating?
A. Tertiary
B. Secondary
C. Primary
D. Promotive
The outer most layer of the skin Epidermis
First step in the abdominal assessment Inspection
, Obesity BMI >30 mg/dL
When the bottom of the foot is stroked upwards, the Babinski
newborn's toes flare out
Health promotion activities may occur on a primary, B&C
secondary, or tertiary level. Which activities are
considered tertiary health promotion? Select all that
apply.
A. A nurse runs an immunization clinic in the inner city.
B. A nurse teaches a patient with an amputation how to
care for the residual limb.
C. A nurse provides range-of-motion exercises for a
paralyzed patient.
D. A nurse teaches parents of toddlers how to childproof
their homes.
E. A school nurse provides screening for scoliosis for the
students.
F. A nurse teaches new parents how to choose and use
an infant car seat.
When does menstruation return after birth for non 7-9 weeks
lactating women?
Nursing students should not drink this when stressed Alcohol
A nurse administers a dose of an oral medication for C. If a patient vomits immediately after swallowing an oral pill, the nurse should
hypertension to a patient who immediately vomits after assess the vomit for the pill or fragments of it. The nurse should then notify the
swallowing the pill. What would be the appropriate initial primary care provider to see if another dosage should be administered.
action of the nurse in this situation?
A. Readminister the medication and notify the primary
care provider.
B. Readminister the pill in a liquid form if possible.
C. Assess the vomit, looking for the pill.
D. Notify the primary care provider.
Identify goals of Healthy People 2020 related to diabetes -Reduce the disease and economic burden of diabetes mellitus and improve the
quality of life for at risk persons
-Reduce disease risk through healthful diets and achievements and management
of healthy body weights
