FUNDAMENTALS OF NURS ING FINAL

FUNDAMENTALS OF NURS ING FINAL

EXAM REVIEW (342 QUESTIONS)

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Question : 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?

• The art of nursing
• The science of nursing
• The caring aspect of nursing
• The holistic approach to nursing

Correct answer: B. The science of nursing

Question : A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO

format. What does the letterP represent?

• Comparison to another similar treatment
• Clearly defined, focused literature review
• Specific identification of the desired outcome
• Explicit descriptions of the population of interest

Correct answer: D. Explicit descriptions of the population of

interest

Question : Which nurse who was influential in the

development of nursing in North America is regarded as the founder of American nursing?

• Clara Barton
• Lillian Wald
• Lavina Dock
• Florence Nightingale

Correct answer: D. Florence Nightingale

Question : The student nurse learns that illnesses are

classified as either acute or chronic. Which are examples of chronic illnesses? Select all that apply.

• Diabetes mellitus
• Bronchial pneumonia
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Cystic fibrosis
• Fractured hip
• Otitis media

Correct answer: A, C, & D

Question : World War II had a tremendous effect on the

nursing profession. Which development occurred during this period?

• The role of the nurse was broadened
• There was a decreased emphasis on education
• Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings
• There was an overabundance of nurses

Correct answer: A. The role of the nurse was broadened

Question : 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 nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation

program

• A nurse performed ROM exercises for a pt on bedrest
• A nurse shows a diabetic pt how to inject insulin
• A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
• A nurse provides hospice care for a pt with end-stage

cancer

• A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school

Correct answer: A, B, and C

Question : A nurse assesses patients in a physician's office

who are experiencing different levels of health and illness.

Which statements best define the concepts of health and illness? Select all that apply.

• Health and illness are the same for all people.
• Health and illness are individually defined by each person.
• People with acute illnesses are actually healthy.
• People with chronic illnesses have poor health beliefs.
• Health is more than the absence of illness.
• Illness is the response of a person to a disease.

Correct answer: B, E, & F

Question : A nurse has volunteered to give influenza

immunizations at a local clinic. What level of care is the nurse demonstrating?

• Tertiary
• Secondary
• Primary
• Promotive

Correct answer: C. Primary

Question : Health promotion activities may occur on a

primary, secondary, or tertiary level. Which activities are considered tertiary health promotion? Select all that apply.

• A nurse runs an immunization clinic in the inner city.