Fundamentals of Nursing

What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene in nursing practice?

A nurse is caring for a patient with dyspnea. What is the first nursing action?

What is the best site for intramuscular injection in an adult?

What is the nurse’s priority when discovering a fire in a hospital room?

What is the normal range for adult respiratory rate?

Which value indicates hypertension in an adult?

How often should a nurse change a peripheral IV site?

What is the first step in the nursing process?

What is a sign of hypoglycemia in a conscious patient?

Which PPE is essential when there is risk of splash during a wound irrigation?

What is the correct position for a patient receiving an enema?

What action should the nurse take when a medication error occurs?

What is the most effective method to confirm NG tube placement?

How long should a nurse scrub hands in surgical asepsis?

What is the primary concern with immobile patients?

When should vital signs be taken in a post-op patient?

What is the safest method to lift a heavy object?

What is the best indicator of fluid volume status?

Which is a normal adult pulse rate?

What does PRN mean in medication orders?

What is the most accurate method to assess body temperature in a critically ill patient?

What is the primary goal of nursing care during the orientation phase of the nurse-patient relationship?

Which action demonstrates the nurse’s role as a patient advocate?

What is the best way to prevent falls in elderly hospitalized patients?

What should the nurse do immediately after a medication error is discovered?

What is the expected outcome of proper hand hygiene?

Which technique is most effective in preventing pressure ulcers?

What is the main reason for using standard precautions in patient care?

What is the priority when using a mechanical lift to move a patient?

What is the best method to maintain a sterile field?

What is the nurse’s legal responsibility when witnessing a patient’s informed consent?

What type of communication is a nurse using when gently touching a patient’s hand?

What is the most appropriate site for checking pulse in an unconscious adult?

Why is documentation essential in nursing care?

Which nursing action supports autonomy in a competent patient?

What is the nurse’s priority when administering oxygen via nasal cannula?

When should a nurse perform hand hygiene during patient care?

Which finding indicates dehydration in an elderly patient?

What is the nurse’s best response to a patient expressing fear about surgery?

What is the primary reason to check patient identification before giving medication?

What is the appropriate nursing action before administering a blood transfusion?

Which position is best for a patient with aspiration risk?

What is the nurse’s first action when a patient begins to fall?

What should the nurse monitor in a patient on opioid analgesics?

What is the most effective way to prevent hospital-acquired infections?

Which finding requires immediate intervention in a post-op patient?

What is the best method to assess pain in a non-verbal patient?

Which nutrient is essential for wound healing?

Which technique helps prevent urinary tract infections in catheterized patients?

What is the first step in donning personal protective equipment (PPE)?

What is the most accurate way to verify nasogastric (NG) tube placement before feeding?

What is the priority in the event of a needle stick injury?

Which electrolyte imbalance is most dangerous to cardiac function?

Which practice helps maintain skin integrity in bedbound patients?

What is the best nursing response when a patient refuses a treatment?

What is the primary purpose of the nursing care plan?

When lifting a patient, how should the nurse reduce back strain?

What is an early sign of hypoxia?

What is the safest intervention when feeding a patient with dysphagia?

Which lab value should a nurse monitor before administering heparin?

What is the nurse’s first action when a patient reports chest pain?

What is the most effective way to confirm patient understanding during health education?

Which method is most effective to prevent infection when changing a wound dressing?

What is the best indicator of effective teaching about insulin self-injection?

What should the nurse do before transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair?

What is the primary concern when a nurse uses physical restraints?

Which task can be safely delegated to a nursing assistant?

What is the priority nursing diagnosis for an immobile patient?

What is the correct procedure for collecting a midstream urine sample?

What is the main sign of fluid overload?

What is the appropriate nursing action when a patient refuses a scheduled medication?

When is the best time to administer preoperative antibiotics?

Which type of isolation is required for a patient with tuberculosis?

What is the purpose of incentive spirometry?

What is the first thing to do when entering a patient’s room for a procedure?

What does a pulse oximeter measure?

What is a key sign of hypocalcemia?

What should a nurse do when a patient’s IV site is swollen and painful?

What is the best position for a patient in shock?

What is the nurse’s role during informed consent?

Which assessment finding indicates poor peripheral circulation?

What is the main reason to encourage deep breathing after surgery?

What is the correct sequence for removing PPE?

Which observation indicates correct use of a cane?

What is the purpose of range-of-motion (ROM) exercises?

What should the nurse do if a patient’s IV infusion is running too fast?

What is the most important nursing intervention to prevent aspiration during feeding?

What is the best nursing action if a patient’s wound dressing is saturated?

When does discharge planning begin?

What is the nurse’s role in a code blue situation?

Which site is best for checking skin turgor in an elderly patient?

Which action should the nurse take after needlestick exposure?

What is the most accurate method to monitor fluid balance?

What is the nurse’s priority after placing a patient in restraints?

Which vital sign change may indicate early shock?

What is a normal finding in a postoperative patient within 24 hours?

What is the safest way to confirm correct NG tube placement?

What is the best intervention for a patient with dry mucous membranes and low urine output?

What is the nurse’s action if a patient begins seizing?

What is the primary purpose of documentation in nursing?

What is the most important step before administering any medication?

What is the correct response if a patient starts to choke while eating?

What is the primary nursing concern for a diabetic patient with a foot ulcer?

Which is the best position to prevent aspiration in an unconscious patient?

Which assessment indicates a potential blood transfusion reaction?

What is the most effective way to control cross-contamination in healthcare settings?

What is a normal capillary refill time in adults?

Which intervention helps prevent foot drop in bedbound patients?

When is the use of an N95 mask required?

What is the most important factor in preventing pressure ulcers?

What is the nurse’s priority when receiving a newly admitted patient?

What is the purpose of using a gait belt during patient transfers?

What is the first action when a patient complains of dizziness upon standing?

Which activity demonstrates cultural sensitivity in nursing care?

What is the nurse’s primary role in infection prevention?

What should the nurse do before applying anti-embolism stockings?

Which symptom is most concerning in a patient receiving IV fluids?

What is the nurse’s responsibility after a fall incident?

Which dietary instruction is important for a patient taking iron supplements?

What is the most appropriate nursing response to a patient’s anxiety before surgery?

What is the first nursing action if a patient is found unresponsive with no pulse?

Which is a sign of early hypovolemic shock?

What is the correct method for measuring apical pulse?

What is the most common cause of healthcare-associated infections?

When assisting a patient with a hearing aid, what is the best practice?

What is a normal adult systolic blood pressure range?

What is the correct nursing action for a patient with a low hemoglobin level?

What is the best way to prevent skin breakdown in incontinent patients?

What is a key element of therapeutic communication?

Which technique helps reduce anxiety in hospitalized children?

What is the best way to evaluate fluid retention?

What should the nurse assess before ambulating a post-op patient for the first time?

What is the best action if a patient is resistant to care?

Which symptom suggests hypoglycemia?

How often should IV sites be checked for complications?

What is the most accurate method to monitor oxygen saturation?

What is the most common cause of accidental poisoning in children?

What is the correct way to clean a wound?

Which organ is primarily assessed by monitoring urine output?

What is the nurse’s first action when a medication label is unreadable?

What is the correct response if a patient starts vomiting during oral medication administration?

Which nursing action ensures the most accurate blood pressure reading?

What is the safest method to transfer a weak patient from bed to wheelchair?

Which food item should a nurse avoid offering to a patient on a low-sodium diet?

What is the best time to evaluate pain relief after administering IV analgesics?

When should the nurse wear sterile gloves instead of clean gloves?

What is the most important reason for documenting nursing interventions?

What is a sign of fluid overload?

How often should a nurse check restraints on a patient?

What is the safest action when disposing of a used syringe?

Which symptom indicates orthostatic hypotension?

What is the nurse’s action if a patient questions a prescribed medication?

Which intervention prevents pneumonia in a post-op patient?

What is the correct technique for collecting a sputum sample?

What is the first step if a patient refuses to take medication?

What is the normal range for adult oral temperature?

What is the nurse’s action if a patient’s IV site is red and tender?

Why is it important to assess a patient’s pain level regularly?

What is the safest method to prevent infection from Foley catheter?

What is the purpose of a care plan in nursing?

What is the primary purpose of using a pulse oximeter?

What is a common early symptom of infection in older adults?

What is the most accurate way to assess fluid retention?

Which technique reduces risk of back injury when lifting?

What is the best nursing action when a patient expresses fear about a diagnosis?

What is the correct technique for auscultating lung sounds?

What should the nurse do when documenting an error?

What is the correct intervention for a conscious choking infant?

What is the first step when preparing to insert a Foley catheter?

What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire safety?

What is the priority nursing action during a seizure?

When should the nurse assess pain in a non-verbal post-op patient?

What is a normal urine output for an adult?

What is the purpose of using standard precautions?

What is the best nursing action for a confused patient attempting to leave bed?

What is the correct nursing response to a patient who is crying?

What should the nurse do if an IV infusion infiltrates?

What is the safest site for a subcutaneous injection?

What is the nurse’s responsibility when witnessing informed consent?

When is it necessary to use sterile gloves instead of clean gloves?

What is the nurse’s best response when a patient asks to see their medical records?

What is the most common cause of falls in hospitalized patients?

Which condition requires contact precautions?

What is the priority nursing action before surgery?

Which action demonstrates proper use of a walker?

What is a nursing intervention for promoting sleep in hospitalized patients?

What is the best time to administer a once-daily diuretic?

What is the safest practice when using a transfer board?

Which of the following requires the nurse to wear gloves?

What is the primary sign of local inflammation?

When does the nurse use an incentive spirometer?

What is the primary purpose of using anti-embolism stockings?

What should the nurse do if a patient begins to hallucinate?

Which action shows respect for patient confidentiality?

What is the appropriate nursing response to a patient requesting spiritual support?

Which finding indicates possible urinary tract infection?

When should restraints be used?