Ivy Tech Fundamentals of Nursing Test 1 Practice

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• Hyperkalemia is most likely to cause which clinical concern?
• Fist percussion identifies tenderness over the kidneys, liver, and gallbladder.
• A blood pressure reading of 125/78 mmHg would be classified as which category?
• Describe the chain of infection and two common ways to break it.
• The stethoscope diaphragm is used most often for listening to high-pitched sounds such as breath, bowel, and normal heart sounds.
• Normal adult female hematocrit range is?
• Which is the lowest reading among the listed temperatures?
• Hyperpyrexia is defined as a temperature of 106 F or higher.
• Which statement correctly differentiates subjective data from objective data?
• Which of the following choices correctly identifies the concept of inspection as used in the nursing assessment?
• Which statement best defines aseptic technique?
• Hypothermia is best defined as which?
• Which statement best describes the ANA?
• Which range defines Stage 1 hypertension?
• Which component of the stethoscope is used most often to hear high-pitched sounds?
• Which term describes an exam that concentrates on a single body system based on the chief complaint?
• QSEN Safety concept describes which statement best?
• Quality Improvement involves which of the following?
• Outline the typical sequence of a head-to-toe physical assessment.
• In QSEN, informatics supports which of the following?
• How is pain assessed in nonverbal adults or pediatric patients?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of nursing assessment?
• Which of the following is a common sign of wound infection?
• What are common factors contributing to falls in hospitalized patients and prevention strategies?
• Which sign indicates dehydration in an older adult?
• Which BP range defines elevated blood pressure?
• DAR documentation format uses which components in order?
• Which area of the hand is most sensitive to vibration?
• HIPAA primarily protects what aspect of nursing practice?
• Which method involves placing a hand flatly on the body as the striking surface?
• What is the correct sequence of steps for performing a sterile dressing change on an open wound?
• Which assessment is performed at the beginning of a patient encounter to establish baseline data?
• Veracity in nursing refers to which principle?
• What are the typical wound dressing goals, and when is sterile technique required?
• What is the correct BMI formula and the standard category ranges?
• In nursing assessment, which term best describes a broad examination performed at the start to establish a comprehensive baseline?
• In pain management planning, which type of interventions are included?
• Which nursing assessment activity involves visually examining for observable conditions and is ongoing?
• Which sequence describes applying the nursing process to a patient with acute pain?
• Indirect percussion uses a hand flatly on the body as the striking surface.
• Which of the following is NOT a listed method for measuring temperature?
• Health is defined as
• Evidence-based practice integrates current best evidence with clinical expertise and what else?
• Which description best defines normal blood pressure?
• Which principle refers to fairness in care delivery and use of resources?
• Which solution is isotonic to blood?
• A reading of 118/76 mmHg would be categorized as which BP level?
• What is the normal respiration rate for adults?
• Which term means fever?
• Which component is best for soft, low-pitched sounds such as heart murmurs?
• Pyrexia means which of the following?
• Which of the following is an objective data example?
• Which term describes a rapid check to identify life-threatening conditions?
• Define DNR and other code status terms commonly used in hospitals.
• Tertiary health care is best described as what?
• The American Nurses Association (ANA) is best described as
• What is the rectal temperature reading given?
• Vital Signs include temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
• A rapid, focused assessment conducted to determine potentially fatal situations is called which type of assessment?
• Autonomy in nursing means?
• Which term describes a slow heart rate?
• Florence Nightingale is known as the founder of modern nursing.
• Which area of the hand is most sensitive to temperature?
• What is the appropriate nurse action when documenting a patient safety incident?
• Which of the following is an example of a risk nursing diagnosis?
• Which statement best describes the profession of nursing?
• Which term refers to assessments conducted after the post-treatment assessment to monitor ongoing progress?
• Which characteristics describe primary health care?
• Which of the following is NOT a normal respiration rate?
• Time-lapsed assessment is performed to:
• In patient-centered care, who is the source of control?
• What is the Braden Scale used for in nursing?
• Wellness is described as
• Holistic care means
• Stage 2 hypertension is defined as what?
• Beneficence in nursing is best described as?
• QSEN Teamwork and Collaboration describes what behavior?
• Which term best describes tertiary health care?
• License practical nurse
• Which procedure requires sterile technique?
• Pyrogens are which of the following?
• Nursing is best defined as
• What are standard oxygen delivery methods and basic nursing considerations?
• Apical pulse refers to which measurement?
• Which statement best describes a follow-up assessment?
• When multiple patient-care tasks arise, which approach best prioritizes care?
• Which factor best supports wound healing?
• Which temperature reading corresponds to temporal temperature?
• Which description best defines a focused assessment?
• Which factor can impede wound healing?
• A body mass index of 25.0 falls into which category?
• QSEN Quality Improvement focuses on what activity?
• What is the purpose of QSEN in nursing education?
• QSEN Informatics describes what?
• Which statement correctly differentiates hypotonic, isotonic, and hypertonic IV solutions with examples?
• Which is an example of a hypotonic IV solution?
• Which are the six QSEN competencies?
• Which blood pressure value is considered Normal?
• Which reading best represents Stage 1 hypertension?
• A reading of 135/85 mmHg corresponds to which BP category?
• Which finding is most closely associated with hyponatremia?
• Which reading meets the criteria for Stage 2 hypertension?
• What is the purpose of an initial assessment?
• Which set lists the five rights of medication administration?
• Which statement reflects a risk associated with polypharmacy in older adults?
• Justice in healthcare is defined as?
• In the chain of infection, which component refers to the method by which the infectious agent leaves its reservoir?
• Evidence-based practice in nursing involves:
• Auscultation is the process of listening to sounds within the body using a stethoscope.
• In acid-base disturbances, compensation occurs by adjusting the opposite system.
• QSEN Patient Centered Care emphasizes what about the patient?
• Which term best describes a state of wellness?
• Which statement describes an age-related change that affects nursing care in older adults?
• Which item is NOT part of airborne precautions?
• Which statement best differentiates a nursing diagnosis from a medical diagnosis?
• Which range defines Stage 2 hypertension?
• Which statement describes isotonic IV solutions?
• What is the difference between PRN and STAT medications?
• Palpation is defined as which of the following?
• Which statement best describes QSEN Evidence-Based Practice?
• Which action is essential to prevent complications when using an NG tube?
• What is the normal adult male hemoglobin range?
• Orthostatic hypotension is defined as what, and how is it assessed?
• Febrile means which of the following?
• In a head-to-toe assessment, which area is typically evaluated after the chest and lungs?
• Distinguish standard precautions from transmission-based precautions.
• Afebrile means which of the following?
• Which statement describes the indications and basic care for a nasogastric (NG) tube?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of a nursing care plan?
• What are key considerations when collecting a clean-catch urine specimen?
• Which statement best differentiates clean technique from sterile technique?
• Which statement best defines Focused Assessment in nursing?
• Direct percussion involves striking the body directly to elicit sounds.
• What is the Celsius equivalent of 99.5 F?
• During safe blood transfusion administration, which action is the nurse's most appropriate immediate step?
• Which temperature reading corresponds to tympanic temperature (ear)?
• Rectal Temperature is 99.5 F, 37.5 C.
• Which term describes a fast heart rate?
• A reading of 98.6 F corresponds to which Celsius value?
• Which is an actual nursing diagnosis?
• What is the axillary temperature value listed?
• Stethoscope Bell is best for soft, low-pitched sounds such as heart murmurs.
• Patient-centered care means:
• Fidelity refers to which of the following in nursing practice?
• Which statement best differentiates a nursing diagnosis from a collaborative problem?
• What is the purpose of a nursing care plan?
• Which area of the hand is useful for grasping an organ or mass?
• Which step comes immediately after assessment in the nursing process?
• Which characteristics describe secondary health care?
• Contemporary blood pressure categories define Elevated BP as which range?
• Which QSEN competency focuses on functioning effectively within inter-professional teams?
• Which term refers to tapping on a surface to determine density differences in the underlying structure?
• Nonmaleficence in nursing means?
• Which area of the hand is sensitive to pulsation, position, texture, turgor, size, and consistency?
• A reading of 142/92 mmHg corresponds to which BP category?
• Which statement about maintaining a moist wound environment is accurate?
• Which step is performed first when performing a sterile dressing change on an open wound?
• What is the purpose of the teach-back method?
• How do you calculate a prescribed dose when given desired dose and stock concentration? Include a sample calculation.
• Which statement accurately describes the meaning of a full code status?
• Which format includes Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan?
• Which of the following is an example of tertiary health care?
• Oral Temperature is 98.6 F or 37 C.
• Which data source is used to formulate a nursing diagnosis?
• What is the proper order to don PPE for contact precautions?
• Which method involves striking the body directly to elicit sounds?
• Identify the five steps of the nursing process used in patient care.
• When delivering oxygen therapy, which are important nursing considerations?
• Which positions promote ventilation and reduce aspiration risk?
• Which elements should be included when documenting patient education and evaluating its effectiveness?
• What priority-setting framework is commonly used in nursing to determine urgency?
• What is the normal adult resting pulse rate?
• What are the normal vital sign ranges for a healthy adult?
• Which statement best describes the role of a registered nurse?
• Illness refers to
• Healthy People 2020 is
• Veracity is defined in nursing as:
• What is the proper hand hygiene technique and when should it be performed?
• Which factors are evaluated by the Braden Scale?
• Which statement accurately differentiates primary and secondary health care?