Foundations of Nursing Practice Exam Review
Course Introduction
Foundations of Nursing Practice introduces students to the essential principles, roles, and responsibilities of professional nursing. This course emphasizes the development of fundamental clinical skills, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision-making necessary for safe, patient-centered care. Key topics include the nursing process, basic patient assessment, communication strategies, infection control, ethical and legal considerations, as well as the promotion of health and wellness. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical laboratory experiences, students will gain a solid foundation to build their nursing competencies and prepare for more advanced clinical learning.
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Keys to Nursing Success Revised Edition 3rd Edition by Janet R. Katz
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Chapter 1: Researching Your Nursing Education: Collecting the Basic Data
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Q1) The majority of RNs work in what setting?
A)hospital
B)home health
C)nursing homes or extended care facilities
D)public health service
E)none of the above
Answer: A
Q2) The fastest growing ethnic group in the U.S.with the fewest RNs is
A)African American.
B)Asian American.
C)Hispanic.
D)Native American.
Answer: C
Q3) Education promotes success by
A)helping you learn how to think.
B)guaranteeing a better job.
C)raising your grade point average.
D)giving you a higher salary.
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Discovering Nursing: Exploring Your Options
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Q1) How can you make the right choice for your major?
A)Get career counseling in high school and college.
B)Work with your advisor to discuss your goals and concerns.
C)Get a tutor if you need help with classes.
D)all of the above
Answer: D
Q2) A major concern with the shortage is that
A)there are not enough people to teach and not enough qualified students applying.
B)there are too many qualified students applying but not enough space for them.
C)there are many qualified applicants but not enough faculty to teach.
D)there is not enough interest in going to nursing school by women and men.
Answer: C
Q3) _________ nursing applies nursing to public and legal processes.
Answer: Forensic
Q4) Finding the right _________ may take time,and you have the right to change your mind.
Answer: major
Q5) Nurses most often work in this practice setting.The setting is _________.
Answer: hospital
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Chapter 3: Values, Goals, Time, and Stress: Managing Yourself
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Q1) Setting __________ helps you define how you want to live and what you want to achieve.
Answer: goals
Q2) Which of the following is NOT a benefit of matching time-related needs and schedule?
A)lower stress
B)more energy
C)procrastination
D)more ability to focus in class
Answer: C
Q3) ________ ________ is time reserved for personal relaxation and doing low-key activities that refresh you.
Answer: Down time
Q4) A date book with a daily,weekly,or monthly calendar is called a __________.
Answer: planner
Q5) _________ is the way your mind and body react to pressure. Answer: Stress
Q6) A(n)__________ __________ goal is a broad goal with a large scope. Answer: long term
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Q1) A strength in one or more ______________ may lead to a major,and internship,or even a lifelong career.
Q2) The way in which the mind receives and processes information is called a(n)_________ _________.
Q3) The __________ __________ __________ __________ is a test that pinpoints how one functions at school and work.
Q4) Knowing your learning styles profile can help you
A)explore who you are.
B)take better notes.
C)interact more effectively with others.
D)all of the above
Q5) Which of the following is a good strategy for exploring majors and careers?
A)Recognize strengths in multiple intelligences.
B)Be guided by your core values.
C)Find a way to make money doing what you love.
D)Shadow a professional in the career for a day.
E)all of the above
Fill in the Blank
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Q6) __________-__________ intelligence is the ability to perceive and create images.
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Chapter 5: Critical, Creative, and Practical Thinking: Solving Problems and Making Decisions
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Q1) Statements of opinion include all of the following EXCEPT
A)value judgments.
B)abstract words that are hard to define.
C)concrete words or measurable statistics.
D)absolute qualifiers.
Q2) ____________________ intelligence is the set of personal and social competencies that involve knowing yourself,mastering your feelings,and developing social skills.
A)Successful
B)Emotional
C)Multiple
D)Divergent
Q3) To develop the best solutions and decisions,successful thinkers need ______________,_______________,and _______________ thinking skills.
Q4) The word _______________ is derived from the Greek word krinein,which means to separate in order to choose or select.
Q5) Letting your mind free-associate to come up with different ideas or answers is referred to as __________________.
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Chapter 6: Reading and Studying: Focusing on Content
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Q1) To choose the right setting for reading,you should select the right location and time,and deal with internal ______________.
Q2) What is the most important part of the textbook to preview?
A)the beginning,including the preface,table of contents,and chapter summaries
B)Preview the entire textbook,including the table of contents in the beginning,chapter outlines,tables and figures in the middle,and index at the end.
C)the end,including glossary,index,and bibliography
D)It is not necessary to preview a textbook.
Q3) SQ3R would NOT be most effective when
A)reading an article on the treatment of phobias.
B)reading a psychology textbook.
C)conducting a chemistry experiment.
D)taking a Spanish exam.
Q4) The stock of words used by a particular person is called his or her __________.
Q5) You are __________ when you rapidly read chapter elements.
Q6) Condensing,or __________ the material in your own words to cover the main points,is part of the reviewing process.
Q7) __________ is when you pronounce inwardly every word you read.
Q8) The central part or basis of a word is called the __________.
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Chapter 7: Listening, Note Taking, and Memory: Taking In,
Recording, and Remembering Information
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Q1) ROY G.BIV is a(n)__________ for the colors of the spectrum.
Q2) You are using personal ___________ when you use your own abbreviations,shortened words,and symbols when taking notes.
Q3) An outline that indicates ideas and examples with Roman numerals,capital and lowercase letters,and numbers is a(n)__________ outline.
Q4) The stage of listening when you attach meaning to a message is called the __________ stage.
Q5) What happens during the evaluating state of listening?
A)Sound waves are picked up and transmitted to the brain.
B)You decide how you feel about the message.
C)You attach meaning to the message.
D)You relay the message to someone else.
Q6) Asking questions in class and having a purpose for listening are signs of A)student success.
B)an active listener.
C)confusion about the material.
D)verbal signposts.
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Q7) Section two of the Cornell note-taking system,where you fill in information during a review,is called the __________ column.
Chapter 8: Test Taking: Showing What You Know
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Q1) A(n)__________ test question is one where you create an original written response of at least one paragraph.
Q2) When taking a test it is a bad idea to A)rush.
B)watch the clock.
C)guess.
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Q3) The reading method __________ is an excellent structure to use when reviewing reading materials prior to a test.
Q4) Last-minute studying is also called ___________ .
Q5) To achieve a positive attitude before a test,you should
A)see the test as an opportunity to learn and experience success.
B)tell yourself that the grade you get doesn't matter.
C)get yourself keyed up for the test by cramming and drinking a lot of coffee.
D)realize that once you take a test the results are final and you can't do anything about them.
Q6) The most basic defense against test anxiety is __________.
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Q7) A(n)__________ is a word that affects the meaning of another word or word group.
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Chapter 9: Researching and Writing: Gathering and Communicating Ideas
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Q1) Each paragraph you write should have a ________ _________ that states the paragraph's main idea.
Q2) Preliminary notes you take as you review research materials are _________
Q3) Which of the following is a warning sign that an article on the Internet may NOT be valid and trustworthy?
A)A noted authority wrote the article.
B)The article is poorly organized and contains grammatical and spelling errors.
C)The article originally was published in a journal.
D)The article cites statistics and polls.
Q4) When beginning research on the Internet,you should
A)be prepared to use several search engines.
B)use only one of the best search engines.
C)download essays already written about your subject.
D)ask politely if the library staff has any CD-ROM engines.
Q5) A thesis statement does all of the following EXCEPT
A)explain your writing style.
B)tell readers what they should expect from your written presentation.
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C)link together your topic,purpose,and commitment to your audience.
D)appear near the beginning of your document.
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Chapter 10: Relating to Others: Communicating in a Diverse World
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Q1) Assuming that all members of a particular group look or think alike is an example of A)stereotyping.
B)stereotype vulnerability.
C)discrimination.
D)diversity.
Q2) Information that is offered supportively and contains useful suggestions for improvement is best described as ____________ criticism.
Q3) Prejudice is
A)denying others opportunities because of perceived differences.
B)not seeking out unique differences in individuals.
C)jealousy and fear of failure.
D)a preconceived opinion formed without sufficient knowledge.
Q4) Which communication style is clearest and most productive?
A)assertive
B)aggressive
C)passive
D)authoritative
Q5) Valuing diversity is respecting and appreciating ____________ among and within people.
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Chapter 11: Personal Wellness: Taking Care of Yourself
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Q1) All of the drugs listed below are addictive,except
A)cocaine.
B)alcohol.
C)Valium-type drugs.
D)All are addictive.
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Q2) Which of the following statements about binge drinking is false?
A)43% of college students classified themselves as binge drinkers.
B)Binge drinking is having more than 5 drinks every day for a week.
C)Binge drinkers are more likely to miss class.
D)Binge drinkers are more likely to engage in unsafe sex.
Q3) Which of the following is NOT true about tobacco use?
A)All tobacco products contain nicotine.
B)Inhaling tobacco smoke damages the lining of the lungs.
C)Nicotine can increase blood pressure and heart rate.
D)Forty percent of college students report smoking at least once in the month before they were surveyed.
Q4) The extra weight people tend to gain in the first year of college is called the
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Chapter 12: Managing Career and Money: Reality Resources
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Q1) Which is the least likely effect of working while in school?
A)enhancing time management skills
B)earning money
C)reducing time for social/extracurricular activities
D)gaining career experience
Q2) The record of your credit use,including positive and negative actions,is your
__________.
Q3) A temporary job where students can work hard in exchange for experience they can't get in the classroom is called a(n)__________ .
Q4) Exploring potential careers may include
A)asking questions about salary,hours,and educational requirements.
B)declaring a major right away.
C)visiting your school's career center.
D)a and c
Q5) A job-hunting strategy that utilizes a group sharing information and/or services is called __________.
Q6) A(n)__________ takes a special interest in helping you reach your goals.
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Q7) A(n)__________ is a person who serves as a carrier or source of information.
Chapter 13: Creating Your Life: Building a Successful Future
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Q1) What is NOT a successfully intelligent way to handle changes in your life?
A)Maintain flexibility.
B)Continue to follow set schedules.
C)Analyze change,consider options,make decisions,and take practical actions.
D)Be open to unpredictability.
Q2) What particular characteristic do successfully intelligent people have in common?
A)creative thinking
B)values
C)self-activators
D)goals
Q3) According to Robert Sternberg,_________-__________ are characteristics that successfully intelligent people have in common.
Q4) Examples of ethical dilemmas in nursing include
A)end of life care.
B)taking vital signs.
C)health insurance covering cosmetic surgery.
D)a andc
Q5) ___________ is the key to helping you adapt to change.
Q6) _________ is your sense of what is right and wrong.
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