Nursing Fundamentals Practice Exam
Course Introduction
Nursing Fundamentals introduces students to the core concepts, principles, and skills essential for beginning nursing practice. The course covers topics such as the nursing process, patient safety, communication, basic human needs, infection control, health assessment, and ethical and legal considerations in care delivery. Students develop foundational competencies in providing holistic, culturally sensitive care to individuals across the lifespan. Through lectures, simulations, and clinical experiences, learners gain the knowledge and confidence needed to support patients physical and emotional well-being while collaborating effectively with the healthcare team.
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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) Teams gain strength from the __________ of their members. Answer: diversity
Q2) The average annual salary of an RN across all work settings was ____ in 2004.
A)$45,950
B)$57,784
C)$60,970
D)$37,790
Answer: B
Q3) Successful intelligence is broken into three abilities: _____________ thinking,_____________ thinking,and _______________ thinking.
Answer: analytical,creative,practical
Q4) __________ __________ stall motivation and prevent you from reaching important goals.
Answer: Bad habits
Q5) In 2005,what percent of nurses were men?
A)22%
B)12%
C)2%
D)15%
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Discovering Nursing: Exploring Your Options
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Q1) Going to nursing school requires _________ along with time to attend classes,study,attend clinical fully prepared,and work on projects and exams.
Answer: commitment
Q2) The worst nursing shortages are seen in the following areas of a hospital:
A)emergency departments and pediatrics.
B)surgical units and medical units.
C)critical care units and surgical units.
D)critical care units and medical-surgical units.
Answer: A
Q3) 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
Q4) The _________ population and a _________ shortage are affecting the nursing shortage.
Answer: aging,faculty
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Chapter 3: Values, Goals, Time, and Stress: Managing Yourself
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Q1) Which is NOT a practical way to reduce stress levels?
A)getting plenty of sleep
B)avoiding time with friends
C)scheduling classes around time preferences
D)taking a walk before a big test
Answer: B
Q2) Procrastination is
A)putting off something that needs to be done.
B)putting off something that can be done later.
C)asking someone else to do something for you.
D)accomplishing lower priority goals later on.
Answer: A
Q3) _________ is the way your mind and body react to pressure.
Answer: Stress
Q4) A(n)__________ __________ goal is a smaller,manageable goal to be accomplished within a relatively brief time.
Answer: short term
Q5) Many students __________ by postponing a task until a later date. Answer: procrastinate
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Q1) The way in which the mind receives and processes information is called a(n)_________ _________.
Q2) 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
Q3) When new material is very difficult for you,which of your intelligence types is it best to use?
A)This is your opportunity to improve your less developed areas.
B)This is when it's important to use your most dominant areas.
C)This is when you try to use all the intelligence types together.
D)It isn't necessary to choose which type to use.
Q4) The way an instructor presents material can be called his or her __________ __________.
Q5) The __________ __________ __________ __________ is a test that pinpoints how one functions at school and work.
Q7) __________ __________ is a test to measure psychological temperaments. Page 6
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) In _________________________,the choices are often determined and you are trying to fulfill a need.
A)decision making
B)problem solving
C)brainstorming
D)hypothesizing
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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) _______________ thinking-also known as critical thinking-is the process of gathering information,analyzing it in different ways,and evaluating it for the purpose of gaining understanding,solving a problem,or making a decision.
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Chapter 6: Reading and Studying: Focusing on Content
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Q1) In the fourth step in SQ3R,you answer aloud or __________ the answers to questions raised previously.
Q2) To have a more successful study group,you should
A)lead as many sessions as possible.
B)tape record what everyone says.
C)agree with the study group leader's opinions.
D)carry out whatever tasks you promise to do. Fill in the Blank
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Q3) If you are looking over chapter headings and objectives or outlines,which element of SQ3R are you practicing?
A)survey
B)question
C)read
D)recite
Q4) Defining your reading purpose helps you choose _______ __________ and decide how much time and effort to expend.
Q5) __________ is the process of reading carefully to search for specific information.
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Chapter 7: Listening, Note Taking, and Memory: Taking In,
Recording, and Remembering Information
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Q1) An outline that indicates ideas and examples with Roman numerals,capital and lowercase letters,and numbers is a(n)__________ outline.
Q2) Worrying about a personal problem while trying to listen to a lecture is an example of a(n)__________ distraction.
Q3) An outline handed out by the instructor with space for you to add information is called
A)outlining.
B)think links.
C)the Cornell system.
D)guided notes.
Q4) The stage of listening when you attach meaning to a message is called the __________ stage.
Q5) Noises and distractions are hindrances to effective listening in the A)interpretation stage of listening.
B)sensation stage of listening.
C)reaction stage of listening.
D)evaluation stage of listening.
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Q6) A(n)__________ __________ is a 3 x 5 index card with a word,idea,or phrase you want to remember along with explanatory information.
Chapter 8: Test Taking: Showing What You Know
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Q1) Spending a few minutes at the start of a test getting an overview is important because
A)you're certain to have plenty of time to complete the exam.
B)you can get a general sense of whether you will probably pass or fail.
C)you can get an idea of the type of questions you face and how to approach them.
D)you can decide which questions you have no hope of answering.
Q2) How can you find out what material will be on a test and what the test's format will be?
A)Look over old tests left on reserve by an instructor.
B)Talk with students who already took the course and did well.
C)Ask the instructor about what topics and format to expect.
D)all of the above
Q3) The most basic defense against test anxiety is __________.
Q4) Cramming includes all of the following EXCEPT
A)plagiarizing for an open-book test.
B)reviewing flash cards.
C)creating a last-minute study sheet.
D)writing helpful information on a piece of scrap paper at the start of the test.
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Chapter 9: Researching and Writing: Gathering and Communicating Ideas
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Q1) A first draft must
A)have no spelling or punctuation errors.
B)be ready to show to your instructor.
C)have exactly the right tone.
D)create the initial structure and content of your document.
Q2) You should seek help from a librarian
A)after you've spent hours researching with little success.
B)when you can't find a particular source.
C)when you're having trouble navigating the library's computer databases.
D)b and c
Q3) 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.
C)link together your topic,purpose,and commitment to your audience.
D)appear near the beginning of your document.
Q4) __________ is a drafting technique where you write whatever comes to mind without censorship.
Q5) The section of a library where encyclopedias,directories,dictionaries,almanacs,and atlases are found is called the __________ area.
Q6) _____________ consists of facts,statistics,examples,and expert opinions. Page 12
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Chapter 10: Relating to Others: Communicating in a Diverse World
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Q1) Valuing diversity is respecting and appreciating ____________ among and within people.
Q2) What is NOT a good suggestion for effectively communicating across cultures?
A)Pay attention to what seems appropriate in conversations.
B)Avoid slang expressions when speaking with someone struggling with your language.
C)Assume your message will be understood clearly without evaluating the culture.
D)Be patient.
Q3) What might be one good way to communicate with a thinker-dominant communicator?
A)Emphasize the emotional side of an idea.
B)Focus on a creative idea.
C)Put the message in writing via a memo or e-mail.
D)Encourage closeness and personal connections.
Q4) __________ is the variety that occurs in every aspect of humanity,involving both visible and invisible characteristics.
Q5) Information that is offered supportively and contains useful suggestions for improvement is best described as ____________ criticism.
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Q6) Effective ___________ is one key component in helping people of all cultures understand one another and make connections.
Chapter 11: Personal Wellness: Taking Care of Yourself
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Q1) A(n)__________ booster is recommended every 10 years to protect from bacterial infections related to certain wounds.
Q2) All of the drugs listed below are addictive,except
A)cocaine.
B)alcohol.
C)Valium-type drugs.
D)All are addictive.
Fill in the Blank
Insert the word or phrase that BEST completes the sentence.
Q3) You cannot be immunized against which of the following diseases?
A)mononucleosis
B)meningococcal meningitis
C)chicken pox
D)all of the above
Q4) If you run or bike,what form of exercise are you primarily performing?
A)strength training
B)cardiovascular training
C)flexibility training
D)anaerobic training
Q5) A compulsive physiological need for a habit-forming substance is a(n)_________.
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Chapter 12: Managing Career and Money: Reality Resources
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Q1) A(n)__________ is a person who serves as a carrier or source of information.
Q2) Which of the following statements best describes people with high levels of emotional intelligence?
A)They are best suited for high tech jobs.
B)They know how to manage themselves and handle relationships with others.
C)They are less likely to cry when they are angry or sad.
D)They are less likely to have learning disabilities.
Q3) A credit card's annual percentage rate (APR)can best be described as
A)the yearly cost some companies charge for using the card.
B)the amount of interest charged on your unpaid balance.
C)the unused portion of your credit line.
D)the percentage of Americans who currently use that company's card.
Q4) __________ is a process whereby you consider your resources and expenditures and adjust the money flow to meet expenditures and perhaps create savings.
Q5) The debt ceiling a credit card company puts on your account is called the
Q6) A temporary job where students can work hard in exchange for experience they can't get in the classroom is called a(n)__________ .
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Q7) A(n)__________ takes a special interest in helping you reach your goals.
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Chapter 13: Creating Your Life: Building a Successful Future
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Q1) An active citizen gets involved by
A)participating in community debates and hearings.
B)writing letters to legislators.
C)voting in every election.
D)all of the above
Q2) _________ is your sense of what is right and wrong.
Q3) Continually asking questions and exploring new ideas is a part of __________ learning.
Q4) A group of people living in the same locality,having common interests,and forming a distinct segment of society is known as a ___________.
Q5) When is the best time to give back to the community and do volunteer work?
A)as soon as you've finished your degree
B)whenever you can,throughout your life
C)when you no longer have young children at home
D)only when you have young children at home
Q6) According to Robert Sternberg,_________-__________ are characteristics that successfully intelligent people have in common.
Q7) Courses that students can take without having to be part of a degree program are called __________ education courses.
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