About this exam
Final exam focuses on foundational nursing concepts including delegation, restraints, infection control, medication administration, safety, documentation, ethics, HIPAA, oxygen therapy, wound care, sterile technique, postoperative care, communication, mobility, and basic clinical nursing skills.
What to expect
90
Questions
180 min
Time limit
90%
Pass mark
Practice Exam
Format
Sample questions
- A nurse caring for a client who has an infected wound removes a dressing saturated with blood and purulent drainage. How should the nurse dispose of the dressing material?
- A nurse is preparing to administer IV fluids to a client with hyponatremia and signs of cerebral edema. Considering the properties and risks of IV solutions, which type of IV fluid is the most appropriate to administer?
- While performing an assessment, the nurse hears crackles in the patient's lung fields. The nurse also learns that the patient is sleeping on three pillows to help with the difficulty breathing during the night. Which condition will the nurse most likely observe written in the patient's medical record?
- Mr. Thompson, an 84-year-old widower, lives alone and was admitted after falling in his kitchen. He has a history of hypertension and mild dementia. He is scheduled for discharge tomorrow, and his daughter expresses concern about his ability to live independently. What is the nurse's priority intervention to promote Mr. Thompson's safety and well-being after discharge?
How to prepare
Work through the RN Nursing study notes topic by topic, then sit this exam under timed conditions to rehearse pacing. Review every rationale — the explanation matters more than the score.
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