Fundamentals of Nursing MCQs Part 2 (50-100 Questions) for BSN, GNM, ANM, Staff Nurse & NCLEX

Part 2: Fundamental of Nursing MCQs (50-100)

Preparing for BSN, GNM, ANM, Staff Nurse, Nursing Officer, NCLEX-RN, NCLEX-PN, PNC, DHA, Prometric, or other nursing exams? This Nursing MCQ practice set is designed to help nursing students and professionals strengthen their knowledge through important multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations.

These MCQs cover key nursing subjects, including Fundamentals of Nursing. Whether you are preparing for nursing school examinations, competitive nursing tests, licensing exams, or staff nurse recruitment exams, these practice questions will help improve your concepts, critical thinking skills, and overall exam performance.

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Practice Fundamentals of Nursing MCQs with answers and explanations for BSN, GNM, ANM, Staff Nurse, Nursing Officer, and NCLEX exam preparation

51. The second step of the nursing process is:

A. Assessment
B. Planning
C. Nursing Diagnosis
D. Evaluation

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Answer: C. Nursing Diagnosis

Explanation: Nursing diagnosis identifies patient problems based on assessment data.

52. The acronym ADPIE stands for:

A. Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
B. Assessment, Documentation, Planning, Intervention, Evaluation
C. Assessment, Diagnosis, Procedure, Intervention, Evaluation
D. None

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Answer: A. Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation

Explanation: ADPIE is the standard nursing process framework.

53. Therapeutic communication is used to:

A. Entertain patients
B. Build trust and understanding
C. Avoid questions
D. Save time

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Answer: B. Build trust and understanding

Explanation: It improves nurse–patient relationship and care outcomes.

54. Which is an example of non-verbal communication?

A. Talking
B. Writing
C. Facial expression
D. Telephone call

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Answer: C. Facial expression

Explanation: Non-verbal communication includes gestures and facial expressions.

55. The patient's medical record is a:

A. Legal document
B. Financial document
C. Research paper
D. Prescription

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Answer: A. Legal document

Explanation: Medical records are legal evidence of care provided.

56. The most important principle of documentation is:

A. Neat handwriting
B. Accuracy
C. Long notes
D. Personal opinions

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Answer: B. Accuracy

Explanation: Documentation must be accurate and factual.

57. Confidentiality means:

A. Sharing freely
B. Protecting patient information
C. Ignoring data
D. Public discussion

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Answer: B. Protecting patient information

Explanation: Patient information must remain private and secure.

58. The founder of modern nursing is:

A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Virginia Henderson
D. Dorothea Orem

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Answer: B. Florence Nightingale

Explanation: She established modern nursing principles.

59. Florence Nightingale is known as:

A. Lady with the Lamp
B. Mother of Medicine
C. First Surgeon
D. Lady of Mercy

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Answer: A. Lady with the Lamp

Explanation: She earned this title during the Crimean War.

60. Which microorganism causes tuberculosis?

A. Streptococcus
B. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
C. Staphylococcus
D. E. coli

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Answer: B. Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Explanation: It is the causative agent of TB infection.

61. Medical asepsis means:

A. Sterile technique
B. Clean technique
C. Surgical procedure
D. Isolation

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Answer: B. Clean technique

Explanation: Medical asepsis reduces number of microorganisms.

62. Surgical asepsis means:

A. Clean technique
B. Sterile technique
C. Handwashing only
D. Isolation only

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Answer: B. Sterile technique

Explanation: It aims to eliminate all microorganisms.

63. The best way to prevent cross infection is:

A. Gloves only
B. Mask only
C. Hand hygiene
D. Gown only

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Answer: C. Hand hygiene

Explanation: Handwashing is the most effective method.

64. The normal oral temperature range is:

A. 34–35°C
B. 36.5–37.5°C
C. 38–39°C
D. 40–41°C

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Answer: B. 36.5–37.5°C

Explanation: This is the normal oral temperature range.

65. A pulse rate above 100/min in adults is:

A. Bradycardia
B. Tachycardia
C. Arrhythmia
D. Apnea

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Answer: B. Tachycardia

Explanation: It refers to abnormally fast heart rate.

66. Absence of breathing is called:

A. Dyspnea
B. Tachypnea
C. Apnea
D. Orthopnea

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Answer: C. Apnea

Explanation: Apnea means no breathing.

67. Orthopnea means:

A. Difficulty breathing while lying flat
B. Rapid breathing
C. Slow breathing
D. No breathing

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Answer: A. Difficulty breathing while lying flat

Explanation: Patients breathe better in upright position.

68. Which position is used for shock?

A. Fowler's
B. Sims'
C. Trendelenburg
D. Lithotomy

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Answer: C. Trendelenburg

Explanation: Used to improve blood flow to vital organs.

69. The pulse site located at the wrist is:

A. Apical
B. Carotid
C. Radial
D. Femoral

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Answer: C. Radial

Explanation: Radial pulse is commonly checked at wrist.

70. The apical pulse is assessed at:

A. Wrist
B. Neck
C. Apex of heart
D. Foot

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Answer: C. Apex of heart

Explanation: It is heard at the left 5th intercostal space.

71. Informed consent must be:

A. Voluntary
B. Forced
C. Hidden
D. Verbal only

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Answer: A. Voluntary

Explanation: Patient must agree freely without pressure.

72. A nurse who intentionally harms a patient may be charged with:

A. Beneficence
B. Malpractice
C. Advocacy
D. Accountability

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Answer: B. Malpractice

Explanation: It is professional negligence or misconduct.

73. Beneficence means:

A. Do good for the patient
B. Keep secrets
C. Tell lies
D. Avoid treatment

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Answer: A. Do good for the patient

Explanation: It refers to promoting patient well-being.

74. Non-maleficence means:

A. Respect choice
B. Do no harm
C. Justice
D. Honesty

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Answer: B. Do no harm

Explanation: Nurses must avoid causing harm.

75. Respecting a patient's right is:

A. Fidelity
B. Justice
C. Autonomy
D. Veracity

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Answer: C. Autonomy

Explanation: Patients have the right to make decisions.

76. Veracity means:

A. Truthfulness
B. Loyalty
C. Fairness
D. Kindness

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Answer: A. Truthfulness

Explanation: It means being honest with patients.

77. Fidelity means:

A. Honesty
B. Loyalty and keeping promises
C. Justice
D. Privacy

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Answer: B. Loyalty and keeping promises

Explanation: Nurses must remain faithful to commitments.

78. The nurse acts as patient advocate by:

A. Ignoring concerns
B. Protecting patient rights
C. Prescribing drugs
D. Diagnosing disease

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Answer: B. Protecting patient rights

Explanation: Advocacy ensures patient safety and rights.

79. First action before medication administration is:

A. Give medicine
B. Check doctor's order
C. Call pharmacy
D. Record administration

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Answer: B. Check doctor's order

Explanation: Always verify prescription before giving drugs.

80. The "right patient" is part of:

A. 3 Rights
B. 5 Rights
C. 10 Rights
D. 2 Rights

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Answer: C. 10 Rights

Explanation: Medication safety includes multiple rights including patient identification.

81. Which route avoids first-pass metabolism?

A. Oral
B. Sublingual
C. Rectal
D. Gastric

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Answer: B. Sublingual

Explanation: Drug is absorbed directly into bloodstream.

82. STAT means:

A. Tomorrow
B. Immediately
C. Weekly
D. Night

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Answer: B. Immediately

Explanation: STAT orders require urgent administration.

83. HS means:

A. Before meals
B. At bedtime
C. Morning
D. Noon

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Answer: B. At bedtime

Explanation: It indicates medication at night.

84. Normal urine specific gravity is:

A. 1.005–1.030
B. 1.050–1.080
C. 0.900–0.950
D. 2.000–3.000

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Answer: A. 1.005–1.030

Explanation: Indicates urine concentration level.

85. Oliguria means urine output less than:

A. 100 mL/day
B. 400 mL/day
C. 1500 mL/day
D. 2500 mL/day

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Answer: B. 400 mL/day

Explanation: Reduced urine output below normal range.

86. Excessive urination is:

A. Dysuria
B. Hematuria
C. Polyuria
D. Oliguria

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Answer: C. Polyuria

Explanation: Increased urine production.

87. Blood in urine is:

A. Hematuria
B. Proteinuria
C. Glycosuria
D. Dysuria

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Answer: A. Hematuria

Explanation: Presence of red blood cells in urine.

88. Pressure ulcers are caused by:

A. Exercise
B. Prolonged pressure
C. Fever
D. Infection only

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Answer: B. Prolonged pressure

Explanation: Reduced blood flow leads to tissue damage.

89. Most common site for pressure ulcer:

A. Sacrum
B. Ear
C. Nose
D. Elbow

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Answer: A. Sacrum

Explanation: Common in bedridden patients.

90. ROM exercises maintain:

A. Vision
B. Hearing
C. Joint mobility
D. Appetite

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Answer: C. Joint mobility

Explanation: Prevents stiffness and contractures.

91. Active ROM is performed by:

A. Nurse
B. Patient independently
C. Family
D. Doctor

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Answer: B. Patient independently

Explanation: Patient moves joints without assistance.

92. Passive ROM is performed by:

A. Patient alone
B. Nurse/caregiver
C. Pharmacist
D. Technician

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Answer: B. Nurse/caregiver

Explanation: Patient is unable to move independently.

93. The best source of infection in hospitals is:

A. Air
B. Water
C. Hands of healthcare workers
D. Food

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Answer: C. Hands of healthcare workers

Explanation: Improper hand hygiene spreads infections.

94. Isolation precautions are used to:

A. Punish patients
B. Prevent spread of infection
C. Improve sleep
D. Reduce workload

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Answer: B. Prevent spread of infection

Explanation: Used for infectious disease control.

95. PPE stands for:

A. Personal Protective Equipment
B. Patient Protection Evaluation
C. Professional Practice Exam
D. Public Protection Equipment

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Answer: A. Personal Protective Equipment

Explanation: Used for infection prevention.

96. Purpose of triage is:

A. Documentation
B. Prioritize patient care
C. Medication administration
D. Billing

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Answer: B. Prioritize patient care

Explanation: Patients are sorted based on severity.

97. Emergency color in triage:

A. Green
B. Yellow
C. Red
D. Black

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Answer: C. Red

Explanation: Indicates immediate life-threatening condition.

98. Evidence-based practice combines:

A. Experience only
B. Research, expertise, patient preference
C. Tradition only
D. Doctor opinion only

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Answer: B. Research, expertise, patient preference

Explanation: Best clinical decisions are evidence-based.

99. Accountability means:

A. Avoid responsibility
B. Responsibility for actions
C. Delegate all work
D. Ignore errors

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Answer: B. Responsibility for actions

Explanation: Nurses are responsible for their professional actions.

100. Ultimate goal of nursing care is:

A. Cure all diseases
B. Promote, maintain, restore health
C. Increase hospital stay
D. Reduce documentation

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Answer: B. Promote, maintain, restore health

Explanation: Nursing focuses on holistic patient well-being.










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