NFDN 1002_Nursing Foundations II: Basic Nursing – 2026 FINAL EXAM COURSE PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS F. Why is it important to cautiously use sedatives and hypnotics in the elderly population longterm? Select one: (a) May cause headaches and nausea (b) Are expensive and difficult to obtain. (c) May cause severe depression and anxiety. (d) May increase risk for sleep disruption. F/M. The practical nurse should assess the patient’s and family’s wishes for end-of-life care. What is important for the practical nurse to remember? Select one: (a) To provide an opinion on the available end-of-life care services within the community. (b) To avoid self-reflection because it may interfere with caring for dying patients. (c) To have family members follow hospital routines rather than engage in their specific cultural practices in end-of-life care. (d) To find a health care provider who is experienced in discussing end-of-life issues if the nurse feels uncomfortable doing so. 22 F. A patient recently admitted with uncontrolled diabetes is complaining of an uncomfortable tingling sensation to his limbs to the point of intense burning. What type of pain is this patient experiencing? Select one: (a) Transient (b) Superficial (c) Phantom (d) Neuropathic M/F. Ms. Jones, an 87-year-old female with Dementia appears to be agitated and restless. She is grimacing, moaning, and guarding her abdomen. Ms. Jone’s daughter states that her mother did not sleep well most of the night. Which one of the following actions is the most appropriate initial nursing response? Select one: (a) Consult psychiatry for an evaluation (b) Administer pain medication as ordered. (c) Recommend giving the patient sleeping medication. (d) Assess and document physical and behavioral data
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M/F. Mr. Singh, who has chronic dementia, complains of shortness of breath, constipation, vomiting and forgeiagnosis, fullness. Which of the following is the priority nursing diagnosis for Mr. Singh? Select one: (a) Alteration in bowel elimination due to constipation. (b) Alteration in fluid and electrolytes due to vomiting