FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING

Comprehensive NCLEX NGN Practice Questions for

FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING

A Guide to Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment

Table of Contents:

1.Introduction oOverview of Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) oPurpose of the eBook oHow to Use This eBook for Effective Study oKey Concepts in Fundamentals of Nursing

2.Chapter 1: Nursing Assessment and Patient Safety

oCase Study: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Management

oExtended Multiple Response: Warfarin Safety Precautions

oHighlight Text: Fall Prevention Strategies

oCloze (Drop-Down): Identifying Postoperative Complications

oMatrix/Grid: Isolation Precautions and Client Conditions

3.Chapter 2: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

oCase Study: Dehydration and Rehydration Therapy

oExtended Multiple Response: Managing Fluid Volume Excess

oHighlight Text: Identifying Signs of Hypokalemia

oCloze (Drop-Down): Assessing Fluid Volume Status

oMatrix/Grid: Electrolyte Imbalances and Nursing Interventions

4.Chapter 3: Cardiovascular Nursing Care

oCase Study: Hypertensive Crisis Management

oExtended Multiple Response: Nursing Interventions for Heart Failure

oHighlight Text: Medication Adherence in Hypertension

oCloze (Drop-Down): Reducing Cardiac Workload Post-MI

oMatrix/Grid: Cardiovascular Conditions and Nursing Interventions

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5.Chapter 4: Respiratory Management

oCase Study: COPD Exacerbation and Oxygen Therapy

oExtended Multiple Response: Care Plan for Clients with Pneumonia

oHighlight Text: Proper Use of Metered-Dose Inhalers (MDIs)

oCloze (Drop-Down): Identifying Respiratory Therapy Complications

oMatrix/Grid: Respiratory Therapies and Nursing Interventions

6.Chapter 5: Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Nursing

oCase Study: Acute Pancreatitis Management

oExtended Multiple Response: Dietary Modifications for Gout

oHighlight Text: GERD Lifestyle Modifications

oCloze (Drop-Down): Iron Supplementation in Anemia

oMatrix/Grid: GI Conditions and Dietary Interventions

7.Chapter 6: Pain Management and Neurological Nursing

oCase Study: Acute Pain Management Post-Surgery

oExtended Multiple Response: Non-Pharmacological Pain Management

oHighlight Text: Managing Chronic Back Pain

oCloze (Drop-Down): Neurological Assessment for Stroke

oMatrix/Grid: Neurological Conditions and Nursing Interventions

8.Chapter 7: Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

oCase Study: Hyperthyroidism and Symptom Management

oExtended Multiple Response: Dietary Recommendations for Diabetes

oHighlight Text: Recognizing Hypoglycemia

oCloze (Drop-Down): Nursing Interventions for Hyperglycemia

oMatrix/Grid: Endocrine Disorders and Nursing Care

9.Chapter 8: Skin and Wound Care

oCase Study: Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management

oExtended Multiple Response: Eczema Skin Care Instructions

oHighlight Text: Wound Care for Diabetic Ulcers

oCloze (Drop-Down): Recognizing Wound Infection

oMatrix/Grid: Types of Wounds and Appropriate Care

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10.Chapter 9: Renal and Urinary Nursing Care

oCase Study: Chronic Kidney Disease and Fluid Management

oExtended Multiple Response: UTI Prevention Strategies

oHighlight Text: Care for Clients with Indwelling Catheters

oCloze (Drop-Down): Managing Urinary Retention

oMatrix/Grid: Urinary Disorders and Nursing Interventions

11.Chapter 10: Mobility, Safety, and Patient Education

oCase Study: Fall Risk Assessment and Prevention

oExtended Multiple Response: Mobility Interventions for Older Adults

oHighlight Text: Safe Use of Mobility Aids

oCloze (Drop-Down): Postoperative Mobility and Safety

oMatrix/Grid: Mobility Conditions and Safety Interventions

12.Chapter 11: Postoperative and Perioperative Nursing Care

oCase Study: Pain Management After Abdominal Surgery

oExtended Multiple Response: Preoperative Teaching Points

oHighlight Text: Postoperative Complications and Early Signs

oCloze (Drop-Down): Monitoring Postoperative Patients

oMatrix/Grid: Surgical Interventions and Nursing Care

13.Chapter 12: Pharmacology in Nursing Practice

oCase Study: Safe Administration of Opioid Analgesics

oExtended Multiple Response: Nursing Responsibilities with Anticoagulants

oHighlight Text: Understanding Medication Interactions

oCloze (Drop-Down): Managing Side Effects of Antihypertensives

oMatrix/Grid: Drug Classifications and Nursing Implications

14.Chapter 13: Psychosocial Integrity and Patient-Centered Care

oCase Study: Therapeutic Communication with Anxious Clients

oExtended Multiple Response: Addressing Patient Coping Mechanisms

oHighlight Text: Educating Clients on Mental Health Resources

oCloze (Drop-Down): Managing Clients with Behavioral Health Conditions

oMatrix/Grid: Psychosocial Nursing Interventions and Patient Outcomes

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15.Chapter 14: Infection Control and Hygiene

oCase Study: Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)

oExtended Multiple Response: Best Practices for Hand Hygiene

oHighlight Text: Implementing Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions

oCloze (Drop-Down): Identifying Signs of Infection

oMatrix/Grid: Infection Control Measures and Patient Care

16.Summary of the Chapters oComprehensive Answer Key for All Questions oDetailed Rationales for Correct and Incorrect Answers oReferences to Evidence-Based Nursing Guidelines and Textbooks 4