NUR 160-Hondros
ACTUAL 2026-2027 Exam
1 LATEST WITH
QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Steps of an assessment - ANSWERS-1. Introduce self
2. Explain procedure
3. wash hands
4. Identify pt
5. Provide privacy
6. Inspect, auscultate, palpate
Correct, then continue - ANSWERS-If a concern arises during assessment (Ex: pt c/o
SOB. Sit up, apply O2 or check tubing, teach inhale through nose, exhale through
mouth)
Order of assessmet - ANSWERS-Subjective then Objective (helps to identify ares of
focus)
, Inspect airway, auscultate lungs - ANSWERS-If pt c/o sore throat or recent cold
Serous Drainage - ANSWERS-Clear(Good or indifferent)
Sanginous Drainage - ANSWERS-Blood-red(a little is ok, alot is bad)
Serosanginous Drainage - ANSWERS-Pink-mix of blood and serous(This is ok)
Purulent Drainage - ANSWERS-Puss (assess for infection and notify MD)
Absent Bowel Sounds - ANSWERS-Auscultate 5 mins per quadrant (Silence means
NOTHING) (20 minute total) assess for an obstruction and notify MD
Normal IM injection reaction - ANSWERS-Burning at site, itching at site, bruising
Abnormal IM injection Reaction - ANSWERS-vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, rash
(systemic)
TB testing - ANSWERS-1. Must be read 48-72 hrs (assessed)
2. Document date, time of injection and reading, as well as result
3. Mild swelling is normal
TB result-negative - ANSWERS-10mm- healthcare workers are a strict 10
TB result-positive - ANSWERS-red, raised (induration)
Positive TB result - ANSWERS-This means that the person has been exposed to TB
At risk for TB - ANSWERS-nursing homes, jails, homeless, certain meds, some other
countries, healthcare workers
Hyperglycemia - ANSWERS-hot and dry-sugar high
Hypoglycemia - ANSWERS-cold and clammy-needs some candy
Symptoms of Hyperglycemia - ANSWERS-extreme thirst, frequent urination, dry skin,
hunger, blurred vision, drowsiness, nausea
Symptoms of Hypoglycemia - ANSWERS-shaking, tachycardia, sweating, anxious,
dizzy, hunger, impaired vision, weakness, fatigue, headaches, irritable
insulin - ANSWERS-NPH-longer lasting (cloudy)
Regular- faster acting (clear)
Order of Insulin Draw - ANSWERS-cloudy(air), clear(air),clear(insulin), cloudy(insulin)
ACTUAL 2026-2027 Exam
1 LATEST WITH
QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Steps of an assessment - ANSWERS-1. Introduce self
2. Explain procedure
3. wash hands
4. Identify pt
5. Provide privacy
6. Inspect, auscultate, palpate
Correct, then continue - ANSWERS-If a concern arises during assessment (Ex: pt c/o
SOB. Sit up, apply O2 or check tubing, teach inhale through nose, exhale through
mouth)
Order of assessmet - ANSWERS-Subjective then Objective (helps to identify ares of
focus)
, Inspect airway, auscultate lungs - ANSWERS-If pt c/o sore throat or recent cold
Serous Drainage - ANSWERS-Clear(Good or indifferent)
Sanginous Drainage - ANSWERS-Blood-red(a little is ok, alot is bad)
Serosanginous Drainage - ANSWERS-Pink-mix of blood and serous(This is ok)
Purulent Drainage - ANSWERS-Puss (assess for infection and notify MD)
Absent Bowel Sounds - ANSWERS-Auscultate 5 mins per quadrant (Silence means
NOTHING) (20 minute total) assess for an obstruction and notify MD
Normal IM injection reaction - ANSWERS-Burning at site, itching at site, bruising
Abnormal IM injection Reaction - ANSWERS-vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, rash
(systemic)
TB testing - ANSWERS-1. Must be read 48-72 hrs (assessed)
2. Document date, time of injection and reading, as well as result
3. Mild swelling is normal
TB result-negative - ANSWERS-10mm- healthcare workers are a strict 10
TB result-positive - ANSWERS-red, raised (induration)
Positive TB result - ANSWERS-This means that the person has been exposed to TB
At risk for TB - ANSWERS-nursing homes, jails, homeless, certain meds, some other
countries, healthcare workers
Hyperglycemia - ANSWERS-hot and dry-sugar high
Hypoglycemia - ANSWERS-cold and clammy-needs some candy
Symptoms of Hyperglycemia - ANSWERS-extreme thirst, frequent urination, dry skin,
hunger, blurred vision, drowsiness, nausea
Symptoms of Hypoglycemia - ANSWERS-shaking, tachycardia, sweating, anxious,
dizzy, hunger, impaired vision, weakness, fatigue, headaches, irritable
insulin - ANSWERS-NPH-longer lasting (cloudy)
Regular- faster acting (clear)
Order of Insulin Draw - ANSWERS-cloudy(air), clear(air),clear(insulin), cloudy(insulin)
