Hondros NUR 200 Quiz 1 ACTUAL
EXAM 2026/2027 | 25 Verified Q&A | A+
Graded | Pass Guaranteed - A+ Graded
Q1: A nurse is caring for a patient who reports feeling "unsafe" after a fall during the previous
hospitalization. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which level of need is this patient expressing?
A. Physiological
B. Safety and security
C. Love and belonging
D. Self-esteem
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maslow's hierarchy places safety and security needs immediately above physiological needs.
A patient's expressed fear of falling and desire for protection reflects the need for physical safety and
security in the healthcare environment. [CORRECT]
Q2: The nurse observes a patient ambulating in the hallway with a shuffling gait and leaning to one side.
What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Document the gait pattern in the electronic health record
B. Assist the patient back to bed and initiate fall precautions
C. Encourage the patient to walk faster to improve circulation
D. Notify the physical therapist for a consult
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patient safety is the priority. A shuffling gait with leaning indicates high fall risk; the nurse
must immediately protect the patient from harm by assisting them to safety and implementing fall
precautions per protocol. [CORRECT]
Q3: A nurse is preparing to administer a medication that is scheduled for 0900. The medication
administration record indicates the drug should be given "ac." What does this abbreviation mean?
, A. Before meals
B. After meals
C. At bedtime
D. Every hour
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: "Ac" is the Latin abbreviation for ante cibum, meaning before meals. Nurses must understand
standard medication abbreviations to ensure medications are administered at the appropriate time
relative to food intake. [CORRECT]
Q4: During hand hygiene, the nurse understands that friction is important because it:
A. Removes transient microorganisms from the skin surface
B. Kills all microorganisms including spores
C. Dries the hands more quickly
D. Prevents skin breakdown
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Friction during hand washing mechanically removes transient microorganisms that are
loosely attached to the skin surface. This physical removal, combined with soap and water, is the
primary mechanism for reducing microbial load. [CORRECT]
Q5: A patient is prescribed 500 mg of amoxicillin orally. The available tablets are 250 mg each. How
many tablets should the nurse administer?
A. 0.5 tablet
B. 1 tablet
C. 2 tablets
D. 2.5 tablets
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using the ratio method: 250 mg : 1 tablet = 500 mg : X tablets. Solving for X: (500 × 1) ÷ 250 =
2 tablets. The nurse should administer 2 tablets to deliver the prescribed 500 mg dose. [CORRECT]
Q6: The nurse is applying a sequential compression device (SCD) to a postoperative patient. What is the
primary purpose of this intervention?
A. Promote wound healing
B. Prevent deep vein thrombosis
EXAM 2026/2027 | 25 Verified Q&A | A+
Graded | Pass Guaranteed - A+ Graded
Q1: A nurse is caring for a patient who reports feeling "unsafe" after a fall during the previous
hospitalization. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which level of need is this patient expressing?
A. Physiological
B. Safety and security
C. Love and belonging
D. Self-esteem
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maslow's hierarchy places safety and security needs immediately above physiological needs.
A patient's expressed fear of falling and desire for protection reflects the need for physical safety and
security in the healthcare environment. [CORRECT]
Q2: The nurse observes a patient ambulating in the hallway with a shuffling gait and leaning to one side.
What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Document the gait pattern in the electronic health record
B. Assist the patient back to bed and initiate fall precautions
C. Encourage the patient to walk faster to improve circulation
D. Notify the physical therapist for a consult
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patient safety is the priority. A shuffling gait with leaning indicates high fall risk; the nurse
must immediately protect the patient from harm by assisting them to safety and implementing fall
precautions per protocol. [CORRECT]
Q3: A nurse is preparing to administer a medication that is scheduled for 0900. The medication
administration record indicates the drug should be given "ac." What does this abbreviation mean?
, A. Before meals
B. After meals
C. At bedtime
D. Every hour
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: "Ac" is the Latin abbreviation for ante cibum, meaning before meals. Nurses must understand
standard medication abbreviations to ensure medications are administered at the appropriate time
relative to food intake. [CORRECT]
Q4: During hand hygiene, the nurse understands that friction is important because it:
A. Removes transient microorganisms from the skin surface
B. Kills all microorganisms including spores
C. Dries the hands more quickly
D. Prevents skin breakdown
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Friction during hand washing mechanically removes transient microorganisms that are
loosely attached to the skin surface. This physical removal, combined with soap and water, is the
primary mechanism for reducing microbial load. [CORRECT]
Q5: A patient is prescribed 500 mg of amoxicillin orally. The available tablets are 250 mg each. How
many tablets should the nurse administer?
A. 0.5 tablet
B. 1 tablet
C. 2 tablets
D. 2.5 tablets
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using the ratio method: 250 mg : 1 tablet = 500 mg : X tablets. Solving for X: (500 × 1) ÷ 250 =
2 tablets. The nurse should administer 2 tablets to deliver the prescribed 500 mg dose. [CORRECT]
Q6: The nurse is applying a sequential compression device (SCD) to a postoperative patient. What is the
primary purpose of this intervention?
A. Promote wound healing
B. Prevent deep vein thrombosis
