Professional Nursing Final Exam Questions And Correct Verified
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How can you estimate a client's tidal volume? -
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ANSWER-Tidal volume can be estimated by observing the depth of
the client's respirations.
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What is the range of normal for an adult's respiratory rate? -
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ANSWER-A rate of 12 to 20 breaths per minute is normal for adults
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Besides the rate, what other characteristics of a client's respirations
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should you observe?- ANSWER-Depth,rhythm, effort, breath sounds,
and chest movement should be observed in addition to rate.
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What are some common clinical signs associated with poor
oxygenation? - ANSWER-Pallor or cyanosis of the nails, lips, or skin;
restlessness; apprehension;
,confusion; dizziness; fatigue; changes in pulse and blood pressure; and
decreased level of consciousness are associated with poor oxygenation.
Which of the Korotkoff sounds would you record as the systolic
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pressure? - ANSWER-First
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Which of the Korotkoff sounds would you record as the diastolic
pressure? - ANSWER-Fifth
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A nurse is auscultating a BP. He hears the first sound at 170 mm Hg. The
sound disappears immediately. At 150mm Hg, the sound appears again
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and continues until there is silence at 80 mm Hg. The pressures were
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taken in the client's right arm while the client was lying down.
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How should the nurse record these pressures? -
ANSWER-BP RA, supine, 170/80 with an auscultatory gap from 170
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to 150
, Nursing is defined as a profession because nurses: a.
Perform specific skills
b. Practice autonomy
c. Utilize knowledge from the medical discipline
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d. Charge a fee for services rendered - ANSWER-b.Practice autonomy
(independent nursing interventions)
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Primary Characteristics of Nursing - ANSWER--Extended education as
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well as a basic liberal foundation
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-Theoretical body of knowledge leading to defined skills,abilities, and
norms
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-Provides a specific service
-Autonomy in decision making and practice
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-Code of ethics for practice
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Scope and Standards of Practice for the Nursing Profession -
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Six standards of practice - ANSWER-Assessment
, Diagnosis, Outcomes identification, Planning,
Implementation, and Evaluation
Practical Nursing Education - ANSWER-LPN- bedside care
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Diploma - ANSWER-3 years, hospital based
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Associate Degree - ANSWER-2 years, community college
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Baccalaureate Degree - ANSWER-4 years, IOM
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recommended
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Masters Degree - ANSWER-Nurse practitioner, Nurse
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educator, Non-clinical degree, Clinical nurse specialist
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Doctorate Degree - AANSWER-PhD, DNP, DNS, etc.
American Nurses Association (ANA) - ANSWER-
Answers 2025/2026 Updated Version
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How can you estimate a client's tidal volume? -
20
ANSWER-Tidal volume can be estimated by observing the depth of
the client's respirations.
ly
What is the range of normal for an adult's respiratory rate? -
Ju
ANSWER-A rate of 12 to 20 breaths per minute is normal for adults
ng
Besides the rate, what other characteristics of a client's respirations
si
should you observe?- ANSWER-Depth,rhythm, effort, breath sounds,
and chest movement should be observed in addition to rate.
ur
N
What are some common clinical signs associated with poor
oxygenation? - ANSWER-Pallor or cyanosis of the nails, lips, or skin;
restlessness; apprehension;
,confusion; dizziness; fatigue; changes in pulse and blood pressure; and
decreased level of consciousness are associated with poor oxygenation.
Which of the Korotkoff sounds would you record as the systolic
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pressure? - ANSWER-First
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Which of the Korotkoff sounds would you record as the diastolic
pressure? - ANSWER-Fifth
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Ju
A nurse is auscultating a BP. He hears the first sound at 170 mm Hg. The
sound disappears immediately. At 150mm Hg, the sound appears again
g
and continues until there is silence at 80 mm Hg. The pressures were
in
taken in the client's right arm while the client was lying down.
s
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How should the nurse record these pressures? -
ANSWER-BP RA, supine, 170/80 with an auscultatory gap from 170
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to 150
, Nursing is defined as a profession because nurses: a.
Perform specific skills
b. Practice autonomy
c. Utilize knowledge from the medical discipline
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d. Charge a fee for services rendered - ANSWER-b.Practice autonomy
(independent nursing interventions)
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Primary Characteristics of Nursing - ANSWER--Extended education as
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well as a basic liberal foundation
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-Theoretical body of knowledge leading to defined skills,abilities, and
norms
ng
-Provides a specific service
-Autonomy in decision making and practice
si
-Code of ethics for practice
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Scope and Standards of Practice for the Nursing Profession -
ANSWER-
Six standards of practice - ANSWER-Assessment
, Diagnosis, Outcomes identification, Planning,
Implementation, and Evaluation
Practical Nursing Education - ANSWER-LPN- bedside care
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Diploma - ANSWER-3 years, hospital based
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Associate Degree - ANSWER-2 years, community college
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Baccalaureate Degree - ANSWER-4 years, IOM
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recommended
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Masters Degree - ANSWER-Nurse practitioner, Nurse
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educator, Non-clinical degree, Clinical nurse specialist
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Doctorate Degree - AANSWER-PhD, DNP, DNS, etc.
American Nurses Association (ANA) - ANSWER-
