NR 302 Quiz 2 Practice Test 2026 | Most Tested Questions |
Graded A+
1. Normal Blood Pressure for an average adult is:
>130/>100 mm Hg
<120/<80 mm Hg
<100/<60 mm Hg
2. While performing a health history, the patient seems to be sad with a loss of
interest in daily activities. The nurse wants to do a thorough assessment for
depression. The nurse knows, in assessing the patient for depression, to ask
which of the following questions?
"Many patients feel sad when they are in the hospital. Do you feel
alone?"
"Over the past 2 weeks, have you felt down, depressed or
hopeless?"
"You seem to be sad. Do you want em to get someone for you to talk
to?"
"Is it okay if we talk about your feelings of sadness?"
3. What is the term used to describe a heart rate that exceeds 100 beats per
minute?
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Arrhythmia
, 4. What is the medical definition of a sign in the context of health assessments?
A subjective report of symptoms by the patient.
An objective indication of a medical condition.
A diagnostic tool used for mental health evaluation.
A measurement of a patient's emotional state.
5. What is the purpose of asking a patient to recall three unrelated words during
an assessment?
To measure vital signs.
To evaluate cognitive function.
To determine emotional state.
To assess physical health.
6. Describe the purpose of the PHQ-9 in mental health assessment.
The PHQ-9 is a tool for assessing physical health.
The PHQ-9 measures cognitive impairment.
The PHQ-9 evaluates anxiety disorders.
The PHQ-9 is used to assess the severity of depression symptoms.
7. How does the definition of a sign differ from that of a symptom in medical
assessments?
A sign is a measurement taken by a healthcare provider, while a
symptom is a physical examination finding.
A sign is a mental health assessment tool, while a symptom is a vital
sign measurement.
Graded A+
1. Normal Blood Pressure for an average adult is:
>130/>100 mm Hg
<120/<80 mm Hg
<100/<60 mm Hg
2. While performing a health history, the patient seems to be sad with a loss of
interest in daily activities. The nurse wants to do a thorough assessment for
depression. The nurse knows, in assessing the patient for depression, to ask
which of the following questions?
"Many patients feel sad when they are in the hospital. Do you feel
alone?"
"Over the past 2 weeks, have you felt down, depressed or
hopeless?"
"You seem to be sad. Do you want em to get someone for you to talk
to?"
"Is it okay if we talk about your feelings of sadness?"
3. What is the term used to describe a heart rate that exceeds 100 beats per
minute?
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Arrhythmia
, 4. What is the medical definition of a sign in the context of health assessments?
A subjective report of symptoms by the patient.
An objective indication of a medical condition.
A diagnostic tool used for mental health evaluation.
A measurement of a patient's emotional state.
5. What is the purpose of asking a patient to recall three unrelated words during
an assessment?
To measure vital signs.
To evaluate cognitive function.
To determine emotional state.
To assess physical health.
6. Describe the purpose of the PHQ-9 in mental health assessment.
The PHQ-9 is a tool for assessing physical health.
The PHQ-9 measures cognitive impairment.
The PHQ-9 evaluates anxiety disorders.
The PHQ-9 is used to assess the severity of depression symptoms.
7. How does the definition of a sign differ from that of a symptom in medical
assessments?
A sign is a measurement taken by a healthcare provider, while a
symptom is a physical examination finding.
A sign is a mental health assessment tool, while a symptom is a vital
sign measurement.
