NSG 501 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 | PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, VERIFIED ANSWERS & COMPLETE REVIEW
Which of the following is most effective method to prevent transmission of pathogens from one
patient to another ? - correct answer ✔✔Practicing proper hand hygiene
A patient with tuberculosis is admitted to the medical unit. Which transmission based
precautions should be implemented? - correct answer ✔✔Airborne
A male patient is admitted to the hospital with blunt chest trauma after a motor vehicle
accident. The nursing priority for this patient would be to: - correct answer ✔✔Assess the
breathing pattern
A patient is preparing for discharge and says to the nurse "I feel really well prepared to go home
today, I hope I don't have to come back for more procedures." According to Peplau, the nurse
understands this to be which phase of the therapeutic relationship? - correct answer
✔✔Resolution
A patient is admitted to the ED with a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. The patient tells
the nurse, "i'm scared. I think I'm going to die." Which response by the nurse would be most
appropriate ? - correct answer ✔✔It's normal to feel frightened. We are doing everything we
can for you
The nurse is obtaining a history from a patient who has acute pain. The guiding principle for
pain assessment and management should be that: - correct answer ✔✔The patient's self-report
of pain is the gold standard of pain assessment
The patient is in the hospital with signs and symptoms related to a variety of chronic illnesses.
Which of the following are subjective data? - correct answer ✔✔Fatigue, dizziness, SOB
, Which physiologic need is assigned highest priority by the nurse? - correct answer
✔✔Hydration
The nurse's assessment of the patient includes the following info. Which one takes the highest
priority and would require immediate attention? - correct answer ✔✔SpO2 88%
In which situation is it most important to use soap and water instead of antiseptic gel or foam
for hand hygiene? - correct answer ✔✔After assisting the patient with toileting needs
A patient scheduled for bilateral inguinal hernia repair the next day is observed pacing the
room. After validating that the patient is anxious about the upcoming surgery because of fear of
pain, a relevant nursing diagnosis is: - correct answer ✔✔Anxiety related to fear of
postoperative pain as evidenced by pacing
The nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of influenza. Which of the following infection
control practices is most important for the nurse to implement? - correct answer ✔✔Wear a
mask before entering the patients room
What is the correct order when doffing (removing) personal protective equipment after
providing care to a patient with influenza and an infected pressure ulcer wound? - correct
answer ✔✔Gloves, gown, mask
The nurse is assessing the patient's pain experience. Which of the following
statements/questions addresses the Q in the PQRSTU assessment guide? - correct answer
✔✔Describe for me what your pain is like.
The nurse primarily uses the nursing process in the care of patients: - correct answer ✔✔As a
problem-solving tool to identify and address the patient's nursing care needs
A culture of safety includes: - correct answer ✔✔Speaking up when you see something is not
right
QUESTIONS, VERIFIED ANSWERS & COMPLETE REVIEW
Which of the following is most effective method to prevent transmission of pathogens from one
patient to another ? - correct answer ✔✔Practicing proper hand hygiene
A patient with tuberculosis is admitted to the medical unit. Which transmission based
precautions should be implemented? - correct answer ✔✔Airborne
A male patient is admitted to the hospital with blunt chest trauma after a motor vehicle
accident. The nursing priority for this patient would be to: - correct answer ✔✔Assess the
breathing pattern
A patient is preparing for discharge and says to the nurse "I feel really well prepared to go home
today, I hope I don't have to come back for more procedures." According to Peplau, the nurse
understands this to be which phase of the therapeutic relationship? - correct answer
✔✔Resolution
A patient is admitted to the ED with a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. The patient tells
the nurse, "i'm scared. I think I'm going to die." Which response by the nurse would be most
appropriate ? - correct answer ✔✔It's normal to feel frightened. We are doing everything we
can for you
The nurse is obtaining a history from a patient who has acute pain. The guiding principle for
pain assessment and management should be that: - correct answer ✔✔The patient's self-report
of pain is the gold standard of pain assessment
The patient is in the hospital with signs and symptoms related to a variety of chronic illnesses.
Which of the following are subjective data? - correct answer ✔✔Fatigue, dizziness, SOB
, Which physiologic need is assigned highest priority by the nurse? - correct answer
✔✔Hydration
The nurse's assessment of the patient includes the following info. Which one takes the highest
priority and would require immediate attention? - correct answer ✔✔SpO2 88%
In which situation is it most important to use soap and water instead of antiseptic gel or foam
for hand hygiene? - correct answer ✔✔After assisting the patient with toileting needs
A patient scheduled for bilateral inguinal hernia repair the next day is observed pacing the
room. After validating that the patient is anxious about the upcoming surgery because of fear of
pain, a relevant nursing diagnosis is: - correct answer ✔✔Anxiety related to fear of
postoperative pain as evidenced by pacing
The nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of influenza. Which of the following infection
control practices is most important for the nurse to implement? - correct answer ✔✔Wear a
mask before entering the patients room
What is the correct order when doffing (removing) personal protective equipment after
providing care to a patient with influenza and an infected pressure ulcer wound? - correct
answer ✔✔Gloves, gown, mask
The nurse is assessing the patient's pain experience. Which of the following
statements/questions addresses the Q in the PQRSTU assessment guide? - correct answer
✔✔Describe for me what your pain is like.
The nurse primarily uses the nursing process in the care of patients: - correct answer ✔✔As a
problem-solving tool to identify and address the patient's nursing care needs
A culture of safety includes: - correct answer ✔✔Speaking up when you see something is not
right
