NRS 101 Midterm Practice Test | Qs & Ans 2026
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1. Why is it important to include patient allergies in a prescription?
To determine the patient's favorite color
To find out if the patient has any food allergies
To check if the patient is allergic to the prescriber
To alert the pharmacist about potential medication allergies
2. In a scenario where a patient is choking and unable to speak, which
emergency care technique should a nurse prioritize?
The Heimlich Maneuver
Initiating a patient assessment
Checking vital signs
Administering medication
3. Describe the significance of maintaining a normal pulse rate in adult patients.
A normal pulse rate is only important during exercise.
A normal pulse rate is irrelevant to patient health.
A normal pulse rate indicates proper cardiovascular function and
overall health.
A normal pulse rate can vary widely without concern.
4. If a patient presents with a blood pressure reading of 150/95 mmHg, what
should the nurse's immediate action be?
Document the reading and continue with routine care.
Immediately administer antihypertensive medication.
, Reassure the patient that this is a normal reading.
Assess the patient for symptoms of hypertension and notify the
healthcare provider.
5. What type of data is represented by a patient's personal feelings or
experiences during a nursing assessment?
Subjective data
Quantitative data
Objective data
Qualitative data
6. Delegation is important for which reason?
It enables new nurses to gain experience with difficult patients by
themselves.
It provides a way to assign difficult patients to uncooperative nurses.
It is a means to organize the patient care needs according to acuity,
desired outcomes, and staff levels.
It is a means to organize the patient care needs according to acuity, desired
outcomes, and staff levels, and it provides a way to assign difficult patients
to uncooperative nurses.
7. What is a common severe sign associated with dyspnea?
Decreased blood pressure
Flaring nostrils and use of accessory breathing muscles
Elevated body temperature
Pupil constriction
,8. The nurse is performing an assessment of a newly admitted patient. Which
is an example of subjective data?
The patient reports that he uses complementary therapies.
Heart Rate is 88 bpm (beats per minute)
Weight is 175 pounds
The patient's laboratory results
9. Which vital sign measures the body's internal temperature?
Respiration rate
Pulse
Blood pressure
Temperature
10. If a patient presents with a 'bounding' pulse, what additional assessments should a
nurse perform to determine the underlying cause?
Only check the patient's blood glucose levels.
Perform a neurological assessment to check for stroke symptoms.
Focus solely on the patient's respiratory rate.
Assess vital signs and evaluate for signs of fluid overload or anxiety.
11. A _______ is an organism that transmits a pathogen
Vector
Mosquito
Parasite
Host
, 12. Which part of the finger is recommended for blood glucose testing?
Palm of the hand
Side of the fingertip
Back of the hand
Pad of the fingertip
13. Describe the significance of the order in which the ABCs are assessed during
an emergency situation.
The order is arbitrary and can be assessed in any sequence.
Breathing should always be assessed before Airway.
The order of Airway, Breathing, and Circulation is critical
because ensuring the airway is clear is the first step to providing
effective breathing and circulation.
Circulation is the most important and should be assessed first.
14. In a scenario where a patient refuses a recommended treatment, how should a
nurse apply the principles of the Patient's Bill of Rights?
Respect the patient's decision and ensure they understand the
implications of their choice.
Override the patient's decision for their safety.
Encourage the patient to follow the treatment plan regardless of their
wishes.
Document the refusal without discussing it with the patient.
15. When dealing with a patient's confidential health information, a nurse must:
Share information with all healthcare team members.
Share details with family members for support.
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1. Why is it important to include patient allergies in a prescription?
To determine the patient's favorite color
To find out if the patient has any food allergies
To check if the patient is allergic to the prescriber
To alert the pharmacist about potential medication allergies
2. In a scenario where a patient is choking and unable to speak, which
emergency care technique should a nurse prioritize?
The Heimlich Maneuver
Initiating a patient assessment
Checking vital signs
Administering medication
3. Describe the significance of maintaining a normal pulse rate in adult patients.
A normal pulse rate is only important during exercise.
A normal pulse rate is irrelevant to patient health.
A normal pulse rate indicates proper cardiovascular function and
overall health.
A normal pulse rate can vary widely without concern.
4. If a patient presents with a blood pressure reading of 150/95 mmHg, what
should the nurse's immediate action be?
Document the reading and continue with routine care.
Immediately administer antihypertensive medication.
, Reassure the patient that this is a normal reading.
Assess the patient for symptoms of hypertension and notify the
healthcare provider.
5. What type of data is represented by a patient's personal feelings or
experiences during a nursing assessment?
Subjective data
Quantitative data
Objective data
Qualitative data
6. Delegation is important for which reason?
It enables new nurses to gain experience with difficult patients by
themselves.
It provides a way to assign difficult patients to uncooperative nurses.
It is a means to organize the patient care needs according to acuity,
desired outcomes, and staff levels.
It is a means to organize the patient care needs according to acuity, desired
outcomes, and staff levels, and it provides a way to assign difficult patients
to uncooperative nurses.
7. What is a common severe sign associated with dyspnea?
Decreased blood pressure
Flaring nostrils and use of accessory breathing muscles
Elevated body temperature
Pupil constriction
,8. The nurse is performing an assessment of a newly admitted patient. Which
is an example of subjective data?
The patient reports that he uses complementary therapies.
Heart Rate is 88 bpm (beats per minute)
Weight is 175 pounds
The patient's laboratory results
9. Which vital sign measures the body's internal temperature?
Respiration rate
Pulse
Blood pressure
Temperature
10. If a patient presents with a 'bounding' pulse, what additional assessments should a
nurse perform to determine the underlying cause?
Only check the patient's blood glucose levels.
Perform a neurological assessment to check for stroke symptoms.
Focus solely on the patient's respiratory rate.
Assess vital signs and evaluate for signs of fluid overload or anxiety.
11. A _______ is an organism that transmits a pathogen
Vector
Mosquito
Parasite
Host
, 12. Which part of the finger is recommended for blood glucose testing?
Palm of the hand
Side of the fingertip
Back of the hand
Pad of the fingertip
13. Describe the significance of the order in which the ABCs are assessed during
an emergency situation.
The order is arbitrary and can be assessed in any sequence.
Breathing should always be assessed before Airway.
The order of Airway, Breathing, and Circulation is critical
because ensuring the airway is clear is the first step to providing
effective breathing and circulation.
Circulation is the most important and should be assessed first.
14. In a scenario where a patient refuses a recommended treatment, how should a
nurse apply the principles of the Patient's Bill of Rights?
Respect the patient's decision and ensure they understand the
implications of their choice.
Override the patient's decision for their safety.
Encourage the patient to follow the treatment plan regardless of their
wishes.
Document the refusal without discussing it with the patient.
15. When dealing with a patient's confidential health information, a nurse must:
Share information with all healthcare team members.
Share details with family members for support.
