NURS 307 Exam 2 Practice Questions & Verified Answers
2026–2027 | Complete Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. If a patient with a seizure disorder insists on pursuing a career that poses
safety risks, what should a nurse do to address this situation?
Engage the patient in a discussion about the implications of their
condition on their career choice.
Advise the patient to abandon their career aspirations.
Ignore the patient's comments about their career.
Immediately refer the patient to a psychiatrist.
2. During a nursing assessment, if a patient shows signs of facial drooping on
one side, which cranial nerve might be affected, and what would be the likely
impact on the patient's abilities?
Trigeminal nerve; it would hinder the patient's ability to feel sensations
on the face.
Facial nerve; it would impair the patient's ability to make facial
expressions.
Optic nerve; it would affect the patient's vision.
Vagus nerve; it would impact the patient's swallowing ability.
3. If a patient presents with difficulty in looking downward and outward with
one eye, which cranial nerve might be affected?
Cranial Nerve VI
Cranial Nerve IV
Cranial Nerve II
Cranial Nerve III
,4. Describe the role of Cranial Nerve XII in the context of a nursing assessment.
Cranial Nerve XII regulates heart rate and blood pressure.
Cranial Nerve XII influences taste perception and smell.
Cranial Nerve XII affects vision and eye movement.
Cranial Nerve XII is responsible for controlling tongue movements,
which are important for speech and swallowing.
5. What is a common indicator that a patient may be at nutritional risk?
Unintentional weight loss
Increased appetite
Stable weight
Normal blood pressure
6. What is the function of a spinal nerve?
connect sensory and motor neurons
transmit both sensory and motor information
transmit autonomic nervous system information
transmit sensory information
7. One advantage of the 24-hour dietary recall to assess food intake is that
.
results are not dependent on the literacy or educational level of
clients
seasonal variations are often addressed
, it will report all food items and quantities, including forbidden foods
or alcohol
it relies on accurate memory
8. In a patient with aortic stenosis, how might the second heart sound differ
during auscultation compared to a healthy individual?
The second heart sound may be diminished or delayed.
The second heart sound will be louder and sharper.
The second heart sound will be split into two distinct sounds.
The second heart sound will be absent.
9. In an interview with Mr. Carter, a pilot diagnosed with a seizure disorder, the
nurse begins to question Mr. Carter's:
perception.
judgment.
None of the above.
thought process.
10. If a patient presents with a significantly elevated heart rate and
gastrointestinal distress, which cranial nerve's function might be impaired?
Facial nerve
Vagus nerve
Optic nerve
Trigeminal nerve
11. What is the primary function of Cranial Nerve II?
, Hearing
Taste
Smell
Vision
12. Function of the Olfactory nerve
Movement of the tongue muscles
Taste, facial expression, and secretion of tears/saliva
Vision
Sense of smell
13. Describe the role of the trochlear nerve in eye movement.
The trochlear nerve regulates the pupil's response to light.
The trochlear nerve controls the lateral rectus muscle for horizontal
eye movement.
The trochlear nerve provides sensory information from the face.
The trochlear nerve is responsible for innervating the superior
oblique muscle, which helps in rotating the eye downward and
laterally.
14. Describe the importance of assessing skin temperature in a nursing
assessment.
Assessing skin temperature only indicates hydration levels.
Assessing skin temperature is primarily for cosmetic evaluation.
Assessing skin temperature helps identify potential circulatory
issues and overall skin health.
2026–2027 | Complete Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. If a patient with a seizure disorder insists on pursuing a career that poses
safety risks, what should a nurse do to address this situation?
Engage the patient in a discussion about the implications of their
condition on their career choice.
Advise the patient to abandon their career aspirations.
Ignore the patient's comments about their career.
Immediately refer the patient to a psychiatrist.
2. During a nursing assessment, if a patient shows signs of facial drooping on
one side, which cranial nerve might be affected, and what would be the likely
impact on the patient's abilities?
Trigeminal nerve; it would hinder the patient's ability to feel sensations
on the face.
Facial nerve; it would impair the patient's ability to make facial
expressions.
Optic nerve; it would affect the patient's vision.
Vagus nerve; it would impact the patient's swallowing ability.
3. If a patient presents with difficulty in looking downward and outward with
one eye, which cranial nerve might be affected?
Cranial Nerve VI
Cranial Nerve IV
Cranial Nerve II
Cranial Nerve III
,4. Describe the role of Cranial Nerve XII in the context of a nursing assessment.
Cranial Nerve XII regulates heart rate and blood pressure.
Cranial Nerve XII influences taste perception and smell.
Cranial Nerve XII affects vision and eye movement.
Cranial Nerve XII is responsible for controlling tongue movements,
which are important for speech and swallowing.
5. What is a common indicator that a patient may be at nutritional risk?
Unintentional weight loss
Increased appetite
Stable weight
Normal blood pressure
6. What is the function of a spinal nerve?
connect sensory and motor neurons
transmit both sensory and motor information
transmit autonomic nervous system information
transmit sensory information
7. One advantage of the 24-hour dietary recall to assess food intake is that
.
results are not dependent on the literacy or educational level of
clients
seasonal variations are often addressed
, it will report all food items and quantities, including forbidden foods
or alcohol
it relies on accurate memory
8. In a patient with aortic stenosis, how might the second heart sound differ
during auscultation compared to a healthy individual?
The second heart sound may be diminished or delayed.
The second heart sound will be louder and sharper.
The second heart sound will be split into two distinct sounds.
The second heart sound will be absent.
9. In an interview with Mr. Carter, a pilot diagnosed with a seizure disorder, the
nurse begins to question Mr. Carter's:
perception.
judgment.
None of the above.
thought process.
10. If a patient presents with a significantly elevated heart rate and
gastrointestinal distress, which cranial nerve's function might be impaired?
Facial nerve
Vagus nerve
Optic nerve
Trigeminal nerve
11. What is the primary function of Cranial Nerve II?
, Hearing
Taste
Smell
Vision
12. Function of the Olfactory nerve
Movement of the tongue muscles
Taste, facial expression, and secretion of tears/saliva
Vision
Sense of smell
13. Describe the role of the trochlear nerve in eye movement.
The trochlear nerve regulates the pupil's response to light.
The trochlear nerve controls the lateral rectus muscle for horizontal
eye movement.
The trochlear nerve provides sensory information from the face.
The trochlear nerve is responsible for innervating the superior
oblique muscle, which helps in rotating the eye downward and
laterally.
14. Describe the importance of assessing skin temperature in a nursing
assessment.
Assessing skin temperature only indicates hydration levels.
Assessing skin temperature is primarily for cosmetic evaluation.
Assessing skin temperature helps identify potential circulatory
issues and overall skin health.
