NRG 200 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK| NRG200
PHARMACOLOGY FOR HUMAN CARING NURSING FINAL EXAM REVIEW WITH
COMPLETE 300
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
(MOST
RECENT!!)
1. A nurse is caring for a patient whose condition has changed significantly since
the previous assessment. Which action best demonstrates the use of clinical
judgment when determining the patient's immediate priorities?
A. Complete all routine documentation before reassessing the patient
B. Compare the current findings with the patient's baseline and identify changes
that may indicate deterioration
C. Focus exclusively on the diagnosis listed in the admission record
D. Wait for another healthcare professional to determine whether the change is
significant
Answer: B. Compare the current findings with the patient's baseline and identify
changes that may indicate deterioration
2. A patient reports sudden onset of severe shortness of breath accompanied by
restlessness and difficulty speaking in complete sentences. Which nursing action
should take priority?
A. Obtain a detailed dietary history
,B. Assess airway and breathing immediately while evaluating oxygenation and
overall stability
C. Ask the patient about their long-term sleep habits
D. Complete the psychosocial assessment before intervening
Answer: B. Assess airway and breathing immediately while evaluating oxygenation
and overall stability
3. A nurse is collecting a patient's health history and wants to distinguish
subjective information from objective findings. Which finding represents
subjective data?
A. Respiratory rate of 28 breaths/minute
B. Oxygen saturation of 89%
C. Patient states, "I feel like I cannot get enough air."
D. Cyanosis noted around the lips
Answer: C. Patient states, "I feel like I cannot get enough air."
4. A patient reports pain that began several hours ago and describes it as sharp,
intermittent, and worse with movement. Which additional assessment
information would be most useful in determining the characteristics and potential
significance of the pain?
A. The patient's favorite foods
B. The exact location, severity, duration, aggravating factors, relieving factors, and
associated symptoms
,C. The patient's educational history
D. The patient's preferred visiting schedule
Answer: B. The exact location, severity, duration, aggravating factors, relieving
factors, and associated symptoms
5. A nurse notices that a patient's blood pressure is substantially lower than the
patient's previous readings. Which response demonstrates appropriate clinical
reasoning?
A. Assume the patient normally has low blood pressure
B. Recheck the measurement, assess the patient for symptoms, compare the
finding with baseline data, and investigate possible causes
C. Document the value without further assessment
D. Administer medication intended to increase blood pressure without an order
Answer: B. Recheck the measurement, assess the patient for symptoms, compare
the finding with baseline data, and investigate possible causes
6. A patient becomes confused and disoriented several hours after admission
despite having been alert and oriented previously. Which interpretation is most
appropriate?
A. The change should be considered normal because hospitalization is stressful
B. The acute change from baseline warrants assessment for potentially reversible
physiologic or environmental causes
C. The patient is probably being uncooperative
, D. The nurse should wait until the next shift to determine whether the confusion
persists
Answer: B. The acute change from baseline warrants assessment for potentially
reversible physiologic or environmental causes
7. A nurse is interviewing a patient who appears anxious and repeatedly gives
brief answers. Which communication technique would best encourage the patient
to provide meaningful information?
A. Use rapid, closed-ended questions to finish the interview quickly
B. Ask open-ended questions and allow appropriate periods of silence
C. Tell the patient that anxiety is interfering with the assessment
D. Avoid discussing the patient's emotional concerns
Answer: B. Ask open-ended questions and allow appropriate periods of silence
8. A patient says, "I am terrified about what is going to happen to me." Which
response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
A. "You should try to remain positive."
B. "Everything will be fine, so there is no reason to worry."
C. "It sounds like you are very concerned about what may happen. Tell me more
about what worries you."
D. "You need to discuss those concerns with your family."
PHARMACOLOGY FOR HUMAN CARING NURSING FINAL EXAM REVIEW WITH
COMPLETE 300
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
(MOST
RECENT!!)
1. A nurse is caring for a patient whose condition has changed significantly since
the previous assessment. Which action best demonstrates the use of clinical
judgment when determining the patient's immediate priorities?
A. Complete all routine documentation before reassessing the patient
B. Compare the current findings with the patient's baseline and identify changes
that may indicate deterioration
C. Focus exclusively on the diagnosis listed in the admission record
D. Wait for another healthcare professional to determine whether the change is
significant
Answer: B. Compare the current findings with the patient's baseline and identify
changes that may indicate deterioration
2. A patient reports sudden onset of severe shortness of breath accompanied by
restlessness and difficulty speaking in complete sentences. Which nursing action
should take priority?
A. Obtain a detailed dietary history
,B. Assess airway and breathing immediately while evaluating oxygenation and
overall stability
C. Ask the patient about their long-term sleep habits
D. Complete the psychosocial assessment before intervening
Answer: B. Assess airway and breathing immediately while evaluating oxygenation
and overall stability
3. A nurse is collecting a patient's health history and wants to distinguish
subjective information from objective findings. Which finding represents
subjective data?
A. Respiratory rate of 28 breaths/minute
B. Oxygen saturation of 89%
C. Patient states, "I feel like I cannot get enough air."
D. Cyanosis noted around the lips
Answer: C. Patient states, "I feel like I cannot get enough air."
4. A patient reports pain that began several hours ago and describes it as sharp,
intermittent, and worse with movement. Which additional assessment
information would be most useful in determining the characteristics and potential
significance of the pain?
A. The patient's favorite foods
B. The exact location, severity, duration, aggravating factors, relieving factors, and
associated symptoms
,C. The patient's educational history
D. The patient's preferred visiting schedule
Answer: B. The exact location, severity, duration, aggravating factors, relieving
factors, and associated symptoms
5. A nurse notices that a patient's blood pressure is substantially lower than the
patient's previous readings. Which response demonstrates appropriate clinical
reasoning?
A. Assume the patient normally has low blood pressure
B. Recheck the measurement, assess the patient for symptoms, compare the
finding with baseline data, and investigate possible causes
C. Document the value without further assessment
D. Administer medication intended to increase blood pressure without an order
Answer: B. Recheck the measurement, assess the patient for symptoms, compare
the finding with baseline data, and investigate possible causes
6. A patient becomes confused and disoriented several hours after admission
despite having been alert and oriented previously. Which interpretation is most
appropriate?
A. The change should be considered normal because hospitalization is stressful
B. The acute change from baseline warrants assessment for potentially reversible
physiologic or environmental causes
C. The patient is probably being uncooperative
, D. The nurse should wait until the next shift to determine whether the confusion
persists
Answer: B. The acute change from baseline warrants assessment for potentially
reversible physiologic or environmental causes
7. A nurse is interviewing a patient who appears anxious and repeatedly gives
brief answers. Which communication technique would best encourage the patient
to provide meaningful information?
A. Use rapid, closed-ended questions to finish the interview quickly
B. Ask open-ended questions and allow appropriate periods of silence
C. Tell the patient that anxiety is interfering with the assessment
D. Avoid discussing the patient's emotional concerns
Answer: B. Ask open-ended questions and allow appropriate periods of silence
8. A patient says, "I am terrified about what is going to happen to me." Which
response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
A. "You should try to remain positive."
B. "Everything will be fine, so there is no reason to worry."
C. "It sounds like you are very concerned about what may happen. Tell me more
about what worries you."
D. "You need to discuss those concerns with your family."
