NUR-160 EXAM #1 (2026) QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
How long should you listen to the apical pulse during assessment? correct answer
For 60 seconds (1 full minute).
How often should patients be turned to prevent skin breakdown? correct answer
Every 2 hours while in bed and every hour in a chair.
How should a wound be irrigated? correct answer From clean to dirty.
List four causes of skin breakdown. correct answer 1) Lying on hard surfaces 2)
Fever 3) Incontinence of urine and stool 4) Immobility.
Name three examples of opioids used for pain management. correct answer
Percocet, Norco, morphine.
What are common signs and symptoms of otitis media? correct answer Fever, ear
pain, pulling on the ears.
What are common symptoms of the flu? correct answer Nausea, fatigue, muscle
and joint aches, low-grade fever.
What are Kussmaul's respirations indicative of? correct answer Diabetic
ketoacidosis.
, What are opioids classified as in terms of drug scheduling? correct answer
Scheduled II drugs.
What are opioids classified as? correct answer Scheduled II drugs.
What are sentinel events in healthcare? correct answer Serious, unexpected
occurrences that result in death, permanent harm, or severe temporary harm to a
patient, indicating a safety problem.
What are some causes of skin breakdown? correct answer Lying on hard surfaces,
fever, incontinence, and immobility.
What are some patient teaching points for cataract surgery? correct answer 1) No
bending, straining, or lifting over 5 lbs 2) Keep eye shield on until seen by the
doctor 3) Prevent constipation 4) Complete eye rest.
What are some prevention techniques for post-operative complications? correct
answer 1) Pain control techniques 2) Early ambulation 3) Incentive spirometer 4)
Coughing and deep breathing 5) Use of TED Hose (anti-embolism stockings).
What are the characteristics of closed-ended communication? correct answer It is
effective for obtaining specific one-word answers, such as asking, 'Have you had a
good day today?'
What are the four types of wound drainage? correct answer 1) Purulent: thick
yellow, green, or brown 2) Serous: clear 3) Sanguineous: bright red, indicative of
active bleeding 4) Serosanguineous: watery pink.
ANSWERS
How long should you listen to the apical pulse during assessment? correct answer
For 60 seconds (1 full minute).
How often should patients be turned to prevent skin breakdown? correct answer
Every 2 hours while in bed and every hour in a chair.
How should a wound be irrigated? correct answer From clean to dirty.
List four causes of skin breakdown. correct answer 1) Lying on hard surfaces 2)
Fever 3) Incontinence of urine and stool 4) Immobility.
Name three examples of opioids used for pain management. correct answer
Percocet, Norco, morphine.
What are common signs and symptoms of otitis media? correct answer Fever, ear
pain, pulling on the ears.
What are common symptoms of the flu? correct answer Nausea, fatigue, muscle
and joint aches, low-grade fever.
What are Kussmaul's respirations indicative of? correct answer Diabetic
ketoacidosis.
, What are opioids classified as in terms of drug scheduling? correct answer
Scheduled II drugs.
What are opioids classified as? correct answer Scheduled II drugs.
What are sentinel events in healthcare? correct answer Serious, unexpected
occurrences that result in death, permanent harm, or severe temporary harm to a
patient, indicating a safety problem.
What are some causes of skin breakdown? correct answer Lying on hard surfaces,
fever, incontinence, and immobility.
What are some patient teaching points for cataract surgery? correct answer 1) No
bending, straining, or lifting over 5 lbs 2) Keep eye shield on until seen by the
doctor 3) Prevent constipation 4) Complete eye rest.
What are some prevention techniques for post-operative complications? correct
answer 1) Pain control techniques 2) Early ambulation 3) Incentive spirometer 4)
Coughing and deep breathing 5) Use of TED Hose (anti-embolism stockings).
What are the characteristics of closed-ended communication? correct answer It is
effective for obtaining specific one-word answers, such as asking, 'Have you had a
good day today?'
What are the four types of wound drainage? correct answer 1) Purulent: thick
yellow, green, or brown 2) Serous: clear 3) Sanguineous: bright red, indicative of
active bleeding 4) Serosanguineous: watery pink.
