NURS 2350 MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW 2026/2027 | COMPLETE NURSING EXAM PREP | HIGH-
YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS| COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE |
LATEST UPDATED VERSION
1. In a nursing assessment, if a nurse observes a patient's elevated heart rate and
records it, what type of data is this considered?
Hypothetical data
Subjective data
Qualitative data
Objective data
2. Which of the following statements correctly lists the five traditional rights of
medication administration?
The right patient, the right strength, the right diagnosis, the right drug,
and the right route.
The right drug, the right route, the right dose, the right time, and the
right patient.
The right patient, the right diagnosis, the right drug, the right route,
and the right time.
The right drug, the right effect, the right route, the right time, and the
right patient.
3. A nurse implements Airborne Precautions for a client with tuberculosis. How
does airborne transmission occur?
When tiny microorganisms from evaporated droplets remain
suspended in air
When tiny microorganisms get transmitted through insect bites
When disease-causing agents spread through air pollution
, When droplets containing microorganisms get propelled through air
4. What type of questions can create a communication barrier in nursing?
Leading questions
Open-ended questions
Closed-ended questions
Clarifying questions
5. Which of the following is the best definition for negligence?
A nurse follows standards but then decides that a better approach is
needed due to the patient's individual status, but her supervisor does
not agree with the approach taken
A nurse does not provide care that another reasonable and prudent
nurse would provide in the same circumstances
A nurse provides care that does not meet professional competency
standards
6. Describe the significance of subjective data in the context of nursing
assessments.
Subjective data is primarily used for diagnosing medical conditions.
Subjective data provides insight into the client's personal
experiences and concerns, which are crucial for holistic care.
Subjective data is less important than objective data in nursing
assessments.
Subjective data only includes physical symptoms reported by the
client.
, 7. Describe how clarity and brevity in communication can impact patient care in
nursing.
Clarity and brevity only matter in written communication.
Clarity and brevity make the nurse appear more professional.
Clarity and brevity help ensure that the patient understands the
information being conveyed, reducing the risk of
misunderstandings.
Clarity and brevity are less important than the nurse's tone of voice.
8. List the five rights of medication administration.
The right patient, right drug, right time, right method, and right
amount.
The right patient, right medication, right time, right route, and right
strength.
The right patient, right drug, right time, right administration, and right
dose.
The right patient, right drug, right time, right route, and right dose.
9. Describe the difference between objective data and subjective data in the
context of nursing assessments.
Objective data is based on patient feelings, while subjective data is
measurable and observable.
Objective data is collected only through interviews, while subjective
data is collected through tests.
Objective data is measurable and observable, while subjective data
is based on patient feelings and perceptions.
YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS| COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE |
LATEST UPDATED VERSION
1. In a nursing assessment, if a nurse observes a patient's elevated heart rate and
records it, what type of data is this considered?
Hypothetical data
Subjective data
Qualitative data
Objective data
2. Which of the following statements correctly lists the five traditional rights of
medication administration?
The right patient, the right strength, the right diagnosis, the right drug,
and the right route.
The right drug, the right route, the right dose, the right time, and the
right patient.
The right patient, the right diagnosis, the right drug, the right route,
and the right time.
The right drug, the right effect, the right route, the right time, and the
right patient.
3. A nurse implements Airborne Precautions for a client with tuberculosis. How
does airborne transmission occur?
When tiny microorganisms from evaporated droplets remain
suspended in air
When tiny microorganisms get transmitted through insect bites
When disease-causing agents spread through air pollution
, When droplets containing microorganisms get propelled through air
4. What type of questions can create a communication barrier in nursing?
Leading questions
Open-ended questions
Closed-ended questions
Clarifying questions
5. Which of the following is the best definition for negligence?
A nurse follows standards but then decides that a better approach is
needed due to the patient's individual status, but her supervisor does
not agree with the approach taken
A nurse does not provide care that another reasonable and prudent
nurse would provide in the same circumstances
A nurse provides care that does not meet professional competency
standards
6. Describe the significance of subjective data in the context of nursing
assessments.
Subjective data is primarily used for diagnosing medical conditions.
Subjective data provides insight into the client's personal
experiences and concerns, which are crucial for holistic care.
Subjective data is less important than objective data in nursing
assessments.
Subjective data only includes physical symptoms reported by the
client.
, 7. Describe how clarity and brevity in communication can impact patient care in
nursing.
Clarity and brevity only matter in written communication.
Clarity and brevity make the nurse appear more professional.
Clarity and brevity help ensure that the patient understands the
information being conveyed, reducing the risk of
misunderstandings.
Clarity and brevity are less important than the nurse's tone of voice.
8. List the five rights of medication administration.
The right patient, right drug, right time, right method, and right
amount.
The right patient, right medication, right time, right route, and right
strength.
The right patient, right drug, right time, right administration, and right
dose.
The right patient, right drug, right time, right route, and right dose.
9. Describe the difference between objective data and subjective data in the
context of nursing assessments.
Objective data is based on patient feelings, while subjective data is
measurable and observable.
Objective data is collected only through interviews, while subjective
data is collected through tests.
Objective data is measurable and observable, while subjective data
is based on patient feelings and perceptions.
