CNOR EXAM 2027 Updated Exam Questions and Answers |
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Question 1.
Long-term substance abuse is commonly suggested by all of the following physical
assessment findings EXCEPT:
A. Nasal irritation and sniffling repeatedly
B. Need tracks on arms
C. Burns on fingers and lips
D. Unequal Pupils
Correct Answer: D. Unequal pupils
Question 2.
With the traditional surgical wound classification system, a surgical wound that enters
into a colonized area of the body, such as the respiratory or urinary tract, is classified as:
A. Class I
B. Class II
C. Class III
D. Class IV
Correct Answer: B. Class II
Question 3.
The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for a surgical patient with neutropenia and
absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of 900 is:
A. Risk of Injury
B. Risk of Aspiration
C. Risk of infection
D. Ineffective coping
Correct Answer: C. Risk of infection
Question 4.
Medication reconciliation should be completed:
A. Prior to admission
B. During admission assessment
C. On discharge
D. During all phases of care
Correct Answer: D. During all phases of care
Question 5.
A patient's lab reports show a slightly elevated total white blood cell count with equal
elevations of all types of white blood cells, an elevated hemoglobin and hematocrit,
, normal creatine but elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN), increased urine specific gravity,
and increased serum sodium. The most likely nursing diagnosis is:
A. Risk of infection
B. Deficient fluid volume
C. Excessive fluid volume
D. Imbalanced nutrition
Correct Answer: B. Deficient fluid volume When doing the preoperative
assessment of a Muslim infant from Saudi Arabia, the father answers the
questions and makes decisions and the mother remains silent, although both
speak fluid English. The best nursing action is:
Question 6.
A. Direct questions to the mother by addressing her directly
B. Ask the father to wait outside the room in order to direct questions to the mother
C. Explain to the father that the mother may have information about the child that the
mother does not have
D. Direct the questions to the father and ask the mother for clarification when necessary
Correct Answer: D. Direct the questions to the father and ask the mother for
clarification when necessary
Question 7.
A directive that promotes discussion regarding end of life decisions and the actions to
take (as opposed to those actions to avoid) is:
A. An allow-natural death (AND) order
B. A do-not-resuscitate order (DNR)
C. A required reconsideration
D. Durable power of attorney
Correct Answer: A. An allow-natural death (AND) order
Question 8.
Moderate daily drinking for an adult male is defined as:
A. Four drinks
B. Three drinks
C. Two drinks
D. One drinks
Correct Answer: C. Two drinks
Question 9.
According to the American Medical Association, informed consent must include all of the
following EXCEPT:
A. A detailed cost analysis
B. Explanation of diagnosis
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Question 1.
Long-term substance abuse is commonly suggested by all of the following physical
assessment findings EXCEPT:
A. Nasal irritation and sniffling repeatedly
B. Need tracks on arms
C. Burns on fingers and lips
D. Unequal Pupils
Correct Answer: D. Unequal pupils
Question 2.
With the traditional surgical wound classification system, a surgical wound that enters
into a colonized area of the body, such as the respiratory or urinary tract, is classified as:
A. Class I
B. Class II
C. Class III
D. Class IV
Correct Answer: B. Class II
Question 3.
The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for a surgical patient with neutropenia and
absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of 900 is:
A. Risk of Injury
B. Risk of Aspiration
C. Risk of infection
D. Ineffective coping
Correct Answer: C. Risk of infection
Question 4.
Medication reconciliation should be completed:
A. Prior to admission
B. During admission assessment
C. On discharge
D. During all phases of care
Correct Answer: D. During all phases of care
Question 5.
A patient's lab reports show a slightly elevated total white blood cell count with equal
elevations of all types of white blood cells, an elevated hemoglobin and hematocrit,
, normal creatine but elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN), increased urine specific gravity,
and increased serum sodium. The most likely nursing diagnosis is:
A. Risk of infection
B. Deficient fluid volume
C. Excessive fluid volume
D. Imbalanced nutrition
Correct Answer: B. Deficient fluid volume When doing the preoperative
assessment of a Muslim infant from Saudi Arabia, the father answers the
questions and makes decisions and the mother remains silent, although both
speak fluid English. The best nursing action is:
Question 6.
A. Direct questions to the mother by addressing her directly
B. Ask the father to wait outside the room in order to direct questions to the mother
C. Explain to the father that the mother may have information about the child that the
mother does not have
D. Direct the questions to the father and ask the mother for clarification when necessary
Correct Answer: D. Direct the questions to the father and ask the mother for
clarification when necessary
Question 7.
A directive that promotes discussion regarding end of life decisions and the actions to
take (as opposed to those actions to avoid) is:
A. An allow-natural death (AND) order
B. A do-not-resuscitate order (DNR)
C. A required reconsideration
D. Durable power of attorney
Correct Answer: A. An allow-natural death (AND) order
Question 8.
Moderate daily drinking for an adult male is defined as:
A. Four drinks
B. Three drinks
C. Two drinks
D. One drinks
Correct Answer: C. Two drinks
Question 9.
According to the American Medical Association, informed consent must include all of the
following EXCEPT:
A. A detailed cost analysis
B. Explanation of diagnosis
