NURS 211 FINAL CUMULATIVE EXAM 2026/2027 | LCC | COMPLETE NURSING
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1. During an EENT assessment, which specific body parts are evaluated?
Eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
Arms, legs, back, and neck.
Brain, spine, joints, and muscles.
Heart, lungs, abdomen, and skin.
2. The six components of health care quality include:
Safe, effective, empathetic, continuous, interdisciplinary,
technologically advanced efficient
Fast, attentive, patient-centered, low cost, effective and internet-
based
Friendly, observant, caring, understanding, sensitive, and seamless
(FOCUSS)
Safe, effective, timely, patient-centered, equitable, efficient
3. If a patient with aphasia is admitted to a hospital, what communication
strategies should nurses employ to ensure effective interaction?
Nurses should avoid speaking to the patient to prevent confusion.
Nurses should use simple language, visual aids, and non-verbal
communication techniques.
Nurses should speak rapidly to convey information quickly.
Nurses should only communicate through written instructions.
,4. What is the primary goal of a nursing diagnosis?
To conduct laboratory tests for diagnosis.
To evaluate the response of the whole person to actual or potential
health problems.
To perform surgical procedures on patients.
To prescribe medication for patients.
5. What is the maximum size of petechiae?
Less than 1 mm
Less than 10 mm
Less than 2 mm
Less than 5 mm
6. The nurse is caring for a client who has cancer of the rectum and is
scheduled for an abdominoperineal resection with creation of a colostomy.
For which type of surgery would the nurse prepare the client?
Permanent sigmoid colostomy
Permanent ascending colostomy
Temporary transverse loop colostomy
Temporary double-barrel colostomy
7. A patient presents with dysphagia after a stroke. What nursing intervention
should be prioritized to ensure patient safety?
Provide the patient with a large amount of water to drink.
Assess the patient's swallowing ability before providing food or
liquids.
, Encourage the patient to eat solid foods immediately.
Ignore the dysphagia and proceed with regular meal times.
8. Describe how a nodule differs from a macule in terms of depth and
appearance.
A nodule is a raised solid mass that extends into the dermis, while a
macule is flat and does not extend into the dermis.
Both a nodule and a macule are raised lesions with the same depth.
A nodule is a fluid-filled lesion, whereas a macule is a solid mass.
A nodule is flat and superficial, while a macule is a raised solid mass.
9. Describe the characteristics that differentiate a Stage 3 pressure ulcer from a
Stage 2 pressure ulcer.
A Stage 3 pressure ulcer has no tissue loss, while a Stage 2 pressure
ulcer shows full-thickness tissue loss.
A Stage 3 pressure ulcer is characterized by necrotic tissue, while a
Stage 2 pressure ulcer is not.
A Stage 3 pressure ulcer is superficial, while a Stage 2 pressure ulcer is
deep.
A Stage 3 pressure ulcer is a full-thickness wound that extends into
subcutaneous tissue, while a Stage 2 pressure ulcer involves only
the epidermis and part of the dermis.
10. If a nurse is caring for a patient who is anxious about their treatment, which
behavior would be most effective in demonstrating caring?
Focusing solely on medical tasks
Avoiding eye contact
, Rushing through the treatment
Listening to the patient's concerns
11. What is the definition of anorexia in the context of nursing?
The loss of appetite
An eating disorder characterized by excessive eating
A type of food allergy
A condition of excessive thirst
12. If a nurse notices that patients frequently under-report their pain levels, what
strategy could they implement to improve pain management?
Increase the dosage of pain medication without consultation.
Encourage open communication about pain levels.
Limit discussions about pain to avoid patient anxiety.
Assume patients are exaggerating their pain.
13. What does the term 'dysphagia' refer to in a medical context?
Excessive thirst
Difficulty swallowing
Chest pain
Nausea
14. What is a key characteristic of a tumor as defined in the context of skin
lesions?
A superficial discoloration of the skin
EXAM REVIEW | HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS | VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS | ULTIMATE EXAM PREP | LATEST UPDATED VERSION
1. During an EENT assessment, which specific body parts are evaluated?
Eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
Arms, legs, back, and neck.
Brain, spine, joints, and muscles.
Heart, lungs, abdomen, and skin.
2. The six components of health care quality include:
Safe, effective, empathetic, continuous, interdisciplinary,
technologically advanced efficient
Fast, attentive, patient-centered, low cost, effective and internet-
based
Friendly, observant, caring, understanding, sensitive, and seamless
(FOCUSS)
Safe, effective, timely, patient-centered, equitable, efficient
3. If a patient with aphasia is admitted to a hospital, what communication
strategies should nurses employ to ensure effective interaction?
Nurses should avoid speaking to the patient to prevent confusion.
Nurses should use simple language, visual aids, and non-verbal
communication techniques.
Nurses should speak rapidly to convey information quickly.
Nurses should only communicate through written instructions.
,4. What is the primary goal of a nursing diagnosis?
To conduct laboratory tests for diagnosis.
To evaluate the response of the whole person to actual or potential
health problems.
To perform surgical procedures on patients.
To prescribe medication for patients.
5. What is the maximum size of petechiae?
Less than 1 mm
Less than 10 mm
Less than 2 mm
Less than 5 mm
6. The nurse is caring for a client who has cancer of the rectum and is
scheduled for an abdominoperineal resection with creation of a colostomy.
For which type of surgery would the nurse prepare the client?
Permanent sigmoid colostomy
Permanent ascending colostomy
Temporary transverse loop colostomy
Temporary double-barrel colostomy
7. A patient presents with dysphagia after a stroke. What nursing intervention
should be prioritized to ensure patient safety?
Provide the patient with a large amount of water to drink.
Assess the patient's swallowing ability before providing food or
liquids.
, Encourage the patient to eat solid foods immediately.
Ignore the dysphagia and proceed with regular meal times.
8. Describe how a nodule differs from a macule in terms of depth and
appearance.
A nodule is a raised solid mass that extends into the dermis, while a
macule is flat and does not extend into the dermis.
Both a nodule and a macule are raised lesions with the same depth.
A nodule is a fluid-filled lesion, whereas a macule is a solid mass.
A nodule is flat and superficial, while a macule is a raised solid mass.
9. Describe the characteristics that differentiate a Stage 3 pressure ulcer from a
Stage 2 pressure ulcer.
A Stage 3 pressure ulcer has no tissue loss, while a Stage 2 pressure
ulcer shows full-thickness tissue loss.
A Stage 3 pressure ulcer is characterized by necrotic tissue, while a
Stage 2 pressure ulcer is not.
A Stage 3 pressure ulcer is superficial, while a Stage 2 pressure ulcer is
deep.
A Stage 3 pressure ulcer is a full-thickness wound that extends into
subcutaneous tissue, while a Stage 2 pressure ulcer involves only
the epidermis and part of the dermis.
10. If a nurse is caring for a patient who is anxious about their treatment, which
behavior would be most effective in demonstrating caring?
Focusing solely on medical tasks
Avoiding eye contact
, Rushing through the treatment
Listening to the patient's concerns
11. What is the definition of anorexia in the context of nursing?
The loss of appetite
An eating disorder characterized by excessive eating
A type of food allergy
A condition of excessive thirst
12. If a nurse notices that patients frequently under-report their pain levels, what
strategy could they implement to improve pain management?
Increase the dosage of pain medication without consultation.
Encourage open communication about pain levels.
Limit discussions about pain to avoid patient anxiety.
Assume patients are exaggerating their pain.
13. What does the term 'dysphagia' refer to in a medical context?
Excessive thirst
Difficulty swallowing
Chest pain
Nausea
14. What is a key characteristic of a tumor as defined in the context of skin
lesions?
A superficial discoloration of the skin
