NURS 222 FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2026/2027 | COMPLETE NURSING
EXAM REVIEW | HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS | CORRECT ANSWERS|
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1. Which healthcare model emphasizes the individual's perception of health risks
and benefits in promoting behavior change?
Holistic health model
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Health promotion model
Health belief model
2. Which part of the ADPIE is mentioned? We expect outcomes. Nurses
develop a strategy in order to implement.
ASSESSMENT
PLANNING
DIAGNOSIS
IMPLEMENTATION
EVALUATION
3. If a nurse notices that a patient with heart failure is not adhering to dietary
recommendations, what should the nurse do during the next meal
preparation?
Discuss dietary changes only during discharge planning.
Focus solely on medication adherence instead of dietary issues.
Wait until the patient is more relaxed to discuss dietary changes.
Reinforce the importance of reducing salt while discussing the meal
options.
,4. Which statement reflects the nurse's demonstration of empathy in response
to a difficult patient diagnosis?
I believe you can overcome this I've seen how strong you are
this must be hard news to hear
tomorrow will be better
what's your biggest fear about this diagnosis
5. A nurse has implemented a new dietary plan for a patient with a nutritional
metabolic dysfunction. After two weeks, the patient's weight has not
changed. What should the nurse do next in the nursing process?
Reassess the patient's nutritional needs and modify the care plan
accordingly.
Continue with the same dietary plan without changes.
Consult with a dietitian and implement their recommendations
immediately.
Document the patient's weight and move to the planning phase.
6. If a nurse encounters a patient who is febrile and in pain, what should be the
nurse's immediate priority regarding patient education?
Ask the patient to rate their pain before deciding.
Provide written materials for the patient to review independently.
Postpone the teaching session until the patient's condition
stabilizes.
Proceed with the teaching session to provide necessary information.
,7. In the context of family decision-making, how does culture influence the roles
individuals play?
Culture only influences the dietary choices of families, not decision-
making roles.
Culture shapes the roles and responsibilities within families, often
designating decision-makers based on shared beliefs and practices.
Culture is irrelevant in modern family structures.
Culture has no impact on family roles; decisions are made solely
based on individual preferences.
8. A patient is hesitant about undergoing yearly mammograms. How would you
explain the importance of this secondary prevention method to them?
I would explain that yearly mammograms can detect breast cancer
early, which increases the chances of successful treatment.
I would tell them that yearly mammograms are not necessary if they
feel healthy.
I would suggest they only get a mammogram if they have symptoms.
I would recommend they wait until they are older to start getting
mammograms.
9. Prior to meeting a client, the nurse speaks to other caregivers who have
information about the client. Which phase of the helping relationship is the
nurse in with this client?
Termination
Orientation
Preinteraction
Working
, 10. If a nurse is working with a group of patients newly diagnosed with diabetes,
which combination of teaching techniques would best facilitate their
understanding and acceptance of the condition?
Discussion and Lecture
Lecture and Demonstrate
Role-play and Discussion
Demonstrate and Lecture
11. What is the primary goal of the teach-back technique in nursing?
To evaluate treatment outcomes
To provide written instructions
To assess patient satisfaction
To confirm patient understanding
12. Why is using a picture board an effective communication strategy for
patients with aphasia?
It enables verbal communication through a third party.
It provides a written format for patients to communicate.
It allows patients to express their needs visually when they cannot
speak.
It enhances auditory communication for those with hearing
impairments.
13. Which standard of nursing practice involves the nurse developing strategies
to achieve patient outcomes?
Diagnosis
EXAM REVIEW | HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS | CORRECT ANSWERS|
ULTIMATE EXAM PREP | LATEST UPDATED VERSION
1. Which healthcare model emphasizes the individual's perception of health risks
and benefits in promoting behavior change?
Holistic health model
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Health promotion model
Health belief model
2. Which part of the ADPIE is mentioned? We expect outcomes. Nurses
develop a strategy in order to implement.
ASSESSMENT
PLANNING
DIAGNOSIS
IMPLEMENTATION
EVALUATION
3. If a nurse notices that a patient with heart failure is not adhering to dietary
recommendations, what should the nurse do during the next meal
preparation?
Discuss dietary changes only during discharge planning.
Focus solely on medication adherence instead of dietary issues.
Wait until the patient is more relaxed to discuss dietary changes.
Reinforce the importance of reducing salt while discussing the meal
options.
,4. Which statement reflects the nurse's demonstration of empathy in response
to a difficult patient diagnosis?
I believe you can overcome this I've seen how strong you are
this must be hard news to hear
tomorrow will be better
what's your biggest fear about this diagnosis
5. A nurse has implemented a new dietary plan for a patient with a nutritional
metabolic dysfunction. After two weeks, the patient's weight has not
changed. What should the nurse do next in the nursing process?
Reassess the patient's nutritional needs and modify the care plan
accordingly.
Continue with the same dietary plan without changes.
Consult with a dietitian and implement their recommendations
immediately.
Document the patient's weight and move to the planning phase.
6. If a nurse encounters a patient who is febrile and in pain, what should be the
nurse's immediate priority regarding patient education?
Ask the patient to rate their pain before deciding.
Provide written materials for the patient to review independently.
Postpone the teaching session until the patient's condition
stabilizes.
Proceed with the teaching session to provide necessary information.
,7. In the context of family decision-making, how does culture influence the roles
individuals play?
Culture only influences the dietary choices of families, not decision-
making roles.
Culture shapes the roles and responsibilities within families, often
designating decision-makers based on shared beliefs and practices.
Culture is irrelevant in modern family structures.
Culture has no impact on family roles; decisions are made solely
based on individual preferences.
8. A patient is hesitant about undergoing yearly mammograms. How would you
explain the importance of this secondary prevention method to them?
I would explain that yearly mammograms can detect breast cancer
early, which increases the chances of successful treatment.
I would tell them that yearly mammograms are not necessary if they
feel healthy.
I would suggest they only get a mammogram if they have symptoms.
I would recommend they wait until they are older to start getting
mammograms.
9. Prior to meeting a client, the nurse speaks to other caregivers who have
information about the client. Which phase of the helping relationship is the
nurse in with this client?
Termination
Orientation
Preinteraction
Working
, 10. If a nurse is working with a group of patients newly diagnosed with diabetes,
which combination of teaching techniques would best facilitate their
understanding and acceptance of the condition?
Discussion and Lecture
Lecture and Demonstrate
Role-play and Discussion
Demonstrate and Lecture
11. What is the primary goal of the teach-back technique in nursing?
To evaluate treatment outcomes
To provide written instructions
To assess patient satisfaction
To confirm patient understanding
12. Why is using a picture board an effective communication strategy for
patients with aphasia?
It enables verbal communication through a third party.
It provides a written format for patients to communicate.
It allows patients to express their needs visually when they cannot
speak.
It enhances auditory communication for those with hearing
impairments.
13. Which standard of nursing practice involves the nurse developing strategies
to achieve patient outcomes?
Diagnosis
