NURS 1200 Final EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST 2026-2028
When evaluating a client's plan of care, the nurse determines that a desired outcome was not
achieved. Which action will the nurse implement first?
A. Establish a new nursing diagnosis.
B. Note which actions were not implemented.
C. Add additional nursing orders to the plan.
D. Collaborate with the healthcare provider to make changes. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Note
which actions were not implemented.
Which snack food is best for the nurse to provide a client with myasthenia gravis who is at risk
for altered nutritional status?
A. Chocolate pudding.
B. Graham crackers.
C. Sugar free gelatin.
D. Apple slices. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Chocolate pudding.
The nurse is instructing a client with high cholesterol about diet and life style modification.
What comment from the client indicates that the teaching has been effective?
,A. If I exercise at least two times weekly for one hour, I will lower my cholesterol.
B. I need to avoid eating proteins, including red meat.
C. I will limit my intake of beef to 4 ounces per week.
D. My blood level of low density lipoproteins needs to increase. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. I will
limit my intake of beef to 4 ounces per week.
An obese male client discusses with the nurse his plans to begin a long-term weight loss
regimen. In addition to dietary changes, he plans to begin an intensive aerobic exercise program
3 to 4 times a week and to take stress management classes. After praising the client for his
decision, which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide?
A. Be sure to have a complete physical examination before beginning your planned exercise
program.
B. Be careful that the exercise program doesn't simply add to your stress level, making you want
to eat more.
C. Increased exercise helps to reduce stress, so you may not need to spend money on a stress
management class.
D. Make sure to monitor your weight loss regularly to provide a sense of accomplishment and
motivation. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Be sure to have a complete physical examination before
beginning your planned exercise program.
The nurse is teaching a client proper use of an inhaler. When should the client administer the
inhaler-delivered medication to demonstrate correct use of the inhaler?
A. Immediately after exhalation.
B. During the inhalation.
C. At the end of three inhalations.
D. Immediately after inhalation. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. During the inhalation.
An IV infusion terbutaline sulfate 5 mg in 500 ml of D5W, is infusing at a rate of 30 mcg/min
prescribed for a client in premature labor. How many ml/hr should the nurse set the infusion
pump?
, A. 30
B. 60
C. 120
D. 180 - CORRECT ANSWER-D. 180
The healthcare provider prescribes the diuretic metolazone (Zaroxolyn) 7.5 mg PO. Zaroxolyn is
available in 5 mg tablets. How much should the nurse plan to administer?
A. ½ tablet.
B. 1 tablet.
C. 1½ tablets.
D. 2 tablets. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 1½ tablets.
The healthcare provider prescribes furosemide (Lasix) 15mg IV stat. On hand is Lasix 20mg/2mL.
How many mL should the nurse administer?
a. 1mL
b. 1.5mL
c. 1.75mL
d. 2mL - CORRECT ANSWER-b. 1.5mL
Heparin 20,000 units in 500 ml D5W at 50 ml/hour has been infusing for 5½ hours. How much
heparin has the client received?
A. 11,000 units.
B. 13,000 units.
C. 15,000 units.
D. 17,000 units. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 11,000 units.
QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST 2026-2028
When evaluating a client's plan of care, the nurse determines that a desired outcome was not
achieved. Which action will the nurse implement first?
A. Establish a new nursing diagnosis.
B. Note which actions were not implemented.
C. Add additional nursing orders to the plan.
D. Collaborate with the healthcare provider to make changes. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Note
which actions were not implemented.
Which snack food is best for the nurse to provide a client with myasthenia gravis who is at risk
for altered nutritional status?
A. Chocolate pudding.
B. Graham crackers.
C. Sugar free gelatin.
D. Apple slices. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Chocolate pudding.
The nurse is instructing a client with high cholesterol about diet and life style modification.
What comment from the client indicates that the teaching has been effective?
,A. If I exercise at least two times weekly for one hour, I will lower my cholesterol.
B. I need to avoid eating proteins, including red meat.
C. I will limit my intake of beef to 4 ounces per week.
D. My blood level of low density lipoproteins needs to increase. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. I will
limit my intake of beef to 4 ounces per week.
An obese male client discusses with the nurse his plans to begin a long-term weight loss
regimen. In addition to dietary changes, he plans to begin an intensive aerobic exercise program
3 to 4 times a week and to take stress management classes. After praising the client for his
decision, which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide?
A. Be sure to have a complete physical examination before beginning your planned exercise
program.
B. Be careful that the exercise program doesn't simply add to your stress level, making you want
to eat more.
C. Increased exercise helps to reduce stress, so you may not need to spend money on a stress
management class.
D. Make sure to monitor your weight loss regularly to provide a sense of accomplishment and
motivation. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Be sure to have a complete physical examination before
beginning your planned exercise program.
The nurse is teaching a client proper use of an inhaler. When should the client administer the
inhaler-delivered medication to demonstrate correct use of the inhaler?
A. Immediately after exhalation.
B. During the inhalation.
C. At the end of three inhalations.
D. Immediately after inhalation. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. During the inhalation.
An IV infusion terbutaline sulfate 5 mg in 500 ml of D5W, is infusing at a rate of 30 mcg/min
prescribed for a client in premature labor. How many ml/hr should the nurse set the infusion
pump?
, A. 30
B. 60
C. 120
D. 180 - CORRECT ANSWER-D. 180
The healthcare provider prescribes the diuretic metolazone (Zaroxolyn) 7.5 mg PO. Zaroxolyn is
available in 5 mg tablets. How much should the nurse plan to administer?
A. ½ tablet.
B. 1 tablet.
C. 1½ tablets.
D. 2 tablets. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 1½ tablets.
The healthcare provider prescribes furosemide (Lasix) 15mg IV stat. On hand is Lasix 20mg/2mL.
How many mL should the nurse administer?
a. 1mL
b. 1.5mL
c. 1.75mL
d. 2mL - CORRECT ANSWER-b. 1.5mL
Heparin 20,000 units in 500 ml D5W at 50 ml/hour has been infusing for 5½ hours. How much
heparin has the client received?
A. 11,000 units.
B. 13,000 units.
C. 15,000 units.
D. 17,000 units. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 11,000 units.
