NURS 204 Final Exam 2024- Verified
Questions With Complete Solutions
Quiz :what demonstrates ineffective communication? - Answer :Giving your
personal opinion
Quiz :While the patient is talking, which of the following demonstrates the
nurse is actively listening?
a. the nurses arms are crossed while the patient is talking
b. the nurse is sitting, facing the patient
c. the nurse is standing at the foot of the patient's bed
d. the nurse is leaning away from the patient - Answer :b. the nurse is sitting,
facing the patient
Quiz :which of the following demonstrates effective communication, when
caring for a patient who is hearing impaired?
a. checking the patient for hearing aids and /or glasses
b. asks closed ended questions
c. speak to the patient at a higher volume
d. heave a family member with the patient at all times - Answer :a. checking
the patient for hearing aids and/or glasses
Quiz :during an assessment, an abdominal heart rate is heard. the nurse needs
to perform which of the following documentation?
a. the nurse will chart by exception
b. a new care plan will be created
c. an incident report will be made
d. past history will be included in notes - Answer :a. chart by exception
Quiz :Which of the following does the nurse recognize as part of QSEN?
a. the nurse is the source of control in patient centered care
b. use past evidence based practice to deliver care
c. examine commonly used unsafe practices
d. only collaborate with nurses on the same unit - Answer :c. examine
commonly used unsafe practices
,Quiz :proper sequence of donning ppe - Answer :gown, mask, goggles, gloves
Quiz :proper sequence of doffing ppe - Answer :gloves, goggles, gown mask
Quiz :which of the following indicates quality documentation of the nurse for a
patient with anxiety
a. documenting 'the patient seems anxious'
b. use abbreviations while documenting patient care
c. using simple, short sentences when documenting
d. documenting 'the patient seems nervous' - Answer :c. use simple, short
sentences when documenting.
Quiz :The nurse is giving SBAR report to the healthcare provider. Which of the
following is the B part of the report?
a. the patient's bp is 200/98 and he states severe headache
b. t-98.8, p-88, rr-20, heart rate regular rhythm, lungs clear to auscultate
c. the patient came into the ED complaining of blurred vision and headache
d. i recommend starting an IV, getting a CT scan, and blood work - Answer :c.
the patient came into the ED complaining of blurred vision and headache
Quiz :which of the following patients is most at risk for a hospital acquired
infection?
a. the patient with a foley catheter in place for the past 5 days
b. the patient who was admitted to the hospital with hypertension
c. the pediatric patient who had an outpatient tonsillectomy
d. the patient who is NPO prior to a colonoscopy - Answer :a. the patient with
a foley catheter in place for the past 5 days
Quiz :which patient will be most likely to have anti-embolism stockings
ordered by the healthcare provider?
a. the patient post surgical on bedrest
b. the patient with severe peripheral neuropathy
c. the patient out of bed with no restrictions
d. the patient with a recent skin graft - Answer :a. the patient post surgical bed
rest
, Quiz :the patient is performing self-care. which of the following would the
nurse recognize as improper hygiene?
a. the patient places their dentures in warm water
b. the patient wipes their eyes from inner to outer with a washcloth
c. the patient cleans their hands with a hand sanitizer, before they eat
d. the patient wipes their perineum from back to front - Answer :d. the patient
wipes their perineum from back to front
Quiz :which of the following precautions would the nurse adhere to, when
caring for a patient with Tuberculosis?
a. contact
b. standard
c. airborne
d. droplet - Answer :c. airborne
Quiz :VITAL SIGNS
which of the following vital signs would be of concern to the nurse?
a. temp-100.2 orally, patient started antibiotics 2 hours ago
b. respiratory rate- 36 one day after surgery
c. pulse-100, patient complaining of pain scale 8/10
d. BP-110/60, patient positioned on their left side - Answer :b. respiratory
rate- 36 one day after surgery
Quiz :the patient has an irregular radial pulse after 30 seconds. which of the
following would the nurse do next?
a. call the healthcare provider
b. have another nurse check the pulse
c. document in the patient chart
d. obtain an apical pulse - Answer :d. obtain an apical pulse (one full min)
Quiz :the patient is in the hospital and is experiencing tachycardia. which of
the following is a contributing factor?
a. the patient has anxiety
b. the patient is an athlete
Questions With Complete Solutions
Quiz :what demonstrates ineffective communication? - Answer :Giving your
personal opinion
Quiz :While the patient is talking, which of the following demonstrates the
nurse is actively listening?
a. the nurses arms are crossed while the patient is talking
b. the nurse is sitting, facing the patient
c. the nurse is standing at the foot of the patient's bed
d. the nurse is leaning away from the patient - Answer :b. the nurse is sitting,
facing the patient
Quiz :which of the following demonstrates effective communication, when
caring for a patient who is hearing impaired?
a. checking the patient for hearing aids and /or glasses
b. asks closed ended questions
c. speak to the patient at a higher volume
d. heave a family member with the patient at all times - Answer :a. checking
the patient for hearing aids and/or glasses
Quiz :during an assessment, an abdominal heart rate is heard. the nurse needs
to perform which of the following documentation?
a. the nurse will chart by exception
b. a new care plan will be created
c. an incident report will be made
d. past history will be included in notes - Answer :a. chart by exception
Quiz :Which of the following does the nurse recognize as part of QSEN?
a. the nurse is the source of control in patient centered care
b. use past evidence based practice to deliver care
c. examine commonly used unsafe practices
d. only collaborate with nurses on the same unit - Answer :c. examine
commonly used unsafe practices
,Quiz :proper sequence of donning ppe - Answer :gown, mask, goggles, gloves
Quiz :proper sequence of doffing ppe - Answer :gloves, goggles, gown mask
Quiz :which of the following indicates quality documentation of the nurse for a
patient with anxiety
a. documenting 'the patient seems anxious'
b. use abbreviations while documenting patient care
c. using simple, short sentences when documenting
d. documenting 'the patient seems nervous' - Answer :c. use simple, short
sentences when documenting.
Quiz :The nurse is giving SBAR report to the healthcare provider. Which of the
following is the B part of the report?
a. the patient's bp is 200/98 and he states severe headache
b. t-98.8, p-88, rr-20, heart rate regular rhythm, lungs clear to auscultate
c. the patient came into the ED complaining of blurred vision and headache
d. i recommend starting an IV, getting a CT scan, and blood work - Answer :c.
the patient came into the ED complaining of blurred vision and headache
Quiz :which of the following patients is most at risk for a hospital acquired
infection?
a. the patient with a foley catheter in place for the past 5 days
b. the patient who was admitted to the hospital with hypertension
c. the pediatric patient who had an outpatient tonsillectomy
d. the patient who is NPO prior to a colonoscopy - Answer :a. the patient with
a foley catheter in place for the past 5 days
Quiz :which patient will be most likely to have anti-embolism stockings
ordered by the healthcare provider?
a. the patient post surgical on bedrest
b. the patient with severe peripheral neuropathy
c. the patient out of bed with no restrictions
d. the patient with a recent skin graft - Answer :a. the patient post surgical bed
rest
, Quiz :the patient is performing self-care. which of the following would the
nurse recognize as improper hygiene?
a. the patient places their dentures in warm water
b. the patient wipes their eyes from inner to outer with a washcloth
c. the patient cleans their hands with a hand sanitizer, before they eat
d. the patient wipes their perineum from back to front - Answer :d. the patient
wipes their perineum from back to front
Quiz :which of the following precautions would the nurse adhere to, when
caring for a patient with Tuberculosis?
a. contact
b. standard
c. airborne
d. droplet - Answer :c. airborne
Quiz :VITAL SIGNS
which of the following vital signs would be of concern to the nurse?
a. temp-100.2 orally, patient started antibiotics 2 hours ago
b. respiratory rate- 36 one day after surgery
c. pulse-100, patient complaining of pain scale 8/10
d. BP-110/60, patient positioned on their left side - Answer :b. respiratory
rate- 36 one day after surgery
Quiz :the patient has an irregular radial pulse after 30 seconds. which of the
following would the nurse do next?
a. call the healthcare provider
b. have another nurse check the pulse
c. document in the patient chart
d. obtain an apical pulse - Answer :d. obtain an apical pulse (one full min)
Quiz :the patient is in the hospital and is experiencing tachycardia. which of
the following is a contributing factor?
a. the patient has anxiety
b. the patient is an athlete
