NUR 2214 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATED 2024/2025 | 100% SOLVED

1. What sign is most likely to alert a nurse manager that one of her nurses is stealing medications for personal use? A. The nurse complains of never being able to control her patients' pain even though other nurses never seem to have any problems controlling the same patient's pain B. The nurse who has a spouse with a history of drug abuse C. The nurse once made a treatment error and immediately notified the physician, nurse manager, and wrote an incident report D. The nurse has a teenager daughter, who is currently undergoing a long chemotherapy regimen to fight ovarian cancer: A. The nurse complains of never being able to control her patients' pain even though other nurses never seem to have any problems controlling the same patient's pain 2. Which nursing intervention is a priority for a patient who is post-op from NUR 2214 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATED 2024/2025 | 100% SOLVED 2 / 26 having a lobectomy? A. Position the patient on the side of their body that was not operated on B. Position the patient in the semi-fowler's position at all times C. Monitor vital signs every day D. Teach incentive spirometry when patient is 12 hours post-op: A. Position the patient on the side of their body that was not operated on Rationale: Positioning the patient on their "opposite side" allows for the operated side to drain properly 3. A 21-year-old female patient sates she is the victim of interpersonal violence (IPV) from her boyfriend, with whom she lives with. She states to the nurse, "There is no escaping my situation unless...". How should the nurse respond? A. "Why are you afraid to go to the police?" B. "I will to call the police for you so this can be documented." C. "What methods have you used in the past to deescalate a bad situation 3 / 26 between you and your boyfriend" D. "Have you ever thought about hurting yourself or someone else?": D. "Have you ever thought about hurting yourself or someone else?" 4. What criteria must be met for a patient to be admitted to hospice care? A. A patient must cancer 4 / 26 B. A patient who has 6 months or less to live C. A patient who is suffering from an incurable illness D. A patient who wants to have their pain controlled E. A patient who is 65+ years of age F. A patient who lives alone: B. A patient who has 6 months or less to live C. A patient who is suffering from an incurable illness D. A patient who wants to have their pain controlled 5. A neurology nurse assesses a 75-year-old male patient with Parkinson's Disease (PD) and notices his face appears drooping and "mask-like." What does the nurse fear the patient may be at risk for? A. Risk for knowledge deficit B. Risk for self-harm C. Risk for depression D. Risk for malnutrition: D. Risk for malnutrition Rationale: The patient is at risk for malnutrition because he will have difficulty 5 / 26 chewing. Patient's with facial paralysis are also at risk for aspiration, too. 6. Which statements are true about melanoma? Select all that apply: A. Patients with a family history of melanoma should be tested for the BRCA 1 & 2 genes B. Women are more likely to have melanoma on their arms and face compared to other parts of the body C. Men are more likely to have melanoma on their arms and face compared to other parts of the body D. Melanoma is highly metastatic E. Survival rate of melanoma mostly depends on how early a diagnosis is made and how quickly treatment begins F. Instructing patients to carry a body and lesion map is considered the best method of primary prevention against melanoma: A. Men are more likely to have melanoma on their arms and face compared to other parts of the body B. Melanoma is highly metastatic C. Survival rate of melanoma mostly depends on how early a diagnosis is made 6 / 26 and how quickly treatment begins 7 / 26 Rationale: Women are more likely to have melanoma on their legs and torso area; men are more likely to have it on their arms and face; melanoma is highly metastatic7. A 27-year-old female patient with rheumatoid arthritis is suspected of having Sjogren's disease. Why did her HCP instruct the nurse to get the Snellen Chart? A. The HCP suspects the patient's eyes are drying out and wants to exam her vision B. Vision loss is a normal sign of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) C. Sjogren's disease usually alters the patient's color perception D. Permanent vision loss is a normal sign of Sjogren's disease: A. The HCP suspects the patient's eyes are drying out and wants to exam her vision Rationale: Sjogren's disease dries out the mucus membranes of the eyes, mouth, and vagina 8. A nurse works in a cardiology clinic and she suspect one of her patients is experiencing digoxin toxicity. What are some signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity? Select all that apply: 8 / 26 A. Vomiting B. Jaundice C. Diarrhea D. Petechiae E. Temperature of 100 F F. Nausea: A. Vomiting C. Diarrhea F. Nausea Rationale: vomiting is usually one of the first signs 9. Which component is most important when it comes to fostering a culture of safety? A. Honor system B. Non-inclusive communication C. Open communication 9 / 26 D. The Joint Commission: C. Open communication Rationale: open communication fosters a "just culture" which in return keeps a "culture of safety" 10. Which immunizations are contraindicated in a patient with HIV? A. Hepatitis A B. Polio C. Flu D. MMR: D. MMR 11. The HCP asks the nurse to describe an example of primary prevention of skin cancer. A. Limit sun exposure only between the hours of 11AM to 3PM B. Consult with a dermatologist C. Wearing sunscreen D. Limit tanning bed use: C. Wearing sunscreen 12. The patient complains of serious pain and the nurse suspects he may be experiencing a Vaso-occlusive crisis. What signs and symptoms are most EMAIL ME: For help with report, Assignment, Essay and thesis writing. 10 / 26 likely to be observed? A. Pain and swelling around the patient's joints B. Sharp, shooting pain near the foot C. Numbness and tingling around the joints D. Respiratory Rate of 18: A. Pain and swelling around the patient's joints Rationale: pain management should be the top priority—d by immediately followed by oxygenation and hydration 13. A nurse is preparing to discharge a 17-year-old patient with an external fixation device on his lower left leg. What teaching should be included in his care? Select all that apply: A. Clean each pin site daily B. Bathing should only be done in a bathtub C. This device greatly reduces the risk of infection D. Bathing should only be done in the shower E. The device allows for earlier ambulation when compared to an internal fixation device 11 / 26 F. The recovery time is much longer for an external fixation device when compared to an internal fixation device: A. Clean each pin site daily D. Bathing should only be done in the shower E. The device allows for earlier ambulation when compared to an internal fixation device 14. A 55-year-old female patient arrives at an outpatient oncology clinic for her second round of chemotherapy. The first time the patient received chemotherapy she complained of severe nausea and vomiting that lasted several hours after the infusion. What intervention should the nurse use before the patient has her second dose of therapy? A. Explain to the patient these are normal side effects of chemotherapy B. Offer the pill form of chemotherapy because there are less side effects when chemotherapy is administered the PO route C. Administer an antiemetic during the patient's chemotherapy session D. Administer an antiemetic 1 hour prior to the start of her infusion time: D. Administer an antiemetic 1 hour prior to the start of her infusion time 12 / 26 15. What are some signs of inflammation? Select all that apply: A. Skin cool to touch B. Redness C. Swollen D. Jaundice E. Scabbing F. Skin warm to touch: B. Redness C. Swollen F. Skin warm to touch 16. A patient receives a blood transfusion and appears to be having a reaction. What type of hypersensitivity reaction has the patient suffered from? Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 13 / 26 Type 4 Rationale: A blood transfusion is good example of a type 2 hypersensitivity reaction. This is why a Type and Screen needs to be performed on a patient prior to receiving the transfusion.: B. Type 2 Rationale: A blood transfusion is good example of a type 2 hypersensitivity reaction. This is why a Type and Screen needs to be performed on a patient prior to receivingthe transfusion. 17. A patient diagnosed with fibromyalgia states she wants to stop using her Cymbalta medication to control her pain. What other types of treatment should the nurse educate the patient on? A. Imagery B. Meditation C. Meperidine (Demerol) D. Yoga E. Tai Chi F. Swimming G. Acupuncture: A. Imagery 14 / 26 B. Meditation D. Yoga E. Tai Chi F. Swimming G. Acupuncture