NUR 2502 ACTUAL LATEST EXAM 2024/2025 WITH
DETAILED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A++
A client with chronic bronchitis often shows signs of hypoxia. Which of the
following is the priority to monitor for in this client?
A. O2 levels
B. Barrel chest
C. Nutritional Status
D. Clubbing of fingers - ANSWER A. O2 levels
Which of the following positions offers no benefit to relieve dyspnea in a
client with chronic air flow limitation?
A. sitting at the edge of the chair, leaning forward with his arms folded and
resting on a table
B. A low- semi reclining positions with shoulders back and niche apart
C. Leaning forward in a chair with feet spread apart and elbows placed on
knees
D. upright with head slightly flexed, with feet spread apart and shoulders
relaxed - ANSWER B. A low- semi reclining positions with shoulders back
and niche apart
The nurse knows that which of the following test is not used to identify
potential tuberculosis
A. sputum culture
B. Chest x-ray
C. Mantoux skin test
D. Saliva swab - ANSWER D. Saliva swab
The nurse has identified a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance
with bronchospasms for client with pneumonia. What nursing intervention
will help to conduct refractive air clearance for a client with pneumonia?
A. increase liters of humidified oxygen perfect marks
B. Scheduled and PRN albuterol nebulizer bronchodilator treatment
C. Handheld bronchodilator always as needed
D. Prednisone via inhaler or IV to reduce the inflammation - ANSWER B.
Scheduled and PRN albuterol nebulizer bronchodilator treatment
,The nurse is teaching a client about post-rhinoplasty care. Which statement
by the clients indicate an understanding of the instructions? SATA
A. I will have a very large dressing on my nose
B. I may have a very dry mouth and throat
C. There will be swelling that will cause a loss of sense of smell
D. I will have bruising around my eyes, nose and face
E. I should limit coughing, sneezing and blowing my nose
F. I will be able to breathing only from my nose
G. I should take a stool softener to prevent straining during bowel
movements - ANSWER A. I will have a very large dressing on my nose
B. I may have a very dry mouth and throat
D. I will have bruising around my eyes, nose and face
E. I should limit coughing, sneezing and blowing my nose
G. I should take a stool softener to prevent straining during bowel
movements
A 27yr old male presents to the E.R with difficulty breathing, respiratory
rate is 36 bpm, O2 is 85% on RA. Breaths are diminished bilaterally. Which
of the following is a nursing intervention priority?
A. Complete patient history
B. Secure the airway
C. Draw labs
D. Starts IV - ANSWER B. Secure the airway
Nurse is teaching a client with COPD about energy conservation. What
does the nurse advise the patient to avoid?
A. performing activities at a relaxed pace through the day with rest periods
B. Working on activities that require using the arms at chest level or lower
C. Eating 3 large meals per day
D. Talking and performing activity separately - ANSWER C. Eating 3 large
meals per day
Which statement by the patient indicates understanding about radiation
therapy for neck cancer?
A. I will need to wear sunscreen or protect my skin with clothing at all times/
my cousin may initially be hoarse but should improve over time
B. There are not side effects other than a hoarse voice
C. Radiation does not cause a dry mouth
,D. My throat is not directly affected by radiation - ANSWER A. I will need to
wear sunscreen or protect my skin with clothing at all times/ my cousin may
initially be hoarse but should improve over time
Which intervention promotes comfort in dyspnea management for a patient
with lung cancer?
A. Administer morphine on a routine, scheduled basis
B. Place the patient in a supine position with a pillow under the knees and
legs
C. Encourage coughing, deep breathing and independence ambulation
D. Provide nitroglycerine as prescribed/provide supplemental oxygen via
nasal cannula or mask - ANSWER A. Administer morphine on a routine,
scheduled basis
37 year old male client presented to the emergency room with complaints
of nasal, facial pain and bloody discharge. He states the symptoms started
approx. 3 mon ago has gotten worse. He states that he feels like his nose
is blocked up all the time. Based on symptoms which of the following
diagnosis test would the nurse anticipate to provide?
A. CT scan of the face
B. Liver function test
C. complete blood counts
D, Tumor mapping - ANSWER A. CT scan of the face
Patient with cystic fibrosis is admitted to the medicare surgical unit for
elective surgery. Which infection control measure is best for the patients?
A. Best to put 2 clients with CF in the same room
B. Standard precautions, including handwashing are sufficient
C. Client to be placed on contact isolation
D. Measure that limit close contacts between 2 people with CF are needed
- ANSWER B. Standard precautions, including handwashing are sufficient
A nurse is caring for a client with end stage emphysema. All of the following
are expected findings except?
A. Increase CO2
B. Decrease PO2
C. decreased pH
D. Increased pH
e. Decreased CO2 - ANSWER C. decreased pH
e. Decreased CO2
, nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with asthma and is
providing education on causes and triggers of asthma. Which of the factors
is not responsible for triggering the disease process?
A. Dust/air pollutants
B. Frequent sinus infections
C. Cigarette smoking
D. Animal dander
E. obesity
F. Genetics - ANSWER B. Frequent sinus infections
E. obesity
F. Genetics
Nurse is helping a client learn about managing their asthma. What does the
nurse instruct the client to do?
A. Keep symptoms diary to identify what triggers the asthma attack
B. make an appointment with an allergist for allergies
C. Take a low-dose of aspirin every day for the anti-inflammatory action
D. Drink large amounts of clear fluid to keep mucus thin and watch free -
ANSWER A. Keep symptoms diary to identify what triggers the asthma
attack
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with COPD. Which of
the following should be a treatment priority for this client?
A. Improve gas exchange
B. Increase activity level
C. Blood pressure control
D. Prevention of infection - ANSWER A. Improve gas exchange
Nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client diagnosed with
pneumonia. Which information is the nurse sure to include?
A. Complete antibiotics as prescribes, rest, drink fluids and minimize
contact with crowds
B. Take all antibiotics as ordered, resume all activity as before
hospitalization
C. No restrictions regarding activities, diet and rest because the client is
fully recovered when discharged
D. Continue antibiotics only also no further sign of pneumonia is present
avoid exposing immunosuppressant individuals - ANSWER A. Complete
antibiotics as prescribes, rest, drink fluids and minimize contact with crowds
DETAILED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A++
A client with chronic bronchitis often shows signs of hypoxia. Which of the
following is the priority to monitor for in this client?
A. O2 levels
B. Barrel chest
C. Nutritional Status
D. Clubbing of fingers - ANSWER A. O2 levels
Which of the following positions offers no benefit to relieve dyspnea in a
client with chronic air flow limitation?
A. sitting at the edge of the chair, leaning forward with his arms folded and
resting on a table
B. A low- semi reclining positions with shoulders back and niche apart
C. Leaning forward in a chair with feet spread apart and elbows placed on
knees
D. upright with head slightly flexed, with feet spread apart and shoulders
relaxed - ANSWER B. A low- semi reclining positions with shoulders back
and niche apart
The nurse knows that which of the following test is not used to identify
potential tuberculosis
A. sputum culture
B. Chest x-ray
C. Mantoux skin test
D. Saliva swab - ANSWER D. Saliva swab
The nurse has identified a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance
with bronchospasms for client with pneumonia. What nursing intervention
will help to conduct refractive air clearance for a client with pneumonia?
A. increase liters of humidified oxygen perfect marks
B. Scheduled and PRN albuterol nebulizer bronchodilator treatment
C. Handheld bronchodilator always as needed
D. Prednisone via inhaler or IV to reduce the inflammation - ANSWER B.
Scheduled and PRN albuterol nebulizer bronchodilator treatment
,The nurse is teaching a client about post-rhinoplasty care. Which statement
by the clients indicate an understanding of the instructions? SATA
A. I will have a very large dressing on my nose
B. I may have a very dry mouth and throat
C. There will be swelling that will cause a loss of sense of smell
D. I will have bruising around my eyes, nose and face
E. I should limit coughing, sneezing and blowing my nose
F. I will be able to breathing only from my nose
G. I should take a stool softener to prevent straining during bowel
movements - ANSWER A. I will have a very large dressing on my nose
B. I may have a very dry mouth and throat
D. I will have bruising around my eyes, nose and face
E. I should limit coughing, sneezing and blowing my nose
G. I should take a stool softener to prevent straining during bowel
movements
A 27yr old male presents to the E.R with difficulty breathing, respiratory
rate is 36 bpm, O2 is 85% on RA. Breaths are diminished bilaterally. Which
of the following is a nursing intervention priority?
A. Complete patient history
B. Secure the airway
C. Draw labs
D. Starts IV - ANSWER B. Secure the airway
Nurse is teaching a client with COPD about energy conservation. What
does the nurse advise the patient to avoid?
A. performing activities at a relaxed pace through the day with rest periods
B. Working on activities that require using the arms at chest level or lower
C. Eating 3 large meals per day
D. Talking and performing activity separately - ANSWER C. Eating 3 large
meals per day
Which statement by the patient indicates understanding about radiation
therapy for neck cancer?
A. I will need to wear sunscreen or protect my skin with clothing at all times/
my cousin may initially be hoarse but should improve over time
B. There are not side effects other than a hoarse voice
C. Radiation does not cause a dry mouth
,D. My throat is not directly affected by radiation - ANSWER A. I will need to
wear sunscreen or protect my skin with clothing at all times/ my cousin may
initially be hoarse but should improve over time
Which intervention promotes comfort in dyspnea management for a patient
with lung cancer?
A. Administer morphine on a routine, scheduled basis
B. Place the patient in a supine position with a pillow under the knees and
legs
C. Encourage coughing, deep breathing and independence ambulation
D. Provide nitroglycerine as prescribed/provide supplemental oxygen via
nasal cannula or mask - ANSWER A. Administer morphine on a routine,
scheduled basis
37 year old male client presented to the emergency room with complaints
of nasal, facial pain and bloody discharge. He states the symptoms started
approx. 3 mon ago has gotten worse. He states that he feels like his nose
is blocked up all the time. Based on symptoms which of the following
diagnosis test would the nurse anticipate to provide?
A. CT scan of the face
B. Liver function test
C. complete blood counts
D, Tumor mapping - ANSWER A. CT scan of the face
Patient with cystic fibrosis is admitted to the medicare surgical unit for
elective surgery. Which infection control measure is best for the patients?
A. Best to put 2 clients with CF in the same room
B. Standard precautions, including handwashing are sufficient
C. Client to be placed on contact isolation
D. Measure that limit close contacts between 2 people with CF are needed
- ANSWER B. Standard precautions, including handwashing are sufficient
A nurse is caring for a client with end stage emphysema. All of the following
are expected findings except?
A. Increase CO2
B. Decrease PO2
C. decreased pH
D. Increased pH
e. Decreased CO2 - ANSWER C. decreased pH
e. Decreased CO2
, nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with asthma and is
providing education on causes and triggers of asthma. Which of the factors
is not responsible for triggering the disease process?
A. Dust/air pollutants
B. Frequent sinus infections
C. Cigarette smoking
D. Animal dander
E. obesity
F. Genetics - ANSWER B. Frequent sinus infections
E. obesity
F. Genetics
Nurse is helping a client learn about managing their asthma. What does the
nurse instruct the client to do?
A. Keep symptoms diary to identify what triggers the asthma attack
B. make an appointment with an allergist for allergies
C. Take a low-dose of aspirin every day for the anti-inflammatory action
D. Drink large amounts of clear fluid to keep mucus thin and watch free -
ANSWER A. Keep symptoms diary to identify what triggers the asthma
attack
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with COPD. Which of
the following should be a treatment priority for this client?
A. Improve gas exchange
B. Increase activity level
C. Blood pressure control
D. Prevention of infection - ANSWER A. Improve gas exchange
Nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client diagnosed with
pneumonia. Which information is the nurse sure to include?
A. Complete antibiotics as prescribes, rest, drink fluids and minimize
contact with crowds
B. Take all antibiotics as ordered, resume all activity as before
hospitalization
C. No restrictions regarding activities, diet and rest because the client is
fully recovered when discharged
D. Continue antibiotics only also no further sign of pneumonia is present
avoid exposing immunosuppressant individuals - ANSWER A. Complete
antibiotics as prescribes, rest, drink fluids and minimize contact with crowds
