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NSG 300 - Exam 1 Study Guide
Questions with Correct Answers 2025
Adults normally breathe in a smooth, uninterrupted pattern
A. 30-60 times per min
B. 16-20 times per min
C. 6-8 times per min
D. 12-20 times per min -Correct Answer ✔D. 12-20 times per min
What are the most common sites for pulse rate assessment?
A. Radial and apical
B. Radial and Dorsalis pedis
C. Dorsalis pedis and tibial
D. Radial and Popliteal -Correct Answer ✔A. Radial and apical
A patient is diagnosed with c-diff. Which type of isolation precaution is most appropriate
for this patient?
A. Reverse Isolation
B. Droplet Precautions
C. Standard Precautions
D. Contact Precautions -Correct Answer ✔D. Contact Precautions
A client is placed on airborne precautions for pulmonary TB. The nurse notes that the
client seems to be very angry, but he knows that this is a normal response to isolation.
Which is the best intervention?
A. Provide a dark, quiet room to calm the client
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B. Reduce the level of precautions to keep the the client from being angry
C. Explain the reasons for the isolation procedures and provide meaningful stimulation
D. Limit family and other caregiver visits to reduce the risk of spreading the infection. -
Correct Answer ✔C. Explain the reasons for the isolation procedures and provide
meaningful stimulation
Which type of personal protective equipment should the nurse wear when caring for a
pediatric client who is placed on airborne precautions for confirmed chickenpox/herpes
zoster? (select all that apply).
A. Disposable Gown
B. N95 Respirator mask
C. Face shied or googles
D. Disposable mask
E. Gloves -Correct Answer ✔A,B, E
Antiembolism stockings are helpful in preventing thrombus formation in what way?
A. Antiembolism stocking provide well distributed pressure on the legs and prevent
stasis of venous blood.
B. Antiembolism stockings elimante the need to exercise the legs and increase venous
return.
C. Antiembolism stocking stimulate capillary pressure and increase arterial blood flow.
D. Antiembolism stockings reduce the flow of venous blood back to the heart and
reduce cardiac workload. -Correct Answer ✔A. Antiembolism stocking provide well
distributed pressure on the legs and prevent stasis of venous blood.
The nurse discovers smoke in a soiled utility room and remembers that the initial step
taken to protect the client in the event of a fire is to:
A. Notify the fire department
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B. Disconnect the oxygen supply
C. Use any extinguisher on the fire
D. Remove the client from the area. -Correct Answer ✔D. Remove the client from the
area.
A 52 year old female client had surgery two days ago. The nurse plans to give the client a
bed bath. When washing the clients face the nurse will:
A. Use only sterile water
B. ask the client her preference
C. use soap in all areas except the eyes
D. Use cleansing cream -Correct Answer ✔B. ask the client her preference
A nurse is caring for a client who has a hx of falls. Which action is the nurses first
priority?
A. Complete a fall risk assessment
B. Educate the client and family about fall risks
C. Eliminate safety hazards from the clients environment
D. Make sure the client uses an assistive aid as ordered -Correct Answer ✔A. Complete a
fall risk assessment
The nurse obtaining a hx from a client who is experiencing pain. The nurse understands
that when assessing pain:
A. Some clients exaggerate their level of pain
B. Pain is whatever the client says it is
C. Objective data are essential to assessing pain
D. Pain must have a source to justify the use of opioids -Correct Answer ✔B. Pain is
whatever the client says it is
NSG 300
NSG 300 - Exam 1 Study Guide
Questions with Correct Answers 2025
Adults normally breathe in a smooth, uninterrupted pattern
A. 30-60 times per min
B. 16-20 times per min
C. 6-8 times per min
D. 12-20 times per min -Correct Answer ✔D. 12-20 times per min
What are the most common sites for pulse rate assessment?
A. Radial and apical
B. Radial and Dorsalis pedis
C. Dorsalis pedis and tibial
D. Radial and Popliteal -Correct Answer ✔A. Radial and apical
A patient is diagnosed with c-diff. Which type of isolation precaution is most appropriate
for this patient?
A. Reverse Isolation
B. Droplet Precautions
C. Standard Precautions
D. Contact Precautions -Correct Answer ✔D. Contact Precautions
A client is placed on airborne precautions for pulmonary TB. The nurse notes that the
client seems to be very angry, but he knows that this is a normal response to isolation.
Which is the best intervention?
A. Provide a dark, quiet room to calm the client
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B. Reduce the level of precautions to keep the the client from being angry
C. Explain the reasons for the isolation procedures and provide meaningful stimulation
D. Limit family and other caregiver visits to reduce the risk of spreading the infection. -
Correct Answer ✔C. Explain the reasons for the isolation procedures and provide
meaningful stimulation
Which type of personal protective equipment should the nurse wear when caring for a
pediatric client who is placed on airborne precautions for confirmed chickenpox/herpes
zoster? (select all that apply).
A. Disposable Gown
B. N95 Respirator mask
C. Face shied or googles
D. Disposable mask
E. Gloves -Correct Answer ✔A,B, E
Antiembolism stockings are helpful in preventing thrombus formation in what way?
A. Antiembolism stocking provide well distributed pressure on the legs and prevent
stasis of venous blood.
B. Antiembolism stockings elimante the need to exercise the legs and increase venous
return.
C. Antiembolism stocking stimulate capillary pressure and increase arterial blood flow.
D. Antiembolism stockings reduce the flow of venous blood back to the heart and
reduce cardiac workload. -Correct Answer ✔A. Antiembolism stocking provide well
distributed pressure on the legs and prevent stasis of venous blood.
The nurse discovers smoke in a soiled utility room and remembers that the initial step
taken to protect the client in the event of a fire is to:
A. Notify the fire department
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B. Disconnect the oxygen supply
C. Use any extinguisher on the fire
D. Remove the client from the area. -Correct Answer ✔D. Remove the client from the
area.
A 52 year old female client had surgery two days ago. The nurse plans to give the client a
bed bath. When washing the clients face the nurse will:
A. Use only sterile water
B. ask the client her preference
C. use soap in all areas except the eyes
D. Use cleansing cream -Correct Answer ✔B. ask the client her preference
A nurse is caring for a client who has a hx of falls. Which action is the nurses first
priority?
A. Complete a fall risk assessment
B. Educate the client and family about fall risks
C. Eliminate safety hazards from the clients environment
D. Make sure the client uses an assistive aid as ordered -Correct Answer ✔A. Complete a
fall risk assessment
The nurse obtaining a hx from a client who is experiencing pain. The nurse understands
that when assessing pain:
A. Some clients exaggerate their level of pain
B. Pain is whatever the client says it is
C. Objective data are essential to assessing pain
D. Pain must have a source to justify the use of opioids -Correct Answer ✔B. Pain is
whatever the client says it is
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