NSG 200 Didactic Exam 1 2025 LATEST
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UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE \| \|
QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED \| \| \| \|
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Reduced arterial elasticity is most likely to cause which of the
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following? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔increased systolic BP \| \| \| \| \| \|
Snellen chart - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Select the definition that
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best describes the image below:
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When taking the pulse of a newborn infant, the nurse notices
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that the rate is 145 beats/min and the rhythm is regular. The
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nurse realizes that his rate is
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a. Normal for an infant.
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b. The proper rate for a toddler.
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c. Too slow for an infant.
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d. The same as that of a normal adult. - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔a. normal for an infant (range 120-160 beats/min)
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The patient has a temperature of 103.2° F. The nurse is
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attempting to lower his temperature by providing tepid sponge
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baths and placing cool compresses in strategic body locations.
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,The nurse is attempting to lower the patient's temperature
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through the use of___ - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Conduction
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Following the circadian rhythm, body temperature is lowest in
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_____ - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Early morning
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Normal blood pressure tends to be lowest in: - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Early morning \| \|
A patient's kidneys are not working causing him to retain fluid .
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The nurse measures the patient weight this morning and notes
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that it is 500 grams higher than the previous morning. How
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much fluid has the patient retained in the 24-hr. period? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔500g/1000 = 0.5 liters \| \| \| \| \|
Pain is an important part of vital signs assessment and is often
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referred to as "the fifth vital sign"\| \| \| \| \| \|
TRUE or FALSE - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔True
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The neural and vascular control of core body temperature is
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regulated by the ________ - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔hypothalamus
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What is the best action for a nurse should take after auscultating
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a BP of 128/70 on an older adult client? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Document the findings \| \|
,lithotomy position - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Select the answer
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that best defines the patient positioning image below:
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Which of the following assessment routes best reflects the
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body's core temperature? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Rectal
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The first Korotkoff sound of blood pressure auscultation can best
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be described as ___: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A clear, rhythmic
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thumping corresponding to the pulse rate that gradually
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increases in intensity \| \|
Which statement about the use of a stethoscope is true? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the diaphragm transmits high pitched
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sounds created by the high velocity movement of air and blood
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The incidence of hypertension is greater in which of the
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following ethnic groups? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔African
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American
While examining a patient with an infected abdominal wound, the
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nurse notices that it is very malodorous. Which technique does
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this represent? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Inspection
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List the steps of physical assessment in the proper sequence: -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1. Hand hygiene \| \| \| \|
2. Inspection
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3. Palpate
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4. Percuss
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, 5. Auscultation
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The nurse uses the technique of percussion to assess a patient's
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stomach. Which sound is the nurse most likely to hear? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Tympany \| \|
Which of the following commonly cause errors in blood pressure
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(BP) measurement? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔1. Patient's legs are crossed during BP measurement
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2. Using the wrong size BP cuff
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3. Failing to wait 1-2 minutes before repeating the BP
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measurement
The patient requires routine temperature assessment but reports
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having finished a cup of hot coffee 5 minutes ago. What is the
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best route of assessment for the nurse to use? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Temporal \|
Which data do nurses document under the heading of Past
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Health History? \| \|
a. Father has Alzheimer disease
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b. Last tetanus in 2009
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c. Had chicken pox as a child
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d. Drinks three to four beers each day
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e. Had a dental examination 6 months ago - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔b. Last tetanus in 2009
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UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE \| \|
QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED \| \| \| \|
ANSWERS
Reduced arterial elasticity is most likely to cause which of the
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following? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔increased systolic BP \| \| \| \| \| \|
Snellen chart - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Select the definition that
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best describes the image below:
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When taking the pulse of a newborn infant, the nurse notices
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that the rate is 145 beats/min and the rhythm is regular. The
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nurse realizes that his rate is
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a. Normal for an infant.
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b. The proper rate for a toddler.
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c. Too slow for an infant.
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d. The same as that of a normal adult. - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔a. normal for an infant (range 120-160 beats/min)
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The patient has a temperature of 103.2° F. The nurse is
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attempting to lower his temperature by providing tepid sponge
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baths and placing cool compresses in strategic body locations.
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,The nurse is attempting to lower the patient's temperature
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through the use of___ - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Conduction
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Following the circadian rhythm, body temperature is lowest in
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_____ - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Early morning
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Normal blood pressure tends to be lowest in: - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Early morning \| \|
A patient's kidneys are not working causing him to retain fluid .
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The nurse measures the patient weight this morning and notes
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that it is 500 grams higher than the previous morning. How
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much fluid has the patient retained in the 24-hr. period? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔500g/1000 = 0.5 liters \| \| \| \| \|
Pain is an important part of vital signs assessment and is often
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referred to as "the fifth vital sign"\| \| \| \| \| \|
TRUE or FALSE - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔True
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The neural and vascular control of core body temperature is
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regulated by the ________ - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔hypothalamus
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What is the best action for a nurse should take after auscultating
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a BP of 128/70 on an older adult client? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Document the findings \| \|
,lithotomy position - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Select the answer
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that best defines the patient positioning image below:
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Which of the following assessment routes best reflects the
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body's core temperature? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Rectal
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The first Korotkoff sound of blood pressure auscultation can best
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be described as ___: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A clear, rhythmic
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thumping corresponding to the pulse rate that gradually
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increases in intensity \| \|
Which statement about the use of a stethoscope is true? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the diaphragm transmits high pitched
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sounds created by the high velocity movement of air and blood
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The incidence of hypertension is greater in which of the
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following ethnic groups? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔African
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American
While examining a patient with an infected abdominal wound, the
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nurse notices that it is very malodorous. Which technique does
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this represent? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Inspection
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List the steps of physical assessment in the proper sequence: -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1. Hand hygiene \| \| \| \|
2. Inspection
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3. Palpate
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4. Percuss
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, 5. Auscultation
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The nurse uses the technique of percussion to assess a patient's
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stomach. Which sound is the nurse most likely to hear? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Tympany \| \|
Which of the following commonly cause errors in blood pressure
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(BP) measurement? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔1. Patient's legs are crossed during BP measurement
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2. Using the wrong size BP cuff
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3. Failing to wait 1-2 minutes before repeating the BP
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measurement
The patient requires routine temperature assessment but reports
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having finished a cup of hot coffee 5 minutes ago. What is the
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best route of assessment for the nurse to use? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Temporal \|
Which data do nurses document under the heading of Past
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Health History? \| \|
a. Father has Alzheimer disease
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b. Last tetanus in 2009
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c. Had chicken pox as a child
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d. Drinks three to four beers each day
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e. Had a dental examination 6 months ago - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔b. Last tetanus in 2009
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