NUR 160 EXAM 2 HONDROS 2026 FULL
SOLUTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ The nurse is educating a patient on the risk factors the patient can
modify, or change to prevent the development of peripheral vascular
disease (PVD). The LPN knows which of the following are risk
factors that can be modified? Answer: Smoking
- Obesity
- Sedentary lifestyle
◉ The nurse is inserting a foley catheter in a female patient. After
inserting the catheter three inches, and advancing another one to
two inches, the nurse still hasn't obtained any urine return and
assumes the catheter is in the vagina. Which is the next action by the
nurse? Answer: Leave the catheter in place as a marker, obtain a new
sterile catheter kit and attempt again
◉ When inserting a catheter in a male patient, the LPN knows the
urethra is longer, and the catheter should be inserted how many
inches? Answer: 7-9 inches
◉ The LPN is providing care to a patient with a history of diabetes
mellitus who is lethargic and confused. Their skin is hot Answer:
Check the blood glucose level
, ◉ The LPN is assessing the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) on a patient
who has had a change in mental status. The LPN knows which of
following would be assessed by the GCS? Answer: Best eye - opening
response
◉ The nurse is administering heparin to a post-op patient following
a recent surgical procedure. Which lab value should be checked?
Answer: Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)
◉ The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease. Which assessment finding would suggest to the
LPN that the patient is showing signs of poor oxygenation? Answer:
The patient becomes restless
- The patient has an Irregular pulse and palpitations
- The patient has cyanotic lips and nail beds
- Dyspnea
◉ The nurse is monitoring a patient receiving oxygen therapy.
Which assessment is a priority to ensure effective therapy? Answer:
Assess for proper placement of the nasal cannula
SOLUTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ The nurse is educating a patient on the risk factors the patient can
modify, or change to prevent the development of peripheral vascular
disease (PVD). The LPN knows which of the following are risk
factors that can be modified? Answer: Smoking
- Obesity
- Sedentary lifestyle
◉ The nurse is inserting a foley catheter in a female patient. After
inserting the catheter three inches, and advancing another one to
two inches, the nurse still hasn't obtained any urine return and
assumes the catheter is in the vagina. Which is the next action by the
nurse? Answer: Leave the catheter in place as a marker, obtain a new
sterile catheter kit and attempt again
◉ When inserting a catheter in a male patient, the LPN knows the
urethra is longer, and the catheter should be inserted how many
inches? Answer: 7-9 inches
◉ The LPN is providing care to a patient with a history of diabetes
mellitus who is lethargic and confused. Their skin is hot Answer:
Check the blood glucose level
, ◉ The LPN is assessing the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) on a patient
who has had a change in mental status. The LPN knows which of
following would be assessed by the GCS? Answer: Best eye - opening
response
◉ The nurse is administering heparin to a post-op patient following
a recent surgical procedure. Which lab value should be checked?
Answer: Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)
◉ The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease. Which assessment finding would suggest to the
LPN that the patient is showing signs of poor oxygenation? Answer:
The patient becomes restless
- The patient has an Irregular pulse and palpitations
- The patient has cyanotic lips and nail beds
- Dyspnea
◉ The nurse is monitoring a patient receiving oxygen therapy.
Which assessment is a priority to ensure effective therapy? Answer:
Assess for proper placement of the nasal cannula
