Comprehensive Nursing School Bundle: Assessments, Pharmacology,
Patient Care exam newest 2026/2027 complete questions and correct
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1. What are the normal pulse rates for adults?: 60-100 bpm
2. What is the normal blood pressure range for adults?: 120/80 mmHg
3. What is the normal oxygen saturation level?: 95-100%
4. What is the normal temperature range for adults?: 97.8-99.1° F
5. What is the normal respiratory rate for adults?: 12-20 breaths per minute
6. What does A&O X4 stand for?: Oriented to Person, Place, Time, and Situation
7. How do you assess Cranial Nerve 7?: Ask the patient to raise eyebrows, smile, frown, show teeth, putt
out cheeks, and tightly close eyes.
8. What is the purpose of auscultating lung sounds?: To note any crackles or diminished
breath sounds.
9. What are the signs of skin turgor?: Check under the clavicle for skin elasticity.
10. What is the significance of checking radial pulses?: To assess the strength and regularity of
the pulse (+1 to +4 scale).
11. What is the normal range for bowel sounds?: Normoactive: 5-30 gurgles per minute.
12. What does it mean if bowel sounds are absent?: Must listen for at least 5 minutes to chart
absent bowel sounds.
13. What is the definition of hypOactive bowel sounds?: One bowel sound every 3-5 minutes.
14. What is the definition of hyperactive bowel sounds?: Constant bowel sounds, >30 sounds per
minute.
15. What should you inspect for in the lower extremities?: Skin color, contour, scars, aortic
pulsations, lesions, hair distribution, varicosities, and edema.
16. What is the normal range for post tibial and dorsal pedis pulses?: +1 to +4 scale.
17. What is the importance of patient privacy during an exam?: To ensure comfort and
respect for the patient.
18. What is the first step in a head-to-toe assessment?: Introduce yourself and verify patient ID
and DOB.
19. How should you organize a physical exam?: Follow a logical sequence to ensure thorough-
ness.
20. What does the abbreviation 'tid' stand for in medication dosing?: Three times a
day.
, Comprehensive Nursing School Bundle: Assessments, Pharmacology,
Patient Care exam newest 2026/2027 complete questions and correct
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detailed answers
21. If a patient is receiving 1 mg tid, how many mg will they receive in one day?: 3 mg (1 mg
three times a day).
22. What is the significance of auscultating heart sounds?: To note any murmurs, whoosh- ing,
bruits, or muffled heart sounds.
23. What should you do if a patient exhibits diminished grip strength?: Assess for
potential neurological or muscular issues.
24. What is the purpose of light palpation in the abdomen?: To check for tenderness,
lesions, and overall abdominal health.
25. What is the role of percussion in a physical exam?: To assess underlying structures and
identify abnormalities.
26. What is the significance of checking for symmetry in the chest?: To assess for any
abnormalities in lung expansion.
27. What should you inspect for in the eyes during an assessment?: External structures, color
of conjunctiva and sclera, and PERRLA (Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light, & Accommodation).
28. What is the importance of providing feedback during an exam?: To keep the patient
informed and engaged in their care.
29. What does 'tid' mean in medication administration?: Three times a day
30. What does 'pc' stand for in medication timing?: After meals
31. What is the meaning of 'bid'?: Two times a day
32. What does 'PO' indicate in medication routes?: By mouth
33. What does 'qid' mean?: Four times a day
34. What does 'IM' stand for?: Intramuscularly
35. What does 'qh' indicate?: Every hour
36. What is the meaning of 'PR' in medication administration?: Per rectum
37. What does 'ad lib' mean?: As desired
38. What does 'SubQ' stand for?: Subcutaneously
39. What is the meaning of 'SL'?: Sublingual
40. What does 'stat' mean in a medical context?: Immediately
41. What does 'ID' refer to in medication administration?: Intradermal
42. What does 'q2h' mean?: Every 2 hours
, Comprehensive Nursing School Bundle: Assessments, Pharmacology,
Patient Care exam newest 2026/2027 complete questions and correct
and
detailed answers
43. What does 'GT' stand for?: Gastrostomy tube
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Patient Care exam newest 2026/2027 complete questions and correct
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44. What does 'IV' mean?: Intravenous
45. What does 'q4h' indicate?: Every 4 hours
46. What does 'hs' mean in medication timing?: At bedtime
47. What does 'NG' stand for?: Nasogastric tube
48. What is the conversion for 1 mg in micrograms?: 1 mg = 1,000 mcg
49. How many milliliters are in 1 ounce?: 1 oz = 30 mL
50. What is the formula for converting pounds to kilograms?: Divide by 2.2
51. What is the formula for converting kilograms to pounds?: Multiply by 2.2
52. What is the rounding rule for medication dosages?: No trailing zeros; leading zeros must be
placed before a decimal.
53. What is the formula for calculating IV flow rates?: mL/hr = mL of solution / total hours
54. How do you convert hours to minutes in IV flow rate calculations?: Multiply hours by
60.
55. What does 'mEq' stand for?: Milliequivalent
56. What does 'gtt' mean?: Drop
57. What does 'tab' refer to?: Tablet
58. What is the meaning of 'cap'?: Capsule
59. What does 'susp' stand for?: Suspension
60. What does 'el' refer to in medication preparation?: Elixir
61. How do you convert mcg to mg?: Divide by 1000 (1 mg = 1000 mcg).
62. What is the conversion for grams to milligrams?: 1 gram (g) = 1000 milligrams (mg).
63. What is the equivalent of 3000 mcg in mg?: 3 mg.
64. How do you convert 2 grams to milligrams?: 2 grams = 2000 mg.
65. What does 'AC' mean in medication administration?: 'AC' means before meals.
66. What is the formula for calculating dosage?: x V / A = D / H.
67. What is the final answer for 2.857 supp rounded to the nearest tenth?: 2.9 supp.
68. How many tabs are administered if 1.5 tabs are given before each meal?: 4.5 tabs per
day (1.5 tabs x 3 meals).
69. How do you convert kg to lb?: Multiply kg by 2.2.
70. What is the weight of a 66.75 kg patient in pounds?: 146.85 lb.
Patient Care exam newest 2026/2027 complete questions and correct
and
detailed answers
1. What are the normal pulse rates for adults?: 60-100 bpm
2. What is the normal blood pressure range for adults?: 120/80 mmHg
3. What is the normal oxygen saturation level?: 95-100%
4. What is the normal temperature range for adults?: 97.8-99.1° F
5. What is the normal respiratory rate for adults?: 12-20 breaths per minute
6. What does A&O X4 stand for?: Oriented to Person, Place, Time, and Situation
7. How do you assess Cranial Nerve 7?: Ask the patient to raise eyebrows, smile, frown, show teeth, putt
out cheeks, and tightly close eyes.
8. What is the purpose of auscultating lung sounds?: To note any crackles or diminished
breath sounds.
9. What are the signs of skin turgor?: Check under the clavicle for skin elasticity.
10. What is the significance of checking radial pulses?: To assess the strength and regularity of
the pulse (+1 to +4 scale).
11. What is the normal range for bowel sounds?: Normoactive: 5-30 gurgles per minute.
12. What does it mean if bowel sounds are absent?: Must listen for at least 5 minutes to chart
absent bowel sounds.
13. What is the definition of hypOactive bowel sounds?: One bowel sound every 3-5 minutes.
14. What is the definition of hyperactive bowel sounds?: Constant bowel sounds, >30 sounds per
minute.
15. What should you inspect for in the lower extremities?: Skin color, contour, scars, aortic
pulsations, lesions, hair distribution, varicosities, and edema.
16. What is the normal range for post tibial and dorsal pedis pulses?: +1 to +4 scale.
17. What is the importance of patient privacy during an exam?: To ensure comfort and
respect for the patient.
18. What is the first step in a head-to-toe assessment?: Introduce yourself and verify patient ID
and DOB.
19. How should you organize a physical exam?: Follow a logical sequence to ensure thorough-
ness.
20. What does the abbreviation 'tid' stand for in medication dosing?: Three times a
day.
, Comprehensive Nursing School Bundle: Assessments, Pharmacology,
Patient Care exam newest 2026/2027 complete questions and correct
and
detailed answers
21. If a patient is receiving 1 mg tid, how many mg will they receive in one day?: 3 mg (1 mg
three times a day).
22. What is the significance of auscultating heart sounds?: To note any murmurs, whoosh- ing,
bruits, or muffled heart sounds.
23. What should you do if a patient exhibits diminished grip strength?: Assess for
potential neurological or muscular issues.
24. What is the purpose of light palpation in the abdomen?: To check for tenderness,
lesions, and overall abdominal health.
25. What is the role of percussion in a physical exam?: To assess underlying structures and
identify abnormalities.
26. What is the significance of checking for symmetry in the chest?: To assess for any
abnormalities in lung expansion.
27. What should you inspect for in the eyes during an assessment?: External structures, color
of conjunctiva and sclera, and PERRLA (Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light, & Accommodation).
28. What is the importance of providing feedback during an exam?: To keep the patient
informed and engaged in their care.
29. What does 'tid' mean in medication administration?: Three times a day
30. What does 'pc' stand for in medication timing?: After meals
31. What is the meaning of 'bid'?: Two times a day
32. What does 'PO' indicate in medication routes?: By mouth
33. What does 'qid' mean?: Four times a day
34. What does 'IM' stand for?: Intramuscularly
35. What does 'qh' indicate?: Every hour
36. What is the meaning of 'PR' in medication administration?: Per rectum
37. What does 'ad lib' mean?: As desired
38. What does 'SubQ' stand for?: Subcutaneously
39. What is the meaning of 'SL'?: Sublingual
40. What does 'stat' mean in a medical context?: Immediately
41. What does 'ID' refer to in medication administration?: Intradermal
42. What does 'q2h' mean?: Every 2 hours
, Comprehensive Nursing School Bundle: Assessments, Pharmacology,
Patient Care exam newest 2026/2027 complete questions and correct
and
detailed answers
43. What does 'GT' stand for?: Gastrostomy tube
, Comprehensive Nursing School Bundle: Assessments, Pharmacology,
Patient Care exam newest 2026/2027 complete questions and correct
and
detailed answers
44. What does 'IV' mean?: Intravenous
45. What does 'q4h' indicate?: Every 4 hours
46. What does 'hs' mean in medication timing?: At bedtime
47. What does 'NG' stand for?: Nasogastric tube
48. What is the conversion for 1 mg in micrograms?: 1 mg = 1,000 mcg
49. How many milliliters are in 1 ounce?: 1 oz = 30 mL
50. What is the formula for converting pounds to kilograms?: Divide by 2.2
51. What is the formula for converting kilograms to pounds?: Multiply by 2.2
52. What is the rounding rule for medication dosages?: No trailing zeros; leading zeros must be
placed before a decimal.
53. What is the formula for calculating IV flow rates?: mL/hr = mL of solution / total hours
54. How do you convert hours to minutes in IV flow rate calculations?: Multiply hours by
60.
55. What does 'mEq' stand for?: Milliequivalent
56. What does 'gtt' mean?: Drop
57. What does 'tab' refer to?: Tablet
58. What is the meaning of 'cap'?: Capsule
59. What does 'susp' stand for?: Suspension
60. What does 'el' refer to in medication preparation?: Elixir
61. How do you convert mcg to mg?: Divide by 1000 (1 mg = 1000 mcg).
62. What is the conversion for grams to milligrams?: 1 gram (g) = 1000 milligrams (mg).
63. What is the equivalent of 3000 mcg in mg?: 3 mg.
64. How do you convert 2 grams to milligrams?: 2 grams = 2000 mg.
65. What does 'AC' mean in medication administration?: 'AC' means before meals.
66. What is the formula for calculating dosage?: x V / A = D / H.
67. What is the final answer for 2.857 supp rounded to the nearest tenth?: 2.9 supp.
68. How many tabs are administered if 1.5 tabs are given before each meal?: 4.5 tabs per
day (1.5 tabs x 3 meals).
69. How do you convert kg to lb?: Multiply kg by 2.2.
70. What is the weight of a 66.75 kg patient in pounds?: 146.85 lb.
