NUR 211 fundamentals nursing EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

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Adult Health Exam # 3 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPL
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ETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (349F8)
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QUESTION 1 vc




During a patient's neurologic assessment, the nurse finds that he is arousable after light
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touch combined with a loud voice. How does the nurse document this patient's level of c
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onsciousness?
A. Stuporous
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B. Lethargic
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C. Comatose
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D. Drowsy
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ANSWER

B. Lethargic
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QUESTION 2 vc




In older adults, a decrease in _____________ ____________ is a key early sign of an infectious pro
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cess.
ANSWER

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QUESTION 3 vc




Changes in _____________ are the earliest signs of changes in neurologic status
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ANSWER

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QUESTION 4 vc

,A decrease of ____ or more points in the Glasgow Coma Scale total is clinically significant
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and should be reported to the health care provider immediately.
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A. 1 vc



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ANSWER

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QUESTION 5 vc




What pre- vc



procedure preparations should the nurse complete in a patient undergoing a lumbar pu
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ncture?
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1. Obtain informed consent 2. Explain the procedure 3. Positioning required
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QUESTION 6 vc




A patient is admitted to the critical care unit with possible Guillain-
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Barré syndrome. Which symptom of neurologic impairment will require priority nursing
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interventions? Select all that apply.
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A. New adventitious breath sounds
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B. A respiratory rate of 12
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C. Rapid, shallow breathing pattern
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D. A peripheral oxygen saturation (Spo2) of 90%
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E. New-onset nausea following a position change
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ANSWER

A. New adventitious breath sounds
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C. Rapid, shallow breathing pattern
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D. A peripheral oxygen saturation (Spo2) of 90%
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QUESTION 7 vc




The nurse is about to administer a contrast medium to the client undergoing diagnostic t
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esting. Which question does the nurse first ask the client?
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A. "Are you taking ibuprofen daily?"
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B. "Are you in pain?"
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C. "Are you wearing any metal?"
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D. "Do you know what this test is for?"
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ANSWER

,A. "Are you taking ibuprofen daily?"
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QUESTION 8 vc




A client has just returned from cerebral angiography. Which symptom does the client dis
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play that causes the nurse to act immediately?
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A. Bleeding
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B. Increased temperature
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C. Severe headache
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D. Urge to void
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ANSWER

A. Bleeding
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QUESTION 9 vc




A client has received contrast medium. Which teaching does the nurse provide to avoid a
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ny neurologic health problems after the procedure?
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A. "Practice memory drills this afternoon."
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B. "Drink at least 1000 to 1500 mL of water today."
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C. "Avoid sunlight."
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D. "Rest in bed for 24 hours."
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ANSWER

B. "Drink at least 1000 to 1500 mL of water today."
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QUESTION 10 vc




A client has undergone single-
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photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Which instruction does the nurse give t
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he client?
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A. "Continue to use the ice pack."
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B. "Call me if you have any itching."
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C. "Keep the head of the bed flat."
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D. "Return to your usual activity."
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ANSWER

D. "Return to your usual activity."
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QUESTION 11 vc




Which client diagnosed with neurologic injury is typically at highest risk for depression?
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A. Young man with a spinal cord injury
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B. Older man with a spinal cord injury
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, C. Older man with a mild stroke
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D. Young woman with a mild stroke
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ANSWER

A. Young man with a spinal cord injury
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QUESTION 12 vc




Which cranial nerve allows a person to feel a light breeze on the face?
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A. I (olfactory)
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B. III (oculomotor)
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C. V (trigeminal)
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D. VII (facial)
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ANSWER

C. V (trigeminal)
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QUESTION 13 vc




The nurse is performing a neurologic assessment on an 81-year-
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old client. Which physiologic change does the nurse expect to find because of the client's
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age?
A. Decreased coordination
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B. Increased sleeping during the night
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C. Increased touch sensation
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D. Stability in pain perception
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ANSWER

A. Decreased coordination
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QUESTION 14 vc




The nurse prepares to assess a client with diabetes mellitus for sensory loss. Which equi
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pment does the nurse use to perform this assessment?
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A. Glucometer
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B. Hammer
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C. Nothing; the client is asked to walk
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D. Cotton-tipped applicator
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ANSWER

D. Cotton-tipped applicator
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QUESTION 15 vc