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NSG 303 Final Latest PREP EXAM with 130
Questions and Correct Answers/ NSG 303 Exam
COVERING RECENT AND MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS,,
A novice nurse is practicing how to complete a comprehensive assessment to gain confidence and
skill. What would be most import for the nurse to remember?
-gather health history information first
-establish a routine for the assessment
-intersperse the physical exam with the history
-allow the client a break between the two parts of the history / exam
-establish a routine for the assessment
A head to toe assessment was performed on a client admitted 2 days ago, the nurse observes that
the pupils are unequal. The nurse reviews the chart and notes that pulls are documented as equal,
round, and reactive on the comprehensive admission assessment. What is the first action of the
nurse?
-document findings
-contact the nurse who performed the admission assessment
-perform a focused assessment on the client
-perform a comprehensive assessment on the client
-perform a focused assessment on the client
Which of the following if obtained during the health history would alert the nurse to a possible risk
factor for hearing related problems? SATA
-use of sound occluding headphones and loud volume of music etc
-daily use of cotton tipped applicators to clean ear canals
-frequent ear infections
-preference of showers instead of baths -general
aging process
-use of sound occluding headphones and loud volume of music etc
-daily use of cotton tipped applicators to clean ear canals
-frequent ear infections
-general aging process
After completing the musculoskeletal health history, the nurse determines that a client is at risk
for osteoporosis. Which of the following risk factors were most likely identified in this client? SATA
-age greater than 65 yrs old
-alcohol intake of 3+ drinks per day
-regular aerobic exercise
-non smoker
-sedentary lifestyle
-age greater than 65 yrs old
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-alcohol intake of 3+ drinks per day -sedentary
lifestyle
A client is diagnosed with a disorder involving the inner ear. Which of the following is the most
common client complaint associated with a disorder in this part of the ear? -hearing loss
-tinnitus
-pruritus
-burning of the ear
-hearing loss
During a visit to a health care facility, a 74 yr old client tells the nurse it is difficult to read fine print
in books. The client also says that on a few occasions, she failed to see passing vehicles while
driving. The nurse knows that which of the following is the most likely cause?
-hypertension
-presence of a cataract
-glaucoma
-monovision
-presence of a cataract
When conducting a focused health assessment, the nurse asks questions specifically targeting
what?
-the client's culture
-the client's hereditary and family background
-the client's gender
-the client's specific issues and symptoms
-the client's specific issues and symptoms
Which of the following risk factors increase the risk of hearing loss? SATA
-breastfeeding as an infant
-illnesses causing high fever
-noise exposure
-hereditary -smoking
-illnesses causing high fever
-noise exposure
-hereditary
-smoking
The nurse is reviewing data collected form their assessment. What would be identified as
subjective data?
-heart rate of 82 bpm
-smoke 3 packs of cigarettes daily
-heart tones clear and regular -bilateral
pedal pulses
-smoke 3 packs of cigarettes daily
A nurse has finished examining a client's nose and sinuses and is about to examine the client's
mouth and throat. What would be most important for the nurse to do?
-warm hands
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-obtain a tuning fork
-put on gloves for this portion of the exam -collect
a saliva specimen form the client
-put on gloves for this portion of the exam
A female older client is about to be assessed by a male nurse. Before the examination, the client
states, "It is against my religious customs to have physical contact with a male who is not my
husband. May I continue with a female nurse please?" What is the nurses' best response?
-offer to exchange client assignments with a female nurse
-explain nurse-client boundaries to the client
-inform the client about privacy and confidentiality
-tell the client that these are not north American customs
-offer to exchange client assignments with a female nurse
The nurse will obtain the greatest amount of information about the thyroid gland by using which
technique of assessment?
-inspection
-palpation
-percussion
-auscultation
-palpation
A client is admitted to the healthcare facility for the onset of a stroke. The nurse is aware that
Glossopharyngeal nerve palsy is sometimes a complication of stroke. To test the function of
cranial nerve IX, the nurse should as the client to do which of the following? SATA
-say 'ahh' to assess the uvular rise
-identify taste with the eyes closed
-close eyes and assess for smell
-press tongue against the tongue blade
-say 'ahh' to assess the uvular rise
-identify taste with the eyes closed
The nurse has entered a client's room to begin a head to toe assessment. The client appears
anxious, is pale, and is struggling to breathe. What is the nurses' priority action?
-assess blood pressure
-ensure a patent airway
-check for pupil reaction
-count respiration for one minute
-ensure a patent airway
The nurse has palpated a client's radial pulses bilaterally and has documented the results of this
assessment as "radial pulses 1+ bilaterally." How should this assessment finding be interpreted?
-the client's weak pulses may be indicative of cardiovascular disease
-the client has increased radial pulses that may result form hypertension
-the client has normal peripheral pulses
-the client shows no signs of a circulatory health problem
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-the client's weak pulses may be indicative of cardiovascular disease
The nurse is to perform an assessment on newly admitted client. Which assessment would be
most appropriate?
-comprehensive
-focused
-emergent
-specific system
-comprehensive
The nurse is completing the general survey. in addition to observing the client's appearance, the
nurse would assess which of the following next?
-mental status
-vital signs
-cognitive abilities
-thought processes
-vital signs
When observing a client's behavior, which of the following would be most important for the nurse
to compare the observations with?
-developmental stage
-overall physical development
-stated age -vital
signs
-developmental stage
When documenting a comprehensive assessment on a 50 yr old client, which statement would the
nurse record as the reasons for seeking health care?
-"I try not to let the pain affect my life"
-"I had my appendix removed when I was 14 yrs old"
-"I haven't has a checkup in over 5 yrs"
-"I have an aunt who had breast cancer"
-"I haven't has a checkup in over 5 yrs"
A nursing instructor is describing the use of a head to toe approach for a comprehensive health
assessment and how body systems may be combined, using the legs as an example. Which of the
following would the instruct describe as being included in this assessment? SATA
-skin color and condition
-cardiovascular system
-neurologic system
-thorax and lungs
-musculoskeletal system
-skin color and condition
-neurologic system
-musculoskeletal system
When interviewing a client, the nurse inquires about the presence of pain. The client states that
they are in a great deal of pain. Which of the following should the nurse do next?
30 May 2026
NSG 303 Final Latest PREP EXAM with 130
Questions and Correct Answers/ NSG 303 Exam
COVERING RECENT AND MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS,,
A novice nurse is practicing how to complete a comprehensive assessment to gain confidence and
skill. What would be most import for the nurse to remember?
-gather health history information first
-establish a routine for the assessment
-intersperse the physical exam with the history
-allow the client a break between the two parts of the history / exam
-establish a routine for the assessment
A head to toe assessment was performed on a client admitted 2 days ago, the nurse observes that
the pupils are unequal. The nurse reviews the chart and notes that pulls are documented as equal,
round, and reactive on the comprehensive admission assessment. What is the first action of the
nurse?
-document findings
-contact the nurse who performed the admission assessment
-perform a focused assessment on the client
-perform a comprehensive assessment on the client
-perform a focused assessment on the client
Which of the following if obtained during the health history would alert the nurse to a possible risk
factor for hearing related problems? SATA
-use of sound occluding headphones and loud volume of music etc
-daily use of cotton tipped applicators to clean ear canals
-frequent ear infections
-preference of showers instead of baths -general
aging process
-use of sound occluding headphones and loud volume of music etc
-daily use of cotton tipped applicators to clean ear canals
-frequent ear infections
-general aging process
After completing the musculoskeletal health history, the nurse determines that a client is at risk
for osteoporosis. Which of the following risk factors were most likely identified in this client? SATA
-age greater than 65 yrs old
-alcohol intake of 3+ drinks per day
-regular aerobic exercise
-non smoker
-sedentary lifestyle
-age greater than 65 yrs old
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-alcohol intake of 3+ drinks per day -sedentary
lifestyle
A client is diagnosed with a disorder involving the inner ear. Which of the following is the most
common client complaint associated with a disorder in this part of the ear? -hearing loss
-tinnitus
-pruritus
-burning of the ear
-hearing loss
During a visit to a health care facility, a 74 yr old client tells the nurse it is difficult to read fine print
in books. The client also says that on a few occasions, she failed to see passing vehicles while
driving. The nurse knows that which of the following is the most likely cause?
-hypertension
-presence of a cataract
-glaucoma
-monovision
-presence of a cataract
When conducting a focused health assessment, the nurse asks questions specifically targeting
what?
-the client's culture
-the client's hereditary and family background
-the client's gender
-the client's specific issues and symptoms
-the client's specific issues and symptoms
Which of the following risk factors increase the risk of hearing loss? SATA
-breastfeeding as an infant
-illnesses causing high fever
-noise exposure
-hereditary -smoking
-illnesses causing high fever
-noise exposure
-hereditary
-smoking
The nurse is reviewing data collected form their assessment. What would be identified as
subjective data?
-heart rate of 82 bpm
-smoke 3 packs of cigarettes daily
-heart tones clear and regular -bilateral
pedal pulses
-smoke 3 packs of cigarettes daily
A nurse has finished examining a client's nose and sinuses and is about to examine the client's
mouth and throat. What would be most important for the nurse to do?
-warm hands
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-obtain a tuning fork
-put on gloves for this portion of the exam -collect
a saliva specimen form the client
-put on gloves for this portion of the exam
A female older client is about to be assessed by a male nurse. Before the examination, the client
states, "It is against my religious customs to have physical contact with a male who is not my
husband. May I continue with a female nurse please?" What is the nurses' best response?
-offer to exchange client assignments with a female nurse
-explain nurse-client boundaries to the client
-inform the client about privacy and confidentiality
-tell the client that these are not north American customs
-offer to exchange client assignments with a female nurse
The nurse will obtain the greatest amount of information about the thyroid gland by using which
technique of assessment?
-inspection
-palpation
-percussion
-auscultation
-palpation
A client is admitted to the healthcare facility for the onset of a stroke. The nurse is aware that
Glossopharyngeal nerve palsy is sometimes a complication of stroke. To test the function of
cranial nerve IX, the nurse should as the client to do which of the following? SATA
-say 'ahh' to assess the uvular rise
-identify taste with the eyes closed
-close eyes and assess for smell
-press tongue against the tongue blade
-say 'ahh' to assess the uvular rise
-identify taste with the eyes closed
The nurse has entered a client's room to begin a head to toe assessment. The client appears
anxious, is pale, and is struggling to breathe. What is the nurses' priority action?
-assess blood pressure
-ensure a patent airway
-check for pupil reaction
-count respiration for one minute
-ensure a patent airway
The nurse has palpated a client's radial pulses bilaterally and has documented the results of this
assessment as "radial pulses 1+ bilaterally." How should this assessment finding be interpreted?
-the client's weak pulses may be indicative of cardiovascular disease
-the client has increased radial pulses that may result form hypertension
-the client has normal peripheral pulses
-the client shows no signs of a circulatory health problem
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-the client's weak pulses may be indicative of cardiovascular disease
The nurse is to perform an assessment on newly admitted client. Which assessment would be
most appropriate?
-comprehensive
-focused
-emergent
-specific system
-comprehensive
The nurse is completing the general survey. in addition to observing the client's appearance, the
nurse would assess which of the following next?
-mental status
-vital signs
-cognitive abilities
-thought processes
-vital signs
When observing a client's behavior, which of the following would be most important for the nurse
to compare the observations with?
-developmental stage
-overall physical development
-stated age -vital
signs
-developmental stage
When documenting a comprehensive assessment on a 50 yr old client, which statement would the
nurse record as the reasons for seeking health care?
-"I try not to let the pain affect my life"
-"I had my appendix removed when I was 14 yrs old"
-"I haven't has a checkup in over 5 yrs"
-"I have an aunt who had breast cancer"
-"I haven't has a checkup in over 5 yrs"
A nursing instructor is describing the use of a head to toe approach for a comprehensive health
assessment and how body systems may be combined, using the legs as an example. Which of the
following would the instruct describe as being included in this assessment? SATA
-skin color and condition
-cardiovascular system
-neurologic system
-thorax and lungs
-musculoskeletal system
-skin color and condition
-neurologic system
-musculoskeletal system
When interviewing a client, the nurse inquires about the presence of pain. The client states that
they are in a great deal of pain. Which of the following should the nurse do next?
