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NURS-502 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK| COMPLETE 400 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADRED A+| (MOST
RECENT!!)
1) An older client has an oral temperature reading of 97.2°F. The nurse
realizes that this client's low temperature could be due to which
observation?
1. The anxiety level of the client has increased.
2. Hormones have fluctuated in this client.
3. Muscle activity has increased during the client's therapy session.
4. Loss of subcutaneous fat is noted. ......ANSWER......Answer: 4
Explanation: This client is older and research shows that older people
are at risk for
hypothermia. When one ages, subcutaneous fat is lost.
Page Ref: 507
Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
Standards: QSEN Competencies: I. A. 1. Integrate understanding of
multiple dimensions of
patient-centered care | AACN Essentials Competencies: IX. 1. Conduct
comprehensive and
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focused physical, behavioral, psychological, spiritual, socioeconomic,
and environmental
assessments of health and illness parameters in patients, using
developmentally and culturally
appropriate approaches | NLN Competencies: Context and
Environment; Practice-Know-How;
Apply health promotion/disease prevention strategies |
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Evaluation
Learning Outcome: 2. Identify the variations in normal body
temperature, pulse, respirations,
and blood pressure that occur from infancy to old age.
MNL Learning Outcome: 2. Examine the factors that influence the
measured results of vital
signs.
2) The nurse is preparing to measure a client's temperature. What is the
first thing that the nurse
should do to ensure an accurate temperature reading?
1. Assess that the equipment used is working properly.
2. Place the client in a position that is most comfortable for the
healthcare provider.
3. Take the temperature with a chemical disposable thermometer when
the client is perspiring.
4. Wait at least 10 minutes before taking the temperature after a client
has been smoking. ......ANSWER......Answer: 1
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Explanation: If the equipment is not working properly, no accuracy will
be obtained in the
readings.
Page Ref: 514
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
Standards: QSEN Competencies: I. A. 1. Integrate understanding of
multiple dimensions of
patient-centered care | AACN Essentials Competencies: IX. 1. Conduct
comprehensive and
focused physical, behavioral, psychological, spiritual, socioeconomic,
and environmental
assessments of health and illness parameters in patients, using
developmentally and culturally
appropriate approaches | NLN Competencies: Context and
Environment; Practice-Know-How;
Apply health promotion/disease prevention strategies |
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Assessment
Learning Outcome: 3. Verbalize the steps used in: a. Assessing body
temperature.
MNL Learning Outcome: 3. Apply the principles of assessing vital signs
in patient care.
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3) The nurse needs to measure the temperature of a client who has a
history of heart disease and
has eaten a bowl of vegetable soup 45 minutes ago. Which site should
the nurse use?
1. Axilla
2. Oral
3. Popliteal
4. Rectal ......ANSWER......Answer: 2
Explanation: Body temperature is frequently measured orally even if the
client has eaten or
drank something cold or hot. One only needs to wait 30 minutes, and
then this site can be used.
Page Ref: 511
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
Standards: QSEN Competencies: I. A. 1. Integrate understanding of
multiple dimensions of
patient-centered care | AACN Essentials Competencies: IX. 1. Conduct
comprehensive and
focused physical, behavioral, psychological, spiritual, socioeconomic,
and environmental
assessments of health and illness parameters in patients, using
developmentally and culturally
appropriate approaches | NLN Competencies: Context and
Environment; Practice-Know-How;
NURS-502 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK| COMPLETE 400 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADRED A+| (MOST
RECENT!!)
1) An older client has an oral temperature reading of 97.2°F. The nurse
realizes that this client's low temperature could be due to which
observation?
1. The anxiety level of the client has increased.
2. Hormones have fluctuated in this client.
3. Muscle activity has increased during the client's therapy session.
4. Loss of subcutaneous fat is noted. ......ANSWER......Answer: 4
Explanation: This client is older and research shows that older people
are at risk for
hypothermia. When one ages, subcutaneous fat is lost.
Page Ref: 507
Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
Standards: QSEN Competencies: I. A. 1. Integrate understanding of
multiple dimensions of
patient-centered care | AACN Essentials Competencies: IX. 1. Conduct
comprehensive and
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focused physical, behavioral, psychological, spiritual, socioeconomic,
and environmental
assessments of health and illness parameters in patients, using
developmentally and culturally
appropriate approaches | NLN Competencies: Context and
Environment; Practice-Know-How;
Apply health promotion/disease prevention strategies |
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Evaluation
Learning Outcome: 2. Identify the variations in normal body
temperature, pulse, respirations,
and blood pressure that occur from infancy to old age.
MNL Learning Outcome: 2. Examine the factors that influence the
measured results of vital
signs.
2) The nurse is preparing to measure a client's temperature. What is the
first thing that the nurse
should do to ensure an accurate temperature reading?
1. Assess that the equipment used is working properly.
2. Place the client in a position that is most comfortable for the
healthcare provider.
3. Take the temperature with a chemical disposable thermometer when
the client is perspiring.
4. Wait at least 10 minutes before taking the temperature after a client
has been smoking. ......ANSWER......Answer: 1
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Explanation: If the equipment is not working properly, no accuracy will
be obtained in the
readings.
Page Ref: 514
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
Standards: QSEN Competencies: I. A. 1. Integrate understanding of
multiple dimensions of
patient-centered care | AACN Essentials Competencies: IX. 1. Conduct
comprehensive and
focused physical, behavioral, psychological, spiritual, socioeconomic,
and environmental
assessments of health and illness parameters in patients, using
developmentally and culturally
appropriate approaches | NLN Competencies: Context and
Environment; Practice-Know-How;
Apply health promotion/disease prevention strategies |
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Assessment
Learning Outcome: 3. Verbalize the steps used in: a. Assessing body
temperature.
MNL Learning Outcome: 3. Apply the principles of assessing vital signs
in patient care.
Page 587
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3) The nurse needs to measure the temperature of a client who has a
history of heart disease and
has eaten a bowl of vegetable soup 45 minutes ago. Which site should
the nurse use?
1. Axilla
2. Oral
3. Popliteal
4. Rectal ......ANSWER......Answer: 2
Explanation: Body temperature is frequently measured orally even if the
client has eaten or
drank something cold or hot. One only needs to wait 30 minutes, and
then this site can be used.
Page Ref: 511
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
Standards: QSEN Competencies: I. A. 1. Integrate understanding of
multiple dimensions of
patient-centered care | AACN Essentials Competencies: IX. 1. Conduct
comprehensive and
focused physical, behavioral, psychological, spiritual, socioeconomic,
and environmental
assessments of health and illness parameters in patients, using
developmentally and culturally
appropriate approaches | NLN Competencies: Context and
Environment; Practice-Know-How;
