NURS 332 EXAM 2 | PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | COMPREHENSIVE NCLEX NURSING
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Which of the following is NOT a marker nutrient?
a. Ca
b. Fe
c. Vit B
d. Vit C - ANS ✔✔c. Vit B
You are about to start enteral feeding in your patient. What should you do before starting the
feeding? (SATA)
a. Confirm placement of tube
b. Elevate HOB to 25 degrees or higher
c. Elevate HOB to 30 degrees or higher
d. Flush with water - ANS ✔✔a. Confirm placement of tube
c. Elevate HOB to 30 degrees or higher
You have started your patient's first enteral feed via an NG tube and are worried they will
develop dumping syndrome. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of dumping syndrome
that you need to assess for?
a. Abdominal distension
b. Vomiting
c. Diarrhea
d. Increased urinary frequency - ANS ✔✔d. Increased urinary frequency
A patient comes into the clinic with a swollen and painful pressure ulcer. On assessment, you
note that it appears like a "crater," and you can see a small amount of subcutaneous fat in the
center. There is some sloughing but no necrosis at the site. What stage is this pressure ulcer at?
,a. Stage 1
b. Stage 2
c. Stage 3
d. Stage 4 - ANS ✔✔c. Stage 3
You are a nurse in a pediatric clinic. A 3-year-old patient is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis
(eczema). Which of the following are appropriate interventions to recommend for this patient?
(SATA)
a. Frequent bathing
b. Topical steroids
c. Keep skin clean and dry at all times
d. Antihistamines
e. Air humidifier in the child's room - ANS ✔✔b. Topical steroids
d. Antihistamines
e. Air humidifier in the child's room
You are educating a patient regarding specific diet modifications to promote tissue repair. Which
of the following are the two best components to include?
a. High protein
b. High vitamin C
c. Low fat
d. Low sodium - ANS ✔✔a. High protein
b. High vitamin C
A patient comes into the clinic with complaints of dry and itchy skin. Which interventions would
be most beneficial to mention to the patient?
a. Take a warm shower every day to keep the skin clean
, b. Use only unscented soaps and detergents
c. Use abrasive soaps to exfoliate dead skin cells
d. Take frequent, hot baths - ANS ✔✔b. Use only unscented soaps and detergents
Which of the following is NOT true regarding using a compression garment for a burn?
a. The purpose is to encourage collagen development
b. Effectively reduces contractures and scarring over time
c. Should be worn for no more than 18 hours per day
d. Should be hand-wash only - ANS ✔✔c. Should be worn for no more than 18 hours per day
A nurse is assessing a patient to determine their risk of sleep problems. Which of the following
are important topics to include in the assessment? (SATA)
a. Usual sleep pattern
b. Current medication list
c. Medical history
d. Current life events
e. Current mental status
f. Bedroom environment - ANS ✔✔a. Usual sleep pattern
b. Current medication list
c. Medical history
d. Current life events
e. Current mental status
f. Bedroom environment
You are teaching a group of students about beneficial ways to promote good sleep hygiene.
Which of the following is an appropriate teaching point to include?
a. Maintain a temperature of around 74 degrees in the bedroom
STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
Which of the following is NOT a marker nutrient?
a. Ca
b. Fe
c. Vit B
d. Vit C - ANS ✔✔c. Vit B
You are about to start enteral feeding in your patient. What should you do before starting the
feeding? (SATA)
a. Confirm placement of tube
b. Elevate HOB to 25 degrees or higher
c. Elevate HOB to 30 degrees or higher
d. Flush with water - ANS ✔✔a. Confirm placement of tube
c. Elevate HOB to 30 degrees or higher
You have started your patient's first enteral feed via an NG tube and are worried they will
develop dumping syndrome. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of dumping syndrome
that you need to assess for?
a. Abdominal distension
b. Vomiting
c. Diarrhea
d. Increased urinary frequency - ANS ✔✔d. Increased urinary frequency
A patient comes into the clinic with a swollen and painful pressure ulcer. On assessment, you
note that it appears like a "crater," and you can see a small amount of subcutaneous fat in the
center. There is some sloughing but no necrosis at the site. What stage is this pressure ulcer at?
,a. Stage 1
b. Stage 2
c. Stage 3
d. Stage 4 - ANS ✔✔c. Stage 3
You are a nurse in a pediatric clinic. A 3-year-old patient is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis
(eczema). Which of the following are appropriate interventions to recommend for this patient?
(SATA)
a. Frequent bathing
b. Topical steroids
c. Keep skin clean and dry at all times
d. Antihistamines
e. Air humidifier in the child's room - ANS ✔✔b. Topical steroids
d. Antihistamines
e. Air humidifier in the child's room
You are educating a patient regarding specific diet modifications to promote tissue repair. Which
of the following are the two best components to include?
a. High protein
b. High vitamin C
c. Low fat
d. Low sodium - ANS ✔✔a. High protein
b. High vitamin C
A patient comes into the clinic with complaints of dry and itchy skin. Which interventions would
be most beneficial to mention to the patient?
a. Take a warm shower every day to keep the skin clean
, b. Use only unscented soaps and detergents
c. Use abrasive soaps to exfoliate dead skin cells
d. Take frequent, hot baths - ANS ✔✔b. Use only unscented soaps and detergents
Which of the following is NOT true regarding using a compression garment for a burn?
a. The purpose is to encourage collagen development
b. Effectively reduces contractures and scarring over time
c. Should be worn for no more than 18 hours per day
d. Should be hand-wash only - ANS ✔✔c. Should be worn for no more than 18 hours per day
A nurse is assessing a patient to determine their risk of sleep problems. Which of the following
are important topics to include in the assessment? (SATA)
a. Usual sleep pattern
b. Current medication list
c. Medical history
d. Current life events
e. Current mental status
f. Bedroom environment - ANS ✔✔a. Usual sleep pattern
b. Current medication list
c. Medical history
d. Current life events
e. Current mental status
f. Bedroom environment
You are teaching a group of students about beneficial ways to promote good sleep hygiene.
Which of the following is an appropriate teaching point to include?
a. Maintain a temperature of around 74 degrees in the bedroom
