NUR 130 Final Exam (PDF) | Latest 2026/27
Practice Questions & Study Guide Graded A+
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1. Which of the following is NOT a common complication of wound healing?
Infection
Dehiscence
Necrosis
Hemostasis
2. Explain the significance of the evaluation component in the nursing
management process.
It determines the initial diagnosis of the patient
It assesses the effectiveness of the care plan and interventions
It involves the planning of future care strategies
It is the first step in the nursing process
3. Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of hypovolemia?
Dry mucous membranes
Increased urine output
Hypotension
Decreased urine output
4. Explain how a nurse can assess risks to client safety in a clinical setting. What factors
should be considered?
Only the client's medical history
Environmental hazards, client mobility, and medication interactions
, The nurse's personal experience
The opinions of other healthcare professionals
5. Explain the physiological mechanism that leads to postural hypotension when a
person stands up.
Blood vessels constrict to maintain blood pressure.
Blood pools in the lower extremities, reducing blood flow to the
brain.
Heart rate decreases significantly upon standing.
Blood pressure increases due to increased cardiac output.
6. Explain how lifestyle modifications can impact the management of
hypertension.
They have no effect on blood pressure levels.
They can help lower blood pressure and reduce the need for medications.
They are only effective when combined with surgical treatments.
They are the only method necessary for managing hypertension.
7. Which of the following is NOT considered an essential component of basic care and
comfort for patients?
Hygiene
Nutrition
Pain management
Surgical intervention
,8. A nurse is faced with a situation where a patient refuses a life-saving
treatment. How should the nurse apply the ethical principle of autonomy in this
scenario?
The nurse should override the patient's decision for their own safety.
The nurse should respect the patient's right to make their own
healthcare decisions.
The nurse should inform the patient's family to make the decision instead.
The nurse should persuade the patient to accept the treatment for their
benefit.
9. A patient presents with dry mucous membranes, hypotension, and decreased urine output
after a severe gastrointestinal bleed. What immediate nursing
intervention should be prioritized based on these signs of hypovolemia?
Administer a diuretic to increase urine output.
Initiate intravenous fluid resuscitation.
Monitor vital signs every hour.
Encourage oral fluid intake.
10. Which of the following is NOT a method to prevent falls in home and clinical
settings?
Removing obstacles
Using assistive devices
Ensuring proper lighting
Increasing clutter in pathways
, 11. Which of the following is NOTa nursing intervention aimed at maintaining client
.. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. ..
safety?
..
. . Conducting safety assessments .. ..
. . Educating clients ..
. . Monitoring for potential hazards .. .. ..
. . Administering medication without supervision .. .. ..
12. Explain why emotional support is considered an essential component of basic care
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .
and comfort for patients.
. . . .
. . It helps in physical recovery
.. .. .. ..
. . It addresses psychological needs
.. .. ..
. . It reduces the need for medication
.. .. .. .. ..
. . It is a legal requirement
.. .. .. ..
13. What is the primary purpose of Good Samaritan laws in healthcare?
.. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. ..
. . To ensure healthcare providers are compensated for emergency services
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .
.. To protect healthcare providers from legal liability when assisting in
. . . . . . . . ..
.. emergencies
. . To mandate that healthcare providers assist in all emergency situations
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ..
. . To provide legal guidelines for patient consent in emergencies
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
14. What term describes a condition where a person experiences an excessive amount of
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ..
stimuli?
..
. . Sensory overload ..
Practice Questions & Study Guide Graded A+
Guaranteed Pass
1. Which of the following is NOT a common complication of wound healing?
Infection
Dehiscence
Necrosis
Hemostasis
2. Explain the significance of the evaluation component in the nursing
management process.
It determines the initial diagnosis of the patient
It assesses the effectiveness of the care plan and interventions
It involves the planning of future care strategies
It is the first step in the nursing process
3. Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of hypovolemia?
Dry mucous membranes
Increased urine output
Hypotension
Decreased urine output
4. Explain how a nurse can assess risks to client safety in a clinical setting. What factors
should be considered?
Only the client's medical history
Environmental hazards, client mobility, and medication interactions
, The nurse's personal experience
The opinions of other healthcare professionals
5. Explain the physiological mechanism that leads to postural hypotension when a
person stands up.
Blood vessels constrict to maintain blood pressure.
Blood pools in the lower extremities, reducing blood flow to the
brain.
Heart rate decreases significantly upon standing.
Blood pressure increases due to increased cardiac output.
6. Explain how lifestyle modifications can impact the management of
hypertension.
They have no effect on blood pressure levels.
They can help lower blood pressure and reduce the need for medications.
They are only effective when combined with surgical treatments.
They are the only method necessary for managing hypertension.
7. Which of the following is NOT considered an essential component of basic care and
comfort for patients?
Hygiene
Nutrition
Pain management
Surgical intervention
,8. A nurse is faced with a situation where a patient refuses a life-saving
treatment. How should the nurse apply the ethical principle of autonomy in this
scenario?
The nurse should override the patient's decision for their own safety.
The nurse should respect the patient's right to make their own
healthcare decisions.
The nurse should inform the patient's family to make the decision instead.
The nurse should persuade the patient to accept the treatment for their
benefit.
9. A patient presents with dry mucous membranes, hypotension, and decreased urine output
after a severe gastrointestinal bleed. What immediate nursing
intervention should be prioritized based on these signs of hypovolemia?
Administer a diuretic to increase urine output.
Initiate intravenous fluid resuscitation.
Monitor vital signs every hour.
Encourage oral fluid intake.
10. Which of the following is NOT a method to prevent falls in home and clinical
settings?
Removing obstacles
Using assistive devices
Ensuring proper lighting
Increasing clutter in pathways
, 11. Which of the following is NOTa nursing intervention aimed at maintaining client
.. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. ..
safety?
..
. . Conducting safety assessments .. ..
. . Educating clients ..
. . Monitoring for potential hazards .. .. ..
. . Administering medication without supervision .. .. ..
12. Explain why emotional support is considered an essential component of basic care
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .
and comfort for patients.
. . . .
. . It helps in physical recovery
.. .. .. ..
. . It addresses psychological needs
.. .. ..
. . It reduces the need for medication
.. .. .. .. ..
. . It is a legal requirement
.. .. .. ..
13. What is the primary purpose of Good Samaritan laws in healthcare?
.. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. ..
. . To ensure healthcare providers are compensated for emergency services
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .
.. To protect healthcare providers from legal liability when assisting in
. . . . . . . . ..
.. emergencies
. . To mandate that healthcare providers assist in all emergency situations
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ..
. . To provide legal guidelines for patient consent in emergencies
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
14. What term describes a condition where a person experiences an excessive amount of
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ..
stimuli?
..
. . Sensory overload ..
