NUR 150 Final Exam (PDF) | Latest 2026/27 Practice Questions & Study Guide Graded A+ Guaranteed Pass

NUR 150 Final Exam (PDF) | Latest 2026/27
Practice Questions & Study Guide Graded A+
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1. What is the primary requirement of the Joint Commission concerning pain management
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in healthcare settings?
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. . Pain relief methods must be documented.
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. . Pain relief medications must be administered without assessment.
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.. Types of pain relief and their effectiveness must be assessed and
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reassessed.
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. . Patients must be educated on pain relief options.
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2. A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a patient who has difficulty swallowing.The
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patient is prescribed a medication that is known to be
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enteric-coated. What should the nurse do in this situation?
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. . Crush the medication and mix it with applesauce
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. . Administer the medication whole without crushing .. .. .. .. ..




. . Dissolve the medication in water .. .. .. ..




. . Consult the pharmacist for an alternative medication
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3. Which of the following is NOTconsidered a common safety risk to patients in healthcare
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facilities?
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. . Falls

. . Medication errors ..




.. Infections

. . Nutritional deficiencies ..

,4. Explain why assessing the patient for injuries is the first action a nurse should take in a fall
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situation.
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. . To prepare for legal documentation
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.. To ensure the patient's safety and address any immediate health concerns
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. . To inform the patient's family
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. . To evaluate the effectiveness of safety protocols
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5. Signs and symptoms of an infection include what?
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.. Fever

.. Redness

. . Drainage with an odor .. .. ..




. . All of the above
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6. What are the four components of the SBAR communication method used in
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healthcare?
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. . Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
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. . Summary, Background, Analysis, Response . . .. . .




. . Situation, Basis, Assessment, Review .. .. ..




. . Summary, Background, Assessment, Recommendation . . .. . .




7. Explain the role of screening tools in secondary prevention and provide two examples.
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Screening tools help in diagnosing diseases; examples include blood tests and X-
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rays.

, Screening tools are used to monitor treatment effectiveness; examples include
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MRI and CTscans.
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Screening tools assist in the early detection of diseases; examples include
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mammograms and depression screening questionnaires.
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Screening tools are primarily for health education; examples include pamphlets and
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workshops.
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8. What is the typical angle range for administering subcutaneous injections?
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. . 30 to 60 degrees .. .. ..




. . 45 to 90 degrees .. .. ..




. . 90 to 120 degrees
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. . 15 to 45 degrees
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9. What is the purpose of the PERRLAassessment in a neurological
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examination?
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. . To evaluate muscle strength
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. . To assess pupil response.. .. ..




. . To measure blood pressure
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. . To check reflexes .. ..




10. What is the recommended maximum time limit for the application of heat or cold therapy
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to an injury?
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.. 10 minutes
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.. 15 minutes
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. . 20 minutes ..




. . 30 minutes ..

, 11. Explain the significance of accurately measuring a patient's intake and output in nursing
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practice.
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. . It helps in determining the patient's weight
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. . It is essential for assessing fluid balance and kidney function
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. . It is only necessary for patients with known kidney issues
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. . It is primarily for administrative purposes
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12. What is the goal of cultural competence in nursing practice?
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. . To impose the nurse's cultural values on the patient.
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. . To provide care that is devoid of any cultural considerations.
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To deliver care that is sensitive, appropriate, and effective for patients from
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diverse cultural backgrounds.
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.. To exclude patients from different cultural backgrounds from receiving care.
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13. What are the primary types of infections that Bactrim is indicated for?
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.. Viral infections ..




. . Bacterial infections ..




. . Fungal infections ..




. . Parasitic infections ..




14. According to Guest Speaker Dr. Alexandria Macmadu, what is the role of Naloxone in
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addressing the opioid crisis?
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. . Naloxone reduces the desire to use opioids .. .. .. .. .. ..




.. Naloxone is an opioid alternative that does not have the same addictive properties as
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. traditional opioids .