NUR 201 Final Exam Practice Test (PDF) | Latest 2026/27 Practice Questions & Study Guide Graded A+ Guaranteed Pass

NUR 201 Final Exam Practice Test (PDF) | Latest
2026/27 Practice Questions & Study Guide Graded A+
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1. What is the focus of evidence-based practice in nursing?
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. . Utilizing the best clinical evidence in patient care decision-making
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. . Relying solely on personal experience in patient care
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. . Following outdated protocols and guidelines .. .. .. ..




. . Ignoring research findings in patient care .. .. .. .. ..




2. A parent asks the nurse about the best approach for managing acute
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asthma episodes in their child. What is the nurse's best response?
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.. "Acute episodes are best treated with a short-acting beta-agonist
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.. followed by a long-acting inhaled steroid." .. . .. .. ..




"Long-acting inhaled steroids are the preferred treatment for acute
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asthma episodes in children."
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"Acute episodes are best treated with a long-acting beta-agonist
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followed by a short-acting beta-agonist."
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"Leukotriene receptor antagonists should be the first-line treatment
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for acute asthma episodes in children."
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3. A nurse is preparing to discharge a patient with diabetes. Which approach
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to patient teaching would best empower the patient to manage their
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condition post-discharge?
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Providing a detailed pamphlet on diabetes without further
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explanation.
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.. Demonstrating how to monitor blood glucose levels and discussing . . . . . . . .



.. dietary choices. ..




. . Scheduling a follow-up appointment without discussing self-care. .. .. .. .. .. ..

, ..Recommending the patient to rely solely on their physician for all .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .



health decisions.
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4. What are the expectations of a just culture system in a work environment
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. . Staff can never speak up or express concerns
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. . Staff should focus solely on individual accountability
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. . Staff can speak up, express concerns, and alert team members to
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.. unsafe situations ..




. . Staff should avoid open communication about errors
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5. What is the primary focus of prioritization of care in nursing practice?
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. . Addressing all patient needs equally .. .. .. ..




. . Determining the order of patient needs based on urgency .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..




. . Providing care based solely on patient preferences.. .. .. .. .. ..




. . Focusing on administrative tasks first .. .. .. ..




6. What is the primary focus of developmental promotion in pediatric nursing?
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. . Enhancing a child's academic performance .. .. .. ..




. . Supporting a child's physical, emotional, and social development .. .. .. .. .. .. ..




. . Administering medications to children .. .. ..




. . Conducting health assessments only .. .. ..




7. The nurse conducts developmental screenings at a community center for
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infants and young children.The nurse explains that the purpose of these
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screenings is to:
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. . Reverse degenerative processes that have occurred.
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, Recognize early infection in order to prevent spread to individuals in
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close contact with the child.
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. . Recognize a disorder early so strategies can be developed to .. .. . .. .. . .. .. ..



.. promote optimum development. . .




. . Measure intelligence and readiness for school. .. .. .. .. ..




8. A nurse is providing a discussion panel within the community focusing on
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increasing healthy lifespans, reducing health disparities, and providing more
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accessible health care centers. which component of community health
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practice is the nurse promoting?
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. . disease prevention ..




. . tertiary prevention ..




.. health promotion ..




. . common interest ..




9. In what ways does a nurse's role as an educator impact patient outcomes?
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. . By ensuring patients are aware of their medication schedules
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. . By providing emotional support during hospital stays
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.. By teaching patients about their health conditions and promoting
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.. self-management

. . By coordinating with other healthcare professionals
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10. Which of the following defines evidence-based practice?
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. . practice based on the latest evidence .. .. .. .. ..




practice based on the latest evidence, collaborative care, and
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.. patient values ..