NR 222- EXAM 2 PRACTICE. LATEST
2026-2027. QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS. GRADED A
9-year-old brian has a difficult time making friends at school and being
chosen to play on the team. he also has trouble completing his homework
and, as a result, receives little positive feedback from his parents or
teacher. according to erikson's theory, failure at this stage of development
results in:
a) a sense of guilt
b) a poor sense of self
c) feelings of inferiority
d) mistrust - ANSc) feelings of inferiority
a 35-year-old woman is speaking with you about her recent diagnosis of a
chronic illness. she is concerned about her treatment options in relation to
her ability to continue to care for her family. as she considers the options
and alternatives, she incorporates information, her values, and emotions to
decide which plan will be the best fit for her. she is using which form of
cognitive development?
a) conventional reasoning
b) formal operations
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,c) integrity versus despair
d) postformal thought - ANSd) postformal thought
a 45-year-old obese woman tells the nurse that she wants to lose weight.
after conducting a thorough assessment, the nurse concludes that which of
the following may be contributing factors to the woman's obesity)
(Select all that apply)
a) the woman works in an executive position that is very demanding
b) the woman works out at the corporate gym at 5am two mornings per
week
c) the woman says that she has little time to prepare meals at home and
eats out at least four nights a week
d) the woman says that she tries to eat "low cholesterol" foods to help lose
weight - ANSa) the woman works in an executive position that is very
demanding
c) the woman says that she has little time to prepare meals at home and
eats out at least four nights a week
A 48-year-old woman complains to her nurse that she is experiencing
frequent episodes of insomnia. What are some measures the nurse should
educate her about?
Select all that apply.
a) Insomnia is common for this age group.
b) Engage in activity 1 to 2 hours before bed to encourage sleep.
c) Avoid or reduce the amount of caffeinated beverages that are
consumed.
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,d) Napping should be encouraged.
e) Have a regular schedule for waking and sleep. - ANSa) Insomnia is
common for this age group.
c) Avoid or reduce the amount of caffeinated beverages that are
consumed.
e) Have a regular schedule for waking and sleep.
a 50-year-old male patient is seen in the clinic. he tells the nurse that he
has recently lost his job and his wife of 26 years has asked for a divorce.
he has a flat affect. family history reveals that his father committed suicide
at the age of 53. the nurse should assess for the following:
a) cardiovascular disease
b) depression
c) sexually transmitted suicide
d) iron deficiency anemia - ANSb) depression
A 50-year-old man is initiating an exercise program to help improve his
cardiovascular health. What are some of the recommended guidelines that
the nurse should instruct him on?
Select all that apply.
a) Every adult over the age of 50 should start with a daily running program.
b) Overexertion should be avoided.
c) Increase fluid intake during periods of strenuous exercise in hot weather.
d) Adults over the age of 50 benefit from intense strength training.
e) Suggested activities include walking, jogging, swimming, and bicycling. -
ANSb) Overexertion should be avoided.
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, c) Increase fluid intake during periods of strenuous exercise in hot weather.
e) Suggested activities include walking, jogging, swimming, and bicycling.
a 50-year-old woman has elevated cholesterol profile values that increase
her cardiovascular risk factor. one method to control this risk factor is to
identify current diet trends and describe dietary changes to reduce the risk.
this nursing activity is a form of:
a) referral
b) counseling
c) health education
d) stress management techniques - ANSc) health education
a 63-year-old patient is retiring from his job at an accounting firm where he
has a in a management role for the past 20 years. he has been with the
same company for 42 years and was a dedicated employee. his wife is a
homemaker. she raised their five children, babysits for her grandchildren as
needed, and belongs to numerous church committees. what are your major
concerns for this patient
(Select all that apply)
a) the loss of his work role
b) the risk of social isolation
c) a determination if the wife will need to start working
d) how the wife expects household tasks to be divided in the home in
retirement
e) the age the patient chose to retire - ANSa) the loss of his work role
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2026-2027. QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS. GRADED A
9-year-old brian has a difficult time making friends at school and being
chosen to play on the team. he also has trouble completing his homework
and, as a result, receives little positive feedback from his parents or
teacher. according to erikson's theory, failure at this stage of development
results in:
a) a sense of guilt
b) a poor sense of self
c) feelings of inferiority
d) mistrust - ANSc) feelings of inferiority
a 35-year-old woman is speaking with you about her recent diagnosis of a
chronic illness. she is concerned about her treatment options in relation to
her ability to continue to care for her family. as she considers the options
and alternatives, she incorporates information, her values, and emotions to
decide which plan will be the best fit for her. she is using which form of
cognitive development?
a) conventional reasoning
b) formal operations
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,c) integrity versus despair
d) postformal thought - ANSd) postformal thought
a 45-year-old obese woman tells the nurse that she wants to lose weight.
after conducting a thorough assessment, the nurse concludes that which of
the following may be contributing factors to the woman's obesity)
(Select all that apply)
a) the woman works in an executive position that is very demanding
b) the woman works out at the corporate gym at 5am two mornings per
week
c) the woman says that she has little time to prepare meals at home and
eats out at least four nights a week
d) the woman says that she tries to eat "low cholesterol" foods to help lose
weight - ANSa) the woman works in an executive position that is very
demanding
c) the woman says that she has little time to prepare meals at home and
eats out at least four nights a week
A 48-year-old woman complains to her nurse that she is experiencing
frequent episodes of insomnia. What are some measures the nurse should
educate her about?
Select all that apply.
a) Insomnia is common for this age group.
b) Engage in activity 1 to 2 hours before bed to encourage sleep.
c) Avoid or reduce the amount of caffeinated beverages that are
consumed.
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,d) Napping should be encouraged.
e) Have a regular schedule for waking and sleep. - ANSa) Insomnia is
common for this age group.
c) Avoid or reduce the amount of caffeinated beverages that are
consumed.
e) Have a regular schedule for waking and sleep.
a 50-year-old male patient is seen in the clinic. he tells the nurse that he
has recently lost his job and his wife of 26 years has asked for a divorce.
he has a flat affect. family history reveals that his father committed suicide
at the age of 53. the nurse should assess for the following:
a) cardiovascular disease
b) depression
c) sexually transmitted suicide
d) iron deficiency anemia - ANSb) depression
A 50-year-old man is initiating an exercise program to help improve his
cardiovascular health. What are some of the recommended guidelines that
the nurse should instruct him on?
Select all that apply.
a) Every adult over the age of 50 should start with a daily running program.
b) Overexertion should be avoided.
c) Increase fluid intake during periods of strenuous exercise in hot weather.
d) Adults over the age of 50 benefit from intense strength training.
e) Suggested activities include walking, jogging, swimming, and bicycling. -
ANSb) Overexertion should be avoided.
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, c) Increase fluid intake during periods of strenuous exercise in hot weather.
e) Suggested activities include walking, jogging, swimming, and bicycling.
a 50-year-old woman has elevated cholesterol profile values that increase
her cardiovascular risk factor. one method to control this risk factor is to
identify current diet trends and describe dietary changes to reduce the risk.
this nursing activity is a form of:
a) referral
b) counseling
c) health education
d) stress management techniques - ANSc) health education
a 63-year-old patient is retiring from his job at an accounting firm where he
has a in a management role for the past 20 years. he has been with the
same company for 42 years and was a dedicated employee. his wife is a
homemaker. she raised their five children, babysits for her grandchildren as
needed, and belongs to numerous church committees. what are your major
concerns for this patient
(Select all that apply)
a) the loss of his work role
b) the risk of social isolation
c) a determination if the wife will need to start working
d) how the wife expects household tasks to be divided in the home in
retirement
e) the age the patient chose to retire - ANSa) the loss of his work role
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