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NU 110 EXAM 4 (GALEN) NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM| NU110
INTEGRATED HUMAN SCIENCES EXAM 4 REVIEW WITH
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
A nurse is caring for a patient who has recently undergone surgery and
is at risk for postoperative complications. Which assessment finding
requires the nurse's immediate attention?
A. Mild incisional discomfort
B. Respiratory rate of 18 breaths/min
C. Oxygen saturation of 86% with increasing respiratory distress
D. Patient reports feeling tired
Answer: C
Rationale: Significant hypoxemia with respiratory distress indicates
impaired oxygenation and requires immediate assessment and
intervention.
A patient reports sudden chest pain accompanied by shortness of
breath and diaphoresis. What should the nurse do first?
A. Provide the patient with a meal
B. Assess the patient's airway, breathing, circulation, and vital signs
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C. Encourage the patient to ambulate
D. Ask the patient to wait until the next scheduled assessment
Answer: B
Rationale: Sudden chest pain with dyspnea and diaphoresis may
indicate a life-threatening cardiovascular problem. Immediate
assessment of ABCs and vital signs is appropriate.
A nurse is assessing a patient who is experiencing an acute change in
mental status. Which finding is most concerning?
A. Patient reports being tired after therapy
B. Patient is suddenly difficult to arouse
C. Patient asks repeated questions about discharge
D. Patient reports mild anxiety
Answer: B
Rationale: A sudden decrease in consciousness can indicate serious
neurological, respiratory, metabolic, or circulatory deterioration.
A nurse is caring for a patient who has difficulty breathing. Which
position is most appropriate to promote lung expansion?
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A. Supine
B. High-Fowler's
C. Trendelenburg
D. Flat prone position
Answer: B
Rationale: High-Fowler's positioning allows greater chest expansion
and can reduce the work of breathing.
A patient is receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula. Which nursing
action is appropriate?
A. Apply petroleum-based products around the nares
B. Monitor the patient's respiratory status and oxygen saturation
C. Allow smoking as long as the oxygen flow is low
D. Place the oxygen tubing near an open flame
Answer: B
Rationale: Patients receiving oxygen require ongoing assessment of
respiratory status and oxygenation. Oxygen also supports combustion,
making fire safety essential.
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A nurse is teaching a patient how to use an incentive spirometer after
surgery. Which statement by the patient indicates correct
understanding?
A. “I should breathe into the device as forcefully as possible.”
B. “I should inhale slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece.”
C. “I only need to use it when I have severe pain.”
D. “I should take several rapid breaths through the device.”
Answer: B
Rationale: Slow, deep inhalation through an incentive spirometer
promotes alveolar expansion and helps prevent postoperative
respiratory complications.
A postoperative patient refuses to cough because of incisional pain.
Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
A. Tell the patient coughing is unnecessary
B. Encourage splinting of the incision with a pillow during coughing
C. Keep the patient completely flat
D. Restrict fluid intake
Answer: B
NU 110 EXAM 4 (GALEN) NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM| NU110
INTEGRATED HUMAN SCIENCES EXAM 4 REVIEW WITH
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
A nurse is caring for a patient who has recently undergone surgery and
is at risk for postoperative complications. Which assessment finding
requires the nurse's immediate attention?
A. Mild incisional discomfort
B. Respiratory rate of 18 breaths/min
C. Oxygen saturation of 86% with increasing respiratory distress
D. Patient reports feeling tired
Answer: C
Rationale: Significant hypoxemia with respiratory distress indicates
impaired oxygenation and requires immediate assessment and
intervention.
A patient reports sudden chest pain accompanied by shortness of
breath and diaphoresis. What should the nurse do first?
A. Provide the patient with a meal
B. Assess the patient's airway, breathing, circulation, and vital signs
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C. Encourage the patient to ambulate
D. Ask the patient to wait until the next scheduled assessment
Answer: B
Rationale: Sudden chest pain with dyspnea and diaphoresis may
indicate a life-threatening cardiovascular problem. Immediate
assessment of ABCs and vital signs is appropriate.
A nurse is assessing a patient who is experiencing an acute change in
mental status. Which finding is most concerning?
A. Patient reports being tired after therapy
B. Patient is suddenly difficult to arouse
C. Patient asks repeated questions about discharge
D. Patient reports mild anxiety
Answer: B
Rationale: A sudden decrease in consciousness can indicate serious
neurological, respiratory, metabolic, or circulatory deterioration.
A nurse is caring for a patient who has difficulty breathing. Which
position is most appropriate to promote lung expansion?
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A. Supine
B. High-Fowler's
C. Trendelenburg
D. Flat prone position
Answer: B
Rationale: High-Fowler's positioning allows greater chest expansion
and can reduce the work of breathing.
A patient is receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula. Which nursing
action is appropriate?
A. Apply petroleum-based products around the nares
B. Monitor the patient's respiratory status and oxygen saturation
C. Allow smoking as long as the oxygen flow is low
D. Place the oxygen tubing near an open flame
Answer: B
Rationale: Patients receiving oxygen require ongoing assessment of
respiratory status and oxygenation. Oxygen also supports combustion,
making fire safety essential.
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A nurse is teaching a patient how to use an incentive spirometer after
surgery. Which statement by the patient indicates correct
understanding?
A. “I should breathe into the device as forcefully as possible.”
B. “I should inhale slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece.”
C. “I only need to use it when I have severe pain.”
D. “I should take several rapid breaths through the device.”
Answer: B
Rationale: Slow, deep inhalation through an incentive spirometer
promotes alveolar expansion and helps prevent postoperative
respiratory complications.
A postoperative patient refuses to cough because of incisional pain.
Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
A. Tell the patient coughing is unnecessary
B. Encourage splinting of the incision with a pillow during coughing
C. Keep the patient completely flat
D. Restrict fluid intake
Answer: B
