NSG 3800 EXAM 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2026/2027 | NURSING STUDY GUIDE,
ANSWERS, RATIONALES & EXAM REVIEW
The nurse is teaching a client who has been diagnosed with hypertension about lifestyle modifications.
Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
a. "Maintain a normal body weight with a body mass index (BMI) of less than 18.5 kg/m²."
b. "Regular physical activity should be done for 20 minutes every day."
c. "Dietary sodium intake should not exceed 5 g per day."
d. "Alcoholic beverages should be limited to less than 1 to 2 per day." - correct answer ✔✔d. "Alcoholic
beverages should be limited to less than 1 to 2 per day."
The nurse working in the emergency department (ED) is caring for a 26-year-old female client who was
admitted after a motor vehicle crash and has now developed secondary Raynaud's syndrome. The client
has a history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which of thefollowing
statements is appropriate for the nurse to make when teaching the client about their newcondition?
a. "Secondary Raynaud's disease may be related to the trauma and some of your medical history."
b. "This form of Raynaud's disease results in joint fever, pain, and pale fingertips or toes."
c. "This form of Raynaud's disease is idiopathic as it can occur without any underlying disease."
d. "Secondary Raynaud's disease is more commonly seen in younger men than in younger women." -
correct answer ✔✔a. "Secondary Raynaud's disease may be related to the trauma and some of your
medical history."
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with hemophilia A. Concerning the nursing
management of this condition, the nurse is aware that
a. the client will need to increase foods rich in vitamin K to lessen episodes of bleeding.
b. heat-solvent or detergent-solvent factor concentrates carry the risk of human immunodeficiencyvirus
(HIV) and other viruses.
c. most clients with mild factor deficiency hemophilia benefit from taking garlic supplements.
d. analgesic medications are often prescribed to alleviate the pain associated with hematomas. - correct
answer ✔✔d. analgesic medications are often prescribed to alleviate the pain associated with
hematomas.
The nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with venous insufficiency. Which of the following prescriptions
should the nurse question?
a. Exercise and ambulate for 20 minutes 4 times a day.
b. Apply graduated compression stockings bilaterally while in bed.
c. Sit with legs dangling for an extended period of time.
, d. Keep legs elevated except when in bathroom. - correct answer ✔✔c. Sit with legs dangling for an
extended period of time.
The home health nurse is assessing the home of a client diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency.
Which of the following changes should the nurse recommend to the client?
a. Avoiding using the microwave for cooking.
b. Avoiding compression of the legs.
c. Using a walker when out of bed.
d. Keeping extremities protected, clean, and dry. - correct answer ✔✔d. Keeping extremities protected,
clean, and dry.
The nurse is evaluating dietary teaching regarding the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH)
diet for a client who is diagnosed with hypertension (stage 2). Which of the following statements by the
client indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I will eat about 4 to 5 servings of nuts, seeds, or dry beans each day."
b. "I will plan to eat about 8 to 10 servings of grains and grain products per day."
c. "I will need about 4 to 5 servings of healthy vegetable and fruit choices per day."
d. "I will include about 2 to 3 servings of low-fat or fat-free dairy foods each day." - correct answer ✔✔a.
"I will eat about 4 to 5 servings of nuts, seeds, or dry beans each day."
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with von Willebrand disease who is admitted for minor
kneesurgery. Which of the following preoperative laboratory findings requires follow-up by the nurse?
a. Activated partial thromboplastin (aPTT) of 80 seconds.
b. Platelet count of 350,000.
c. Hemoglobin (Hgb) of 12 g/dL.
d. Prothrombin time (PT) of 10 seconds. - correct answer ✔✔a. Activated partial thromboplastin (aPTT)
of 80 seconds.
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with varicose veins who reports increasing leg pain and edema
that worsens as the day progresses. Which of the following instructions should the nurse givetothe
client?
a. Elevate the legs above the heart periodically.
b. Avoid taking stairs and constrict the legs.
c. Sit whenever possible.
d. Bedrest to heal and strengthen vein walls. - correct answer ✔✔a. Elevate the legs above the heart
periodically.
An adolescent client who has been recently diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenic purpura(ITP)
states to the nurse in extreme anger and frustration, "I feel like my body is so dumb! I have no idea why I
ANSWERS, RATIONALES & EXAM REVIEW
The nurse is teaching a client who has been diagnosed with hypertension about lifestyle modifications.
Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
a. "Maintain a normal body weight with a body mass index (BMI) of less than 18.5 kg/m²."
b. "Regular physical activity should be done for 20 minutes every day."
c. "Dietary sodium intake should not exceed 5 g per day."
d. "Alcoholic beverages should be limited to less than 1 to 2 per day." - correct answer ✔✔d. "Alcoholic
beverages should be limited to less than 1 to 2 per day."
The nurse working in the emergency department (ED) is caring for a 26-year-old female client who was
admitted after a motor vehicle crash and has now developed secondary Raynaud's syndrome. The client
has a history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which of thefollowing
statements is appropriate for the nurse to make when teaching the client about their newcondition?
a. "Secondary Raynaud's disease may be related to the trauma and some of your medical history."
b. "This form of Raynaud's disease results in joint fever, pain, and pale fingertips or toes."
c. "This form of Raynaud's disease is idiopathic as it can occur without any underlying disease."
d. "Secondary Raynaud's disease is more commonly seen in younger men than in younger women." -
correct answer ✔✔a. "Secondary Raynaud's disease may be related to the trauma and some of your
medical history."
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with hemophilia A. Concerning the nursing
management of this condition, the nurse is aware that
a. the client will need to increase foods rich in vitamin K to lessen episodes of bleeding.
b. heat-solvent or detergent-solvent factor concentrates carry the risk of human immunodeficiencyvirus
(HIV) and other viruses.
c. most clients with mild factor deficiency hemophilia benefit from taking garlic supplements.
d. analgesic medications are often prescribed to alleviate the pain associated with hematomas. - correct
answer ✔✔d. analgesic medications are often prescribed to alleviate the pain associated with
hematomas.
The nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with venous insufficiency. Which of the following prescriptions
should the nurse question?
a. Exercise and ambulate for 20 minutes 4 times a day.
b. Apply graduated compression stockings bilaterally while in bed.
c. Sit with legs dangling for an extended period of time.
, d. Keep legs elevated except when in bathroom. - correct answer ✔✔c. Sit with legs dangling for an
extended period of time.
The home health nurse is assessing the home of a client diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency.
Which of the following changes should the nurse recommend to the client?
a. Avoiding using the microwave for cooking.
b. Avoiding compression of the legs.
c. Using a walker when out of bed.
d. Keeping extremities protected, clean, and dry. - correct answer ✔✔d. Keeping extremities protected,
clean, and dry.
The nurse is evaluating dietary teaching regarding the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH)
diet for a client who is diagnosed with hypertension (stage 2). Which of the following statements by the
client indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I will eat about 4 to 5 servings of nuts, seeds, or dry beans each day."
b. "I will plan to eat about 8 to 10 servings of grains and grain products per day."
c. "I will need about 4 to 5 servings of healthy vegetable and fruit choices per day."
d. "I will include about 2 to 3 servings of low-fat or fat-free dairy foods each day." - correct answer ✔✔a.
"I will eat about 4 to 5 servings of nuts, seeds, or dry beans each day."
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with von Willebrand disease who is admitted for minor
kneesurgery. Which of the following preoperative laboratory findings requires follow-up by the nurse?
a. Activated partial thromboplastin (aPTT) of 80 seconds.
b. Platelet count of 350,000.
c. Hemoglobin (Hgb) of 12 g/dL.
d. Prothrombin time (PT) of 10 seconds. - correct answer ✔✔a. Activated partial thromboplastin (aPTT)
of 80 seconds.
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with varicose veins who reports increasing leg pain and edema
that worsens as the day progresses. Which of the following instructions should the nurse givetothe
client?
a. Elevate the legs above the heart periodically.
b. Avoid taking stairs and constrict the legs.
c. Sit whenever possible.
d. Bedrest to heal and strengthen vein walls. - correct answer ✔✔a. Elevate the legs above the heart
periodically.
An adolescent client who has been recently diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenic purpura(ITP)
states to the nurse in extreme anger and frustration, "I feel like my body is so dumb! I have no idea why I
