RNRS 117 FATIGUE PEARSON EXAM I QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
RNRS 117 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
A patient complaining of fatigue during the day eats a balanced diet, exercises 2 hours a day, takes a
vitamin supplement for health, and gets 7 hours of sleep at night.
Based on this information, the nurse should conclude that which factor may be related to the patient's
fatigue?
Diet
Inadequate amount of sleep
Taking excessive amounts of vitamins
Exercising too much - ANS ✔✔Exercising too much
The nurse is concerned that a colleague is demonstrating signs of fatigue.
Which manifestation of fatigue did the nurse most likely observe?
Dyspnea on exertion
Difficulty concentrating
Loss of appetite
Muscle weakness - ANS ✔✔Difficulty concentrating
The nurse plans care for a patient experiencing fatigue.
Which outcome should the nurse identify as a priority?
The patient will experience increased motivation.
The patient will verbalize an understanding of good sleep hygiene.
The patient will indicate an increased ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs).
The patient will participate in a mild exercise program. - ANS ✔✔The patient will indicate an increased
ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs).
The nurse prepares to assess a patient with fatigue.
When completing the health history, the nurse should focus on which data?
Skin tone
Vital signs
Known allergies
Current medications - ANS ✔✔Current medications
A patient experiencing fatigue thinks it is "a result of a stressful lifestyle."
Which is the most important initial question the nurse can ask the patient?
"Would you like a referral to a counselor so you have someone to talk with?"
"Is there someone available to provide support for you?"
"Would you like me to show you some relaxation techniques?"
"What do you think is causing the stress?" - ANS ✔✔"What do you think is causing the stress?"
, The nurse reviews data collected during the assessment of a patient with fatigue.
Which nursing diagnosis should be identified as a priority for this patient?
Sleep Deprivation
Activity Intolerance
Insomnia
Stress Overload - ANS ✔✔Sleep deprivation
The nurse reviews a list of older patients to be seen during upcoming home care visits.
Which patient should the nurse consider as being at the greatest risk for fatigue?
90 years old recovering from cataract surgery
65 years old with newly diagnosed liver cirrhosis
72 years old with type 2 diabetes starting insulin
62 years old recovering from thrombophlebitis - ANS ✔✔65 years old with newly diagnosed liver
cirrhosis
The nurse is planning care for a patient with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify to address this patient's need for assistance with
activities of daily living (ADLs)?
Mobility: Physical, Impaired
Anxiety
Self Neglect
Comfort, Impaired - ANS ✔✔Self Neglect
The nurse completes nutritional teaching for a patient experiencing fatigue.
Which patient statement indicates teaching has been effective?
"I will cut back on drinking coffee after dinner."
"I will limit the amount of cigarette smoking."
"I will have fried eggs and bacon for breakfast."
"I will divide my meals up throughout the day." - ANS ✔✔"I will divide my meals up throughout the day."
The nurse completes an assessment of a patient experiencing fatigue.
Which dietary teaching should the nurse include to help with the feeling of fatigue?
Drink at least six to eight 8-oz glasses of water daily.
Avoid eating right before bedtime.
Increase the intake of foods high in vitamin C.
Increase the intake of foods high in protein. - ANS ✔✔Drink at least six to eight 8-oz glasses of water
daily.
Within a family, one sister is diagnosed with fatigue caused by obstructive sleep apnea, and the other
sister has chronic fatigue syndrome.
Which independent intervention should the nurse recommend for the sister with obstructive sleep
apnea?
RNRS 117 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
A patient complaining of fatigue during the day eats a balanced diet, exercises 2 hours a day, takes a
vitamin supplement for health, and gets 7 hours of sleep at night.
Based on this information, the nurse should conclude that which factor may be related to the patient's
fatigue?
Diet
Inadequate amount of sleep
Taking excessive amounts of vitamins
Exercising too much - ANS ✔✔Exercising too much
The nurse is concerned that a colleague is demonstrating signs of fatigue.
Which manifestation of fatigue did the nurse most likely observe?
Dyspnea on exertion
Difficulty concentrating
Loss of appetite
Muscle weakness - ANS ✔✔Difficulty concentrating
The nurse plans care for a patient experiencing fatigue.
Which outcome should the nurse identify as a priority?
The patient will experience increased motivation.
The patient will verbalize an understanding of good sleep hygiene.
The patient will indicate an increased ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs).
The patient will participate in a mild exercise program. - ANS ✔✔The patient will indicate an increased
ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs).
The nurse prepares to assess a patient with fatigue.
When completing the health history, the nurse should focus on which data?
Skin tone
Vital signs
Known allergies
Current medications - ANS ✔✔Current medications
A patient experiencing fatigue thinks it is "a result of a stressful lifestyle."
Which is the most important initial question the nurse can ask the patient?
"Would you like a referral to a counselor so you have someone to talk with?"
"Is there someone available to provide support for you?"
"Would you like me to show you some relaxation techniques?"
"What do you think is causing the stress?" - ANS ✔✔"What do you think is causing the stress?"
, The nurse reviews data collected during the assessment of a patient with fatigue.
Which nursing diagnosis should be identified as a priority for this patient?
Sleep Deprivation
Activity Intolerance
Insomnia
Stress Overload - ANS ✔✔Sleep deprivation
The nurse reviews a list of older patients to be seen during upcoming home care visits.
Which patient should the nurse consider as being at the greatest risk for fatigue?
90 years old recovering from cataract surgery
65 years old with newly diagnosed liver cirrhosis
72 years old with type 2 diabetes starting insulin
62 years old recovering from thrombophlebitis - ANS ✔✔65 years old with newly diagnosed liver
cirrhosis
The nurse is planning care for a patient with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify to address this patient's need for assistance with
activities of daily living (ADLs)?
Mobility: Physical, Impaired
Anxiety
Self Neglect
Comfort, Impaired - ANS ✔✔Self Neglect
The nurse completes nutritional teaching for a patient experiencing fatigue.
Which patient statement indicates teaching has been effective?
"I will cut back on drinking coffee after dinner."
"I will limit the amount of cigarette smoking."
"I will have fried eggs and bacon for breakfast."
"I will divide my meals up throughout the day." - ANS ✔✔"I will divide my meals up throughout the day."
The nurse completes an assessment of a patient experiencing fatigue.
Which dietary teaching should the nurse include to help with the feeling of fatigue?
Drink at least six to eight 8-oz glasses of water daily.
Avoid eating right before bedtime.
Increase the intake of foods high in vitamin C.
Increase the intake of foods high in protein. - ANS ✔✔Drink at least six to eight 8-oz glasses of water
daily.
Within a family, one sister is diagnosed with fatigue caused by obstructive sleep apnea, and the other
sister has chronic fatigue syndrome.
Which independent intervention should the nurse recommend for the sister with obstructive sleep
apnea?
