NUR 212 FINAL EXAM– QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | PLUS
RATIONALES | DOWNLOAD AND PASS | LATEST EXAM UPDATE 2026/2027
Core Domains
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Maternal and Newborn Health
Pediatric Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Pharmacology and Medication Administration
Community and Public Health Nursing
Nursing Ethics and Legal Standards
Leadership and Management in Nursing
Introduction
This comprehensive final examination is designed to assess the breadth and depth of nursing knowledge acquired
throughout the NUR 212 curriculum. It evaluates critical thinking, clinical judgment, and the application of evidence-
based practice across diverse healthcare settings. The exam utilizes multiple-choice and scenario-based questions to
,simulate real-world clinical decision-making. Emphasis is placed on safe practice, regulatory compliance, ethical
standards, and effective communication. Success on this assessment demonstrates readiness for professional nursing
practice and the ability to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–50
1. A nurse is reviewing the principles of primary health care. Which of the following best describes the concept of
"health promotion"?
A. Treating acute illnesses to prevent complications
B. Providing rehabilitation services after a stroke
C. Enabling people to increase control over and improve their health
D. Conducting screening tests for early disease detection
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Enabling people to increase control over and improve their health
🔴 Explanation: Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their
health. It moves beyond a focus on individual behavior towards a wide range of social and environmental
interventions.
2. A patient is prescribed furosemide (Lasix). Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention by the
nurse?
,A. Blood pressure of 118/76 mm Hg
B. Serum potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L
C. Urine output of 50 mL/hr
D. Weight loss of 1 kg since admission
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Serum potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L
🔴 Explanation: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that causes potassium loss. A serum potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L
indicates hypokalemia, which can lead to cardiac dysrhythmias. This requires immediate intervention.
3. A nurse is caring for a client with a new colostomy. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further
teaching?
A. "I should avoid eating foods that cause gas."
B. "I will need to change my colostomy bag every day."
C. "I can use a pouch deodorant to help with odors."
D. "I should empty the pouch when it is one-third full."
🟢 Correct Answer: B. "I will need to change my colostomy bag every day."
🔴 Explanation: The colostomy pouch system is typically changed every 3 to 7 days, not daily. Daily changes can
irritate the skin. The other statements are correct.
, 4. During a disaster triage, a nurse is using the Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment (START) method. Which client
should receive immediate treatment (red tag)?
A. A client with a closed head injury who is confused
B. A client with a sprained ankle who is ambulatory
C. A client with a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min after repositioning the airway
D. A client with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15
🟢 Correct Answer: C. A client with a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min after repositioning the airway
🔴 Explanation: In START triage, a red tag (immediate) is assigned to clients with life-threatening injuries who
require immediate treatment. A respiratory rate of less than 10 after repositioning the airway requires immediate
intervention.
5. A nurse is providing education to a pregnant client about the signs of preterm labor. Which symptom should
the nurse include?
A. Increased fetal movement
B. A gush of clear fluid from the vagina
C. Regular uterine contractions that increase with activity
D. A feeling of pelvic pressure
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Regular uterine contractions that increase with activity
RATIONALES | DOWNLOAD AND PASS | LATEST EXAM UPDATE 2026/2027
Core Domains
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Maternal and Newborn Health
Pediatric Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Pharmacology and Medication Administration
Community and Public Health Nursing
Nursing Ethics and Legal Standards
Leadership and Management in Nursing
Introduction
This comprehensive final examination is designed to assess the breadth and depth of nursing knowledge acquired
throughout the NUR 212 curriculum. It evaluates critical thinking, clinical judgment, and the application of evidence-
based practice across diverse healthcare settings. The exam utilizes multiple-choice and scenario-based questions to
,simulate real-world clinical decision-making. Emphasis is placed on safe practice, regulatory compliance, ethical
standards, and effective communication. Success on this assessment demonstrates readiness for professional nursing
practice and the ability to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–50
1. A nurse is reviewing the principles of primary health care. Which of the following best describes the concept of
"health promotion"?
A. Treating acute illnesses to prevent complications
B. Providing rehabilitation services after a stroke
C. Enabling people to increase control over and improve their health
D. Conducting screening tests for early disease detection
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Enabling people to increase control over and improve their health
🔴 Explanation: Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their
health. It moves beyond a focus on individual behavior towards a wide range of social and environmental
interventions.
2. A patient is prescribed furosemide (Lasix). Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention by the
nurse?
,A. Blood pressure of 118/76 mm Hg
B. Serum potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L
C. Urine output of 50 mL/hr
D. Weight loss of 1 kg since admission
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Serum potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L
🔴 Explanation: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that causes potassium loss. A serum potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L
indicates hypokalemia, which can lead to cardiac dysrhythmias. This requires immediate intervention.
3. A nurse is caring for a client with a new colostomy. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further
teaching?
A. "I should avoid eating foods that cause gas."
B. "I will need to change my colostomy bag every day."
C. "I can use a pouch deodorant to help with odors."
D. "I should empty the pouch when it is one-third full."
🟢 Correct Answer: B. "I will need to change my colostomy bag every day."
🔴 Explanation: The colostomy pouch system is typically changed every 3 to 7 days, not daily. Daily changes can
irritate the skin. The other statements are correct.
, 4. During a disaster triage, a nurse is using the Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment (START) method. Which client
should receive immediate treatment (red tag)?
A. A client with a closed head injury who is confused
B. A client with a sprained ankle who is ambulatory
C. A client with a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min after repositioning the airway
D. A client with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15
🟢 Correct Answer: C. A client with a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min after repositioning the airway
🔴 Explanation: In START triage, a red tag (immediate) is assigned to clients with life-threatening injuries who
require immediate treatment. A respiratory rate of less than 10 after repositioning the airway requires immediate
intervention.
5. A nurse is providing education to a pregnant client about the signs of preterm labor. Which symptom should
the nurse include?
A. Increased fetal movement
B. A gush of clear fluid from the vagina
C. Regular uterine contractions that increase with activity
D. A feeling of pelvic pressure
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Regular uterine contractions that increase with activity
