Nurs 117 Final Exam Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: Which goals are appropriate for a patient in a restorative care agency? (select all that
apply)
Answer: -The patient will be able to eat independently using specifically molded utensils -The patient will
be able to transfer to the wheelchair with one person assist
Question 2: The patient uses a special telephone connection to allow the cardiologist to assess the
patient's pacemaker function. Which term is used to describe this type of health care?
Answer: Telemedicine
Question 3: What is an example of health care disparity?
Answer: The physician treats cardiac patients with insurance more aggressively than noninsured patients
Question 4: Which action by the nurse demonstrates implementation of Florence Nightingale's original
theories about nursing care?
Answer: The patient is gently bathed and given fresh linens after giving birth
Question 5: The nurse is mandated by the state to complete 45 contact hours of nursing education every
three years before the nursing license may be renewed. Which term best describes this requirement?
Answer: Continuing Education
Question 6: The nurse is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes acutely short of breath. The nurse
elevates the head of the patient's bed, checks the patient's pulse oximetry, and administers 2 L of
oxygen before notifying the patient's physician. Which term describes the actions of the nurse?
Answer: Autonomy
Question 7: The nurse feels that an assigned duty is outside the scope of nursing practice. Which
document is the best source to answer the nurse's concern?
Answer: State Nurse Practice Act
Question 8: Which actions of the nurse demonstrate the nursing role of leader? (select all that apply)
Answer: -The nurse implements the new skin-care protocol to reduce decubitus ulcers -The nurse ensures
that the patient assignments are created fairly for each shift -The nurse clearly communicates expected
standards of care for the patients
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, Question 9: Match the stages of behavior change with the definition.
Answer: -Pre-contemplation (does not intend to make changes) -Contemplation (considering change in next
6 months) -Preparation (Has tried to make changes) -Action (actively engaged in strategies) -Maintenance
(Sustained change over time)
Question 10: What professional nursing organization ensures that nursing programs adequately
prepare students to enter the nursing profession?
Answer: National League of Nursing (NLN)
Question 11: Which patient assessment finding must be addressed first according to Maslow's
hierarchy of needs?
Answer: The patient is cyanotic and feels short of breath
Question 12: Which assessment finding is an example of an internal variable that influences the
patient's health beliefs?
Answer: The patient's spiritual beliefs prohibit the use of blood transfusions
Question 13: Which action by the patient BEST represents primary prevention?
Answer: The patient receives the influenza vaccination every year
Question 14: Which assessment finding is a modifiable risk factor for disease?
Answer: The patient smokes two packs of cigarettes every day
Question 15: Which is an example of an acute illness?
Answer: Bacterial meningitis
Question 16: The diabetic patient sees the podiatrist regularly to prevent development of ulcers in the
feet. Which term best describes this?
Answer: Secondary prevention
Question 17: Which action of the nurse demonstrates the concept of the Holistic Health Model?
Answer: The nurse incorporates the patient's religious restrictions, economic status and personal preferences
when developing the nutrition plan
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Question 1: Which goals are appropriate for a patient in a restorative care agency? (select all that
apply)
Answer: -The patient will be able to eat independently using specifically molded utensils -The patient will
be able to transfer to the wheelchair with one person assist
Question 2: The patient uses a special telephone connection to allow the cardiologist to assess the
patient's pacemaker function. Which term is used to describe this type of health care?
Answer: Telemedicine
Question 3: What is an example of health care disparity?
Answer: The physician treats cardiac patients with insurance more aggressively than noninsured patients
Question 4: Which action by the nurse demonstrates implementation of Florence Nightingale's original
theories about nursing care?
Answer: The patient is gently bathed and given fresh linens after giving birth
Question 5: The nurse is mandated by the state to complete 45 contact hours of nursing education every
three years before the nursing license may be renewed. Which term best describes this requirement?
Answer: Continuing Education
Question 6: The nurse is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes acutely short of breath. The nurse
elevates the head of the patient's bed, checks the patient's pulse oximetry, and administers 2 L of
oxygen before notifying the patient's physician. Which term describes the actions of the nurse?
Answer: Autonomy
Question 7: The nurse feels that an assigned duty is outside the scope of nursing practice. Which
document is the best source to answer the nurse's concern?
Answer: State Nurse Practice Act
Question 8: Which actions of the nurse demonstrate the nursing role of leader? (select all that apply)
Answer: -The nurse implements the new skin-care protocol to reduce decubitus ulcers -The nurse ensures
that the patient assignments are created fairly for each shift -The nurse clearly communicates expected
standards of care for the patients
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, Question 9: Match the stages of behavior change with the definition.
Answer: -Pre-contemplation (does not intend to make changes) -Contemplation (considering change in next
6 months) -Preparation (Has tried to make changes) -Action (actively engaged in strategies) -Maintenance
(Sustained change over time)
Question 10: What professional nursing organization ensures that nursing programs adequately
prepare students to enter the nursing profession?
Answer: National League of Nursing (NLN)
Question 11: Which patient assessment finding must be addressed first according to Maslow's
hierarchy of needs?
Answer: The patient is cyanotic and feels short of breath
Question 12: Which assessment finding is an example of an internal variable that influences the
patient's health beliefs?
Answer: The patient's spiritual beliefs prohibit the use of blood transfusions
Question 13: Which action by the patient BEST represents primary prevention?
Answer: The patient receives the influenza vaccination every year
Question 14: Which assessment finding is a modifiable risk factor for disease?
Answer: The patient smokes two packs of cigarettes every day
Question 15: Which is an example of an acute illness?
Answer: Bacterial meningitis
Question 16: The diabetic patient sees the podiatrist regularly to prevent development of ulcers in the
feet. Which term best describes this?
Answer: Secondary prevention
Question 17: Which action of the nurse demonstrates the concept of the Holistic Health Model?
Answer: The nurse incorporates the patient's religious restrictions, economic status and personal preferences
when developing the nutrition plan
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