NSG 211 Exam 1 Questions | 2026/2027 | Answers Correct |
With Complete Solutions
"rules" for using gloves Correct Answers always wash hands
before and after
use whenever there is a possibility of soiling hands with body
fluids
never leave pt room while wearing gloves
never write or use computer while wearing gloves
3 frameworks of health assessment Correct Answers 1.
Functional - used to collect subjective data following health
history; focus on fx patterns that all humans share
2. Head-to-Toe - assessing whole body in order to avoid
skipping around; more efficient
3. Body Systems - assess one specific body system, promotes
critical thinking and data is already clustered
3 types of nursing diagnoses Correct Answers 1. Actual
(problem is actually happening)
2. At risk for (has no evidence/s&s)
3. Wellness (pt wants to improve) "Readiness for..."
4 main broad goals of nursing Correct Answers 1. promote
health
2. prevent illness
3. treat human responses to health/illness
4. advocate for individuals, families, communities, and
populations
,4 techniques of physical assessment Correct Answers
Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
5 vital signs Correct Answers temperature, pulse, respirations,
BP, and pain (pain is 5th)
accurate historian Correct Answers provides information that is
consistent with existing records and comprehensive in scope
Activities of Daily Living Correct Answers self-care activities;
scored based on totally independent, needs assistance, or is
dependent on others
Ex. eating, dressing, grooming
acute pain Correct Answers protective, temporary, self-
limiting; has a direct cause; resolves with tissue healing
includes physiological, and behavioral responses
can lead to chronic pain if unrelieved
acute/urgent situation Correct Answers pt has complaint of
something short in duration, but rapidly progressive and requires
urgent care
adapting communication for pt with cognitive impairment
Correct Answers often need redirection/coaching; often only
show nonverbal behaviors that require further assessment to
ensure needs are being met
adapting communication for pt with mental health illness
Correct Answers observe pt for behaviors that indicate
, distractions; use clear, short phrases with one step thinking; use
restatement, reflection, and redirection
adapting communication to a crying pt Correct Answers show
empathy, provide support through silence, acknowledging
feelings, or offering a tissue
adapting communication to angry pt Correct Answers listen for
associated themes and avoid becoming defensive/personalizing
the situation; acknowledge their feelings by validating and
encouraging them to express them
adapting communication to pt using alcohol/drugs Correct
Answers use direct/simple questions; explain that information
about their alcohol/drug use is important for accurate data
regarding withdraw; memory may be impaired; may need to
speak with family members
adapting communication to pt with anxiety Correct Answers
use active listening, honesty, and a calm, unhurried manner to
reduce anxiety; severe cases may require teaching
breathing/relaxation exercises and using therapeutic touch
adapting communication to pt with hearing impairment Correct
Answers have them repeat what you said "just to be sure" they
understand; gently touch or use visual signals
adapting communication to pt with low level of consciousness
Correct Answers need to rely on family members and previous
documentation
With Complete Solutions
"rules" for using gloves Correct Answers always wash hands
before and after
use whenever there is a possibility of soiling hands with body
fluids
never leave pt room while wearing gloves
never write or use computer while wearing gloves
3 frameworks of health assessment Correct Answers 1.
Functional - used to collect subjective data following health
history; focus on fx patterns that all humans share
2. Head-to-Toe - assessing whole body in order to avoid
skipping around; more efficient
3. Body Systems - assess one specific body system, promotes
critical thinking and data is already clustered
3 types of nursing diagnoses Correct Answers 1. Actual
(problem is actually happening)
2. At risk for (has no evidence/s&s)
3. Wellness (pt wants to improve) "Readiness for..."
4 main broad goals of nursing Correct Answers 1. promote
health
2. prevent illness
3. treat human responses to health/illness
4. advocate for individuals, families, communities, and
populations
,4 techniques of physical assessment Correct Answers
Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
5 vital signs Correct Answers temperature, pulse, respirations,
BP, and pain (pain is 5th)
accurate historian Correct Answers provides information that is
consistent with existing records and comprehensive in scope
Activities of Daily Living Correct Answers self-care activities;
scored based on totally independent, needs assistance, or is
dependent on others
Ex. eating, dressing, grooming
acute pain Correct Answers protective, temporary, self-
limiting; has a direct cause; resolves with tissue healing
includes physiological, and behavioral responses
can lead to chronic pain if unrelieved
acute/urgent situation Correct Answers pt has complaint of
something short in duration, but rapidly progressive and requires
urgent care
adapting communication for pt with cognitive impairment
Correct Answers often need redirection/coaching; often only
show nonverbal behaviors that require further assessment to
ensure needs are being met
adapting communication for pt with mental health illness
Correct Answers observe pt for behaviors that indicate
, distractions; use clear, short phrases with one step thinking; use
restatement, reflection, and redirection
adapting communication to a crying pt Correct Answers show
empathy, provide support through silence, acknowledging
feelings, or offering a tissue
adapting communication to angry pt Correct Answers listen for
associated themes and avoid becoming defensive/personalizing
the situation; acknowledge their feelings by validating and
encouraging them to express them
adapting communication to pt using alcohol/drugs Correct
Answers use direct/simple questions; explain that information
about their alcohol/drug use is important for accurate data
regarding withdraw; memory may be impaired; may need to
speak with family members
adapting communication to pt with anxiety Correct Answers
use active listening, honesty, and a calm, unhurried manner to
reduce anxiety; severe cases may require teaching
breathing/relaxation exercises and using therapeutic touch
adapting communication to pt with hearing impairment Correct
Answers have them repeat what you said "just to be sure" they
understand; gently touch or use visual signals
adapting communication to pt with low level of consciousness
Correct Answers need to rely on family members and previous
documentation
