NUR 311 Final Exam Practice Questions with Correct Answers.

Which comment by the nurse obtaining a patient's health history demonstrates an understanding of the principles of effective communication? A)"You look like you're feeling well. You don't feel bad, do you?" B)"Tell me, when did you notice that your stomach pain started?" C)"In the past month, have you shown any signs of hemoptysis?" D)"Have you experienced any mouth pain, sneezing, coughing, or hoarseness?" Correct Answer B) "Tell me, when did you notice that your stomach pain started?" A nurse is exiting a hospitalized client's room who is on droplet precautions. The nurse demonstrates the appropriate sequence in doffing personal protective equipment (PPE) by removing the following piece(s) of PPE last? A)Gloves B)Goggles C)Gown D)Surgical Mask Correct Answer D) Surgical Mask The nurse interviewing a client with a history of flank pain, fever, chills, and pain radiating to the groin. Which of the following examination techniques is most appropriate for this client? A)Percussion of the costovertebral angle B)Deep palpation of the abdomen C)Testing for rebound tenderness D)Auscultation of all 4 quadrants of the abdomen Correct Answer A)Percussion of the costovertebral angle When performing a focused respiratory system assessment, the nurse notes a crackling sensation (similar to the sound of Rice Krispies popping) when palpating the anterior portion of a patient's chest. Which of these factors in the patient's history best explains this finding? A)The patient is post-op day 1 for treatment of gunshot wounds. B)The patient is currently being treated for an asthma exacerbation. C)The patient has a history of pulmonary emphysema. D)The patient had a temporary tracheostomy 5 years ago. Correct Answer A)The patient is post-op day 1 for treatment of gunshot wounds. A nurse is demonstrating the technique of donning appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) before caring for a hospitalized client who is on airborne precautions. Which of the following piece(s) of PPE should be applied first? A)Gloves B)Goggles