NU 090
Foundations for Nursing
Final Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the best method for assessing a
patient's pain level in a non-verbal patient?
- A. Visual Analogue Scale
- B. Numerical Rating Scale
- C. Faces Pain Scale
- D. Observational Pain Scale
- Correct ANS: D
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, - Rationale: The Observational Pain Scale is most appropriate
for non-verbal patients, as it relies on observing physical
indicators of pain.
2. Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated with
metabolic acidosis?
- A. Hyperkalemia
- B. Hypokalemia
- C. Hypercalcemia
- D. Hypocalcemia
- Correct ANS: A
- Rationale: Metabolic acidosis can cause an increase in
hydrogen ions, which in turn leads to hyperkalemia due to the
shift of potassium from cells to blood.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
3. A _______ is a type of drug that can be used to reduce severe
inflammation and has immunosuppressive properties.
- Correct ANS: corticosteroid
- Rationale: Corticosteroids are often used to treat severe
inflammation and have immunosuppressive effects.
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, 4. The therapeutic range for lithium in the treatment of bipolar
disorder is ____ to ____ mEq/L.
- Correct ANS: 0.6, 1.2
- Rationale: The therapeutic range for lithium is typically
between 0.6 and 1.2 mEq/L, ensuring efficacy while minimizing
toxicity.
True/False Questions
5. True or False: The Glasgow Coma Scale is used to assess the
level of consciousness in a patient.
- Correct ANS: True
- Rationale: The Glasgow Coma Scale is widely used to
assess a patient's level of consciousness based on verbal, motor,
and eye-opening responses.
6. True or False: Beta-blockers are contraindicated in patients
with asthma due to their potential to cause bronchospasm.
- Correct ANS: True
- Rationale: Beta-blockers can cause bronchospasm and are
generally contraindicated in asthma patients.
Multiple Response Questions
7. Which of the following are common signs of congestive heart
failure? (Select all that apply)
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Foundations for Nursing
Final Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the best method for assessing a
patient's pain level in a non-verbal patient?
- A. Visual Analogue Scale
- B. Numerical Rating Scale
- C. Faces Pain Scale
- D. Observational Pain Scale
- Correct ANS: D
©2025
, - Rationale: The Observational Pain Scale is most appropriate
for non-verbal patients, as it relies on observing physical
indicators of pain.
2. Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated with
metabolic acidosis?
- A. Hyperkalemia
- B. Hypokalemia
- C. Hypercalcemia
- D. Hypocalcemia
- Correct ANS: A
- Rationale: Metabolic acidosis can cause an increase in
hydrogen ions, which in turn leads to hyperkalemia due to the
shift of potassium from cells to blood.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
3. A _______ is a type of drug that can be used to reduce severe
inflammation and has immunosuppressive properties.
- Correct ANS: corticosteroid
- Rationale: Corticosteroids are often used to treat severe
inflammation and have immunosuppressive effects.
©2025
, 4. The therapeutic range for lithium in the treatment of bipolar
disorder is ____ to ____ mEq/L.
- Correct ANS: 0.6, 1.2
- Rationale: The therapeutic range for lithium is typically
between 0.6 and 1.2 mEq/L, ensuring efficacy while minimizing
toxicity.
True/False Questions
5. True or False: The Glasgow Coma Scale is used to assess the
level of consciousness in a patient.
- Correct ANS: True
- Rationale: The Glasgow Coma Scale is widely used to
assess a patient's level of consciousness based on verbal, motor,
and eye-opening responses.
6. True or False: Beta-blockers are contraindicated in patients
with asthma due to their potential to cause bronchospasm.
- Correct ANS: True
- Rationale: Beta-blockers can cause bronchospasm and are
generally contraindicated in asthma patients.
Multiple Response Questions
7. Which of the following are common signs of congestive heart
failure? (Select all that apply)
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