MSN 277 Exam 1 & 2 Questions and
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Which of the following is the most common symptom of dehydration?
A. Increased appetite
B. ✔✔Dry mouth
C. Elevated blood pressure
D. Cool skin
What is the primary function of the kidneys in fluid balance?
A. ✔✔Filter waste and excess fluids
B. Produce red blood cells
C. Regulate blood glucose
D. Store glycogen
When should a nurse perform hand hygiene during patient care?
A. Only after using the restroom
B. ✔✔Before and after patient contact
C. Only before meals
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,D. When entering the patient's room
Which of the following is the first step in the nursing process?
A. Diagnosis
B. ✔✔Assessment
C. Implementation
D. Planning
What is the correct way to assess a patient’s pain?
A. By asking the patient to rate their pain
B. ✔✔By checking their vital signs
C. By observing their facial expressions
D. By asking family members about the pain
Which type of oxygen delivery system provides the highest concentration of oxygen?
A. Simple face mask
B. ✔✔Non-rebreather mask
C. Nasal cannula
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,D. Venturi mask
Which of the following is a key intervention when a patient is experiencing acute shortness of
breath?
A. Increasing fluid intake
B. ✔✔Administering oxygen therapy
C. Limiting conversation
D. Encouraging physical activity
What is the most common route of medication administration in a hospital setting?
A. Topical
B. ✔✔Oral
C. Subcutaneous injection
D. Intramuscular injection
Which of the following is an example of a subjective symptom?
A. Elevated blood pressure
B. ✔✔Pain
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, C. Rash
D. Fever
What is the best method to reduce the risk of pressure ulcers?
A. Providing additional layers of bedding
B. ✔✔Regular skin assessments
C. Applying ointment to the skin
D. Frequent repositioning of the patient
Which of the following is the correct approach to patient advocacy?
A. Making decisions for the patient
B. ✔✔Supporting the patient’s rights and choices
C. Telling the patient what to do
D. Limiting the patient’s access to information
When assessing a patient's level of consciousness, which scale is most commonly used?
A. Modified Rankin Scale
B. ✔✔Glasgow Coma Scale
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Answers Latest Version Already Passed
Which of the following is the most common symptom of dehydration?
A. Increased appetite
B. ✔✔Dry mouth
C. Elevated blood pressure
D. Cool skin
What is the primary function of the kidneys in fluid balance?
A. ✔✔Filter waste and excess fluids
B. Produce red blood cells
C. Regulate blood glucose
D. Store glycogen
When should a nurse perform hand hygiene during patient care?
A. Only after using the restroom
B. ✔✔Before and after patient contact
C. Only before meals
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,D. When entering the patient's room
Which of the following is the first step in the nursing process?
A. Diagnosis
B. ✔✔Assessment
C. Implementation
D. Planning
What is the correct way to assess a patient’s pain?
A. By asking the patient to rate their pain
B. ✔✔By checking their vital signs
C. By observing their facial expressions
D. By asking family members about the pain
Which type of oxygen delivery system provides the highest concentration of oxygen?
A. Simple face mask
B. ✔✔Non-rebreather mask
C. Nasal cannula
2
,D. Venturi mask
Which of the following is a key intervention when a patient is experiencing acute shortness of
breath?
A. Increasing fluid intake
B. ✔✔Administering oxygen therapy
C. Limiting conversation
D. Encouraging physical activity
What is the most common route of medication administration in a hospital setting?
A. Topical
B. ✔✔Oral
C. Subcutaneous injection
D. Intramuscular injection
Which of the following is an example of a subjective symptom?
A. Elevated blood pressure
B. ✔✔Pain
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, C. Rash
D. Fever
What is the best method to reduce the risk of pressure ulcers?
A. Providing additional layers of bedding
B. ✔✔Regular skin assessments
C. Applying ointment to the skin
D. Frequent repositioning of the patient
Which of the following is the correct approach to patient advocacy?
A. Making decisions for the patient
B. ✔✔Supporting the patient’s rights and choices
C. Telling the patient what to do
D. Limiting the patient’s access to information
When assessing a patient's level of consciousness, which scale is most commonly used?
A. Modified Rankin Scale
B. ✔✔Glasgow Coma Scale
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