NSG 300 Final Exam from Grand Canyon University
(GCU) includes accurate and verified questions
covering foundational nursing concepts such as the
nursing process, critical thinking, patient safety,
communication, evidence based practice
A nurse is revising a client's care plan. During which step of the nursing
process does such a revision take place?
a. Assessment
b. Planning
c. Implementation
d. Evaluation - <<<correct answer>>>Answer: d
* During the evaluation step of the nursing process the nurse
determines whether the goals established have been achieved, and
evaluates the success of the plan
A nurse is caring for a patient who has poor pain control. The patient
has a history of opioid abuse. During the day the patient made frequent
requests for a pain medication. In order to make an effective clinical
decision about this patient, the nurse needs to ask questions about the
,data available on the patient to make a thorough and thoughtful
decision. The nurse asks herself, "How does my view about the patient's
pain tolerance compare with the patient's, and does that pose a
problem?" This is an example of:
a. A question about assumptions.
b. A question about evidence.
c. A question about procedure.
d. A question about perspective - <<<correct answer>>>Answer: d
Which of the following describes a nurse's application of a specific
knowledge base during critical thinking? (Select all that apply)
a. Initiative in reading current evidence from the literature
b. Application of nursing theory
c. Reviewing a policy and procedure manual
d. Considering a colleague's view of a patient's needs
e. Previous time caring for a specific group of patients - <<<correct
answer>>>Answer: a & b
Which intervention should the nurse in charge try first for a client that
exhibits signs of sleep disturbance?
, a. Administer sleeping medication before bedtime
b. Ask the client each morning to describe the quantity of sleep the
night before
c. Teach the client relaxation techniques, such as guided imagery and
progressive muscle relaxation
d. Provide the client normal sleep aids, such as pillows, back rubs, and
snacks - <<<correct answer>>>Answer: d
A nurse is assigned to care for a postoperative male client who has
diabetes mellitus. During the assessment interview, the client reports
that he's impotent and says he's concerned about the effect on his
marriage. In planning this client's care, the most appropriate
intervention would be to:
a. Encourage the client to ask questions about personal sexuality
b. Provide time for privacy
c. Suggest referral to a sex counselor or other appropriate professional
d. Provide support for the spouse - <<<correct answer>>>Answer: c
The most important nursing intervention to correct skin dryness is:
a. avoid bathing until the condition is remedied and notify physician
b. ask physician to refer the patient to a dermatologist
(GCU) includes accurate and verified questions
covering foundational nursing concepts such as the
nursing process, critical thinking, patient safety,
communication, evidence based practice
A nurse is revising a client's care plan. During which step of the nursing
process does such a revision take place?
a. Assessment
b. Planning
c. Implementation
d. Evaluation - <<<correct answer>>>Answer: d
* During the evaluation step of the nursing process the nurse
determines whether the goals established have been achieved, and
evaluates the success of the plan
A nurse is caring for a patient who has poor pain control. The patient
has a history of opioid abuse. During the day the patient made frequent
requests for a pain medication. In order to make an effective clinical
decision about this patient, the nurse needs to ask questions about the
,data available on the patient to make a thorough and thoughtful
decision. The nurse asks herself, "How does my view about the patient's
pain tolerance compare with the patient's, and does that pose a
problem?" This is an example of:
a. A question about assumptions.
b. A question about evidence.
c. A question about procedure.
d. A question about perspective - <<<correct answer>>>Answer: d
Which of the following describes a nurse's application of a specific
knowledge base during critical thinking? (Select all that apply)
a. Initiative in reading current evidence from the literature
b. Application of nursing theory
c. Reviewing a policy and procedure manual
d. Considering a colleague's view of a patient's needs
e. Previous time caring for a specific group of patients - <<<correct
answer>>>Answer: a & b
Which intervention should the nurse in charge try first for a client that
exhibits signs of sleep disturbance?
, a. Administer sleeping medication before bedtime
b. Ask the client each morning to describe the quantity of sleep the
night before
c. Teach the client relaxation techniques, such as guided imagery and
progressive muscle relaxation
d. Provide the client normal sleep aids, such as pillows, back rubs, and
snacks - <<<correct answer>>>Answer: d
A nurse is assigned to care for a postoperative male client who has
diabetes mellitus. During the assessment interview, the client reports
that he's impotent and says he's concerned about the effect on his
marriage. In planning this client's care, the most appropriate
intervention would be to:
a. Encourage the client to ask questions about personal sexuality
b. Provide time for privacy
c. Suggest referral to a sex counselor or other appropriate professional
d. Provide support for the spouse - <<<correct answer>>>Answer: c
The most important nursing intervention to correct skin dryness is:
a. avoid bathing until the condition is remedied and notify physician
b. ask physician to refer the patient to a dermatologist
