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NURS 209 FINAL EXAM ALL QUIZ 2025 BRAND
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
When the nurse is testing the triceps reflex, what is the expected
response?
A. Flexion of the hand
B. Pronation of the hand
C. Extension of the forearm.
D. Flexion of the forearm. - correct answer -Extension of the
forearm.
During an assessment of the cranial nerves, the nurse finds the
following: asymmetry when the patient smiles or frowns, uneven
lifting of eyebrows, sagging of the lower eyelids, and escape of air
when the nurse presses against the right puffed cheek. This
would indicate dysfunction of which of these cranial nerves?
A. Motor component of IV
B. Motor component of VII
C. Motor and sensory components of XI
D. Motor component of X and sensory component of VII - correct
answer -Motor component of VII
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has just had neurosurgery.
To assess for increased intracranial pressure, what would the
nurse include in the assessment?
A. Cranial nerves, motor function, and sensory function.
B. Deep tendon reflexes, vital signs, and coordinated
movements.
C. Level of consciousness, motor function, pupillary response,
and vital signs.
D. Mental status, deep tendon reflexes, sensory function, and
pupillary response. - correct answer -Level of consciousness,
motor function, pupillary response, and vital signs.
When assessing a patient's general appearance, the nurse
should include which of these questions?
A. Is the patient's muscle strength equal in both arms?
B. Is ptosis or facial droop present?
C. Does the patient respond appropriately to questions?
D. Are the pupils equal in reaction and size? - correct answer -
Does the patient respond appropriately to questions?
When assessing a patient in the hospital setting, the nurse knows
that which statement is true?
A. The patient will need a brief assessment at least every 4
hours.
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B. The patient will need a consistent, specialized examination
every 8 hours that focuses on certain parameters.
C. The patient will need a complete head-to-toe physical
examination every 24 hours.
D. Most patients require a minimal examination each shift unless
they are in critical condition. - correct answer -The patient will
need a consistent, specialized examination every 8 hours that
focuses on certain parameters.
At the beginning of rounds, when the nurse enters the room, what
should the nurse do first?
A. Check the intravenous infusion site for swelling or redness.
B. Check the infusion pump settings for accuracy.
C. Make eye contact with the patient and introduce himself or
herself as the patient's nurse.
D. Offer the patient something to drink. - correct answer -Make
eye contact with the patient and introduce himself or herself as
the patient's nurse.
The nurse is completing a review of systems (ROS) during a
health assessment. The nurse knows that the ROS is considered:
A. factual information that incorporates objective information.
B. a systematic approach to obtaining objective information.
C. a systematic approach to obtaining subjective information.
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D. an important component of the social history. - correct answer
-a systematic approach to obtaining subjective information.
A patient presents to the emergency department complaining of
abdominal pain. Which component of the health examination
should the nurse consider doing first?
A. The nurse should get a complete health history on the patient
prior to the abdominal examination.
B. The nurse should get a detailed history of the pain and
perform a focused assessment.
C. The nurse should examine the abdomen first, then ask
pertinent questions related to the pain.
D. The nurse should document the chief complaint and perform a
head-to-toe examination. - correct answer -The nurse should get
a detailed history of the pain and perform a focused assessment.
Which of these statements is true regarding the complete physical
assessment?
A. The male genitalia should be examined in the supine position.
B. The patient should be in the sitting position for examination of
the head and neck.
C. The vital signs, height, and weight should be obtained at the
end of the examination.
NURS 209 FINAL EXAM ALL QUIZ 2025 BRAND
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
When the nurse is testing the triceps reflex, what is the expected
response?
A. Flexion of the hand
B. Pronation of the hand
C. Extension of the forearm.
D. Flexion of the forearm. - correct answer -Extension of the
forearm.
During an assessment of the cranial nerves, the nurse finds the
following: asymmetry when the patient smiles or frowns, uneven
lifting of eyebrows, sagging of the lower eyelids, and escape of air
when the nurse presses against the right puffed cheek. This
would indicate dysfunction of which of these cranial nerves?
A. Motor component of IV
B. Motor component of VII
C. Motor and sensory components of XI
D. Motor component of X and sensory component of VII - correct
answer -Motor component of VII
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has just had neurosurgery.
To assess for increased intracranial pressure, what would the
nurse include in the assessment?
A. Cranial nerves, motor function, and sensory function.
B. Deep tendon reflexes, vital signs, and coordinated
movements.
C. Level of consciousness, motor function, pupillary response,
and vital signs.
D. Mental status, deep tendon reflexes, sensory function, and
pupillary response. - correct answer -Level of consciousness,
motor function, pupillary response, and vital signs.
When assessing a patient's general appearance, the nurse
should include which of these questions?
A. Is the patient's muscle strength equal in both arms?
B. Is ptosis or facial droop present?
C. Does the patient respond appropriately to questions?
D. Are the pupils equal in reaction and size? - correct answer -
Does the patient respond appropriately to questions?
When assessing a patient in the hospital setting, the nurse knows
that which statement is true?
A. The patient will need a brief assessment at least every 4
hours.
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B. The patient will need a consistent, specialized examination
every 8 hours that focuses on certain parameters.
C. The patient will need a complete head-to-toe physical
examination every 24 hours.
D. Most patients require a minimal examination each shift unless
they are in critical condition. - correct answer -The patient will
need a consistent, specialized examination every 8 hours that
focuses on certain parameters.
At the beginning of rounds, when the nurse enters the room, what
should the nurse do first?
A. Check the intravenous infusion site for swelling or redness.
B. Check the infusion pump settings for accuracy.
C. Make eye contact with the patient and introduce himself or
herself as the patient's nurse.
D. Offer the patient something to drink. - correct answer -Make
eye contact with the patient and introduce himself or herself as
the patient's nurse.
The nurse is completing a review of systems (ROS) during a
health assessment. The nurse knows that the ROS is considered:
A. factual information that incorporates objective information.
B. a systematic approach to obtaining objective information.
C. a systematic approach to obtaining subjective information.
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D. an important component of the social history. - correct answer
-a systematic approach to obtaining subjective information.
A patient presents to the emergency department complaining of
abdominal pain. Which component of the health examination
should the nurse consider doing first?
A. The nurse should get a complete health history on the patient
prior to the abdominal examination.
B. The nurse should get a detailed history of the pain and
perform a focused assessment.
C. The nurse should examine the abdomen first, then ask
pertinent questions related to the pain.
D. The nurse should document the chief complaint and perform a
head-to-toe examination. - correct answer -The nurse should get
a detailed history of the pain and perform a focused assessment.
Which of these statements is true regarding the complete physical
assessment?
A. The male genitalia should be examined in the supine position.
B. The patient should be in the sitting position for examination of
the head and neck.
C. The vital signs, height, and weight should be obtained at the
end of the examination.
