NUR2502 MDC3 EXAM TEST QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
A client with chronic bronchitis often shows signs of hypoxia. Which of the following is the
priority to monitor for in this client?
A. O2 levels
B. Barrel chest
C. Nutritional Status
D. Clubbing of fingers - CORRECT ANSWER -A. O2 levels
Which of the following positions offers no benefit to relieve dyspnea in a client with chronic air
flow limitation?
A. sitting at the edge of the chair, leaning forward with his arms folded and resting on a table
B. A low- semi reclining positions with shoulders back and niche apart
C. Leaning forward in a chair with feet spread apart and elbows placed on knees
D. upright with head slightly flexed, with feet spread apart and shoulders relaxed - CORRECT
ANSWER -B. A low- semi reclining positions with shoulders back and niche apart
The nurse knows that which of the following test is not used to identify potential tuberculosis
A. sputum culture
B. Chest x-ray
C. Mantoux skin test
D. Saliva swab - CORRECT ANSWER -D. Saliva swab
The nurse has identified a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance with bronchospasms
for client with pneumonia. What nursing intervention will help to conduct refractive air
clearance for a client with pneumonia?
,A. increase liters of humidified oxygen perfect marks
B. Scheduled and PRN albuterol nebulizer bronchodilator treatment
C. Handheld bronchodilator always as needed
D. Prednisone via inhaler or IV to reduce the inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Scheduled
and PRN albuterol nebulizer bronchodilator treatment
The nurse is teaching a client about post-rhinoplasty care. Which statement by the clients
indicate an understanding of the instructions? SATA
A. I will have a very large dressing on my nose
B. I may have a very dry mouth and throat
C. There will be swelling that will cause a loss of sense of smell
D. I will have bruising around my eyes, nose and face
E. I should limit coughing, sneezing and blowing my nose
F. I will be able to breathing only from my nose
G. I should take a stool softener to prevent straining during bowel movements - CORRECT
ANSWER -A. I will have a very large dressing on my nose
B. I may have a very dry mouth and throat
D. I will have bruising around my eyes, nose and face
E. I should limit coughing, sneezing and blowing my nose
G. I should take a stool softener to prevent straining during bowel movements
A 27yr old male presents to the E.R with difficulty breathing, respiratory rate is 36 bpm, O2 is
85% on RA. Breaths are diminished bilaterally. Which of the following is a nursing intervention
priority?
A. Complete patient history
B. Secure the airway
C. Draw labs
, D. Starts IV - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Secure the airway
Nurse is teaching a client with COPD about energy conservation. What does the nurse advise
the patient to avoid?
A. performing activities at a relaxed pace through the day with rest periods
B. Working on activities that require using the arms at chest level or lower
C. Eating 3 large meals per day
D. Talking and performing activity separately - CORRECT ANSWER -C. Eating 3 large meals per
day
Which statement by the patient indicates understanding about radiation therapy for neck
cancer?
A. I will need to wear sunscreen or protect my skin with clothing at all times/ my cousin may
initially be hoarse but should improve over time
B. There are not side effects other than a hoarse voice
C. Radiation does not cause a dry mouth
D. My throat is not directly affected by radiation - CORRECT ANSWER -A. I will need to wear
sunscreen or protect my skin with clothing at all times/ my cousin may initially be hoarse but
should improve over time
Which intervention promotes comfort in dyspnea management for a patient with lung cancer?
A. Administer morphine on a routine, scheduled basis
B. Place the patient in a supine position with a pillow under the knees and legs
C. Encourage coughing, deep breathing and independence ambulation
D. Provide nitroglycerine as prescribed/provide supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula or mask
- CORRECT ANSWER -A. Administer morphine on a routine, scheduled basis
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
A client with chronic bronchitis often shows signs of hypoxia. Which of the following is the
priority to monitor for in this client?
A. O2 levels
B. Barrel chest
C. Nutritional Status
D. Clubbing of fingers - CORRECT ANSWER -A. O2 levels
Which of the following positions offers no benefit to relieve dyspnea in a client with chronic air
flow limitation?
A. sitting at the edge of the chair, leaning forward with his arms folded and resting on a table
B. A low- semi reclining positions with shoulders back and niche apart
C. Leaning forward in a chair with feet spread apart and elbows placed on knees
D. upright with head slightly flexed, with feet spread apart and shoulders relaxed - CORRECT
ANSWER -B. A low- semi reclining positions with shoulders back and niche apart
The nurse knows that which of the following test is not used to identify potential tuberculosis
A. sputum culture
B. Chest x-ray
C. Mantoux skin test
D. Saliva swab - CORRECT ANSWER -D. Saliva swab
The nurse has identified a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance with bronchospasms
for client with pneumonia. What nursing intervention will help to conduct refractive air
clearance for a client with pneumonia?
,A. increase liters of humidified oxygen perfect marks
B. Scheduled and PRN albuterol nebulizer bronchodilator treatment
C. Handheld bronchodilator always as needed
D. Prednisone via inhaler or IV to reduce the inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Scheduled
and PRN albuterol nebulizer bronchodilator treatment
The nurse is teaching a client about post-rhinoplasty care. Which statement by the clients
indicate an understanding of the instructions? SATA
A. I will have a very large dressing on my nose
B. I may have a very dry mouth and throat
C. There will be swelling that will cause a loss of sense of smell
D. I will have bruising around my eyes, nose and face
E. I should limit coughing, sneezing and blowing my nose
F. I will be able to breathing only from my nose
G. I should take a stool softener to prevent straining during bowel movements - CORRECT
ANSWER -A. I will have a very large dressing on my nose
B. I may have a very dry mouth and throat
D. I will have bruising around my eyes, nose and face
E. I should limit coughing, sneezing and blowing my nose
G. I should take a stool softener to prevent straining during bowel movements
A 27yr old male presents to the E.R with difficulty breathing, respiratory rate is 36 bpm, O2 is
85% on RA. Breaths are diminished bilaterally. Which of the following is a nursing intervention
priority?
A. Complete patient history
B. Secure the airway
C. Draw labs
, D. Starts IV - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Secure the airway
Nurse is teaching a client with COPD about energy conservation. What does the nurse advise
the patient to avoid?
A. performing activities at a relaxed pace through the day with rest periods
B. Working on activities that require using the arms at chest level or lower
C. Eating 3 large meals per day
D. Talking and performing activity separately - CORRECT ANSWER -C. Eating 3 large meals per
day
Which statement by the patient indicates understanding about radiation therapy for neck
cancer?
A. I will need to wear sunscreen or protect my skin with clothing at all times/ my cousin may
initially be hoarse but should improve over time
B. There are not side effects other than a hoarse voice
C. Radiation does not cause a dry mouth
D. My throat is not directly affected by radiation - CORRECT ANSWER -A. I will need to wear
sunscreen or protect my skin with clothing at all times/ my cousin may initially be hoarse but
should improve over time
Which intervention promotes comfort in dyspnea management for a patient with lung cancer?
A. Administer morphine on a routine, scheduled basis
B. Place the patient in a supine position with a pillow under the knees and legs
C. Encourage coughing, deep breathing and independence ambulation
D. Provide nitroglycerine as prescribed/provide supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula or mask
- CORRECT ANSWER -A. Administer morphine on a routine, scheduled basis
