NUR 507 - EXAM 3 NEWEST 2025/2026 COMPLETE ALL 350 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+||ALREADY GRADED A+

NUR 507 - EXAM
NUR 507 - EXAM 3 NEWEST 2025/2026
COMPLETE ALL 350 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
|ALREADY GRADED A+||ALREADY
GRADED A+
Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic techniques used during the physical exam?
A. Inspection
B. Palpation
C. Percussion
D. Auscultation
E. Medication administration

E. Medication administration
(Correct: E)

Standard precautions in healthcare are primarily designed to:
A. Increase patient comfort
B. Prevent transmission of infectious agents
C. Improve documentation
D. Reduce healthcare costs

B. Prevent transmission of infectious agents
(Correct: B)

Which patient position is most appropriate for assessing the heart and lungs?
A. Supine
B. Lithotomy
C. Fowler's
D. Prone

C. Fowler's
(Correct: C)

When would the Sims' position be most appropriately used?
A. Respiratory assessment
B. Neurological assessment
C. Rectal or vaginal exam
D. Blood pressure measurement




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C. Rectal or vaginal exam
(Correct: C)

Which of the following is a standard precaution?
A. Hand hygiene
B. Wearing gloves when touching body fluids
C. Using a mask when splashing is possible
D. All of the above

D. All of the above
(Correct: D

Which technique is used to assess for fluid in the abdomen?
A. Inspection
B. Palpation
C. Percussion
D. Auscultation

C. Percussion
(Correct: C)

Which type of nursing assessment is performed at the beginning of care and is comprehensive?
A. Focused
B. Emergency
C. Initial comprehensive
D. Ongoing/partial

C. Initial comprehensive
(Correct: C)

What is the primary purpose of a general survey?
A. To measure vital signs
B. To obtain a first impression of the patient
C. To perform a neurologic exam
D. To assess pain

B. To obtain a first impression of the patient
(Correct: B)

Which of the following is NOT a component of the general survey?
A. Physical appearance
B. Body structure
C. Mobility
D. Blood glucose level

D. Blood glucose level
(Correct: D)


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When measuring height and weight, what is the nurse assessing?
A. Nutritional status
B. Neurological function
C. Pain level
D. Mental status

A. Nutritional status
(Correct: A)

Which of the following is NOT considered a vital sign?
A. Blood pressure
B. Temperature
C. Heart rate
D. Blood glucose

D. Blood glucose
(Correct: D)

A pulse oximeter measures:
A. Blood pressure
B. Oxygen saturation
C. Temperature
D. Heart rate

B. Oxygen saturation
(Correct: B)

Which site is most commonly used for temperature measurement in adults?
A. Oral
B. Axillary
C. Rectal
D. Tympanic

A. Oral
(Correct: A)

A blood pressure reading of 142/92 mmHg is classified as:
A. Normal
B. Prehypertension
C. Stage 1 hypertension
D. Stage 2 hypertension

C. Stage 1 hypertension
(Correct: C)

A nurse is assessing a patient's respiratory rate. Which finding is considered abnormal for an adult?
A. 8 breaths per minute


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B. 16 breaths per minute
C. 18 breaths per minute
D. 20 breaths per minute

A. 8 breaths per minute
B. 16 breaths per minute
C. 18 breaths per minute
D. 20 breaths per minute
(Correct: A)

Which technique is used to assess blood pressure?
A. Palpation
B. Auscultation
C. Percussion
D. Inspection

B. Auscultation
(Correct: B)

A normal adult heart rate is:
A. 60-100 beats per minute
B. 30-50 beats per minute
C. 110-140 beats per minute
D. 150-180 beats per minute

A. 60-100 beats per minute
(Correct: A)

A nurse is interpreting vital sign data. Which finding should be reported immediately?
A. Temperature 98.6°F (37°C)
B. Heart rate 110 beats per minute
C. Blood pressure 80/50 mmHg
D. Respiratory rate 16 breaths per minute

C. Blood pressure 80/50 mmHg
(Correct: C)

Which of the following is NOT a component of a health history?
A. Chief complaint
B. Review of systems
C. Family history
D. Vital signs

D. Vital signs
(Correct: D)




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