Nur 160 Final Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
When a patient is on Norco, what interventions can prevent constipation? - Correct
answer-1) Increase mobility and ambulation
2) increase fruits and vegetables in the die
3) administer stool softeners as ordered
4) increase the amount of fluid intake.
When caring for a patient who had a total knee replacement 7 hours ago, which
patient
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,teaching will the nurse reinforce concerning pain management? - Correct answer-
1) Instruct the patient to notify the nurse when the pain is low to moderate when
requesting pain medication
2) Encourage the patient to take analgesic medications 30-45 minutes prior to
increased Activity
3) Explain the difference between various analgesic therapies and when best to use
them
4) Encourage the patient to alternate rest and activity periods.
97. What nursing intervention should be included in the care plan of a patient in
order to
improve mobility and minimize complications of immobility? - Correct answer-
Encourage the patient to participate in ROM exercises
2) Position the patient to maintain proper body alignment,
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, 3) Keep skin clean, dry and protected to prevent skin breakdown
4) Encourage the patient to turn every 2 hours.
When assessing a patient with a leg cast, the following data should be a part of the
seven P's of orthopedic and peripheral vascular assessment: - Correct answer-1)
Pain
2) Parestesia
3) Pallor
4) Paralysis
5) Pulseness.
The LPN is reinforcing teaching to a patient with left leg injury on the use of
crutches
While at home, the following should be included in the teaching: - Correct answer-
advance the strong leg up first when climbing the stairs and step down with the
crutches then weak leg first
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Answers
When a patient is on Norco, what interventions can prevent constipation? - Correct
answer-1) Increase mobility and ambulation
2) increase fruits and vegetables in the die
3) administer stool softeners as ordered
4) increase the amount of fluid intake.
When caring for a patient who had a total knee replacement 7 hours ago, which
patient
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,teaching will the nurse reinforce concerning pain management? - Correct answer-
1) Instruct the patient to notify the nurse when the pain is low to moderate when
requesting pain medication
2) Encourage the patient to take analgesic medications 30-45 minutes prior to
increased Activity
3) Explain the difference between various analgesic therapies and when best to use
them
4) Encourage the patient to alternate rest and activity periods.
97. What nursing intervention should be included in the care plan of a patient in
order to
improve mobility and minimize complications of immobility? - Correct answer-
Encourage the patient to participate in ROM exercises
2) Position the patient to maintain proper body alignment,
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, 3) Keep skin clean, dry and protected to prevent skin breakdown
4) Encourage the patient to turn every 2 hours.
When assessing a patient with a leg cast, the following data should be a part of the
seven P's of orthopedic and peripheral vascular assessment: - Correct answer-1)
Pain
2) Parestesia
3) Pallor
4) Paralysis
5) Pulseness.
The LPN is reinforcing teaching to a patient with left leg injury on the use of
crutches
While at home, the following should be included in the teaching: - Correct answer-
advance the strong leg up first when climbing the stairs and step down with the
crutches then weak leg first
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