NUR 233 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | NUR 233 EXAM
2 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
The nurse teaches a patient with peripheral arterial disease. The nurse determines that further
teaching is needed if the patient makes which statement?
a
"I should not use heating pads to warm my feet."
b
"I should cut back on my walks if it causes pain in my legs."
c
"I will examine my feet every day for any sores or red areas."
d
"I can quit smoking if I use nicotine gum and a support group." - Correct answer ✔✔ B- we don't
want patient to stop walking
A client with an upper respiratory infection asks the nurse why the health care provider did not
prescribe an antibiotic. Which response from the nurse would be the best?
a
"I don't know; however, I will ask your health care provider for a prescription as soon as
possible."
b
"Antibiotics are used to treat viruses, and your cultures indicate the presence of a bacterial
infection."
c
"Antibiotics are ineffective for treating the bacteria that caused your upper respiratory
infections."
,d
"Upper respiratory infections are generally caused by viruses and would not be treated with
antibiotics." - Correct answer ✔✔ d
"Upper respiratory infections are generally caused by viruses and would not be treated with
antibiotics."
A client with pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure has conversational dyspnea
and shortness of breath. What is the first action the nurse should take?
a
Review and implement the primary care provider's prescriptions for treatments.
b
Perform a quick physical examination of breathing, circulation, and oxygenation.
c
Gather a thorough medical history, including current symptoms, from the family.
d
Administer oxygen to the patient through a nasal cannula. - Correct answer ✔✔ B
Which nursing action should the nurse take first to assist a patient with newly diagnosed stage 1
hypertension in making needed dietary changes?
a
Collect a detailed diet history.
b
Provide a list of low-sodium foods.
c
Help the patient make an appointment with a dietician.
, d
Teach the patient about foods that are high in potassium. - Correct answer ✔✔ A - Collect a
detailed diet history.
If left untreated, heart failure can become acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). Signs and
symptoms of ADHF include (Select all that apply)
Multiple answers: Multiple answers are accepted for this question
a
tachypnea
b
shortness of breath.
c
decreased oxygen saturation readings.
d
crackles and wheezes on auscultation.
e
increased PCO2 (late finding).
f
blood-tinged frothy sputum.
g
diaphoresis.
h
warm moist skin.
i
bradycardia.
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2 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
The nurse teaches a patient with peripheral arterial disease. The nurse determines that further
teaching is needed if the patient makes which statement?
a
"I should not use heating pads to warm my feet."
b
"I should cut back on my walks if it causes pain in my legs."
c
"I will examine my feet every day for any sores or red areas."
d
"I can quit smoking if I use nicotine gum and a support group." - Correct answer ✔✔ B- we don't
want patient to stop walking
A client with an upper respiratory infection asks the nurse why the health care provider did not
prescribe an antibiotic. Which response from the nurse would be the best?
a
"I don't know; however, I will ask your health care provider for a prescription as soon as
possible."
b
"Antibiotics are used to treat viruses, and your cultures indicate the presence of a bacterial
infection."
c
"Antibiotics are ineffective for treating the bacteria that caused your upper respiratory
infections."
,d
"Upper respiratory infections are generally caused by viruses and would not be treated with
antibiotics." - Correct answer ✔✔ d
"Upper respiratory infections are generally caused by viruses and would not be treated with
antibiotics."
A client with pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure has conversational dyspnea
and shortness of breath. What is the first action the nurse should take?
a
Review and implement the primary care provider's prescriptions for treatments.
b
Perform a quick physical examination of breathing, circulation, and oxygenation.
c
Gather a thorough medical history, including current symptoms, from the family.
d
Administer oxygen to the patient through a nasal cannula. - Correct answer ✔✔ B
Which nursing action should the nurse take first to assist a patient with newly diagnosed stage 1
hypertension in making needed dietary changes?
a
Collect a detailed diet history.
b
Provide a list of low-sodium foods.
c
Help the patient make an appointment with a dietician.
, d
Teach the patient about foods that are high in potassium. - Correct answer ✔✔ A - Collect a
detailed diet history.
If left untreated, heart failure can become acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). Signs and
symptoms of ADHF include (Select all that apply)
Multiple answers: Multiple answers are accepted for this question
a
tachypnea
b
shortness of breath.
c
decreased oxygen saturation readings.
d
crackles and wheezes on auscultation.
e
increased PCO2 (late finding).
f
blood-tinged frothy sputum.
g
diaphoresis.
h
warm moist skin.
i
bradycardia.
j
