Nur201 exam 3 PREPARATION
NUR201 EXAM 3 PREPARATION NEWEST 2025/2026 WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|
BRAND NEW VERSION!
The nurse assesses a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
who has been admitted with increasing dyspnea over the past 3 days. Which
finding is important for the nurse to report to the health care provider?
a. Respirations are 36 breaths/min.
b. Anterior-posterior chest ratio is 1:1.
c. Lung expansion is decreased bilaterally.
d. Hyperresonance to percussion is present.
a
The laboratory has just called with the arterial blood gas (ABG) results on four
patients. Which result is most important for the nurse to report immediately to
the health care provider?
a. pH 7.34, PaO2 82 mm Hg, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, and O2 sat 97%
b. pH 7.35, PaO2 85 mm Hg, PaCO2 50 mm Hg, and O2 sat 95%
c. pH 7.46, PaO2 90 mm Hg, PaCO2 32 mm Hg, and O2 sat 98%
d. pH 7.31, PaO2 91 mm Hg, PaCO2 50 mm Hg, and O2 sat 96%
d
After the nurse has received change-of-shift report, which patient should the
nurse assess first?
a. A patient with pneumonia who has crackles in the right lung base
b. A patient with chronic bronchitis who has a low forced vital capacity
c. A patient with possible lung cancer who has just returned after bronchoscopy
d. A patient with hemoptysis and a 16-mm induration after tuberculin skin testing
c
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Which action is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP)?
a. Listen to a patient's lung sounds for wheezes or crackles.
b. Label specimens obtained during percutaneous lung biopsy.
c. Instruct a patient about how to use home spirometry testing.
d. Measure induration at the site of a patient's intradermal skin test.
b
A patient is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest with
contrast media. Which assessment findings should the nurse report to the health
care provider before the patient goes for the CT (select all that apply)?
a. Allergy to shellfish
b. Patient reports claustrophobia
c. Elevated serum creatinine level
d. Recent bronchodilator inhaler use
e. Inability to remove a wedding band
a,c
The nurse analyzes the results of a patient's arterial blood gases (ABGs). Which
finding would require immediate action?
a. The bicarbonate level (HCO3-) is 31 mEq/L.
b. The arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) is 92%.
c. The partial pressure of CO2 in arterial blood (PaCO2) is 31 mm Hg.
d. The partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2) is 59 mm Hg.
d
Which assessment finding indicates that the nurse should take immediate action
for an older patient?
a. Weak cough effort c. Dry mucous membranes
b. Barrel-shaped chest d. Bilateral basilar crackles
d
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A patient with acute dyspnea is scheduled for a spiral computed tomography (CT)
scan. Which information obtained by the nurse is a priority to communicate to the
health care provider before the CT?
a. Allergy to shellfish c. Respiratory rate of 30
b. Apical pulse of 104 d. O2 saturation of 90%
a
The nurse admits a patient who has a diagnosis of an acute asthma attack. Which
statement indicates that the patient may need teaching regarding medication
use?
a. "I have not had any acute asthma attacks during the past year."
b. "I became short of breath an hour before coming to the hospital."
c. "I've been taking Tylenol 650 mg every 6 hours for chest wall pain."
d. "I've been using my albuterol inhaler more frequently over the last 4 days."
d
A patient in metabolic alkalosis is admitted to the emergency department and
pulse oximetry (SpO2) indicates that the O2 saturation is 94%. Which action
should the nurse expect to take next?
a. Complete a head-to-toe assessment.
b. Administer an inhaled bronchodilator.
c. Place the patient on high-flow oxygen.
d. Obtain repeat arterial blood gases (ABGs).
c
A patient with a tracheostomy has a new order for a fenestrated tracheostomy
tube. Which action should the nurse include in the plan of care in collaboration
with the speech therapist?
a. Leave the tracheostomy inner cannula inserted at all times.
b. Place the decannulation cap in the tube before cuff deflation.
c. Assess the ability to swallow before using the fenestrated tube.
d. Inflate the tracheostomy cuff during use of the fenestrated tube.
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c
The nurse is caring for a mechanically ventilated patient with a cuffed
tracheostomy tube. Which action by the nurse would determine if the cuff has
been properly inflated?
a. Use a hand-held manometer to measure cuff pressure.
b. Review the health record for the prescribed cuff pressure.
c. Suction the patient through a fenestrated inner cannula to clear secretions.
d. Insert the decannulation plug before removing the nonfenestrated inner
cannula.
a
Which statement by the patient indicates that teaching has been effective for a
patient scheduled for radiation therapy of the larynx?
a. "I will need to buy a water bottle to carry with me."
b. "I should not use any lotions on my neck and throat."
c. "Until the radiation is complete, I may have diarrhea."
d. "Alcohol-based mouthwashes will help clean my mouth."
a
The nurse has just auscultated coarse crackles bilaterally on a patient with a
tracheostomy tube in place. If the patient is unsuccessful in coughing up
secretions, what action should the nurse take?
a. Encourage increased incentive spirometer use.
b. Encourage the patient to increase oral fluid intake.
c. Put on sterile gloves and use a sterile catheter to suction.
d. Preoxygenate the patient for 3 minutes before suctioning.
c
The nurse discusses management of upper respiratory infections (URIs) with a
patient who has acute sinusitis. Which statement by the patient indicates that
additional teaching is needed?
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NUR201 EXAM 3 PREPARATION NEWEST 2025/2026 WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|
BRAND NEW VERSION!
The nurse assesses a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
who has been admitted with increasing dyspnea over the past 3 days. Which
finding is important for the nurse to report to the health care provider?
a. Respirations are 36 breaths/min.
b. Anterior-posterior chest ratio is 1:1.
c. Lung expansion is decreased bilaterally.
d. Hyperresonance to percussion is present.
a
The laboratory has just called with the arterial blood gas (ABG) results on four
patients. Which result is most important for the nurse to report immediately to
the health care provider?
a. pH 7.34, PaO2 82 mm Hg, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, and O2 sat 97%
b. pH 7.35, PaO2 85 mm Hg, PaCO2 50 mm Hg, and O2 sat 95%
c. pH 7.46, PaO2 90 mm Hg, PaCO2 32 mm Hg, and O2 sat 98%
d. pH 7.31, PaO2 91 mm Hg, PaCO2 50 mm Hg, and O2 sat 96%
d
After the nurse has received change-of-shift report, which patient should the
nurse assess first?
a. A patient with pneumonia who has crackles in the right lung base
b. A patient with chronic bronchitis who has a low forced vital capacity
c. A patient with possible lung cancer who has just returned after bronchoscopy
d. A patient with hemoptysis and a 16-mm induration after tuberculin skin testing
c
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Which action is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP)?
a. Listen to a patient's lung sounds for wheezes or crackles.
b. Label specimens obtained during percutaneous lung biopsy.
c. Instruct a patient about how to use home spirometry testing.
d. Measure induration at the site of a patient's intradermal skin test.
b
A patient is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest with
contrast media. Which assessment findings should the nurse report to the health
care provider before the patient goes for the CT (select all that apply)?
a. Allergy to shellfish
b. Patient reports claustrophobia
c. Elevated serum creatinine level
d. Recent bronchodilator inhaler use
e. Inability to remove a wedding band
a,c
The nurse analyzes the results of a patient's arterial blood gases (ABGs). Which
finding would require immediate action?
a. The bicarbonate level (HCO3-) is 31 mEq/L.
b. The arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) is 92%.
c. The partial pressure of CO2 in arterial blood (PaCO2) is 31 mm Hg.
d. The partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2) is 59 mm Hg.
d
Which assessment finding indicates that the nurse should take immediate action
for an older patient?
a. Weak cough effort c. Dry mucous membranes
b. Barrel-shaped chest d. Bilateral basilar crackles
d
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A patient with acute dyspnea is scheduled for a spiral computed tomography (CT)
scan. Which information obtained by the nurse is a priority to communicate to the
health care provider before the CT?
a. Allergy to shellfish c. Respiratory rate of 30
b. Apical pulse of 104 d. O2 saturation of 90%
a
The nurse admits a patient who has a diagnosis of an acute asthma attack. Which
statement indicates that the patient may need teaching regarding medication
use?
a. "I have not had any acute asthma attacks during the past year."
b. "I became short of breath an hour before coming to the hospital."
c. "I've been taking Tylenol 650 mg every 6 hours for chest wall pain."
d. "I've been using my albuterol inhaler more frequently over the last 4 days."
d
A patient in metabolic alkalosis is admitted to the emergency department and
pulse oximetry (SpO2) indicates that the O2 saturation is 94%. Which action
should the nurse expect to take next?
a. Complete a head-to-toe assessment.
b. Administer an inhaled bronchodilator.
c. Place the patient on high-flow oxygen.
d. Obtain repeat arterial blood gases (ABGs).
c
A patient with a tracheostomy has a new order for a fenestrated tracheostomy
tube. Which action should the nurse include in the plan of care in collaboration
with the speech therapist?
a. Leave the tracheostomy inner cannula inserted at all times.
b. Place the decannulation cap in the tube before cuff deflation.
c. Assess the ability to swallow before using the fenestrated tube.
d. Inflate the tracheostomy cuff during use of the fenestrated tube.
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c
The nurse is caring for a mechanically ventilated patient with a cuffed
tracheostomy tube. Which action by the nurse would determine if the cuff has
been properly inflated?
a. Use a hand-held manometer to measure cuff pressure.
b. Review the health record for the prescribed cuff pressure.
c. Suction the patient through a fenestrated inner cannula to clear secretions.
d. Insert the decannulation plug before removing the nonfenestrated inner
cannula.
a
Which statement by the patient indicates that teaching has been effective for a
patient scheduled for radiation therapy of the larynx?
a. "I will need to buy a water bottle to carry with me."
b. "I should not use any lotions on my neck and throat."
c. "Until the radiation is complete, I may have diarrhea."
d. "Alcohol-based mouthwashes will help clean my mouth."
a
The nurse has just auscultated coarse crackles bilaterally on a patient with a
tracheostomy tube in place. If the patient is unsuccessful in coughing up
secretions, what action should the nurse take?
a. Encourage increased incentive spirometer use.
b. Encourage the patient to increase oral fluid intake.
c. Put on sterile gloves and use a sterile catheter to suction.
d. Preoxygenate the patient for 3 minutes before suctioning.
c
The nurse discusses management of upper respiratory infections (URIs) with a
patient who has acute sinusitis. Which statement by the patient indicates that
additional teaching is needed?
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