NUR 352 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
Q & A 2026|INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary goal of nursing care?
A. To cure disease
B. To provide medication
C. To assist patients in achieving optimal health
D. To perform physician orders
Correct Answer: C. To assist patients in achieving optimal
health
Rationale: Nursing focuses on promoting health, preventing
illness, and supporting patients to achieve the best possible
level of functioning.
2. Which organization developed the Code of Ethics for
nurses?
A. WHO
B. CDC
C. ANA
D. Red Cross
Correct Answer: C. ANA
Rationale: The American Nurses Association (ANA) established
the nursing Code of Ethics that guides professional nursing
practice.
,3. The nursing process includes which five steps?
A. Planning, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, documentation
B. Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
C. Observation, treatment, evaluation, discharge, follow-up
D. Assessment, medication, planning, care, evaluation
Correct Answer: B. Assessment, diagnosis, planning,
implementation, evaluation
Rationale: These five steps form the systematic approach
nurses use to deliver patient care.
4. Which type of nursing diagnosis identifies a problem that is
likely to develop?
A. Actual diagnosis
B. Risk diagnosis
C. Wellness diagnosis
D. Syndrome diagnosis
Correct Answer: B. Risk diagnosis
Rationale: Risk diagnoses indicate potential problems that the
nurse should prevent.
5. Which vital sign change indicates possible infection?
A. Decreased temperature
B. Increased pulse rate
,C. Decreased blood pressure
D. Slow respirations
Correct Answer: B. Increased pulse rate
Rationale: Infection commonly causes fever and tachycardia
(increased heart rate).
6. What is the normal adult oral temperature range?
A. 34–35°C
B. 35–36°C
C. 36–38°C
D. 39–40°C
Correct Answer: C. 36–38°C
Rationale: Normal oral temperature for adults is approximately
36.5–37.5°C.
7. Which pulse site is most commonly used in adults?
A. Carotid
B. Radial
C. Femoral
D. Brachial
Correct Answer: B. Radial
Rationale: The radial pulse is easily accessible and commonly
used for routine assessment.
, 8. Which factor most influences respiratory rate?
A. Age
B. Pain
C. Activity
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Age, pain, and activity all influence breathing
patterns.
9. Which blood pressure reading indicates hypertension?
A. 110/70
B. 120/80
C. 140/90
D. 100/60
Correct Answer: C. 140/90
Rationale: Blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg is classified as
hypertension.
10. What is the first step in the nursing process?
A. Diagnosis
B. Assessment
C. Planning
D. Evaluation
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
Q & A 2026|INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary goal of nursing care?
A. To cure disease
B. To provide medication
C. To assist patients in achieving optimal health
D. To perform physician orders
Correct Answer: C. To assist patients in achieving optimal
health
Rationale: Nursing focuses on promoting health, preventing
illness, and supporting patients to achieve the best possible
level of functioning.
2. Which organization developed the Code of Ethics for
nurses?
A. WHO
B. CDC
C. ANA
D. Red Cross
Correct Answer: C. ANA
Rationale: The American Nurses Association (ANA) established
the nursing Code of Ethics that guides professional nursing
practice.
,3. The nursing process includes which five steps?
A. Planning, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, documentation
B. Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
C. Observation, treatment, evaluation, discharge, follow-up
D. Assessment, medication, planning, care, evaluation
Correct Answer: B. Assessment, diagnosis, planning,
implementation, evaluation
Rationale: These five steps form the systematic approach
nurses use to deliver patient care.
4. Which type of nursing diagnosis identifies a problem that is
likely to develop?
A. Actual diagnosis
B. Risk diagnosis
C. Wellness diagnosis
D. Syndrome diagnosis
Correct Answer: B. Risk diagnosis
Rationale: Risk diagnoses indicate potential problems that the
nurse should prevent.
5. Which vital sign change indicates possible infection?
A. Decreased temperature
B. Increased pulse rate
,C. Decreased blood pressure
D. Slow respirations
Correct Answer: B. Increased pulse rate
Rationale: Infection commonly causes fever and tachycardia
(increased heart rate).
6. What is the normal adult oral temperature range?
A. 34–35°C
B. 35–36°C
C. 36–38°C
D. 39–40°C
Correct Answer: C. 36–38°C
Rationale: Normal oral temperature for adults is approximately
36.5–37.5°C.
7. Which pulse site is most commonly used in adults?
A. Carotid
B. Radial
C. Femoral
D. Brachial
Correct Answer: B. Radial
Rationale: The radial pulse is easily accessible and commonly
used for routine assessment.
, 8. Which factor most influences respiratory rate?
A. Age
B. Pain
C. Activity
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Age, pain, and activity all influence breathing
patterns.
9. Which blood pressure reading indicates hypertension?
A. 110/70
B. 120/80
C. 140/90
D. 100/60
Correct Answer: C. 140/90
Rationale: Blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg is classified as
hypertension.
10. What is the first step in the nursing process?
A. Diagnosis
B. Assessment
C. Planning
D. Evaluation
