NUR2502 Final Exam Multidimensional
Care Exam Questions and Answers with
Rationales Top Rated Latest Version
Q1
A nurse enters a patient’s room and finds the patient diaphoretic and
difficult to arouse. What is the first priority?
A. Offer reassurance
B. Call the provider
C. Check airway and vital signs immediately
D. Review the chart
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: First assess for life-threatening problems
(airway/breathing/circulation) by checking vitals immediately. Calling
the provider and chart review come after urgent assessment.
Q2
Which action best demonstrates medication safety before administering
a dose?
A. Administer if it matches the MAR, even if the patient states the name
differs
B. Verify the “rights” by checking patient identifiers and medication
order
C. Ask the patient to confirm only the medication name
D. Give the medication first, then scan the armband
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Safe med administration requires verification of patient
,identity and correct medication/order. The other options bypass proper
verification.
Q3
A patient becomes short of breath after receiving an IV antibiotic. What
is the nurse’s immediate action?
A. Monitor for 30 minutes
B. Stop the infusion and assess the patient
C. Continue infusion and notify provider later
D. Document symptoms and leave the room
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Possible infusion reaction/respiratory compromise requires
immediate stopping and assessment.
Q4
During handoff report, which statement is most appropriate?
A. “She’s fine; I don’t think we need to check anything.”
B. “I’ll wait until shift change to update you.”
C. “I’m concerned about the patient’s potassium of 2.9 and ECG
changes.”
D. “We don’t have time for details—just sign and go.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Communication should include critical data and concerns so
the next nurse can prioritize.
Q5
,A nurse is preparing to give an oral medication to a patient with
dysphagia. What is the safest next step?
A. Crush the tablet unless contraindicated
B. Give the medication with thin liquids
C. Assess swallowing ability and follow ordered form (crush/liquid as
allowed)
D. Administer medication regardless of swallowing status
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dysphagia increases aspiration risk. The nurse must assess
and use the safest administration method per orders/policies.
Q6
Which therapeutic communication response best helps a patient discuss
pain?
A. “You should stop complaining.”
B. “Tell me about what the pain feels like.”
C. “I’m sure it’s nothing serious.”
D. “Pain medication will fix everything.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Open-ended questions support patient expression without
minimizing or false reassurance.
Q7
A nurse notices an order written with an illegible dose. What should the
nurse do?
A. Guess the dose and administer
B. Administer the medication at a lower dose “just in case”
C. Do not administer; clarify with the prescriber/pharmacy per policy
D. Wait and see if the patient worsens
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Illegible orders must be clarified before administration to
prevent errors.
Q8
A nurse is communicating with a patient who appears anxious. What
should the nurse do first?
A. Change the topic to something pleasant
B. Ask about the patient’s concerns and listen
C. Tell the patient to calm down
D. Ignore the anxiety to finish tasks
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Therapeutic communication begins with listening and
assessing the patient’s concerns.
Q9
Which patient assessment finding requires immediate action due to
safety risk?
A. BP 118/76, HR 82
B. SpO₂ 92% on room air, mild cough
C. Systolic BP 86 with complaints of dizziness
D. Pain 3/10 without other symptoms
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypotension with dizziness suggests possible shock/acute
deterioration requiring urgent intervention.
Q10
Care Exam Questions and Answers with
Rationales Top Rated Latest Version
Q1
A nurse enters a patient’s room and finds the patient diaphoretic and
difficult to arouse. What is the first priority?
A. Offer reassurance
B. Call the provider
C. Check airway and vital signs immediately
D. Review the chart
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: First assess for life-threatening problems
(airway/breathing/circulation) by checking vitals immediately. Calling
the provider and chart review come after urgent assessment.
Q2
Which action best demonstrates medication safety before administering
a dose?
A. Administer if it matches the MAR, even if the patient states the name
differs
B. Verify the “rights” by checking patient identifiers and medication
order
C. Ask the patient to confirm only the medication name
D. Give the medication first, then scan the armband
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Safe med administration requires verification of patient
,identity and correct medication/order. The other options bypass proper
verification.
Q3
A patient becomes short of breath after receiving an IV antibiotic. What
is the nurse’s immediate action?
A. Monitor for 30 minutes
B. Stop the infusion and assess the patient
C. Continue infusion and notify provider later
D. Document symptoms and leave the room
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Possible infusion reaction/respiratory compromise requires
immediate stopping and assessment.
Q4
During handoff report, which statement is most appropriate?
A. “She’s fine; I don’t think we need to check anything.”
B. “I’ll wait until shift change to update you.”
C. “I’m concerned about the patient’s potassium of 2.9 and ECG
changes.”
D. “We don’t have time for details—just sign and go.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Communication should include critical data and concerns so
the next nurse can prioritize.
Q5
,A nurse is preparing to give an oral medication to a patient with
dysphagia. What is the safest next step?
A. Crush the tablet unless contraindicated
B. Give the medication with thin liquids
C. Assess swallowing ability and follow ordered form (crush/liquid as
allowed)
D. Administer medication regardless of swallowing status
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dysphagia increases aspiration risk. The nurse must assess
and use the safest administration method per orders/policies.
Q6
Which therapeutic communication response best helps a patient discuss
pain?
A. “You should stop complaining.”
B. “Tell me about what the pain feels like.”
C. “I’m sure it’s nothing serious.”
D. “Pain medication will fix everything.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Open-ended questions support patient expression without
minimizing or false reassurance.
Q7
A nurse notices an order written with an illegible dose. What should the
nurse do?
A. Guess the dose and administer
B. Administer the medication at a lower dose “just in case”
C. Do not administer; clarify with the prescriber/pharmacy per policy
D. Wait and see if the patient worsens
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Illegible orders must be clarified before administration to
prevent errors.
Q8
A nurse is communicating with a patient who appears anxious. What
should the nurse do first?
A. Change the topic to something pleasant
B. Ask about the patient’s concerns and listen
C. Tell the patient to calm down
D. Ignore the anxiety to finish tasks
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Therapeutic communication begins with listening and
assessing the patient’s concerns.
Q9
Which patient assessment finding requires immediate action due to
safety risk?
A. BP 118/76, HR 82
B. SpO₂ 92% on room air, mild cough
C. Systolic BP 86 with complaints of dizziness
D. Pain 3/10 without other symptoms
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypotension with dizziness suggests possible shock/acute
deterioration requiring urgent intervention.
Q10
