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PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXAM 2 STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
NEWEST 2026 VERIFIED 100%
A client is admitted to a hospital unit with scleroderma. The nurse is unfamiliar
with this condition. What is the nurse's best source of information about this
condition
The nursing and medical literature
The nurse is preparing to assess a new client just admitted to the unit. The
nurse prepares to interview the client and complete an assessment. Place the
following steps in the order in which the nurse will complete them. Use all
options.
You Selected:
Reviews the client's past medical history
· Introduces oneself to the client
· Asks pertinent questions
· Establishes goals of care to best help client
Reviews the client's past medical history
· Introduces oneself to the client
· Asks pertinent questions
· Establishes goals of care to best help client
Which is the best source of information for the nurse when collecting data for
an assessment?
client
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The nurse is preparing to interview a client who demonstrates significant
abdominal pain and rates the pain at 10 on a 0 to 10 pain scale. What action by
the nurse can improve the outcome of the interview?
administer prescribed pain medication prior to conducting the interview
A nurse is beginning the preparatory phase of the nursing interview for a client
who fractured the left leg in a fall. Which nursing actions occur in this phase of
the nursing interview? Select all that apply.
The nurse ensures that the interview environment is private and comfortable.
The nurse initiates the interview by stating the nurse's name and status.
The nurse assesses the client's comfort and ability to participate in the
interview.
The nurse arranges the seating in the interview room to facilitate an easy
exchange of information.
The nurse prepares to meet the client by reading current and past records and
reports.
The nurse recapitulates the interview, highlighting key points.
all
Which nursing qualities are helpful in winning the confidence of clients when
first working with them? Select all that apply.
respect for client
competence
professionalism
number of years in profession
caring
respect, competence, professionalism, and caring
A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client who is scheduled
for an elective surgery the next morning. When taking vital signs, the nurse
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finds that the client's temperature is 39.4°C (103°F). What should be the
nurse's priority action?
Verbally report the finding immediately to the client's health care provider
Which statement is true regarding addressing a priority problem?
A priority problem requires a nursing intervention before another problem is
addressed.
A client with a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia presents to the
emergency room with reports of urinary retention. The nurse collects data
related to the client's voiding patterns, weight gain, fluid intake, urine volume
in the bladder, and level of suprapubic discomfort. What type of assessment is
the nurse performing
focused
Which type of assessment would the nurse be expected to perform on the
client who is 1 day postoperative following a cholecystectomy?
focused
A nurse practitioner in private practice with a health care provider is providing
care to a client with a history of domestic violence. During the last visit, the
client stated an intent to leave the spouse. In the next visit, the nurse
practitioner will reassess the client's commitment to this intended change.
What type of assessment is the nurse practitioner implementing?
time-lapse
The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old client who has just gave birth. The client
reports living with an aunt and having no other family around. The birth was
uncomplicated, and the newborn is healthy. Which is the primary nursing
concern the nurse will identify for this client's care planning?
altered parenting risk
The nurse is preparing to conduct an assessment on a new client of Chinese
descent who is being admitted for abdominal surgery. Which step should the
nurse prioritize during the assessment with this client?
explain the nurse will need to touch the client during the assessment
A nurse obtaining the most important information first during an assessment
of a client is primarily an example of the nurse being:
able to prioritize
PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXAM 2 STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
NEWEST 2026 VERIFIED 100%
A client is admitted to a hospital unit with scleroderma. The nurse is unfamiliar
with this condition. What is the nurse's best source of information about this
condition
The nursing and medical literature
The nurse is preparing to assess a new client just admitted to the unit. The
nurse prepares to interview the client and complete an assessment. Place the
following steps in the order in which the nurse will complete them. Use all
options.
You Selected:
Reviews the client's past medical history
· Introduces oneself to the client
· Asks pertinent questions
· Establishes goals of care to best help client
Reviews the client's past medical history
· Introduces oneself to the client
· Asks pertinent questions
· Establishes goals of care to best help client
Which is the best source of information for the nurse when collecting data for
an assessment?
client
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The nurse is preparing to interview a client who demonstrates significant
abdominal pain and rates the pain at 10 on a 0 to 10 pain scale. What action by
the nurse can improve the outcome of the interview?
administer prescribed pain medication prior to conducting the interview
A nurse is beginning the preparatory phase of the nursing interview for a client
who fractured the left leg in a fall. Which nursing actions occur in this phase of
the nursing interview? Select all that apply.
The nurse ensures that the interview environment is private and comfortable.
The nurse initiates the interview by stating the nurse's name and status.
The nurse assesses the client's comfort and ability to participate in the
interview.
The nurse arranges the seating in the interview room to facilitate an easy
exchange of information.
The nurse prepares to meet the client by reading current and past records and
reports.
The nurse recapitulates the interview, highlighting key points.
all
Which nursing qualities are helpful in winning the confidence of clients when
first working with them? Select all that apply.
respect for client
competence
professionalism
number of years in profession
caring
respect, competence, professionalism, and caring
A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client who is scheduled
for an elective surgery the next morning. When taking vital signs, the nurse
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finds that the client's temperature is 39.4°C (103°F). What should be the
nurse's priority action?
Verbally report the finding immediately to the client's health care provider
Which statement is true regarding addressing a priority problem?
A priority problem requires a nursing intervention before another problem is
addressed.
A client with a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia presents to the
emergency room with reports of urinary retention. The nurse collects data
related to the client's voiding patterns, weight gain, fluid intake, urine volume
in the bladder, and level of suprapubic discomfort. What type of assessment is
the nurse performing
focused
Which type of assessment would the nurse be expected to perform on the
client who is 1 day postoperative following a cholecystectomy?
focused
A nurse practitioner in private practice with a health care provider is providing
care to a client with a history of domestic violence. During the last visit, the
client stated an intent to leave the spouse. In the next visit, the nurse
practitioner will reassess the client's commitment to this intended change.
What type of assessment is the nurse practitioner implementing?
time-lapse
The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old client who has just gave birth. The client
reports living with an aunt and having no other family around. The birth was
uncomplicated, and the newborn is healthy. Which is the primary nursing
concern the nurse will identify for this client's care planning?
altered parenting risk
The nurse is preparing to conduct an assessment on a new client of Chinese
descent who is being admitted for abdominal surgery. Which step should the
nurse prioritize during the assessment with this client?
explain the nurse will need to touch the client during the assessment
A nurse obtaining the most important information first during an assessment
of a client is primarily an example of the nurse being:
able to prioritize
