NR 222 Exam 1 V2 | NR 222 Foundation of
Nursing Process | Actual Q&A with
Rationale (NR222 Exam 1) | Chamberlain
1. Which activity represents a primary prevention intervention by the community health
nurse?
A. Providing cardiac rehabilitation for a patient after a myocardial infarction.
B. Administering influenza vaccines at a local senior center.
C. Performing blood pressure screenings at a health fair.
D. Instructing a patient with diabetes on how to manage blood glucose levels.
Correct Answer: B
Primary prevention focus is on health promotion and disease prevention to keep a person
healthy. Administering vaccines helps prevent the onset of illness before it occurs. This
differs from secondary prevention, which focuses on screening, and tertiary prevention,
which focuses on rehabilitation.
2. When the nurse is performing a physical assessment on a patient, which type of data is
being collected?
A. Secondary data
B. Subjective data
C. Objective data
,D. Intuitive data
Correct Answer: C
Objective data consists of observable and measurable signs collected through physical
examination and diagnostic tests. This information is factual and can be verified by another
healthcare provider. Subjective data, conversely, is what the patient describes or feels, such
as pain levels or feelings of anxiety.
3. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which patient need should the nurse prioritize
first?
A. The patient expresses a need for love and belonging after a divorce.
B. The patient reports a lack of self-esteem due to recent job loss.
C. The patient is experiencing shortness of breath and low oxygen saturation.
D. The patient requires a safe environment to prevent falls.
Correct Answer: C
Maslow’s hierarchy dictates that physiological needs such as oxygen, water, and food must
be met before higher-level needs. Shortness of breath indicates a compromise in the most
basic survival need. The nurse must address these life-sustaining requirements before
focusing on safety or psychosocial concerns.
4. The nurse is discussing the goals of Healthy People 2030. Which of the following is a
primary goal of this initiative?
A. Increasing the profitability of private healthcare systems.
, B. Attain healthy, thriving lives and well-being free of preventable disease.
C. Ensuring every citizen has access to specialized cosmetic surgery.
D. Reducing the number of nursing students in urban areas.
Correct Answer: B
Healthy People 2030 aims to help individuals, organizations, and communities improve
health and well-being. A central goal is to attain high-quality lives free of preventable
disease, disability, injury, and premature death. This initiative provides a framework for
national health promotion and disease prevention efforts.
5. A nurse is helping a patient who is in the ‘contemplation’ stage of the Transtheoretical
Model of Change. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. Discussing the pros and cons of making a change with the patient.
B. Providing the patient with specific steps to start an exercise routine tomorrow.
C. Congratulating the patient for maintaining a new behavior for six months.
D. Ignoring the topic because the patient has no intention of changing.
Correct Answer: A
In the contemplation stage, the patient is considering a change within the next six months
but is often ambivalent. The nurse’s role is to help the patient weigh the benefits and
barriers to change to move them toward the preparation stage. Providing specific action
steps is more appropriate for the preparation or action phases.
Nursing Process | Actual Q&A with
Rationale (NR222 Exam 1) | Chamberlain
1. Which activity represents a primary prevention intervention by the community health
nurse?
A. Providing cardiac rehabilitation for a patient after a myocardial infarction.
B. Administering influenza vaccines at a local senior center.
C. Performing blood pressure screenings at a health fair.
D. Instructing a patient with diabetes on how to manage blood glucose levels.
Correct Answer: B
Primary prevention focus is on health promotion and disease prevention to keep a person
healthy. Administering vaccines helps prevent the onset of illness before it occurs. This
differs from secondary prevention, which focuses on screening, and tertiary prevention,
which focuses on rehabilitation.
2. When the nurse is performing a physical assessment on a patient, which type of data is
being collected?
A. Secondary data
B. Subjective data
C. Objective data
,D. Intuitive data
Correct Answer: C
Objective data consists of observable and measurable signs collected through physical
examination and diagnostic tests. This information is factual and can be verified by another
healthcare provider. Subjective data, conversely, is what the patient describes or feels, such
as pain levels or feelings of anxiety.
3. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which patient need should the nurse prioritize
first?
A. The patient expresses a need for love and belonging after a divorce.
B. The patient reports a lack of self-esteem due to recent job loss.
C. The patient is experiencing shortness of breath and low oxygen saturation.
D. The patient requires a safe environment to prevent falls.
Correct Answer: C
Maslow’s hierarchy dictates that physiological needs such as oxygen, water, and food must
be met before higher-level needs. Shortness of breath indicates a compromise in the most
basic survival need. The nurse must address these life-sustaining requirements before
focusing on safety or psychosocial concerns.
4. The nurse is discussing the goals of Healthy People 2030. Which of the following is a
primary goal of this initiative?
A. Increasing the profitability of private healthcare systems.
, B. Attain healthy, thriving lives and well-being free of preventable disease.
C. Ensuring every citizen has access to specialized cosmetic surgery.
D. Reducing the number of nursing students in urban areas.
Correct Answer: B
Healthy People 2030 aims to help individuals, organizations, and communities improve
health and well-being. A central goal is to attain high-quality lives free of preventable
disease, disability, injury, and premature death. This initiative provides a framework for
national health promotion and disease prevention efforts.
5. A nurse is helping a patient who is in the ‘contemplation’ stage of the Transtheoretical
Model of Change. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. Discussing the pros and cons of making a change with the patient.
B. Providing the patient with specific steps to start an exercise routine tomorrow.
C. Congratulating the patient for maintaining a new behavior for six months.
D. Ignoring the topic because the patient has no intention of changing.
Correct Answer: A
In the contemplation stage, the patient is considering a change within the next six months
but is often ambivalent. The nurse’s role is to help the patient weigh the benefits and
barriers to change to move them toward the preparation stage. Providing specific action
steps is more appropriate for the preparation or action phases.
