NUR 201 Final exam practice questions with Correct Answers |
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1. A patient has just undergone surgery for a severe injury from a car accident.
Which of the following interventions would best exemplify tertiary prevention
in their recovery plan?
Implementing a structured rehabilitation program
Performing regular health screenings for potential complications
Conducting a health education session on safe driving
Encouraging the patient to adopt a healthier diet
2. In Erikson's theory, which stage focuses on the development of intimate
relationships?
trust vs mistrust
identity vs role confusion
intimacy vs isolation
generativity vs stagnation
3. The nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client being treated with
brachytherapy for breast cancer. Which assessment finding indicates that the
client's skin integrity has been maintained?
Skin stretched
Skin intact
Skin damp and sweaty
Skin dry and excoriated
,4. What are common triggers that may lead to relapse in patients trying to quit
tobacco?
Stress, social situations, and exposure to tobacco products.
Increased physical activity and healthy eating.
Regular medical check-ups and counseling.
Support from family and friends.
5. Describe the significance of eliminating health disparities as a goal of Healthy
People 2020.
Eliminating health disparities means improving technology in
healthcare.
Eliminating health disparities focuses on increasing healthcare costs.
Eliminating health disparities is about reducing the number of
healthcare providers.
Eliminating health disparities aims to ensure that all individuals have
equal access to healthcare and health resources.
6. What is the primary purpose of conducting an admission assessment in
nursing?
address the client's coping mechanisms
diagnose if the client has a knowledge deficit related to nutrition
establish a therapeutic relationship
identify important data
7. Monica comes in for her first court ordered counseling session. She admits
that she drinks wine daily and that at times it impacts her ability to care for her
children, but adds that they are old enough to take care of themselves
, anyway. She states, "It would be nice to not feel so tired in the mornings
when trying to get the kids out the door for school but I don't know if that's
because of my evening drinks or the lack of sleep." What stage of change do
you think Monica is in?
Preparation
Contemplation
Action
Precontemplation
8. Why is it important for nursing goals to be specific and measurable?
Nursing goals should be vague to allow for flexibility.
Measurable goals are not necessary in nursing practice.
Specific and measurable goals allow for clear evaluation of patient
progress.
Goals should focus only on the nurse's actions, not the patient's
outcomes.
9. What is the primary action a nurse should take when evaluating a client's
expected outcomes in diabetes management?
Not be overly concerned with revising the plan of care.
Have a general idea about the client's plan of care.
Assess the client thoroughly and accurately.
Consult with the family.
10. Why is it important for a nurse to conduct a thorough assessment when
evaluating a client with diabetes?
, A thorough assessment can be skipped if the nurse is familiar with the
client.
A thorough assessment ensures that the nurse can accurately
determine if the client has met their health goals and identify any
areas needing improvement.
A thorough assessment is less important than consulting with the
family.
A thorough assessment is only necessary if the client shows
symptoms.
11. Why is it important for nursing students to refer tobacco users to resources
such as a quitline?
Referrals are unnecessary if the patient is motivated.
Patients should rely solely on their own willpower to quit.
Resources are only useful for patients who have failed to quit before.
Referring to resources provides additional support and information
for quitting.
12. Describe the factors that influence the decision to screen for breast cancer
in women.
Factors include only personal health history.
Factors include age, family history, reproductive history, and
personal health history.
Factors include only reproductive history and personal health history.
Factors include only age and family history.
13. The P in the SPICES tool stands for:
Latest Update 2026 Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. A patient has just undergone surgery for a severe injury from a car accident.
Which of the following interventions would best exemplify tertiary prevention
in their recovery plan?
Implementing a structured rehabilitation program
Performing regular health screenings for potential complications
Conducting a health education session on safe driving
Encouraging the patient to adopt a healthier diet
2. In Erikson's theory, which stage focuses on the development of intimate
relationships?
trust vs mistrust
identity vs role confusion
intimacy vs isolation
generativity vs stagnation
3. The nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client being treated with
brachytherapy for breast cancer. Which assessment finding indicates that the
client's skin integrity has been maintained?
Skin stretched
Skin intact
Skin damp and sweaty
Skin dry and excoriated
,4. What are common triggers that may lead to relapse in patients trying to quit
tobacco?
Stress, social situations, and exposure to tobacco products.
Increased physical activity and healthy eating.
Regular medical check-ups and counseling.
Support from family and friends.
5. Describe the significance of eliminating health disparities as a goal of Healthy
People 2020.
Eliminating health disparities means improving technology in
healthcare.
Eliminating health disparities focuses on increasing healthcare costs.
Eliminating health disparities is about reducing the number of
healthcare providers.
Eliminating health disparities aims to ensure that all individuals have
equal access to healthcare and health resources.
6. What is the primary purpose of conducting an admission assessment in
nursing?
address the client's coping mechanisms
diagnose if the client has a knowledge deficit related to nutrition
establish a therapeutic relationship
identify important data
7. Monica comes in for her first court ordered counseling session. She admits
that she drinks wine daily and that at times it impacts her ability to care for her
children, but adds that they are old enough to take care of themselves
, anyway. She states, "It would be nice to not feel so tired in the mornings
when trying to get the kids out the door for school but I don't know if that's
because of my evening drinks or the lack of sleep." What stage of change do
you think Monica is in?
Preparation
Contemplation
Action
Precontemplation
8. Why is it important for nursing goals to be specific and measurable?
Nursing goals should be vague to allow for flexibility.
Measurable goals are not necessary in nursing practice.
Specific and measurable goals allow for clear evaluation of patient
progress.
Goals should focus only on the nurse's actions, not the patient's
outcomes.
9. What is the primary action a nurse should take when evaluating a client's
expected outcomes in diabetes management?
Not be overly concerned with revising the plan of care.
Have a general idea about the client's plan of care.
Assess the client thoroughly and accurately.
Consult with the family.
10. Why is it important for a nurse to conduct a thorough assessment when
evaluating a client with diabetes?
, A thorough assessment can be skipped if the nurse is familiar with the
client.
A thorough assessment ensures that the nurse can accurately
determine if the client has met their health goals and identify any
areas needing improvement.
A thorough assessment is less important than consulting with the
family.
A thorough assessment is only necessary if the client shows
symptoms.
11. Why is it important for nursing students to refer tobacco users to resources
such as a quitline?
Referrals are unnecessary if the patient is motivated.
Patients should rely solely on their own willpower to quit.
Resources are only useful for patients who have failed to quit before.
Referring to resources provides additional support and information
for quitting.
12. Describe the factors that influence the decision to screen for breast cancer
in women.
Factors include only personal health history.
Factors include age, family history, reproductive history, and
personal health history.
Factors include only reproductive history and personal health history.
Factors include only age and family history.
13. The P in the SPICES tool stands for:
