NUR 308 FINAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS | PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |
COMPREHENSIVE NURSING STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
A nurse is assessing a family as a system. Which of the following factors should the nurse
include when assessing sociocultural context?
A. The sens of self among individual family members
B. The future goals of the family
C. The roles of family members
D. The family's religious practices - correct answer ✔✔D. The family's religious practices
A nurse is leading a therapeutic group for clients at an outpatient mental health clinic. Which of
the following client statements indicates a problem with role transition?
A. "If my husband had gone to the doctor like I told him to, he'd be alive today."
B. "I am so angry with my husband's attitude. He thinks he knows everything."
C. "I want to have an intimate relationship, but I end up breaking off relationships as soon as
they begin."
D. "I just can't seem to find any energy to take care of my children since my husband divorced
me." - correct answer ✔✔D. "I just can't seem to find any energy to take care of my children
since my husband divorced me."
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum. The nurse should recognize which of the
following statements by the client is an indication of inhibition of parental attachment?
A. "He's got my husband's nose, that's for sure."
B. "I don't need a baby bath demonstration. I know how to do it."
C. "I wish he had more hair. I will keep a hat on his head until he grows some."
,D. "Do you think you could keep him in the nursery for the next feeding so I can get some
sleep?" - correct answer ✔✔C. "I wish he had more hair. I will keep a hat on his head until he
grows some."
A nurse is leading a family therapy session for a mother, father, and two adolescent siblings.
Which of the following statements should the nurse recognize as an example of effective
communication among family members?
A. "If you keep saying that, I will tell everyone what you did last night"
B. "She is always bossing me around. Should she do that?"
C. "Can you tell me the reason you get upset each time I go to the mall?"
D. "Please do not raise your voice at the children. I am the one who left dishes in the sink" -
correct answer ✔✔C. "Can you tell me the reason you get upset each time I go to the mall?"
A nurse is making a home visit to a client who has Alzheimer's Disease and the client's partner.
Which of the following observations indicates to the nurse that the partner is experiencing
caregiver role strain?
A. The partner has placed locks at the top of the doors leading to the outside
B. The partner has hired a house cleaner
C. The partner has lost 20 lbs in the past 2 months
D. The partner redirects the client when the client is frustrated - correct answer ✔✔C. The
partner has lost 20 lbs in the past 2 months
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postpartum, is breastfeeding, and reports nipple
soreness. Which of the following measures should the nurse suggest to reduce discomfort
during breastfeeding? (SATA)
A. Apply breast milk to the nipples before each feeding
,B. Place breast pads inside the nursing bra
C. Massage the breasts and nipples prior to feeding
D. Start breastfeeding with the nipple that is less sore
E. Change the infant's position on the nipples - correct answer ✔✔A, D, E
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and finds the fundus slightly boggy and
displaced to the right. Based on these findings, which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. Encourage the client to perform Kegel exercises
B. Encourage the client to move to the left lateral position
C. Ask the client to rate her pain
D. Assist the client to the bathroom to void - correct answer ✔✔D. Assist the client to the
bathroom to void
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 hours postpartum. The nurse notes that the client soaked a
perineal pad in 10 min, the client's skin color is ashen, and she states she feels weak and light
headed. After applying oxygen via nonrebreather mask at 10 L/min which of the following
actions should the nurse take next?
A. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter
B. Administer oxytocin by continuous IV infusion
C. Tilt the client onto her right side with her legs elevated to at least 30 degrees
D. Massage the client's fundus to promote contractions - correct answer ✔✔D. Massage the
client's fundus to promote contractions
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and received methylergonovine. Which of the
following findings indicates that the medication was effective?
, A. Fundus firm to palpation
B. Increase in blood pressure
C. Increase in lochia
D. Report of absent breast pain - correct answer ✔✔A. Fundus firm to palpation
A nurse is assessing a client who is 4 hours postpartum following a vaginal delivery. Which of
the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
A. Saturated perineal pad in 30 min
B. Deep tendon reflexes 4+
C. Fundus at level of umbilicus
D. Approximated edges of episiotomy - correct answer ✔✔B. Deep tendon reflexes 4+
A home health nurse is teaching a client who is breastfeeding about managing breast
engorgement. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the
teaching?
A. "I'll let my baby drain one breast at each feeding."
B. "I'll try drinking an herbal tea to reduce the engorgement"
C. "I'll apply cold compresses 20 minutes before each feeding."
D. "I'll feed my baby every 2 hours" - correct answer ✔✔D. "I'll feed my baby every 2 hours"
A nurse is caring for a client who is 5 hours postpartum following a vaginal birth of a newborn
weighing 9 lb 6 oz. The nurse should recognize that this client is at risk for which of the following
postpartum complications?
A. Puerperal infection
B. Retained placental fragments
COMPREHENSIVE NURSING STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
A nurse is assessing a family as a system. Which of the following factors should the nurse
include when assessing sociocultural context?
A. The sens of self among individual family members
B. The future goals of the family
C. The roles of family members
D. The family's religious practices - correct answer ✔✔D. The family's religious practices
A nurse is leading a therapeutic group for clients at an outpatient mental health clinic. Which of
the following client statements indicates a problem with role transition?
A. "If my husband had gone to the doctor like I told him to, he'd be alive today."
B. "I am so angry with my husband's attitude. He thinks he knows everything."
C. "I want to have an intimate relationship, but I end up breaking off relationships as soon as
they begin."
D. "I just can't seem to find any energy to take care of my children since my husband divorced
me." - correct answer ✔✔D. "I just can't seem to find any energy to take care of my children
since my husband divorced me."
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum. The nurse should recognize which of the
following statements by the client is an indication of inhibition of parental attachment?
A. "He's got my husband's nose, that's for sure."
B. "I don't need a baby bath demonstration. I know how to do it."
C. "I wish he had more hair. I will keep a hat on his head until he grows some."
,D. "Do you think you could keep him in the nursery for the next feeding so I can get some
sleep?" - correct answer ✔✔C. "I wish he had more hair. I will keep a hat on his head until he
grows some."
A nurse is leading a family therapy session for a mother, father, and two adolescent siblings.
Which of the following statements should the nurse recognize as an example of effective
communication among family members?
A. "If you keep saying that, I will tell everyone what you did last night"
B. "She is always bossing me around. Should she do that?"
C. "Can you tell me the reason you get upset each time I go to the mall?"
D. "Please do not raise your voice at the children. I am the one who left dishes in the sink" -
correct answer ✔✔C. "Can you tell me the reason you get upset each time I go to the mall?"
A nurse is making a home visit to a client who has Alzheimer's Disease and the client's partner.
Which of the following observations indicates to the nurse that the partner is experiencing
caregiver role strain?
A. The partner has placed locks at the top of the doors leading to the outside
B. The partner has hired a house cleaner
C. The partner has lost 20 lbs in the past 2 months
D. The partner redirects the client when the client is frustrated - correct answer ✔✔C. The
partner has lost 20 lbs in the past 2 months
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postpartum, is breastfeeding, and reports nipple
soreness. Which of the following measures should the nurse suggest to reduce discomfort
during breastfeeding? (SATA)
A. Apply breast milk to the nipples before each feeding
,B. Place breast pads inside the nursing bra
C. Massage the breasts and nipples prior to feeding
D. Start breastfeeding with the nipple that is less sore
E. Change the infant's position on the nipples - correct answer ✔✔A, D, E
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and finds the fundus slightly boggy and
displaced to the right. Based on these findings, which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. Encourage the client to perform Kegel exercises
B. Encourage the client to move to the left lateral position
C. Ask the client to rate her pain
D. Assist the client to the bathroom to void - correct answer ✔✔D. Assist the client to the
bathroom to void
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 hours postpartum. The nurse notes that the client soaked a
perineal pad in 10 min, the client's skin color is ashen, and she states she feels weak and light
headed. After applying oxygen via nonrebreather mask at 10 L/min which of the following
actions should the nurse take next?
A. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter
B. Administer oxytocin by continuous IV infusion
C. Tilt the client onto her right side with her legs elevated to at least 30 degrees
D. Massage the client's fundus to promote contractions - correct answer ✔✔D. Massage the
client's fundus to promote contractions
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and received methylergonovine. Which of the
following findings indicates that the medication was effective?
, A. Fundus firm to palpation
B. Increase in blood pressure
C. Increase in lochia
D. Report of absent breast pain - correct answer ✔✔A. Fundus firm to palpation
A nurse is assessing a client who is 4 hours postpartum following a vaginal delivery. Which of
the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
A. Saturated perineal pad in 30 min
B. Deep tendon reflexes 4+
C. Fundus at level of umbilicus
D. Approximated edges of episiotomy - correct answer ✔✔B. Deep tendon reflexes 4+
A home health nurse is teaching a client who is breastfeeding about managing breast
engorgement. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the
teaching?
A. "I'll let my baby drain one breast at each feeding."
B. "I'll try drinking an herbal tea to reduce the engorgement"
C. "I'll apply cold compresses 20 minutes before each feeding."
D. "I'll feed my baby every 2 hours" - correct answer ✔✔D. "I'll feed my baby every 2 hours"
A nurse is caring for a client who is 5 hours postpartum following a vaginal birth of a newborn
weighing 9 lb 6 oz. The nurse should recognize that this client is at risk for which of the following
postpartum complications?
A. Puerperal infection
B. Retained placental fragments
