NUR 265 NURSING CONCEPTS TEST 4 2026
ACTUAL TEST PAPER QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED COMPLETE STUDY PACKAGE
◉ A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. What
does the letterP represent?
A. Comparison to another similar treatment
B. Clearly defined, focused literature review
C. Specific identification of the desired outcome
D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest.
Answer: D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest
◉ Insulin.
Answer: Removes excess glucose from the blood and stores it as
glycogen in the liver.
◉ Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in
North America is regarded as the founder of American nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Lillian Wald
,C. Lavina Dock
D. Florence Nightingale.
Answer: D. Florence Nightingale
◉ The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as either
acute or chronic. Which are examples of chronic illnesses? Select all
that apply.
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Bronchial pneumonia
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Cystic fibrosis
E. Fractured hip
F. Otitis media.
Answer: A, C, & D
◉ World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession.
Which development occurred during this period?
A. The role of the nurse was broadened
B. There was a decreased emphasis on education
C. Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings
,D. There was an overabundance of nurses.
Answer: A. The role of the nurse was broadened
◉ One of the 4 broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health.
Which examples of nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all
that apply.
A. A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program
B. A nurse performed ROM exercises for a pt on bedrest
C. A nurse shows a diabetic pt how to inject insulin
D. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
E. A nurse provides hospice care for a pt with end-stage cancer
F. A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school.
Answer: A, B, and C
◉ Postpartum Urinary System Adaptations.
Answer: -GFR and renal flow rate increases
-Loss of voiding sensation
-Postpartum diuresis
◉ When the newborn cheek is touched, the cheek turns toward the
stimulus.
, Answer: Rooting
◉ Overweight BMI.
Answer: >25 mg/dL
◉ How many patient identifiers is required, and what are they?.
Answer: 2
Name and date of birth
◉ Pain and anxiety can alter these vital signs.
Answer: HR, RR, and BP
◉ 1. A nurse assesses patients in a physician's office who are
experiencing different levels of health and illness. Which statements
best define the concepts of health and illness? Select all that apply.
A. Health and illness are the same for all people.
B. Health and illness are individually defined by each person.
C. People with acute illnesses are actually healthy.
D. People with chronic illnesses have poor health beliefs.
E. Health is more than the absence of illness.
F. Illness is the response of a person to a disease..
Answer: B, E, & F
ACTUAL TEST PAPER QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED COMPLETE STUDY PACKAGE
◉ A nurse is formulating a clinical question in PICO format. What
does the letterP represent?
A. Comparison to another similar treatment
B. Clearly defined, focused literature review
C. Specific identification of the desired outcome
D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest.
Answer: D. Explicit descriptions of the population of interest
◉ Insulin.
Answer: Removes excess glucose from the blood and stores it as
glycogen in the liver.
◉ Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in
North America is regarded as the founder of American nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Lillian Wald
,C. Lavina Dock
D. Florence Nightingale.
Answer: D. Florence Nightingale
◉ The student nurse learns that illnesses are classified as either
acute or chronic. Which are examples of chronic illnesses? Select all
that apply.
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Bronchial pneumonia
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Cystic fibrosis
E. Fractured hip
F. Otitis media.
Answer: A, C, & D
◉ World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession.
Which development occurred during this period?
A. The role of the nurse was broadened
B. There was a decreased emphasis on education
C. Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings
,D. There was an overabundance of nurses.
Answer: A. The role of the nurse was broadened
◉ One of the 4 broad aims of nursing practice is to restore health.
Which examples of nursing interventions reflect this goal? Select all
that apply.
A. A nurse counsels adolescents in a drug rehabilitation program
B. A nurse performed ROM exercises for a pt on bedrest
C. A nurse shows a diabetic pt how to inject insulin
D. A nurse recommends a yoga class for a busy executive
E. A nurse provides hospice care for a pt with end-stage cancer
F. A nurse teaches a nutrition class at a local high school.
Answer: A, B, and C
◉ Postpartum Urinary System Adaptations.
Answer: -GFR and renal flow rate increases
-Loss of voiding sensation
-Postpartum diuresis
◉ When the newborn cheek is touched, the cheek turns toward the
stimulus.
, Answer: Rooting
◉ Overweight BMI.
Answer: >25 mg/dL
◉ How many patient identifiers is required, and what are they?.
Answer: 2
Name and date of birth
◉ Pain and anxiety can alter these vital signs.
Answer: HR, RR, and BP
◉ 1. A nurse assesses patients in a physician's office who are
experiencing different levels of health and illness. Which statements
best define the concepts of health and illness? Select all that apply.
A. Health and illness are the same for all people.
B. Health and illness are individually defined by each person.
C. People with acute illnesses are actually healthy.
D. People with chronic illnesses have poor health beliefs.
E. Health is more than the absence of illness.
F. Illness is the response of a person to a disease..
Answer: B, E, & F
