Nursing 251 Exam 1 | PSU 2026 | Questions & Verified
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1. Describe the primary roles of cranial nerves in the human body.
Cranial nerves regulate hormonal functions throughout the body.
Cranial nerves are primarily responsible for sensory and motor
functions of the head and neck.
Cranial nerves control the respiratory rate.
Cranial nerves are involved in the digestion process.
2. What is the normal blood pressure reading in millimeters of mercury
(mmHg)?
140/85 mmHg
130/90 mmHg
110/70 mmHg
120/80 mmHg
3. In a case where a patient is experiencing health issues related to cultural
practices, which aspect of the assessment would be most critical to address?
Developmental factors
Sociocultural factors
Psychological factors
Physiological factors
4. The components of the health history include all of the following except
which one?
, Review of systems
Present illness, HPI
Thorax and lung exam
Family, Personal and social items
5. _____ is the medical term for high blood pressure.
Hypertension
Diabetes
Hypotension
Ischemia
6. Which elements are considered essential in a sociocultural assessment?
Symptoms, signs, and lab results
Family, friends, and society
Diet, exercise, and sleep
Medications, allergies, and surgeries
7. What are the components of the FICA acronym used in spiritual assessment?
Faith, Intention, Care, and Action
Feeling, Importance, Connection, and Action
Faith, Importance, Community, and Address/Action
Faith, Insight, Compassion, and Address
8. List the five vital signs that are commonly assessed in nursing.
Temperature, heart rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and pain.
, Temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and hydration.
Temperature, pulse, respiration, blood glucose, and pain.
Temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and pain.
9. Describe the significance of monitoring respiratory rate in adults during a
health assessment.
Respiratory rate is only measured during emergencies.
Monitoring respiratory rate helps assess a patient's respiratory
function and overall health status.
Monitoring respiratory rate is only important in children.
Respiratory rate is unrelated to overall health assessment.
10. What is the pulse rate threshold that defines bradycardia?
Less than 80 beats per minute
Less than 60 beats per minute
Less than 50 beats per minute
Less than 70 beats per minute
11. Describe how palpation contributes to the overall assessment of a patient
during a physical examination.
Palpation is primarily used to measure blood pressure.
Palpation helps in observing the patient's emotional state.
Palpation allows the healthcare provider to assess the texture, size,
and location of internal structures.
Palpation is used to listen to lung sounds.
Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. Describe the primary roles of cranial nerves in the human body.
Cranial nerves regulate hormonal functions throughout the body.
Cranial nerves are primarily responsible for sensory and motor
functions of the head and neck.
Cranial nerves control the respiratory rate.
Cranial nerves are involved in the digestion process.
2. What is the normal blood pressure reading in millimeters of mercury
(mmHg)?
140/85 mmHg
130/90 mmHg
110/70 mmHg
120/80 mmHg
3. In a case where a patient is experiencing health issues related to cultural
practices, which aspect of the assessment would be most critical to address?
Developmental factors
Sociocultural factors
Psychological factors
Physiological factors
4. The components of the health history include all of the following except
which one?
, Review of systems
Present illness, HPI
Thorax and lung exam
Family, Personal and social items
5. _____ is the medical term for high blood pressure.
Hypertension
Diabetes
Hypotension
Ischemia
6. Which elements are considered essential in a sociocultural assessment?
Symptoms, signs, and lab results
Family, friends, and society
Diet, exercise, and sleep
Medications, allergies, and surgeries
7. What are the components of the FICA acronym used in spiritual assessment?
Faith, Intention, Care, and Action
Feeling, Importance, Connection, and Action
Faith, Importance, Community, and Address/Action
Faith, Insight, Compassion, and Address
8. List the five vital signs that are commonly assessed in nursing.
Temperature, heart rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and pain.
, Temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and hydration.
Temperature, pulse, respiration, blood glucose, and pain.
Temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and pain.
9. Describe the significance of monitoring respiratory rate in adults during a
health assessment.
Respiratory rate is only measured during emergencies.
Monitoring respiratory rate helps assess a patient's respiratory
function and overall health status.
Monitoring respiratory rate is only important in children.
Respiratory rate is unrelated to overall health assessment.
10. What is the pulse rate threshold that defines bradycardia?
Less than 80 beats per minute
Less than 60 beats per minute
Less than 50 beats per minute
Less than 70 beats per minute
11. Describe how palpation contributes to the overall assessment of a patient
during a physical examination.
Palpation is primarily used to measure blood pressure.
Palpation helps in observing the patient's emotional state.
Palpation allows the healthcare provider to assess the texture, size,
and location of internal structures.
Palpation is used to listen to lung sounds.
