NURS 221 FINAL EXAM IGGY & D2L QUESTIONS
2026/2027 | NURSING STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE
QUESTIONS & EXAM REVIEW
1 of 124
Term
The hand grasp strength of a client with metabolic acidosis has
diminished since the previous assessment 1 hour ago. What is the
nurse's best first action?
A. Measure the client's pulse and blood pressure
B. Apply humidified oxygen by nasal cannula
C. Assess the client's oxygen saturation
D. Notify the Rapid Response Team
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D C
, B A
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2 of 124
Term
The nurse is caring for a client with severe osteoarthritis. What will the
nurse anticipate as the client’s priority problem?
A. Joint pain
B. ADL dependence
C. Risk for falls
D. Muscle stiffness
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B A
C C, D
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, 3 of 124
Term
The nurse is teaching a client about nutrition and diverticulosis. Which
food will the nurse teach the client to avoid?
A. Cucumber
B. Beans
C. Carrot
D. Radish Celiac Disease
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A, D, E A, B, C, D, E, F
A B
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4 of 124
Term
Which of the following patients should be seen first by the nurse?
A. The patient who had knee replacement surgery has a cold, pale foot
, to locate a pulse.
crying.
B
D
2026/2027 | NURSING STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE
QUESTIONS & EXAM REVIEW
1 of 124
Term
The hand grasp strength of a client with metabolic acidosis has
diminished since the previous assessment 1 hour ago. What is the
nurse's best first action?
A. Measure the client's pulse and blood pressure
B. Apply humidified oxygen by nasal cannula
C. Assess the client's oxygen saturation
D. Notify the Rapid Response Team
Give this one a go later!
D C
, B A
Don't know?
2 of 124
Term
The nurse is caring for a client with severe osteoarthritis. What will the
nurse anticipate as the client’s priority problem?
A. Joint pain
B. ADL dependence
C. Risk for falls
D. Muscle stiffness
Give this one a go later!
B A
C C, D
Don't know?
, 3 of 124
Term
The nurse is teaching a client about nutrition and diverticulosis. Which
food will the nurse teach the client to avoid?
A. Cucumber
B. Beans
C. Carrot
D. Radish Celiac Disease
Give this one a go later!
A, D, E A, B, C, D, E, F
A B
Don't know?
4 of 124
Term
Which of the following patients should be seen first by the nurse?
A. The patient who had knee replacement surgery has a cold, pale foot
, to locate a pulse.
crying.
B
D
