NR224 EXAM 1 NEWEST EXAM 2026-2027
COMPLETE 90 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+
A 52-year-old woman is admitted with dyspnea and discomfort in her left chest with deep
breaths. She has smoked for 35 years and recently lost over 10 pounds. Her vital signs on
admission are: HR 112, BP 138/82, RR 22, tympanic temperature 36.8° C (98.2° F), and oxygen
saturation 94%. She is receiving oxygen at 2 L via a nasal cannula. Which vital sign reflects a
positive outcome of the oxygen therapy?
A. Temperature: 37° C (98.6° F)
B. Radial pulse: 112
C. Respiratory rate: 24
D. Oxygen saturation: 96%
D. Blood pressure: 134/78 - CORRECT ANSWER: D
A 55-year-old widowed patient was in a motor vehicle accident and is admitted to a surgical unit
after repair of a fractured left arm and left leg. She also has a laceration on her forehead. An
intravenous (IV) line is infusing in the right antecubital fossa, and pneumatic compression
stockings are on the right lower leg. She is receiving oxygen via a simple face mask. What sites
do you instruct the nursing assistant to use for obtaining the patient's blood pressure and
temperature
A. Right antecubital and tympanic membrane
B. right popliteal and right axillae
C. left antecubital and oral
D. left popliteal and temporal artery - CORRECT ANSWER: B
,A 56-year-old patient with diabetes admitted for community-acquired pneumonia has a
temperature of 38.2° C (100.8° F) via the temporal artery. Which additional assessment data are
needed in planning interventions for the patient's infection? (Select all that apply.)
A. Heart rate
B. Presence of diaphoresis
C. Smoking history
D. Respiratory rate
E. Recent bowel movement
F. Blood pressure in right arm
G. Patient's normal temperature
H. Blood pressure in distal extremity - CORRECT ANSWER: A, B, D, G
A 58-year-old patient with nerve deafness has come to his doctor's office for a routine
examination. The patient wears two hearing aids. The advanced practice nurse who is conducting
the assessment uses which of the following approaches while conducting the interview with this
patient? (Select all that apply.)
A. Maintain a neutral facial expression
B. Lean forward when interacting with the patient
C. Acknowledge the patient's answers through head nodding
D. limit direct eye contact - CORRECT ANSWER: B & C
A 67-year-old patient will be discharged from the hospital in the morning. The health care
provider has ordered three new medications for her. Place the following steps of the nursing
process in the correct order.
A. The nurse returns to the patient's room and asks her to describe the medicines she will be
taking at home
, B. The nurse talks with the patient and family about who will be available if the patient has
difficulty taking medicines and considers consulting with the health care provider about a home
health visit
C. The nurse asks the patient if she is in pain, feels tired, and is willing to spend the next few
minutes learning about new medicines
D. The nurse brings the containers of medicines and info leaflets to the bedside and discusses
each medication with her
E. The nurse considers what she learns from the patient and identifies the patient's nursing
diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER: C, E, B, D, A
A family member is providing care to a loved one who has an infected leg wound. What would
you instruct the family member to do after providing care and handling contaminated equipment
or organic material?
A. Wear gloves before eating or handling food.
B. Place any soiled materials into a bag and double bag it.
C. Have the family member check with the doctor about need for immunization.
D. Perform hand hygiene after care and/or handling contaminated equipment or material. -
CORRECT ANSWER: D
A home care nurse is preparing the home for a patient who is discharged to home following a
left-sided stroke. The patient is cooperative and can ambulate with a quad-cane. Which of the
following must be corrected or removed for the patient's safety? (Select all that apply.)
A. The rubber mat in the walk-in shower
B. The three-legged stool on wheels in the kitchen
C. The braided throw rugs in the entry hallway and between the bedroom and bathroom
D. The night-lights in the hallways, bedroom, and bathroom
E. The cordless phone next to the patient's bed - CORRECT ANSWER: B & C
COMPLETE 90 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+
A 52-year-old woman is admitted with dyspnea and discomfort in her left chest with deep
breaths. She has smoked for 35 years and recently lost over 10 pounds. Her vital signs on
admission are: HR 112, BP 138/82, RR 22, tympanic temperature 36.8° C (98.2° F), and oxygen
saturation 94%. She is receiving oxygen at 2 L via a nasal cannula. Which vital sign reflects a
positive outcome of the oxygen therapy?
A. Temperature: 37° C (98.6° F)
B. Radial pulse: 112
C. Respiratory rate: 24
D. Oxygen saturation: 96%
D. Blood pressure: 134/78 - CORRECT ANSWER: D
A 55-year-old widowed patient was in a motor vehicle accident and is admitted to a surgical unit
after repair of a fractured left arm and left leg. She also has a laceration on her forehead. An
intravenous (IV) line is infusing in the right antecubital fossa, and pneumatic compression
stockings are on the right lower leg. She is receiving oxygen via a simple face mask. What sites
do you instruct the nursing assistant to use for obtaining the patient's blood pressure and
temperature
A. Right antecubital and tympanic membrane
B. right popliteal and right axillae
C. left antecubital and oral
D. left popliteal and temporal artery - CORRECT ANSWER: B
,A 56-year-old patient with diabetes admitted for community-acquired pneumonia has a
temperature of 38.2° C (100.8° F) via the temporal artery. Which additional assessment data are
needed in planning interventions for the patient's infection? (Select all that apply.)
A. Heart rate
B. Presence of diaphoresis
C. Smoking history
D. Respiratory rate
E. Recent bowel movement
F. Blood pressure in right arm
G. Patient's normal temperature
H. Blood pressure in distal extremity - CORRECT ANSWER: A, B, D, G
A 58-year-old patient with nerve deafness has come to his doctor's office for a routine
examination. The patient wears two hearing aids. The advanced practice nurse who is conducting
the assessment uses which of the following approaches while conducting the interview with this
patient? (Select all that apply.)
A. Maintain a neutral facial expression
B. Lean forward when interacting with the patient
C. Acknowledge the patient's answers through head nodding
D. limit direct eye contact - CORRECT ANSWER: B & C
A 67-year-old patient will be discharged from the hospital in the morning. The health care
provider has ordered three new medications for her. Place the following steps of the nursing
process in the correct order.
A. The nurse returns to the patient's room and asks her to describe the medicines she will be
taking at home
, B. The nurse talks with the patient and family about who will be available if the patient has
difficulty taking medicines and considers consulting with the health care provider about a home
health visit
C. The nurse asks the patient if she is in pain, feels tired, and is willing to spend the next few
minutes learning about new medicines
D. The nurse brings the containers of medicines and info leaflets to the bedside and discusses
each medication with her
E. The nurse considers what she learns from the patient and identifies the patient's nursing
diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER: C, E, B, D, A
A family member is providing care to a loved one who has an infected leg wound. What would
you instruct the family member to do after providing care and handling contaminated equipment
or organic material?
A. Wear gloves before eating or handling food.
B. Place any soiled materials into a bag and double bag it.
C. Have the family member check with the doctor about need for immunization.
D. Perform hand hygiene after care and/or handling contaminated equipment or material. -
CORRECT ANSWER: D
A home care nurse is preparing the home for a patient who is discharged to home following a
left-sided stroke. The patient is cooperative and can ambulate with a quad-cane. Which of the
following must be corrected or removed for the patient's safety? (Select all that apply.)
A. The rubber mat in the walk-in shower
B. The three-legged stool on wheels in the kitchen
C. The braided throw rugs in the entry hallway and between the bedroom and bathroom
D. The night-lights in the hallways, bedroom, and bathroom
E. The cordless phone next to the patient's bed - CORRECT ANSWER: B & C
