NURS 221 Midterm Review 2026/2027 | Nursing
Practice Questions & Verified Answers |
Comprehensive Exam Prep
1. What are the two main categories of daily activities that are essential for
patient care?
Patient Safety and Functional Assessments
Dietary Management and Patient Care
Basic Life Functions and Advanced Life Functions
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of
Daily Living (IADL)
2. If a patient with dysphagia is struggling with regular food textures, what
would be the best course of action?
Modify their diet to include pureed and soft food textures.
Advise them to avoid eating altogether.
Encourage them to eat faster to avoid choking.
Provide them with regular food textures and monitor closely.
3. What is the recommended frequency for performing oral hygiene in a
day?
Four times a day
Once a day
Three times a day
Twice a day
4. Describe how the Sit/Stand lift contributes to patient safety during
transfers.
,The Sit/Stand lift is primarily for transporting patients to different
, rooms.
The Sit/Stand lift is used to enhance patient comfort during bed
rest.
The Sit/Stand lift is designed to assist with medication
administration.
The Sit/Stand lift reduces the risk of falls and injuries by
providing support during patient transfers.
5. What is the percentage of inpatient falls that result in injury ?
10%
15%
20%
30%
6. What is the annual cost associated with falls in the healthcare system?
$34 billion
$15 billion
$25 billion
$50 billion
7. A patient with dysphagia is being discharged from the hospital. What
dietary management strategy should be implemented to ensure their
safety?
Encourage the patient to eat quickly to save time.
Provide a modified diet with appropriate textures to prevent
choking.
Allow the patient to eat any food they desire without restrictions.
, Only provide liquid diets regardless of the patient's preferences.
8. What is the definition of a safe effective grip in nursing practice?
A grip that ensures safety and effectiveness when handling
patients or equipment.
A grip that is used only for lifting heavy objects.
A grip that requires the use of specialized tools.
A grip that is only applicable in physical therapy settings.
9. Describe how excessive force can lead to injuries in a nursing context.
Excessive force has no impact on patient safety.
Excessive force can lead to injuries by causing trauma to
tissues and structures in the body.
Excessive force only affects muscle tissue.
Excessive force is always beneficial for patient recovery.
10. Which statement best describes a pureed diet?
This diet consists of full creamy milk based liquids
This diet consists of all purely healthy food
This diet consists of foods blended into a thick paste for ease
in swallowing
This diet consists of any foods that are ground up
11. The patient performs ≥75% of the activity; assistance is required to
complete the activity
Contact guarding
Moderate assistance
Practice Questions & Verified Answers |
Comprehensive Exam Prep
1. What are the two main categories of daily activities that are essential for
patient care?
Patient Safety and Functional Assessments
Dietary Management and Patient Care
Basic Life Functions and Advanced Life Functions
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of
Daily Living (IADL)
2. If a patient with dysphagia is struggling with regular food textures, what
would be the best course of action?
Modify their diet to include pureed and soft food textures.
Advise them to avoid eating altogether.
Encourage them to eat faster to avoid choking.
Provide them with regular food textures and monitor closely.
3. What is the recommended frequency for performing oral hygiene in a
day?
Four times a day
Once a day
Three times a day
Twice a day
4. Describe how the Sit/Stand lift contributes to patient safety during
transfers.
,The Sit/Stand lift is primarily for transporting patients to different
, rooms.
The Sit/Stand lift is used to enhance patient comfort during bed
rest.
The Sit/Stand lift is designed to assist with medication
administration.
The Sit/Stand lift reduces the risk of falls and injuries by
providing support during patient transfers.
5. What is the percentage of inpatient falls that result in injury ?
10%
15%
20%
30%
6. What is the annual cost associated with falls in the healthcare system?
$34 billion
$15 billion
$25 billion
$50 billion
7. A patient with dysphagia is being discharged from the hospital. What
dietary management strategy should be implemented to ensure their
safety?
Encourage the patient to eat quickly to save time.
Provide a modified diet with appropriate textures to prevent
choking.
Allow the patient to eat any food they desire without restrictions.
, Only provide liquid diets regardless of the patient's preferences.
8. What is the definition of a safe effective grip in nursing practice?
A grip that ensures safety and effectiveness when handling
patients or equipment.
A grip that is used only for lifting heavy objects.
A grip that requires the use of specialized tools.
A grip that is only applicable in physical therapy settings.
9. Describe how excessive force can lead to injuries in a nursing context.
Excessive force has no impact on patient safety.
Excessive force can lead to injuries by causing trauma to
tissues and structures in the body.
Excessive force only affects muscle tissue.
Excessive force is always beneficial for patient recovery.
10. Which statement best describes a pureed diet?
This diet consists of full creamy milk based liquids
This diet consists of all purely healthy food
This diet consists of foods blended into a thick paste for ease
in swallowing
This diet consists of any foods that are ground up
11. The patient performs ≥75% of the activity; assistance is required to
complete the activity
Contact guarding
Moderate assistance
