Adult Health Final Exam Review
Questions with Correct Answers 2025-
2026. Graded A
A client is taking NPH insulin daily every morning. The nurse instructs the
client that the most likely time for a hypoglycemic reaction to occur is:
A. 2-4 hours after administration
B. 6-14hours after administration
C. 16-18hours after administration
D. 18-24 hours after administration - ANSB
* 1. The nurse is caring for a 72-year-old patient who is in cardiac
rehabilitation following heart surgery. The patient has been walking on a
regular basis for about a week and walks for 15 minutes 3 times a day. The
patient states that he is having a cramp-like pain in the legs every time he
walks and that the pain gets "better when I rest." The patient's care plan
should address what problem?
A.decreased mobility r/t to VTE
B. Acute pain r/t Intermittent claudication
C.Decreased mobility r/t venous insufficiency
D.acute pain r/t vasculitis - ANSB
* A cancer pt has had a rapid decrease in WBCs and is placed on
neutropenic precautions. What precautions should the nurse take? Select
all that apply.
,A. Wash hands upon entering the room and wear gloves.
B. Bring the client flowers to brighten the room.
C: Allow family members to visit so the client does not become lonely.
D: Make sure the client does not have any raw fresh fruits and vegetables.
E: Place the client in a private room.
F: Use communal vital machines to assess vital signs. - ANSA,D,E
* A client has an arm cast and reports that it feels really tight, and the
fingers are puffy. What is the nurse's best response?
A Elevate your arm on two pillows and apply ice to the cast
B Continue to take ibuprofen (Motrin) until the swelling subsides
C It is normal for a new cast to feel a little tight for the first few days
D Please come to the clinic today to have your arm checked by the health
care provider - ANSB
* A client who has sustained a crush injury to the right lower leg reports
numbness and tingling of the affected extremity. The skin of the right leg
appears pale. Which is the nurse's first intervention?
A Assess pedal pulses.
B Apply oxygen by nasal cannula.
C Increase the IV flow rate.
D Document the finding. - ANSA
* The nurse is teaching a client recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis
(RA) about home care and management of symptoms. What should the
nurse encourage the client to do at home? Select all that apply.
A Allow periods of rest in the afternoon
, B Perform range of motion exercises daily
C Place a pillow under the knees at night before sleeping
D Use heating packs to relax stiff joints as needed - ANSA, B, D
* Which of the following are expected signs and symptoms of a left sided
ischemic stroke? Select all that apply.
A. right sided facial numbness
B. Left sided weakness
C. Difficulty walking or holding balance
D. Headache
E.A&O X 4 - ANSA, C, D
* Which of the following signs and symptoms of increased ICP after head
trauma would appear first?
A Bradycardia
B Large amounts of very dilute urine
C Restlessness and confusion
D Widened pulse pressure - ANSC
*2. The nurse is admitting a 32-year-old woman to the presurgical unit. The
nurse learns during the admission assessment that the patient takes oral
contraceptives. Consequently, the nurse's postoperative plan of care
should include what intervention?
A Early ambulation and leg exercises
B Cessation of the oral contraceptives until 3 weeks postoperative
C Doppler ultrasound of peripheral circulation twice daily
D Dependent positioning of the patient's extremities when at rest - ANSA
Questions with Correct Answers 2025-
2026. Graded A
A client is taking NPH insulin daily every morning. The nurse instructs the
client that the most likely time for a hypoglycemic reaction to occur is:
A. 2-4 hours after administration
B. 6-14hours after administration
C. 16-18hours after administration
D. 18-24 hours after administration - ANSB
* 1. The nurse is caring for a 72-year-old patient who is in cardiac
rehabilitation following heart surgery. The patient has been walking on a
regular basis for about a week and walks for 15 minutes 3 times a day. The
patient states that he is having a cramp-like pain in the legs every time he
walks and that the pain gets "better when I rest." The patient's care plan
should address what problem?
A.decreased mobility r/t to VTE
B. Acute pain r/t Intermittent claudication
C.Decreased mobility r/t venous insufficiency
D.acute pain r/t vasculitis - ANSB
* A cancer pt has had a rapid decrease in WBCs and is placed on
neutropenic precautions. What precautions should the nurse take? Select
all that apply.
,A. Wash hands upon entering the room and wear gloves.
B. Bring the client flowers to brighten the room.
C: Allow family members to visit so the client does not become lonely.
D: Make sure the client does not have any raw fresh fruits and vegetables.
E: Place the client in a private room.
F: Use communal vital machines to assess vital signs. - ANSA,D,E
* A client has an arm cast and reports that it feels really tight, and the
fingers are puffy. What is the nurse's best response?
A Elevate your arm on two pillows and apply ice to the cast
B Continue to take ibuprofen (Motrin) until the swelling subsides
C It is normal for a new cast to feel a little tight for the first few days
D Please come to the clinic today to have your arm checked by the health
care provider - ANSB
* A client who has sustained a crush injury to the right lower leg reports
numbness and tingling of the affected extremity. The skin of the right leg
appears pale. Which is the nurse's first intervention?
A Assess pedal pulses.
B Apply oxygen by nasal cannula.
C Increase the IV flow rate.
D Document the finding. - ANSA
* The nurse is teaching a client recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis
(RA) about home care and management of symptoms. What should the
nurse encourage the client to do at home? Select all that apply.
A Allow periods of rest in the afternoon
, B Perform range of motion exercises daily
C Place a pillow under the knees at night before sleeping
D Use heating packs to relax stiff joints as needed - ANSA, B, D
* Which of the following are expected signs and symptoms of a left sided
ischemic stroke? Select all that apply.
A. right sided facial numbness
B. Left sided weakness
C. Difficulty walking or holding balance
D. Headache
E.A&O X 4 - ANSA, C, D
* Which of the following signs and symptoms of increased ICP after head
trauma would appear first?
A Bradycardia
B Large amounts of very dilute urine
C Restlessness and confusion
D Widened pulse pressure - ANSC
*2. The nurse is admitting a 32-year-old woman to the presurgical unit. The
nurse learns during the admission assessment that the patient takes oral
contraceptives. Consequently, the nurse's postoperative plan of care
should include what intervention?
A Early ambulation and leg exercises
B Cessation of the oral contraceptives until 3 weeks postoperative
C Doppler ultrasound of peripheral circulation twice daily
D Dependent positioning of the patient's extremities when at rest - ANSA
