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NUR257 EXAM 1 REVIEW PRACTICE
COMPLETELY UPDATED 2025–2026 EDITION |
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & 100% ACCURATE
ANSWERS | GUARANTEED A+ PERFORMANCE
1. Which step of the nursing process involves setting measurable patient-
centered goals?
A. Assessment
B. Planning
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
- ANSWER: B. Planning
2. A nurse identifies a patient problem and writes “Risk for falls related to
unsteady gait.” This is an example of which nursing process step?
A. Assessment
B. Diagnosis
C. Planning
D. Evaluation
- ANSWER: B. Diagnosis
3. Which is the best example of a measurable goal statement?
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A. Patient will feel better soon
B. Patient will ambulate safely in room
C. Patient will walk 50 feet using a walker by the end of the shift
D. Patient will be comfortable after medication
- ANSWER: C. Patient will walk 50 feet using a walker by the end of the shift
4. Which PPE should the nurse wear when suctioning a tracheostomy?
A. Gloves and gown
B. Gloves, gown, mask, and face shield
C. Gloves and surgical mask
D. Gloves only
- ANSWER: B. Gloves, gown, mask, and face shield
5. Which of the following infections requires airborne precautions?
A. Influenza
B. MRSA
C. Tuberculosis
D. RSV
- ANSWER: C. Tuberculosis
6. Which electrolyte imbalance causes muscle weakness and cardiac
dysrhythmias?
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A. Hypernatremia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Hypocalcemia
D. Hypermagnesemia
- ANSWER: B. Hypokalemia
7. The normal range for serum sodium is:
A. 3.5–5.0 mEq/L
B. 135–145 mEq/L
C. 8.4–10.5 mg/dL
D. 1.8–2.4 mg/dL
- ANSWER: B. 135–145 mEq/L
8. A patient with metabolic acidosis is expected to have which respiratory
response?
A. Slowed breathing
B. Rapid, deep breathing (Kussmaul respirations)
C. Shallow breathing
D. Periods of apnea
- ANSWER: B. Rapid, deep breathing (Kussmaul respirations)
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9. Which lab result should the nurse monitor closely for a patient on loop
diuretics?
A. Calcium
B. Potassium
C. Sodium
D. Magnesium
- ANSWER: B. Potassium
10. What is the most accurate indicator of fluid balance?
A. Skin turgor
B. Intake and output
C. Daily weight
D. Blood pressure
- ANSWER: C. Daily weight
11. Which pain assessment tool is most appropriate for a nonverbal patient?
A. Numeric rating scale
B. Wong-Baker Faces scale
C. FLACC scale
D. Visual analog scale
- ANSWER: C. FLACC scale
NUR257 EXAM 1 REVIEW PRACTICE
COMPLETELY UPDATED 2025–2026 EDITION |
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & 100% ACCURATE
ANSWERS | GUARANTEED A+ PERFORMANCE
1. Which step of the nursing process involves setting measurable patient-
centered goals?
A. Assessment
B. Planning
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
- ANSWER: B. Planning
2. A nurse identifies a patient problem and writes “Risk for falls related to
unsteady gait.” This is an example of which nursing process step?
A. Assessment
B. Diagnosis
C. Planning
D. Evaluation
- ANSWER: B. Diagnosis
3. Which is the best example of a measurable goal statement?
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A. Patient will feel better soon
B. Patient will ambulate safely in room
C. Patient will walk 50 feet using a walker by the end of the shift
D. Patient will be comfortable after medication
- ANSWER: C. Patient will walk 50 feet using a walker by the end of the shift
4. Which PPE should the nurse wear when suctioning a tracheostomy?
A. Gloves and gown
B. Gloves, gown, mask, and face shield
C. Gloves and surgical mask
D. Gloves only
- ANSWER: B. Gloves, gown, mask, and face shield
5. Which of the following infections requires airborne precautions?
A. Influenza
B. MRSA
C. Tuberculosis
D. RSV
- ANSWER: C. Tuberculosis
6. Which electrolyte imbalance causes muscle weakness and cardiac
dysrhythmias?
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A. Hypernatremia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Hypocalcemia
D. Hypermagnesemia
- ANSWER: B. Hypokalemia
7. The normal range for serum sodium is:
A. 3.5–5.0 mEq/L
B. 135–145 mEq/L
C. 8.4–10.5 mg/dL
D. 1.8–2.4 mg/dL
- ANSWER: B. 135–145 mEq/L
8. A patient with metabolic acidosis is expected to have which respiratory
response?
A. Slowed breathing
B. Rapid, deep breathing (Kussmaul respirations)
C. Shallow breathing
D. Periods of apnea
- ANSWER: B. Rapid, deep breathing (Kussmaul respirations)
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9. Which lab result should the nurse monitor closely for a patient on loop
diuretics?
A. Calcium
B. Potassium
C. Sodium
D. Magnesium
- ANSWER: B. Potassium
10. What is the most accurate indicator of fluid balance?
A. Skin turgor
B. Intake and output
C. Daily weight
D. Blood pressure
- ANSWER: C. Daily weight
11. Which pain assessment tool is most appropriate for a nonverbal patient?
A. Numeric rating scale
B. Wong-Baker Faces scale
C. FLACC scale
D. Visual analog scale
- ANSWER: C. FLACC scale
