NR 222 Exam 2 With Questions And
Correct Answers2026
Question 1
The nurse incorporates cultural considerations into the health teaching plan by:
• Assessing a person's beliefs.
• Using medical terminology
• Presenting evidence-based information.
• Explaining that universal health practices are the best.
Question 2
The communication of health information in a manner which is clear and understandable to the client is
known as:
• Empowerment
• Health literacy
• Health disparities
• Health education
Question 3
Nurses have a responsibility to ensure health literacy when providing health education. What are some
strategies that nurses can use to promote health literacy? (select all that apply)
• Speak clearly and distinctly.
• Speak louder than usual.
• Use medical terminology.
• Face the person when speaking.
• Conclude with a summary of key points
Question 4
The nurse utilizes strategies associated with client-centered communication by doing which of the
following? (select all that apply)
• Not being "too busy" to talk
• Focusing on the nurse's views
• Developing mutual understanding
, • Emphasizing the technical aspects of care
• Using a conversational interviewing style
• Tuning in to the client's preferences and style
Question 5
What are some ethical standards that nurses can utilize for interpersonal communications? (select all that
apply)
• Communicate information accurately.
• Take a laissez-faire approach to minimize conflict
• Change the subject when unsure of the correct answer.
• Be sensitive to gender and cultural context.
• Communicate verbal and nonverbal messages in a congruent manner
Question 6
Which of the following scenarios best describes a nurse using metacommunication?
• Using both touch and silence when counseling an individual
• Practicing reflection when interaction with an individual
• Discussing with an individual how to solve a problem
• Understanding that an individual needs a break before proceeding
Question 7
The nurse is teaching a class to students of pediatric nursing on comparing the concepts of growth and
development. Which statement most accurately represents these concepts?
• Growth patterns are qualitative changes.
• Growth is from the head to toe or cephalocaudal.
• Development reflects an increase in the number and size of cells.
• Development is a gradual change that includes advances in skills.
Question 8
A nurse is attending a continuing education program about growth and development. Why is it necessary
that nurses are well educated about this content? (Select all that apply)
• Can deliver anticipatory guidance to families
• Have a better understanding of genetics and genomics
• Can meet the requirements of Healthy People 2020
• Can provide more effective health education
Question 9
,The school nurse is working on a campaign in the school to prevent adolescent pregnancies. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse implement?
• Talk to teenagers about sex, including abstinence, contraception, and sexually transmitted
diseases.
• Tell the teenagers they should abstain from sex until they are old enough to cope with the
potential consequences such as an unwanted pregnancy.
• Encourage parents of all teenage girls to make sure their daughters start oral contraceptives
early.
• Offer all teenagers free condoms when they come in for physical exams.
Question 10
Which of the following is the third leading cause of death in adolescents between 10 and 24 years of age?
• Accidents
• Suicide
• Cancer
• Sport injuries
Question 11
The nurse is preparing an educational activity for adolescents. The primary reason that emphasis is placed
on teaching testicular self-examination is because:
• adolescents are naturally interested in their developing bodies.
• baseline assessment data is necessary for comparison in the future.
• rapid anatomical changes are occurring in the testes
• testicular cancer is the number one cancer in the adolescent male.
Question 12
A nurse is planning a community health education program for young adults. Which of the following
considerations should be made by the nurse?
• The age span encompassing young adulthood is between 20 to 30 years of age
• The number one cause of death for young adults is injury.
• The number of young adults in the United States is increasing.
• The maternal mortality rate is at its lowest point since 1980.
Question 13
According to Healthy People 2020, the leading causes of death among children and young adults are due
to injuries from which of the following?
, • Homicide
• Suicide
• Burns
• Motor Vehicle Crashes
Question 14
Taking into account all of the agents that affect middle-age adults, the nurse plans a health education
workshop focused on developing an individualized lifestyle change program for each participant. Which
of the following actions should the nurse stress that individuals take first?
• Limiting unprotected exposure to sun
• Starting a smoking cessation program
• Exercising at least three times a week
• Scheduling a complete physical and dental exam
Question 15
A nurse is conducting a community education program about cognition in older adults. Which of the
following information should be included?
• Some form of mild dementia is a normal part of aging.
• All forms of dementia have the same symptoms, but progress at different rates.
• Assessment for dementia should be part of routine physical exams.
• Elders who score below 27 points on the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) are not likely to have
a cognition problem.
Question 16
A nurse is assessing the home environment of a toddler. Which of the following poses the greatest and
most immediate risk to the child?
• A fenced-in pool in the backyard
• An entertainment center with the remote control on the top shelf
• A closed window in the child’s bedroom
• A toy box overflowing with toys
Question 17
A nurse is determining if teaching is effective. Which finding best indicates learning has occurred?
• A nurse presents information about diabetes.
• A patient demonstrates how to inject insulin.
• A family member listens to a lecture on diabetes.
• A primary care provider hands a diabetes pamphlet to the patient.
Question 18
A patient has heart failure and kidney failure. The patient needs teaching about dialysis. Which nursing
action is most appropriate for assessing this patient’s learning needs?
• Assess the patient’s total health care needs.
• Assess the patient’s health literacy.
• Assess all sources of patient data.
Correct Answers2026
Question 1
The nurse incorporates cultural considerations into the health teaching plan by:
• Assessing a person's beliefs.
• Using medical terminology
• Presenting evidence-based information.
• Explaining that universal health practices are the best.
Question 2
The communication of health information in a manner which is clear and understandable to the client is
known as:
• Empowerment
• Health literacy
• Health disparities
• Health education
Question 3
Nurses have a responsibility to ensure health literacy when providing health education. What are some
strategies that nurses can use to promote health literacy? (select all that apply)
• Speak clearly and distinctly.
• Speak louder than usual.
• Use medical terminology.
• Face the person when speaking.
• Conclude with a summary of key points
Question 4
The nurse utilizes strategies associated with client-centered communication by doing which of the
following? (select all that apply)
• Not being "too busy" to talk
• Focusing on the nurse's views
• Developing mutual understanding
, • Emphasizing the technical aspects of care
• Using a conversational interviewing style
• Tuning in to the client's preferences and style
Question 5
What are some ethical standards that nurses can utilize for interpersonal communications? (select all that
apply)
• Communicate information accurately.
• Take a laissez-faire approach to minimize conflict
• Change the subject when unsure of the correct answer.
• Be sensitive to gender and cultural context.
• Communicate verbal and nonverbal messages in a congruent manner
Question 6
Which of the following scenarios best describes a nurse using metacommunication?
• Using both touch and silence when counseling an individual
• Practicing reflection when interaction with an individual
• Discussing with an individual how to solve a problem
• Understanding that an individual needs a break before proceeding
Question 7
The nurse is teaching a class to students of pediatric nursing on comparing the concepts of growth and
development. Which statement most accurately represents these concepts?
• Growth patterns are qualitative changes.
• Growth is from the head to toe or cephalocaudal.
• Development reflects an increase in the number and size of cells.
• Development is a gradual change that includes advances in skills.
Question 8
A nurse is attending a continuing education program about growth and development. Why is it necessary
that nurses are well educated about this content? (Select all that apply)
• Can deliver anticipatory guidance to families
• Have a better understanding of genetics and genomics
• Can meet the requirements of Healthy People 2020
• Can provide more effective health education
Question 9
,The school nurse is working on a campaign in the school to prevent adolescent pregnancies. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse implement?
• Talk to teenagers about sex, including abstinence, contraception, and sexually transmitted
diseases.
• Tell the teenagers they should abstain from sex until they are old enough to cope with the
potential consequences such as an unwanted pregnancy.
• Encourage parents of all teenage girls to make sure their daughters start oral contraceptives
early.
• Offer all teenagers free condoms when they come in for physical exams.
Question 10
Which of the following is the third leading cause of death in adolescents between 10 and 24 years of age?
• Accidents
• Suicide
• Cancer
• Sport injuries
Question 11
The nurse is preparing an educational activity for adolescents. The primary reason that emphasis is placed
on teaching testicular self-examination is because:
• adolescents are naturally interested in their developing bodies.
• baseline assessment data is necessary for comparison in the future.
• rapid anatomical changes are occurring in the testes
• testicular cancer is the number one cancer in the adolescent male.
Question 12
A nurse is planning a community health education program for young adults. Which of the following
considerations should be made by the nurse?
• The age span encompassing young adulthood is between 20 to 30 years of age
• The number one cause of death for young adults is injury.
• The number of young adults in the United States is increasing.
• The maternal mortality rate is at its lowest point since 1980.
Question 13
According to Healthy People 2020, the leading causes of death among children and young adults are due
to injuries from which of the following?
, • Homicide
• Suicide
• Burns
• Motor Vehicle Crashes
Question 14
Taking into account all of the agents that affect middle-age adults, the nurse plans a health education
workshop focused on developing an individualized lifestyle change program for each participant. Which
of the following actions should the nurse stress that individuals take first?
• Limiting unprotected exposure to sun
• Starting a smoking cessation program
• Exercising at least three times a week
• Scheduling a complete physical and dental exam
Question 15
A nurse is conducting a community education program about cognition in older adults. Which of the
following information should be included?
• Some form of mild dementia is a normal part of aging.
• All forms of dementia have the same symptoms, but progress at different rates.
• Assessment for dementia should be part of routine physical exams.
• Elders who score below 27 points on the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) are not likely to have
a cognition problem.
Question 16
A nurse is assessing the home environment of a toddler. Which of the following poses the greatest and
most immediate risk to the child?
• A fenced-in pool in the backyard
• An entertainment center with the remote control on the top shelf
• A closed window in the child’s bedroom
• A toy box overflowing with toys
Question 17
A nurse is determining if teaching is effective. Which finding best indicates learning has occurred?
• A nurse presents information about diabetes.
• A patient demonstrates how to inject insulin.
• A family member listens to a lecture on diabetes.
• A primary care provider hands a diabetes pamphlet to the patient.
Question 18
A patient has heart failure and kidney failure. The patient needs teaching about dialysis. Which nursing
action is most appropriate for assessing this patient’s learning needs?
• Assess the patient’s total health care needs.
• Assess the patient’s health literacy.
• Assess all sources of patient data.
