NURS 1160 MIDTERM 2 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2025/2026 Q&A |INSTANT
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1. Which vital sign is typically assessed first during a routine assessment?
A. Respiratory rate
B. Pulse
C. Temperature
D. Blood pressure
Correct Answer: A — Respiratory rate is often assessed first because patients may
change their breathing pattern if they know it’s being observed.
2. Which PPE is required before entering a room of a patient with airborne
precautions?
A. Surgical mask
B. N95 respirator
C. Gloves only
D. Face shield only
Correct Answer: B — Airborne precautions require a fitted N95 respirator for
proper filtration.
3. Which method is the most accurate way to verify NG-tube placement before
feeding?
A. Asking the patient
B. Air auscultation
C. X-ray confirmation
D. Checking tube markings
,Correct Answer: C — X-ray is the gold standard for initial NG-tube placement
verification.
4. What is the normal adult respiratory rate?
A. 6–10 breaths/min
B. 12–20 breaths/min
C. 24–30 breaths/min
D. 32–40 breaths/min
Correct Answer: B — 12–20 breaths/min is the standard normal rate for adults.
5. Which action prevents the spread of infection most effectively?
A. Wearing gloves
B. Using hand sanitizer only
C. Handwashing with soap and water
D. Keeping nails short
Correct Answer: C — Handwashing is the most effective and proven method of
infection prevention.
6. When should a nurse identify a patient?
A. Before administering medication
B. When entering the room
C. Only if unsure
D. At discharge
Correct Answer: A — Each medication administration requires patient
identification with two identifiers.
7. The “right route” belongs to which nursing responsibility?
, A. Hygiene
B. Documentation
C. Medication administration
D. Vital signs monitoring
Correct Answer: C — It is part of the “rights” of safe medication administration.
8. Which pulse site is most accurate for adults?
A. Brachial
B. Radial
C. Carotid
D. Apical
Correct Answer: D — The apical pulse over the heart gives the most accurate
assessment.
9. Droplet precautions protect against which diseases?
A. Tuberculosis
B. Measles
C. Influenza
D. Rabies
Correct Answer: C — Influenza spreads through large respiratory droplets.
10. A patient with swelling in the legs is showing signs of:
A. Cyanosis
B. Edema
C. Erythema
D. Pallor
Correct Answer: B — Edema refers to fluid accumulation causing swelling.
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2025/2026 Q&A |INSTANT
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1. Which vital sign is typically assessed first during a routine assessment?
A. Respiratory rate
B. Pulse
C. Temperature
D. Blood pressure
Correct Answer: A — Respiratory rate is often assessed first because patients may
change their breathing pattern if they know it’s being observed.
2. Which PPE is required before entering a room of a patient with airborne
precautions?
A. Surgical mask
B. N95 respirator
C. Gloves only
D. Face shield only
Correct Answer: B — Airborne precautions require a fitted N95 respirator for
proper filtration.
3. Which method is the most accurate way to verify NG-tube placement before
feeding?
A. Asking the patient
B. Air auscultation
C. X-ray confirmation
D. Checking tube markings
,Correct Answer: C — X-ray is the gold standard for initial NG-tube placement
verification.
4. What is the normal adult respiratory rate?
A. 6–10 breaths/min
B. 12–20 breaths/min
C. 24–30 breaths/min
D. 32–40 breaths/min
Correct Answer: B — 12–20 breaths/min is the standard normal rate for adults.
5. Which action prevents the spread of infection most effectively?
A. Wearing gloves
B. Using hand sanitizer only
C. Handwashing with soap and water
D. Keeping nails short
Correct Answer: C — Handwashing is the most effective and proven method of
infection prevention.
6. When should a nurse identify a patient?
A. Before administering medication
B. When entering the room
C. Only if unsure
D. At discharge
Correct Answer: A — Each medication administration requires patient
identification with two identifiers.
7. The “right route” belongs to which nursing responsibility?
, A. Hygiene
B. Documentation
C. Medication administration
D. Vital signs monitoring
Correct Answer: C — It is part of the “rights” of safe medication administration.
8. Which pulse site is most accurate for adults?
A. Brachial
B. Radial
C. Carotid
D. Apical
Correct Answer: D — The apical pulse over the heart gives the most accurate
assessment.
9. Droplet precautions protect against which diseases?
A. Tuberculosis
B. Measles
C. Influenza
D. Rabies
Correct Answer: C — Influenza spreads through large respiratory droplets.
10. A patient with swelling in the legs is showing signs of:
A. Cyanosis
B. Edema
C. Erythema
D. Pallor
Correct Answer: B — Edema refers to fluid accumulation causing swelling.
