NURS 202 Exam Review Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
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NURS 202 Exam Review Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Graded A+
Why is it important to obtain a baseline set of vital signs?
A) To detect any changes that indicate deterioration or improvement
B) To prepare for patient discharge
C) To fulfill routine nursing duties
D)...
NURS 202 Exam Review Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Graded A+
Why is it important to obtain a baseline set of vital signs?
✔✔A) To detect any changes that indicate deterioration or improvement
B) To prepare for patient discharge
C) To fulfill routine nursing duties
D) To expedite medication administration
Which lab result is most concerning in a patient with a suspected infection?
A) Low blood sugar
B) Elevated cholesterol
✔✔C) High white blood cell count
D) Low calcium level
In a health assessment, what is the priority in a patient’s medical history?
A) Marital status
B) Physical activity level
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,✔✔C) Allergies and previous adverse reactions
D) Dietary preferences
What is one key factor in preventing medication errors?
A) Estimating dosages
✔✔B) Following the "five rights" of medication administration
C) Documenting at the end of the shift
D) Relying on memory
When monitoring a patient on opioid medication, what is a major assessment priority?
✔✔A) Respiratory rate and depth
B) Heart rate only
C) Appetite changes
D) Blood sugar levels
Why is therapeutic communication important in nursing?
A) To gather lab results
✔✔B) To build trust and rapport with patients
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, C) To limit patient questions
D) To speed up treatments
What is one of the primary roles of a nurse during patient assessment?
A) Performing procedures
B) Writing prescriptions
✔✔C) Collecting vital signs and health history
D) Administering medications
In patient care, why is it essential to monitor fluid balance?
A) To enhance appetite
✔✔B) To prevent dehydration and fluid overload
C) To assess blood pressure only
D) To improve muscle strength
What is the main purpose of aseptic technique?
A) To make the patient comfortable
✔✔B) To prevent the spread of infection
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