NUR 126 Practice Exam Questions with Correct Answers

Where would the nurse locate the pulse to auscultate blood pressure? A. Thumb side of forearm at wrist B. Ulnar side of forearm at wrist C. Groove between biceps and triceps muscles at antecubital fossa D. Fourth to fifth intercostal space at left midclavicular line C. Groove between biceps and triceps muscles at antecubital fossa According to WHO what is the definition of health? Complete physical, mental, and social well being Which intervention would the certified nurse midwife (CNM) undertake for a patient in labor (select all that apply) A. Manage the labor process B. Provide care for the newborn C. Interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests D. Preform C-section surgery E. Initiate epidural anesthesia during labor A. Manage the labor process B. Provide care for the newborn C. Interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests The nurse notes that the patients indwelling catheter bag has been empty for 4 hours, which action is a priority? A. Irrigate the indwelling catheter B. Check for kinks in the tubing C. Notify the health care provider D. Assess the patients intake B. Check for kinks in the tubing A female patient requires an indwelling catheter. What position should she be placed in? A. Supine position B. Fowler position C. Semi-sitting position D. Dorsal recumbent position D. Dorsal recumbent position -A male patient who requires a indwelling catheter should be in supine or fowler Which level of prevention describes a nurse administering a vaccine to an infant? A. Primary B. Secondary C. Tertiary