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NURS 350 EXAM QUESTIONS ANDCORRECT ANSWERS
1. Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention strategy in
healthcare?
• A) Administering a flu vaccine
• B) Screening for breast cancer
• C) Teaching a patient how to manage diabetes
• D) Providing rehabilitation for stroke patients
Answer: A) Administering a flu vaccine
2. A patient is being discharged after surgery for a ruptured appendix. What
should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
• A) Teach the patient to report any signs of infection such as fever, redness, or
increased pain at the incision site
• B) Advise the patient to resume normal activity immediately
• C) Instruct the patient to remove the surgical dressing after 48 hours
• D) Tell the patient that abdominal pain will subside in 24 hours
Answer: A) Teach the patient to report any signs of infection such as fever, redness, or
increased pain at the incision site
3. A patient with chronic hypertension is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ). What is an important nursing consideration when administering this
medication?
• A) Monitor for signs of hyperkalemia
• B) Assess renal function before administration
• C) Monitor for signs of hypoglycemia
• D) Ensure the patient is taking the medication with food
Answer: B) Assess renal function before administration
4. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nurse when
caring for a patient who is in acute pain?
• A) Offer the patient a choice of pain medication
• B) Encourage the patient to practice deep breathing exercises only
• C) Administer pain medication as prescribed and assess for effectiveness
• D) Suggest that the patient endure the pain to avoid medication side effects
Answer: C) Administer pain medication as prescribed and assess for effectiveness
, 5. What is the primary purpose of a nursing assessment?
• A) To identify the patient's medical diagnosis
• B) To determine the patient's healthcare needs
• C) To develop a treatment plan
• D) To perform laboratory testing
Answer: B) To determine the patient's healthcare needs
6. A patient with a history of asthma is receiving albuterol via inhaler. Which
finding would indicate that the medication is working effectively?
• A) Decreased wheezing
• B) Increased heart rate
• C) Dry mouth
• D) Decreased oxygen saturation levels
Answer: A) Decreased wheezing
7. A nurse is caring for a patient receiving IV fluids. Which of the following
assessments is most important to monitor the patient for fluid overload?
• A) Daily weight measurement
• B) Capillary refill time
• C) Urine output
• D) Skin turgor
Answer: A) Daily weight measurement
8. A patient is being admitted with suspected pneumonia. Which of the
following assessments should the nurse prioritize?
• A) Blood pressure
• B) Oxygen saturation levels
• C) Bowel sounds
• D) Urine output
Answer: B) Oxygen saturation levels
9. Which of the following is an example of a secondary prevention strategy in
healthcare?
• A) Immunizations
• B) Mammography for early detection of breast cancer
• C) Exercise programs for heart disease prevention
• D) Health education on smoking cessation
Answer: B) Mammography for early detection of breast cancer
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