NUR 218 Final Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
"Your mom's infection is caused by an invasion of foreign
bacteria or viruses that her body is unable to fight." Correct
Answers The nurse is providing patient education to a family
member who is wondering what is causing her mother's
infection. Which response would be the most appropriate?
1:1 barrel chest Correct Answers AP-transverse diameter in
COPD patients:
1. patients identified need or problem 2. etiology or underlying
cause 3. signs and symptoms Correct Answers what does a
proper three-part nursing diagnosis contain?
100-140 Correct Answers normal systolic BP:
140/90 Correct Answers BP that is considered hypertension:
2nd intercostal space to left of sternum Correct Answers where
is the base of the heart located?
3 Correct Answers until what age do you only pull the ear
down?
3 months Correct Answers when does salivation increase by?
35 Correct Answers when is peak bone mass achieved?
37 degrees (98.6) but can be 96.4-99.1 Correct Answers normal
oral temp reading:
,4500 - 10,500 Correct Answers What is the normal range of the
white blood cell count for adults?
60-90 Correct Answers normal diastolic BP:
80 Correct Answers BP cuff should cover --- % of arm:
92% or above Correct Answers normal pulse oxygen level:
95/60 Correct Answers BP that is considered hypotension:
a change from resonance to dull Correct Answers what
indicates cardiac borders on percussion?
A Correct Answers Koilonychia (spoon nails) are a central
depression of the nail with lateral elevation of the nail plate.
This is commonly seen with which of the following systemic
diseases:
A. Iron deficiency anemia, syphilis
B. Diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism
C. Chronic congestive heart failure and cirrhosis
D. Psoriasis and hyperthyroidism
A Correct Answers lack of what vitamin leads to eye problems?
A Correct Answers You notice a respiratory change in your
immobilized postoperative patient. The change you note is most
consistent with:
,A. Atelectasis.
B. Hypertension.
C. Orthostatic hypotension.
D. Coagulation of blood.
a disease resulting from pathogens in or on the body Correct
Answers infection:
a large pimple, swollen red cuticle, and pressure ulcer Correct
Answers Which of these are examples of localized infections?
A. Swollen finger
B. Rapid pulse
C. Large "pimple"
D. Swollen, red cuticle
E. Pressure ulcer
a private room because it decreases the chance of another person
contracting the infection. MRSA is a contact infection, not
airborne, so no mask is needed Correct Answers the nurse is
caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with MRSA located
in her incision. What transmission-based precautions will the
nurse implement?
a set of concepts, definitions, assumptions, and propositions that
define a phenomenon Correct Answers what is a theory?
a standard room -- no isolation precautions need to be taken
Correct Answers A nurse manager receives word that a patient
with West Nile virus will be admitted to the floor. In which
room should the patient be placed?
, abnormal contact between teeth of upper jaw and those of lower
jaw Correct Answers malocclusion:
abnormal processing of pain message Correct Answers
neuropathic pain:
absence of drainage from the puncta when pressing against the
inner orbital rim, no swelling or redness Correct Answers
normal finding when assessing the lacrimal apparatus:
active movement with constant muscle contraction (e..g,
walking, turning) Correct Answers isotonic exercise:
acute diarrhea Correct Answers what is RLQ guarding a sign
of?
acute or chronic condition involving right-sided heart failure
Correct Answers Cor pulmonale:
acute pharyngitis Correct Answers Enlarged anterior cervical
lymph nodes; swollen tonsils:
acute, intermittent abdominal pain, abdominal bloating,
vomiting, intermittent lethargy; red, jelly appearance in stools
Correct Answers symptoms of intussusception in infants:
adolescents Correct Answers with what age should you
establish an alliance with the patient?
"Your mom's infection is caused by an invasion of foreign
bacteria or viruses that her body is unable to fight." Correct
Answers The nurse is providing patient education to a family
member who is wondering what is causing her mother's
infection. Which response would be the most appropriate?
1:1 barrel chest Correct Answers AP-transverse diameter in
COPD patients:
1. patients identified need or problem 2. etiology or underlying
cause 3. signs and symptoms Correct Answers what does a
proper three-part nursing diagnosis contain?
100-140 Correct Answers normal systolic BP:
140/90 Correct Answers BP that is considered hypertension:
2nd intercostal space to left of sternum Correct Answers where
is the base of the heart located?
3 Correct Answers until what age do you only pull the ear
down?
3 months Correct Answers when does salivation increase by?
35 Correct Answers when is peak bone mass achieved?
37 degrees (98.6) but can be 96.4-99.1 Correct Answers normal
oral temp reading:
,4500 - 10,500 Correct Answers What is the normal range of the
white blood cell count for adults?
60-90 Correct Answers normal diastolic BP:
80 Correct Answers BP cuff should cover --- % of arm:
92% or above Correct Answers normal pulse oxygen level:
95/60 Correct Answers BP that is considered hypotension:
a change from resonance to dull Correct Answers what
indicates cardiac borders on percussion?
A Correct Answers Koilonychia (spoon nails) are a central
depression of the nail with lateral elevation of the nail plate.
This is commonly seen with which of the following systemic
diseases:
A. Iron deficiency anemia, syphilis
B. Diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism
C. Chronic congestive heart failure and cirrhosis
D. Psoriasis and hyperthyroidism
A Correct Answers lack of what vitamin leads to eye problems?
A Correct Answers You notice a respiratory change in your
immobilized postoperative patient. The change you note is most
consistent with:
,A. Atelectasis.
B. Hypertension.
C. Orthostatic hypotension.
D. Coagulation of blood.
a disease resulting from pathogens in or on the body Correct
Answers infection:
a large pimple, swollen red cuticle, and pressure ulcer Correct
Answers Which of these are examples of localized infections?
A. Swollen finger
B. Rapid pulse
C. Large "pimple"
D. Swollen, red cuticle
E. Pressure ulcer
a private room because it decreases the chance of another person
contracting the infection. MRSA is a contact infection, not
airborne, so no mask is needed Correct Answers the nurse is
caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with MRSA located
in her incision. What transmission-based precautions will the
nurse implement?
a set of concepts, definitions, assumptions, and propositions that
define a phenomenon Correct Answers what is a theory?
a standard room -- no isolation precautions need to be taken
Correct Answers A nurse manager receives word that a patient
with West Nile virus will be admitted to the floor. In which
room should the patient be placed?
, abnormal contact between teeth of upper jaw and those of lower
jaw Correct Answers malocclusion:
abnormal processing of pain message Correct Answers
neuropathic pain:
absence of drainage from the puncta when pressing against the
inner orbital rim, no swelling or redness Correct Answers
normal finding when assessing the lacrimal apparatus:
active movement with constant muscle contraction (e..g,
walking, turning) Correct Answers isotonic exercise:
acute diarrhea Correct Answers what is RLQ guarding a sign
of?
acute or chronic condition involving right-sided heart failure
Correct Answers Cor pulmonale:
acute pharyngitis Correct Answers Enlarged anterior cervical
lymph nodes; swollen tonsils:
acute, intermittent abdominal pain, abdominal bloating,
vomiting, intermittent lethargy; red, jelly appearance in stools
Correct Answers symptoms of intussusception in infants:
adolescents Correct Answers with what age should you
establish an alliance with the patient?
