NURS 220 EXAM 2 REVIEW NCLEX
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
In what structure of the pulmonary system does inhaled air come in contact with the blood of
the pulmonary circulation?
- apex of the lungs
- alveolar capillary membrane
- cilia in the bronchi
- right and left main stem bronchi - ANS - alveolar capillary membrane
respiratory function involves, in addition to the respiratory system, which 3 body systems?
select all that apply
- neurological
- endocrine
- cardiovascular
- musculoskeletal - ANS - neurological
- cardiovascular
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,- musculoskeletal
the nurse is caring for an adolescent with a history of asthma. the patient is currently being
treated for acute bronchitis. A thorough nursing assessment of the patient's pulmonary status
will include: select all that apply
- skin color
- temp
- auscultation of breath sounds
- testing of cough reflex
- chest x-ray - ANS - skin color
- temp
- auscultation of breath sounds
the nurse is caring for a patient who has multiple fractures from a skiing accident. to best
promote bone growth, the nurse should encourage the patient to eat foods high in calcium and
vitamin D. which food selection by the client indicates an understanding of foods that are high
in calcium?
- orange juice from concentrate
- cottage cheese
- tofu
- brie cheese - ANS - tofu
a patient has anemia. an appropriate goal for that patient would be for him to increase his
intake of which nutrient?
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,- calcium
- magnesium
- potassium
- iron - ANS - iron
patients may be deficient in which vitamin during winter months?
-A
-D
-E
- K - ANS -D
which factor in the patient's past medical history dictates that the nurse exercise caution when
administering acetaminophen (tylenol)?
- hep B
- occasional alcohol use
- allergy to aspirin
- gastric irritation with bleeding - ANS - hep B
which action should the nurse take before administering morphine 4.0 mg intravenously to a
patient complaining of incision pain?
- assess the patient's incision
- clarify the order with the prescriber
- assess the patient's respiratory status
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, - monitor the patient's heart rate - ANS - assess the patient's respiratory status
which action should the nurse take when preparing patient-controlled analgesia for a
postoperative patient?
- caution the patient to limit the number of times he presses the dosing button
- ask another nurse to double check the setup before patient use
- instruct the patient to administer a dose only when experiencing pain
- provide clear, simply instructions for doing if the patient is cognitively impaired - ANS - ask
another nurse to double check the setup before patient use
what is the rationale for wrapping petroleum gauze around a chest tube insertion site?
- prevents air from leaking around the site
- prevents infection at the insertion site
- absorbs drainage from the insertion site
- protects the tube from becoming dislodged - ANS - prevents air from leaking around the site
chest percussion and postural drainage would be an appropriate intervention for which of the
following conditions?
- congestive heart failure
- pulmonary edema
- pneumonia
- pulmonary embolus - ANS - pneumonia
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
In what structure of the pulmonary system does inhaled air come in contact with the blood of
the pulmonary circulation?
- apex of the lungs
- alveolar capillary membrane
- cilia in the bronchi
- right and left main stem bronchi - ANS - alveolar capillary membrane
respiratory function involves, in addition to the respiratory system, which 3 body systems?
select all that apply
- neurological
- endocrine
- cardiovascular
- musculoskeletal - ANS - neurological
- cardiovascular
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1
,- musculoskeletal
the nurse is caring for an adolescent with a history of asthma. the patient is currently being
treated for acute bronchitis. A thorough nursing assessment of the patient's pulmonary status
will include: select all that apply
- skin color
- temp
- auscultation of breath sounds
- testing of cough reflex
- chest x-ray - ANS - skin color
- temp
- auscultation of breath sounds
the nurse is caring for a patient who has multiple fractures from a skiing accident. to best
promote bone growth, the nurse should encourage the patient to eat foods high in calcium and
vitamin D. which food selection by the client indicates an understanding of foods that are high
in calcium?
- orange juice from concentrate
- cottage cheese
- tofu
- brie cheese - ANS - tofu
a patient has anemia. an appropriate goal for that patient would be for him to increase his
intake of which nutrient?
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,- calcium
- magnesium
- potassium
- iron - ANS - iron
patients may be deficient in which vitamin during winter months?
-A
-D
-E
- K - ANS -D
which factor in the patient's past medical history dictates that the nurse exercise caution when
administering acetaminophen (tylenol)?
- hep B
- occasional alcohol use
- allergy to aspirin
- gastric irritation with bleeding - ANS - hep B
which action should the nurse take before administering morphine 4.0 mg intravenously to a
patient complaining of incision pain?
- assess the patient's incision
- clarify the order with the prescriber
- assess the patient's respiratory status
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3
, - monitor the patient's heart rate - ANS - assess the patient's respiratory status
which action should the nurse take when preparing patient-controlled analgesia for a
postoperative patient?
- caution the patient to limit the number of times he presses the dosing button
- ask another nurse to double check the setup before patient use
- instruct the patient to administer a dose only when experiencing pain
- provide clear, simply instructions for doing if the patient is cognitively impaired - ANS - ask
another nurse to double check the setup before patient use
what is the rationale for wrapping petroleum gauze around a chest tube insertion site?
- prevents air from leaking around the site
- prevents infection at the insertion site
- absorbs drainage from the insertion site
- protects the tube from becoming dislodged - ANS - prevents air from leaking around the site
chest percussion and postural drainage would be an appropriate intervention for which of the
following conditions?
- congestive heart failure
- pulmonary edema
- pneumonia
- pulmonary embolus - ANS - pneumonia
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