NUR 200 EXAM 1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
2026/2027 LATEST EXAM
Which is a valid goal statement for measuring and managing pain?
1.
The client will not complain of pain.
2.
The nurse will administer pain medication as ordered.
3.
The client will have minimal pain.
4.
The client will report pain greater than level 4 to the nurse.
Answer-- 4. The client will report pain greater than level 4 to the nurse.
The client reporting pain greater than a specific level is a valid, measurable
goal.
A nurse who is obtaining a health history through an interview asks, “What can
you tell me about your previous knee replacement surgery?” Which type of
question is this?
1.
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,Closed
2.
Open-ended
3.
Chief complaint
4.
Contributing history
Answer-- 2. Open-ended
Open-ended questions require a more detailed answer and encourage discussion
and further exploration.
Which describes the correct way to state a nursing diagnosis?
1.
Medical diagnosis and problem list linked by a connecting phrase
2.
Medical diagnosis and medical history linked by etiology
3.
A problem and an etiology linked by a connecting phrase
4.
A problem and a medical diagnosis linked by a connecting phrase
Answer-- 3. A problem and an etiology linked by a connecting phrase
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, What is the most effective way for a new nurse to influence health-care policy
and become involved in legislation on the local, state, and national levels?
1.
Joining and becoming involved in a professional nursing organization
2.
Running for political office
3.
Creating a social media forum for political activism
4.
Voting in the presidential elections
Answer-- 1. Joining and becoming involved in a professional nursing
organization
Collectively, nurses as a whole carry a stronger voice when collaborating with
legislators and lobbyists on the local, state, and national levels regarding health-
care policies and reform. Joining a professional nursing organization can also
help the new nurse network.
Which are primary purposes of nursing care? Select all that apply.
1.
Health promotion
2.
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WITH CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
2026/2027 LATEST EXAM
Which is a valid goal statement for measuring and managing pain?
1.
The client will not complain of pain.
2.
The nurse will administer pain medication as ordered.
3.
The client will have minimal pain.
4.
The client will report pain greater than level 4 to the nurse.
Answer-- 4. The client will report pain greater than level 4 to the nurse.
The client reporting pain greater than a specific level is a valid, measurable
goal.
A nurse who is obtaining a health history through an interview asks, “What can
you tell me about your previous knee replacement surgery?” Which type of
question is this?
1.
Page 1 of 27
,Closed
2.
Open-ended
3.
Chief complaint
4.
Contributing history
Answer-- 2. Open-ended
Open-ended questions require a more detailed answer and encourage discussion
and further exploration.
Which describes the correct way to state a nursing diagnosis?
1.
Medical diagnosis and problem list linked by a connecting phrase
2.
Medical diagnosis and medical history linked by etiology
3.
A problem and an etiology linked by a connecting phrase
4.
A problem and a medical diagnosis linked by a connecting phrase
Answer-- 3. A problem and an etiology linked by a connecting phrase
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, What is the most effective way for a new nurse to influence health-care policy
and become involved in legislation on the local, state, and national levels?
1.
Joining and becoming involved in a professional nursing organization
2.
Running for political office
3.
Creating a social media forum for political activism
4.
Voting in the presidential elections
Answer-- 1. Joining and becoming involved in a professional nursing
organization
Collectively, nurses as a whole carry a stronger voice when collaborating with
legislators and lobbyists on the local, state, and national levels regarding health-
care policies and reform. Joining a professional nursing organization can also
help the new nurse network.
Which are primary purposes of nursing care? Select all that apply.
1.
Health promotion
2.
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