EXAM 2026 PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ How many items are estimated for Vital Signs on the NUR 112
final exam? Answer: 3 items
◉ What is the normal range for blood pressure? Answer: <120 / <80
mmHg
◉ What is considered hypertension stage 1 blood pressure? Answer:
130--89 mmHg
◉ What is the normal pulse range for adults? Answer: 60-100
beats/min
◉ What is bradycardia? Answer: A pulse rate of less than 60
beats/min
◉ What is the normal respiratory rate for adults? Answer: 12-20
breaths/min
◉ What is hypoxemia? Answer: Low O2 levels in the blood
,◉ What are the early signs of hypoxemia? Answer: Tachypnea,
tachycardia, restlessness, anxiety, confusion
◉ What does the term 'eupnea' refer to? Answer: Normal breathing
◉ What is the purpose of an incentive spirometer? Answer: To
promote optimal respiratory function through deep breathing
◉ What is the chain of infection? Answer: 1. Agent, 2. Reservoir, 3.
Portal of exit, 4. Mode of transmission, 5. Portal of entry
◉ What is active immunity? Answer: Immunity gained from having a
disease or receiving a vaccine
◉ What is the definition of a pathogen? Answer: A microorganism
that causes illness
◉ What is the difference between symptomatic and asymptomatic?
Answer: Symptomatic shows signs/symptoms; asymptomatic does
not
◉ What is the normal oral temperature range? Answer: 98-98.6°F
, ◉ What is hyperpyrexia? Answer: A body temperature greater than
105.8°F
◉ What is the definition of hypotension? Answer: Blood pressure
less than 90 / <60 mmHg
◉ What are the signs of poor oxygenation? Answer: Pallor, cyanosis,
confusion, dizziness, decreased LOC
◉ What is the normal range for oxygen saturation? Answer: 95% -
100%
◉ What is the definition of infection? Answer: Invasion of a
susceptible host by a pathogen
◉ What is the purpose of PPE? Answer: To protect healthcare
workers and patients from infection
◉ What is the significance of Korotkoff's sounds? Answer: They are
the sounds used to measure blood pressure
◉ What is the estimated percentage of the final exam that will
include alternate format items? Answer: Approximately 20%