NUR 187 FINALS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
Q & A 2026|INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which action by the nurse demonstrates proper hand
hygiene?
A. Washing hands for 5 seconds
B. Using cold water only
C. Washing hands for at least 20 seconds
D. Drying hands on uniform
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Proper hand hygiene requires washing hands with
soap and water for at least 20 seconds to effectively remove
microorganisms and prevent infection.
2. Which vital sign is most sensitive to changes in a patient’s
condition?
A. Temperature
B. Pulse
C. Respiratory rate
D. Blood pressure
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory rate is often the earliest indicator of
physiological distress and may change before other vital signs.
,3. A nurse is caring for a patient at risk for falls. Which
intervention is most appropriate?
A. Raise all four side rails
B. Keep bed in lowest position
C. Dim all lights
D. Leave bed alarm off
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the bed in the lowest position reduces
injury risk if a patient attempts to get out of bed.
4. Which route of medication administration has the fastest
onset of action?
A. Oral
B. Subcutaneous
C. Intramuscular
D. Intravenous
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intravenous medications enter the bloodstream
directly, producing the fastest therapeutic effect.
5. Which position is best for a patient experiencing shortness
of breath?
,A. Supine
B. Fowler’s position
C. Trendelenburg
D. Sims position
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fowler’s position promotes lung expansion and
improves breathing in patients with respiratory distress.
6. Which nursing action is part of the “Five Rights” of
medication administration?
A. Right family
B. Right medication
C. Right diagnosis
D. Right hospital
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The five rights include right patient, medication,
dose, route, and time.
7. Which sign indicates possible infection in a wound?
A. Redness
B. Warmth
C. Purulent drainage
D. All of the above
, Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Redness, warmth, and purulent drainage are
common signs of infection in wounds.
8. Which diet is appropriate for a patient with difficulty
swallowing?
A. Regular diet
B. Mechanical soft diet
C. High-fiber diet
D. Clear liquid diet
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mechanical soft diets reduce chewing effort and
swallowing difficulty, making them appropriate for dysphagia
patients.
9. What is the normal adult body temperature range?
A. 34–35°C
B. 35–36°C
C. 36.5–37.5°C
D. 38–39°C
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The typical normal temperature range for adults is
36.5–37.5°C (97.7–99.5°F).
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
Q & A 2026|INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which action by the nurse demonstrates proper hand
hygiene?
A. Washing hands for 5 seconds
B. Using cold water only
C. Washing hands for at least 20 seconds
D. Drying hands on uniform
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Proper hand hygiene requires washing hands with
soap and water for at least 20 seconds to effectively remove
microorganisms and prevent infection.
2. Which vital sign is most sensitive to changes in a patient’s
condition?
A. Temperature
B. Pulse
C. Respiratory rate
D. Blood pressure
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory rate is often the earliest indicator of
physiological distress and may change before other vital signs.
,3. A nurse is caring for a patient at risk for falls. Which
intervention is most appropriate?
A. Raise all four side rails
B. Keep bed in lowest position
C. Dim all lights
D. Leave bed alarm off
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the bed in the lowest position reduces
injury risk if a patient attempts to get out of bed.
4. Which route of medication administration has the fastest
onset of action?
A. Oral
B. Subcutaneous
C. Intramuscular
D. Intravenous
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intravenous medications enter the bloodstream
directly, producing the fastest therapeutic effect.
5. Which position is best for a patient experiencing shortness
of breath?
,A. Supine
B. Fowler’s position
C. Trendelenburg
D. Sims position
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fowler’s position promotes lung expansion and
improves breathing in patients with respiratory distress.
6. Which nursing action is part of the “Five Rights” of
medication administration?
A. Right family
B. Right medication
C. Right diagnosis
D. Right hospital
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The five rights include right patient, medication,
dose, route, and time.
7. Which sign indicates possible infection in a wound?
A. Redness
B. Warmth
C. Purulent drainage
D. All of the above
, Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Redness, warmth, and purulent drainage are
common signs of infection in wounds.
8. Which diet is appropriate for a patient with difficulty
swallowing?
A. Regular diet
B. Mechanical soft diet
C. High-fiber diet
D. Clear liquid diet
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mechanical soft diets reduce chewing effort and
swallowing difficulty, making them appropriate for dysphagia
patients.
9. What is the normal adult body temperature range?
A. 34–35°C
B. 35–36°C
C. 36.5–37.5°C
D. 38–39°C
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The typical normal temperature range for adults is
36.5–37.5°C (97.7–99.5°F).
