NR101 M1 through M5 Exam 1 Questions With Complete
Solutions
_________ is genetic in origin and includes physical
characteristics such as skin color, bone structure, eye color, and
hair color. Correct Answers Race
__________ refers to differences in gender, age, culture, race,
ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental
disabilities, and social and economic status. Correct Answers
Diversity
A nurse is assessing the respiratory system of a healthy adult.
Which findings does this nurse expect to find? Select all that
apply. Correct Answers Thoracic expansion that is symmetric
bilaterally
Symmetric thorax with ribs sloping downward at about 45
degrees relative to the spine
Breath sounds clear with vesicular breath sounds heard over
most lung fields
Anteroposterior diameter of the chest about a 1:2 ratio of
anteroposterior to lateral diameter
A nurse's presentation to patients on risk factors for macular
degeneration includes which fact? Correct Answers Cigarette
smokers have twice the risk as nonsmokers.
A patient comes to the clinic for a skin check. Which finding by
the nurse indicates a need to further investigate a lesion? Correct
Answers The lesion bleeds easily when it is touched.
, A patient is concerned because the dermatologist diagnosed
macules all over the skin. The patient asks the nurse what could
be causing this? The nurse's best response is: Correct Answers
"Macules are freckles are considered normal on the skin."
A patient tells the nurse that he has smoked 1½ packs of
cigarettes a day for 14 years. The nurse records this as _____
pack-years? Correct Answers 21
A patient tells the nurse that she has smoked two packs of
cigarettes a day for 20 years. The nurse records this as how
many pack-years? Correct Answers 40
After taking a brief health history, a nurse needs to complete a
focused respiratory assessment on which patient? Correct
Answers A male who works as a painter
An 82-year-old widower brought via ambulance is admitted to
the emergency department with complaints of shortness of
breath, anorexia, and malaise. He recently visited his health care
provider and was put on an antibiotic for pneumonia. The client
indicates that he also takes a diuretic and a beta blocker, which
helps his "high blood." Which vital sign value would take
priority in initiating care? Correct Answers Temperature = 39°
C (102° F), tympanic
An elderly African-American woman with traditional beliefs has
been admitted to an inpatient care unit. A culturally sensitive
nurse should Correct Answers Recognize and accept different
beliefs about health
Solutions
_________ is genetic in origin and includes physical
characteristics such as skin color, bone structure, eye color, and
hair color. Correct Answers Race
__________ refers to differences in gender, age, culture, race,
ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental
disabilities, and social and economic status. Correct Answers
Diversity
A nurse is assessing the respiratory system of a healthy adult.
Which findings does this nurse expect to find? Select all that
apply. Correct Answers Thoracic expansion that is symmetric
bilaterally
Symmetric thorax with ribs sloping downward at about 45
degrees relative to the spine
Breath sounds clear with vesicular breath sounds heard over
most lung fields
Anteroposterior diameter of the chest about a 1:2 ratio of
anteroposterior to lateral diameter
A nurse's presentation to patients on risk factors for macular
degeneration includes which fact? Correct Answers Cigarette
smokers have twice the risk as nonsmokers.
A patient comes to the clinic for a skin check. Which finding by
the nurse indicates a need to further investigate a lesion? Correct
Answers The lesion bleeds easily when it is touched.
, A patient is concerned because the dermatologist diagnosed
macules all over the skin. The patient asks the nurse what could
be causing this? The nurse's best response is: Correct Answers
"Macules are freckles are considered normal on the skin."
A patient tells the nurse that he has smoked 1½ packs of
cigarettes a day for 14 years. The nurse records this as _____
pack-years? Correct Answers 21
A patient tells the nurse that she has smoked two packs of
cigarettes a day for 20 years. The nurse records this as how
many pack-years? Correct Answers 40
After taking a brief health history, a nurse needs to complete a
focused respiratory assessment on which patient? Correct
Answers A male who works as a painter
An 82-year-old widower brought via ambulance is admitted to
the emergency department with complaints of shortness of
breath, anorexia, and malaise. He recently visited his health care
provider and was put on an antibiotic for pneumonia. The client
indicates that he also takes a diuretic and a beta blocker, which
helps his "high blood." Which vital sign value would take
priority in initiating care? Correct Answers Temperature = 39°
C (102° F), tympanic
An elderly African-American woman with traditional beliefs has
been admitted to an inpatient care unit. A culturally sensitive
nurse should Correct Answers Recognize and accept different
beliefs about health
