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NUR185 Exam 2 2026/2027 Hondros Concepts of Adult Health
Nursing Practical Nurse II Actual Exam Verified Answers
Detailed Rationales Grade A
1. An RN is delegating tasks to an LPN. Which task would be within the LPN's scope of
practice?
A. Insert an IV in a 45-year-old patient rating pain 10/10 who is about to go to the Cath
lab
B. Administer IV push medications
C. Perform the initial patient assessment
D. Develop the nursing care plan
Correct Answer: A. Insert an IV in a 45-year-old patient rating pain 10/10 who is
about to go to the Cath lab
Rationale: LPNs can insert IVs in adult patients under supervision. They cannot
administer IV push medications, perform initial assessments, or develop care plans.
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2. A 25-year-old patient is admitted to the ER with O₂ saturation of 89%, respiratory
rate of 86, and is unresponsive to stimuli. The nurse anticipates administration of
which medication?
A. Epinephrine
B. Atropine
C. Naloxone (Narcan)
D. Amiodarone
Correct Answer: C. Naloxone (Narcan)
Rationale: Unresponsiveness with respiratory depression suggests opioid overdose,
requiring naloxone (Narcan) as the antidote.
3. During a code blue, epinephrine is administered IV push. After using the vial, where
should the nurse place it?
A. Biohazard bag
B. Regular trash
C. Sharps container
D. Medication disposal bin
Correct Answer: C. Sharps container
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Rationale: Used vials (glass) are considered sharps and must be disposed of in a sharps
container to prevent injury.
4. Which nutrients are essential to promote tissue healing? Select all that apply.
A. Protein (chicken, fish, eggs, lean meat)
B. Vitamin A
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Protein, vitamin A, and vitamin C are essential for tissue healing. Vitamin C
promotes collagen production for wound healing.
5. Which interventions are effective for skin cancer prevention? Select all that apply.
A. Use sunscreen liberally with SPF 15 and above, reapply every 2 hours
B. Avoid sunlight from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
C. Use tanning beds for vitamin D
D. Check moles regularly
Correct Answer: A, B, D
NUR185 Exam 2 2026/2027 Hondros Concepts of Adult Health
Nursing Practical Nurse II Actual Exam Verified Answers
Detailed Rationales Grade A
1. An RN is delegating tasks to an LPN. Which task would be within the LPN's scope of
practice?
A. Insert an IV in a 45-year-old patient rating pain 10/10 who is about to go to the Cath
lab
B. Administer IV push medications
C. Perform the initial patient assessment
D. Develop the nursing care plan
Correct Answer: A. Insert an IV in a 45-year-old patient rating pain 10/10 who is
about to go to the Cath lab
Rationale: LPNs can insert IVs in adult patients under supervision. They cannot
administer IV push medications, perform initial assessments, or develop care plans.
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2. A 25-year-old patient is admitted to the ER with O₂ saturation of 89%, respiratory
rate of 86, and is unresponsive to stimuli. The nurse anticipates administration of
which medication?
A. Epinephrine
B. Atropine
C. Naloxone (Narcan)
D. Amiodarone
Correct Answer: C. Naloxone (Narcan)
Rationale: Unresponsiveness with respiratory depression suggests opioid overdose,
requiring naloxone (Narcan) as the antidote.
3. During a code blue, epinephrine is administered IV push. After using the vial, where
should the nurse place it?
A. Biohazard bag
B. Regular trash
C. Sharps container
D. Medication disposal bin
Correct Answer: C. Sharps container
, 3|Page
Rationale: Used vials (glass) are considered sharps and must be disposed of in a sharps
container to prevent injury.
4. Which nutrients are essential to promote tissue healing? Select all that apply.
A. Protein (chicken, fish, eggs, lean meat)
B. Vitamin A
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Protein, vitamin A, and vitamin C are essential for tissue healing. Vitamin C
promotes collagen production for wound healing.
5. Which interventions are effective for skin cancer prevention? Select all that apply.
A. Use sunscreen liberally with SPF 15 and above, reapply every 2 hours
B. Avoid sunlight from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
C. Use tanning beds for vitamin D
D. Check moles regularly
Correct Answer: A, B, D
