PN 3002 – Practical Nursing Final
Assessment Solved 100%
1. Which of the following is the safest site for an intramuscular injection in an adult?
A. Deltoid
• B. Ventrogluteal
C. Dorsogluteal
D. Vastus lateralis
2. A patient with congestive heart failure is prescribed furosemide. What is the
primary nursing consideration?
A. Monitor blood glucose
• B. Monitor potassium levels
C. Encourage fluid intake
D. Assess for constipation
3. Which principle of nursing ethics emphasizes “doing good” for the patient?
A. Autonomy
B. Justice
• C. Beneficence
D. Non-maleficence
4. When teaching a patient about insulin administration, which statement shows
correct understanding?
A. “I will inject insulin into the same spot every time.”
• B. “I will rotate injection sites to prevent lipodystrophy.”
C. “I will always inject insulin into my thigh.”
D. “I will store insulin at room temperature indefinitely.”
5. Explain the difference between subjective and objective data in nursing
assessment.
• Subjective data = what the patient reports (e.g., pain, nausea).
• Objective data = measurable/observable findings (e.g., vital signs, lab results).
6. List three infection control measures when providing wound care.
• Answer (highlighted):
• Hand hygiene
• Use of sterile gloves
• Proper disposal of contaminated dressings
, 7. A patient is post-op day 1 after abdominal surgery. They report severe pain
(8/10), have a temperature of 38.5°C, and the incision site is red and swollen. What is
the priority nursing action?
• Assess the wound for signs of infection and notify the physician immediately.
8. Discuss the role of the practical nurse in health promotion for patients with
hypertension.
• Educate on lifestyle modifications (diet, exercise, stress reduction)
• Monitor blood pressure regularly
• Encourage medication adherence
• Support patient self-management and follow-up
9. Which electrolyte imbalance is most likely with prolonged vomiting?
A. Hyperkalemia
• B. Hypokalemia
C. Hypernatremia
D. Hypercalcemia
10. Which nursing intervention is most important when administering digoxin?
A. Monitor blood glucose
• B. Check apical pulse for one full minute
C. Encourage fluid intake
D. Assess bowel sounds
11. Which oxygen delivery device provides the highest concentration of oxygen?
A. Nasal cannula
B. Simple face mask
• C. Non-rebreather mask
D. Venturi mask
12. Which stage of pressure injury involves full-thickness skin loss with exposed
bone or muscle?
A. Stage II
B. Stage III
• C. Stage IV
D. Unstageable
13. Which type of precaution is required for a patient with tuberculosis?
A. Contact
B. Droplet
• C. Airborne
D. Standard
14. Which lab test monitors warfarin therapy effectiveness?
A. aPTT
Assessment Solved 100%
1. Which of the following is the safest site for an intramuscular injection in an adult?
A. Deltoid
• B. Ventrogluteal
C. Dorsogluteal
D. Vastus lateralis
2. A patient with congestive heart failure is prescribed furosemide. What is the
primary nursing consideration?
A. Monitor blood glucose
• B. Monitor potassium levels
C. Encourage fluid intake
D. Assess for constipation
3. Which principle of nursing ethics emphasizes “doing good” for the patient?
A. Autonomy
B. Justice
• C. Beneficence
D. Non-maleficence
4. When teaching a patient about insulin administration, which statement shows
correct understanding?
A. “I will inject insulin into the same spot every time.”
• B. “I will rotate injection sites to prevent lipodystrophy.”
C. “I will always inject insulin into my thigh.”
D. “I will store insulin at room temperature indefinitely.”
5. Explain the difference between subjective and objective data in nursing
assessment.
• Subjective data = what the patient reports (e.g., pain, nausea).
• Objective data = measurable/observable findings (e.g., vital signs, lab results).
6. List three infection control measures when providing wound care.
• Answer (highlighted):
• Hand hygiene
• Use of sterile gloves
• Proper disposal of contaminated dressings
, 7. A patient is post-op day 1 after abdominal surgery. They report severe pain
(8/10), have a temperature of 38.5°C, and the incision site is red and swollen. What is
the priority nursing action?
• Assess the wound for signs of infection and notify the physician immediately.
8. Discuss the role of the practical nurse in health promotion for patients with
hypertension.
• Educate on lifestyle modifications (diet, exercise, stress reduction)
• Monitor blood pressure regularly
• Encourage medication adherence
• Support patient self-management and follow-up
9. Which electrolyte imbalance is most likely with prolonged vomiting?
A. Hyperkalemia
• B. Hypokalemia
C. Hypernatremia
D. Hypercalcemia
10. Which nursing intervention is most important when administering digoxin?
A. Monitor blood glucose
• B. Check apical pulse for one full minute
C. Encourage fluid intake
D. Assess bowel sounds
11. Which oxygen delivery device provides the highest concentration of oxygen?
A. Nasal cannula
B. Simple face mask
• C. Non-rebreather mask
D. Venturi mask
12. Which stage of pressure injury involves full-thickness skin loss with exposed
bone or muscle?
A. Stage II
B. Stage III
• C. Stage IV
D. Unstageable
13. Which type of precaution is required for a patient with tuberculosis?
A. Contact
B. Droplet
• C. Airborne
D. Standard
14. Which lab test monitors warfarin therapy effectiveness?
A. aPTT
