NUR 202 Final Exam Study QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
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Determine if characteristics are acute or chronic:
A. has a protective effect
B. Lasts more than 3-6 months
C. Usually has identifiable cause
D. Dramatically affects quality of life.
E. Viewed as a disease
F. Eventually resolves with or without treatment - CORRECT ANSWER-A. acute
B. chronic
C. acute
D. chronic
E. chronic
F. acute
,The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient home with a prescription for ibuprofen. What
should the nurse instruct as a common side effect of this medication?
Tremors
Rash
Shakiness
GI distress - CORRECT ANSWER-GI Distress
Which of the following is the most reliable indicator of the existence and intensity of acute
pain?
The severity of the condition causing the pain
The patient's self-report of pain
The patient's vital signs
The nurse's assessment of the pain - CORRECT ANSWER-The patient's self report of the pain
Which of the following needs to be include when documenting a pain assessment?
Onset
Pattern
Alleviating factors
Aggravating factors
Clarity
Quality
Location - CORRECT ANSWER-Everything but clarity
,A patient has been given Vicodin one tablet by mouth for complaints of a level 7/10 pain in the
right knee. When should the nurse re-assess the patient's pain?
15 min
2 hours
1 hour
30 min - CORRECT ANSWER-1 hour
The nurse is caring for a patient on the medical-surgical unit who is experiencing increased
stress since receiving a new diagnosis. Which of the following statements by the nurse would
require further intervention?
"I'll assist you with progressive relaxation"
"I'll guide you in meditation and breathing"
"I'll lead you through guided imagery"
"I'll perform acupuncture" - CORRECT ANSWER-"I'll perform acupuncture"
The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a left below-the-knee amputation. The patient
tells the nurse, "I can't believe I am having pain in my left foot even though it's gone". The nurse
knows the patient is experiencing which type of pain?
Acute Pain
Phantom Limb Pain
Chronic pain
Narcotic-induced pain - CORRECT ANSWER-Phantom limb pain
The patient asks whether herbal medicines are a "good idea." What should the nurse respond?
, "everything is good in moderation"
"things found in nature are always healthy"
"If your doctor didn't prescribe it, don't take it"
"Are there specific ones you're wondering about?" - CORRECT ANSWER-Are there specific ones
you are wondering about?
The nurse is admitting a patient to the emergency department with complaints of severe
abdominal pain. What is the nurse's priority action?
Start and IV line of LR
Asses pain using a scale of 0-10
Place a heating pack on the patient's abdomen
Administer IV pain medication as ordered - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess pain using a scale of 0-10
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient diagnosed with narcolepsy. Which
intervention is appropriate to include in this plan of care?
Be certain the patient obtains antihistamines to control nasal stuffiness
Encourage the patient to take on OTC medication to improve nighttime sleep
Have the patient purchase sodium oxybate OTC to prevent daytime drowsiness
Be certain the patient has the prescription for modafinil filled - CORRECT ANSWER-Be certain
the patient has the prescription for modafinil filled.
To help relieve pain, the patient concentrates on a favorite vacation setting. What is this known
as?
Reflexology
Ai Chi
Yoga
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 100% GUARABTEED PASS
[LATEST 2026-2027
Determine if characteristics are acute or chronic:
A. has a protective effect
B. Lasts more than 3-6 months
C. Usually has identifiable cause
D. Dramatically affects quality of life.
E. Viewed as a disease
F. Eventually resolves with or without treatment - CORRECT ANSWER-A. acute
B. chronic
C. acute
D. chronic
E. chronic
F. acute
,The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient home with a prescription for ibuprofen. What
should the nurse instruct as a common side effect of this medication?
Tremors
Rash
Shakiness
GI distress - CORRECT ANSWER-GI Distress
Which of the following is the most reliable indicator of the existence and intensity of acute
pain?
The severity of the condition causing the pain
The patient's self-report of pain
The patient's vital signs
The nurse's assessment of the pain - CORRECT ANSWER-The patient's self report of the pain
Which of the following needs to be include when documenting a pain assessment?
Onset
Pattern
Alleviating factors
Aggravating factors
Clarity
Quality
Location - CORRECT ANSWER-Everything but clarity
,A patient has been given Vicodin one tablet by mouth for complaints of a level 7/10 pain in the
right knee. When should the nurse re-assess the patient's pain?
15 min
2 hours
1 hour
30 min - CORRECT ANSWER-1 hour
The nurse is caring for a patient on the medical-surgical unit who is experiencing increased
stress since receiving a new diagnosis. Which of the following statements by the nurse would
require further intervention?
"I'll assist you with progressive relaxation"
"I'll guide you in meditation and breathing"
"I'll lead you through guided imagery"
"I'll perform acupuncture" - CORRECT ANSWER-"I'll perform acupuncture"
The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a left below-the-knee amputation. The patient
tells the nurse, "I can't believe I am having pain in my left foot even though it's gone". The nurse
knows the patient is experiencing which type of pain?
Acute Pain
Phantom Limb Pain
Chronic pain
Narcotic-induced pain - CORRECT ANSWER-Phantom limb pain
The patient asks whether herbal medicines are a "good idea." What should the nurse respond?
, "everything is good in moderation"
"things found in nature are always healthy"
"If your doctor didn't prescribe it, don't take it"
"Are there specific ones you're wondering about?" - CORRECT ANSWER-Are there specific ones
you are wondering about?
The nurse is admitting a patient to the emergency department with complaints of severe
abdominal pain. What is the nurse's priority action?
Start and IV line of LR
Asses pain using a scale of 0-10
Place a heating pack on the patient's abdomen
Administer IV pain medication as ordered - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess pain using a scale of 0-10
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient diagnosed with narcolepsy. Which
intervention is appropriate to include in this plan of care?
Be certain the patient obtains antihistamines to control nasal stuffiness
Encourage the patient to take on OTC medication to improve nighttime sleep
Have the patient purchase sodium oxybate OTC to prevent daytime drowsiness
Be certain the patient has the prescription for modafinil filled - CORRECT ANSWER-Be certain
the patient has the prescription for modafinil filled.
To help relieve pain, the patient concentrates on a favorite vacation setting. What is this known
as?
Reflexology
Ai Chi
Yoga
