NURS 201 EXAM 1 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM
NEWEST 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS ( EXPERT VERIFIED AND DETAILED
ANSWERS) FOR QUARANTEED PASS | ALREADY A+
GRADED | GET IT 100% ACCURATE!!
A nurse is teaching a client with multiple sclerosis (MS). When teaching
the client how to reduce fatigue, the nurse should tell the client to: take a
hot bath.
rest in an air-conditioned room.
increase the dose of muscle relaxants.
avoid naps during the day. - ANSWER-rest in an airconditioned room.
The nurse in the newborn nursery is placing a 30-minute-old newborn on a
radiant warmer for thermoregulation. Where should she apply the
temperature probe to be most accurate?
Over the upper chest
Over the liver on the abdomen
On the upper thigh
,2|Page
On the scalp - ANSWER-Over the liver on the abdomen
A 25-year-old young female client arrives at the community clinic
reporting changes in her eating habits. She reports a sudden loss of
appetite with no apparent reason. The nurse understands that which part of
the brain could be responsible for the client's condition?
Cerebellum
Limbic system
Hypothalamus
Medulla - ANSWER-Hypothalamus
A toddler hospitalized with nephrotic syndrome has marked dependent
edema and hypoalbuminemia. His urine is frothy. When assessing the
child's vital signs, the nurse should report which finding to the primary
care provider?
blood pressure of 80/45 mm Hg
body temperature of 102.8° F (39.3° C)
pulse rate of 85 bpm
respiratory rate of 28 breaths/min - ANSWER-body temperature of 102.8°
F (39.3° C)
,3|Page
What can the nurse educate a subfertile couple about to avoid the problem
with lower sperm counts in the male partner?
Avoid exercise regimens.
Minimize actions that increase scrotal heat.
Sit in a hot bath twice daily to increase the scrotal heat.
Use the sauna after an exercise regimen to "sweat out" the toxins. –
ANSWER-Minimize actions that increase scrotal heat.
A 28-year-old patient has a history of malignant hyperthermia following
anesthesia. Today, this patient is on the operating room schedule for a
D&C;. Which method of anesthesia would not be acceptable for this
patient?
General anesthesia with an inhalation agent
Epidural anesthesia
Spinal anesthesia
Local anesthesia - ANSWER-General anesthesia with an inhalation agent
When assessing an infant's axillary temperature, it will be:
1°F (0.5°C) lower than an oral temperature.
, 4|Page
1°F (0.5°C) higher than a rectal temperature.
1°F (0.5°C) higher than an oral temperature.
The same as the tympanic temperature. - ANSWER-1°F (0.5°C) lower
than an oral temperature.
It is discovered that a new mother has developed a puerperal infection.
What is the most likely expected outcome that the nurse will identify for
this client related to this condition?
Client's temperature remains below 100.4° F or 38° C orally.
Fundus remains firm and midline with progressive descent.
Client maintains a urinary output greater than 30 mL per hour.
Lochia discharge amount is 6 inches or less on a perineal pad in 1 hour.
- ANSWER-Client's temperature remains below 100.4° F or 38° C orally.
Which outcome does the nurse recognize as being the most appropriate for
the client with a nursing diagnosis of risk for infection?
The client takes the prescribed antibiotic.
The client has a normal temperature and no signs and symptoms of
infection.
The client understands what symptoms to monitor for.