NURSING 3 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2023 A+ SATISFACTORY ASSUARED
1. A nurse cares for a client who is experiencing deteriorating neurologic functions. The client states, "I am worried
I will not be able to care for my young children." How should the nurse respond? Select one:
a. "Give me more information about what worries you, so we can see if we can do something to make adjustments."
b. "Our community has resources that may help you with some household tasks so you have energy to care for
your children."
c. "Caring for your children is a priority. You may not want to ask for help, but you have to."
d. "You seem distressed. Would you like to talk to a psychologist about adjusting to your changing status?"
Investigate specific concerns about situational or role changes before providing additional information. The nurse
should not tell the client what is or is not a priority for him or her. Although community resources may be available,
they may not be appropriate for the client. Consulting a psychologist would not be appropriate without obtaining
further information from the client related to current concerns.
The correct answer is: "Give me more information about what worries you, so we can see if we can do something to
make adjustments."
2. A nurse promotes the prevention of lower back pain by teaching clients at a community center. Which
instruction should the nurse include in this education? Select one:
a. "Purchase a mattress that allows you to adjust the firmness."
b. "Keep your weight within 20% of your ideal body weight."
,NURSING 3 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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c. "Wear flat instead of high-heeled shoes to work each day."
d. "Participate in an exercise program to strengthen muscles." x
Exercise can strengthen back muscles, reducing the incidence of low back pain. The other options will not prevent
low back pain.
The correct answer is: "Participate in an exercise program to strengthen muscles."
3. A client who had a severe traumatic brain injury is being discharged home, where the spouse will be a fulltime
caregiver. What statement by the spouse would lead the nurse to provide further education on home care?
Select one:
a. "I know I can take care of all these needs by myself." x
b. "With respite care and support, I think I can do this."
c. "Hopefully things will improve gradually over time."
d. "I need to seek counseling because I am very angry."
This caregiver has unrealistic expectations about being able to do everything without help. Acknowledging anger and
seeking counseling show a realistic outlook and plans for accomplishing goals. Hoping for improvement over time is
also realistic, especially with the inclusion of the word "hopefully." Realizing the importance of respite care and
support also is a realistic outlook.
The correct answer is: "I know I can take care of all these needs by myself."
,NURSING 3 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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4. A nurse obtains a focused health history for a client who is suspected of having bacterial meningitis.
Which question should the nurse ask? Select one:
a. "When was your last tetanus vaccination?"
b. "Do you live in a crowded residence?" x
c. "Have you traveled out of the country in the last month?"
d. "Have you had any viral infections recently?"
Meningococcal meningitis tends to occur in multiple outbreaks. It is most likely to occur in areas of highdensity
population, such as college dormitories, prisons, and military barracks. A tetanus vaccination would not place the
client at increased risk for meningitis or protect the client from meningitis. A viral infection would not lead to
bacterial meningitis but could lead to viral meningitis. Simply knowing if the client traveled out of the country does
not provide enough information. The nurse should ask about travel to specific countries in which the disease is
common, for example, sub-Saharan Africa.
The correct answer is: "Do you live in a crowded residence?"
5. The nurse is preparing a client for a Tensilon (edrophonium chloride) test. What action by the nurse is
most important? Select one:
a. Sedating the client
b. Having a ventilator nearby
c. Administering anxiolytics
d. Obtaining atropine sulfate x
, NURSING 3 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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Atropine is the antidote to edrophonium chloride and should be readily available when a client is having a Tensilon
test. The nurse would not want to give medications that might cause increased weakness or sedation. A ventilator is
not necessary to have nearby, although emergency equipment should be available.
The correct answer is: Obtaining atropine sulfate
6. After teaching the wife of a client who has Parkinson disease, the nurse assesses the wife's understanding.
Which statement by the client's wife indicates she correctly understands changes associated with this disease?
Select one:
a. "This disease is associated with anxiety causing increased perspiration."
b. "His masklike face makes it difficult to communicate, so I will use a white board."
c. "He may have trouble chewing, so I will offer bite-sized portions." x
d. "He should not socialize outside of the house due to uncontrollable drooling."
Because chewing and swallowing can be problematic, small frequent meals and a supplement are better for meeting
the client's nutritional needs. A masklike face and drooling are common in clients with Parkinson disease. The client
should be encouraged to continue to socialize and communicate as normally as possible. The wife should understand
that the client's masklike face can be misinterpreted and additional time may be needed for the client to
communicate with her or others. Excessive perspiration is also common in clients with Parkinson disease and is
associated with the autonomic nervous system's response.
The correct answer is: "He may have trouble chewing, so I will offer bite-sized portions."
LATEST UPDATE 2023 A+ SATISFACTORY ASSUARED
1. A nurse cares for a client who is experiencing deteriorating neurologic functions. The client states, "I am worried
I will not be able to care for my young children." How should the nurse respond? Select one:
a. "Give me more information about what worries you, so we can see if we can do something to make adjustments."
b. "Our community has resources that may help you with some household tasks so you have energy to care for
your children."
c. "Caring for your children is a priority. You may not want to ask for help, but you have to."
d. "You seem distressed. Would you like to talk to a psychologist about adjusting to your changing status?"
Investigate specific concerns about situational or role changes before providing additional information. The nurse
should not tell the client what is or is not a priority for him or her. Although community resources may be available,
they may not be appropriate for the client. Consulting a psychologist would not be appropriate without obtaining
further information from the client related to current concerns.
The correct answer is: "Give me more information about what worries you, so we can see if we can do something to
make adjustments."
2. A nurse promotes the prevention of lower back pain by teaching clients at a community center. Which
instruction should the nurse include in this education? Select one:
a. "Purchase a mattress that allows you to adjust the firmness."
b. "Keep your weight within 20% of your ideal body weight."
,NURSING 3 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2023 A+ SATISFACTORY ASSUARED
c. "Wear flat instead of high-heeled shoes to work each day."
d. "Participate in an exercise program to strengthen muscles." x
Exercise can strengthen back muscles, reducing the incidence of low back pain. The other options will not prevent
low back pain.
The correct answer is: "Participate in an exercise program to strengthen muscles."
3. A client who had a severe traumatic brain injury is being discharged home, where the spouse will be a fulltime
caregiver. What statement by the spouse would lead the nurse to provide further education on home care?
Select one:
a. "I know I can take care of all these needs by myself." x
b. "With respite care and support, I think I can do this."
c. "Hopefully things will improve gradually over time."
d. "I need to seek counseling because I am very angry."
This caregiver has unrealistic expectations about being able to do everything without help. Acknowledging anger and
seeking counseling show a realistic outlook and plans for accomplishing goals. Hoping for improvement over time is
also realistic, especially with the inclusion of the word "hopefully." Realizing the importance of respite care and
support also is a realistic outlook.
The correct answer is: "I know I can take care of all these needs by myself."
,NURSING 3 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2023 A+ SATISFACTORY ASSUARED
4. A nurse obtains a focused health history for a client who is suspected of having bacterial meningitis.
Which question should the nurse ask? Select one:
a. "When was your last tetanus vaccination?"
b. "Do you live in a crowded residence?" x
c. "Have you traveled out of the country in the last month?"
d. "Have you had any viral infections recently?"
Meningococcal meningitis tends to occur in multiple outbreaks. It is most likely to occur in areas of highdensity
population, such as college dormitories, prisons, and military barracks. A tetanus vaccination would not place the
client at increased risk for meningitis or protect the client from meningitis. A viral infection would not lead to
bacterial meningitis but could lead to viral meningitis. Simply knowing if the client traveled out of the country does
not provide enough information. The nurse should ask about travel to specific countries in which the disease is
common, for example, sub-Saharan Africa.
The correct answer is: "Do you live in a crowded residence?"
5. The nurse is preparing a client for a Tensilon (edrophonium chloride) test. What action by the nurse is
most important? Select one:
a. Sedating the client
b. Having a ventilator nearby
c. Administering anxiolytics
d. Obtaining atropine sulfate x
, NURSING 3 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2023 A+ SATISFACTORY ASSUARED
Atropine is the antidote to edrophonium chloride and should be readily available when a client is having a Tensilon
test. The nurse would not want to give medications that might cause increased weakness or sedation. A ventilator is
not necessary to have nearby, although emergency equipment should be available.
The correct answer is: Obtaining atropine sulfate
6. After teaching the wife of a client who has Parkinson disease, the nurse assesses the wife's understanding.
Which statement by the client's wife indicates she correctly understands changes associated with this disease?
Select one:
a. "This disease is associated with anxiety causing increased perspiration."
b. "His masklike face makes it difficult to communicate, so I will use a white board."
c. "He may have trouble chewing, so I will offer bite-sized portions." x
d. "He should not socialize outside of the house due to uncontrollable drooling."
Because chewing and swallowing can be problematic, small frequent meals and a supplement are better for meeting
the client's nutritional needs. A masklike face and drooling are common in clients with Parkinson disease. The client
should be encouraged to continue to socialize and communicate as normally as possible. The wife should understand
that the client's masklike face can be misinterpreted and additional time may be needed for the client to
communicate with her or others. Excessive perspiration is also common in clients with Parkinson disease and is
associated with the autonomic nervous system's response.
The correct answer is: "He may have trouble chewing, so I will offer bite-sized portions."
