NUR 112: FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
0.45% sodium chloride stands for Correct Answer 1/2 normal
saline
0.9% sodium chloride stands for Correct Answer normal saline
a nonrebreather has o2 concentration of? Correct Answer 60-
80%
a nurse flexes the patient's leg at both hip and knee, and then
extends the knee. what is being tested for? Correct Answer
kernig's sign
a nurse places their hands behind a patient's head and flex their
neck forward until their chin touches their chest. what is this
testing for? Correct Answer meningeal irritation
a sharpie should be marked on the abdomen to assess the change
in size represents which assessment? Correct Answer Cullen's
sign
ABCT of neuro stands for? Correct Answer appearance,
behavior, cognition, thought process
abdominal muscle contractions and umbilicus deviating toward
stimulated side is an example of which reflex? Correct Answer
abdominal
,agraphia, acalculia, aphasia, and agnosia are all associated with
damage to which lobe? Correct Answer parietal
at what age do men start prostate exams? Correct Answer 50
at what age do testicular exams begin? Correct Answer 20
at what age should men/women start breast self-exams? Correct
Answer 20
at what ages does the loss of salt and sweet discrimination
occur? Correct Answer 55-59
before applying restraints, what on the body be examined for
Correct Answer skin integrity, sensation, circulation and ROM
bilateral pitting edema is associated with? Correct Answer
CHF, diabetic neuropathy, hepatic cirrhosis
bright red stool can indicate? Correct Answer hemorrhoids or
cancer
carbohydrates are composed of which elements? Correct
Answer C, H, O
carbs are how many calories per gram? Correct Answer 4
carbs, protein and fats are what type of nutrients? Correct
Answer macro
,client should hold breath for how long after MDI admin?
Correct Answer 10 sec
contour that is only considered normal during pregnancy?
Correct Answer protuberant
contour where skin is sunken in; usually associated with eating
disorders? Correct Answer scaphoid
cortical damage is caused by? Correct Answer inadequate or
lack of blood supply to neuro cells
D5RL stands for Correct Answer dextrose 5% lactated ringer's
decerebrate and decorticate positions can indicate what on the
brainstem? Correct Answer lesions
decreased levels of hemoglobin and hematocrit can lead to?
Correct Answer anemia
define etiology Correct Answer causal relationship between a
problem and its related (r/t)
define hyperalgesia Correct Answer extreme sensitivity to pain
define risk factor Correct Answer causes a pt to be vulnerable
developing a health problem
describe the grades/amplitudes of pulse Correct Answer 0:
absent/cannot be felt
1: weak/thready
, 2: normal
3: bounding/full
does CNS or PNS carry sensory and motor information?
Correct Answer CNS
DS5 stands for Correct Answer dextrose 5% H2O
during tactile fremitus, what would be a normal finding?
Correct Answer strong to weak the more inferior you palpate
ear drops should be administer how far above ear canal?
Correct Answer 1 cm
excessive moisture predisposes skin to breakdown such as
Correct Answer perspiration, stool, urine
explain bronchophony Correct Answer patient repeats "99"
while you auscultate
explain egophony Correct Answer patient repeats "eeee" sound
while you auscultate
explain peak flow test Correct Answer patient secures lips
around mouthpiece and exhale as hard as they can
explain tactile fremitus Correct Answer comparing vibrations
on both sides of the posterior chest as patient says "99" or "blue
moon"
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
0.45% sodium chloride stands for Correct Answer 1/2 normal
saline
0.9% sodium chloride stands for Correct Answer normal saline
a nonrebreather has o2 concentration of? Correct Answer 60-
80%
a nurse flexes the patient's leg at both hip and knee, and then
extends the knee. what is being tested for? Correct Answer
kernig's sign
a nurse places their hands behind a patient's head and flex their
neck forward until their chin touches their chest. what is this
testing for? Correct Answer meningeal irritation
a sharpie should be marked on the abdomen to assess the change
in size represents which assessment? Correct Answer Cullen's
sign
ABCT of neuro stands for? Correct Answer appearance,
behavior, cognition, thought process
abdominal muscle contractions and umbilicus deviating toward
stimulated side is an example of which reflex? Correct Answer
abdominal
,agraphia, acalculia, aphasia, and agnosia are all associated with
damage to which lobe? Correct Answer parietal
at what age do men start prostate exams? Correct Answer 50
at what age do testicular exams begin? Correct Answer 20
at what age should men/women start breast self-exams? Correct
Answer 20
at what ages does the loss of salt and sweet discrimination
occur? Correct Answer 55-59
before applying restraints, what on the body be examined for
Correct Answer skin integrity, sensation, circulation and ROM
bilateral pitting edema is associated with? Correct Answer
CHF, diabetic neuropathy, hepatic cirrhosis
bright red stool can indicate? Correct Answer hemorrhoids or
cancer
carbohydrates are composed of which elements? Correct
Answer C, H, O
carbs are how many calories per gram? Correct Answer 4
carbs, protein and fats are what type of nutrients? Correct
Answer macro
,client should hold breath for how long after MDI admin?
Correct Answer 10 sec
contour that is only considered normal during pregnancy?
Correct Answer protuberant
contour where skin is sunken in; usually associated with eating
disorders? Correct Answer scaphoid
cortical damage is caused by? Correct Answer inadequate or
lack of blood supply to neuro cells
D5RL stands for Correct Answer dextrose 5% lactated ringer's
decerebrate and decorticate positions can indicate what on the
brainstem? Correct Answer lesions
decreased levels of hemoglobin and hematocrit can lead to?
Correct Answer anemia
define etiology Correct Answer causal relationship between a
problem and its related (r/t)
define hyperalgesia Correct Answer extreme sensitivity to pain
define risk factor Correct Answer causes a pt to be vulnerable
developing a health problem
describe the grades/amplitudes of pulse Correct Answer 0:
absent/cannot be felt
1: weak/thready
, 2: normal
3: bounding/full
does CNS or PNS carry sensory and motor information?
Correct Answer CNS
DS5 stands for Correct Answer dextrose 5% H2O
during tactile fremitus, what would be a normal finding?
Correct Answer strong to weak the more inferior you palpate
ear drops should be administer how far above ear canal?
Correct Answer 1 cm
excessive moisture predisposes skin to breakdown such as
Correct Answer perspiration, stool, urine
explain bronchophony Correct Answer patient repeats "99"
while you auscultate
explain egophony Correct Answer patient repeats "eeee" sound
while you auscultate
explain peak flow test Correct Answer patient secures lips
around mouthpiece and exhale as hard as they can
explain tactile fremitus Correct Answer comparing vibrations
on both sides of the posterior chest as patient says "99" or "blue
moon"
