NUR 304
Adult Health I
Midterms (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANS. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANS before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
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,1. Which of the following is a key principle of patient-centered
care?
- A) Prioritizing the nurse's convenience
- B) Focusing solely on medical interventions
- C) Involving patients in decision-making
- D) Limiting family involvement
- ANS: C) Involving patients in decision-making
- Rationale: Patient-centered care emphasizes the importance
of involving patients in their own care decisions to improve
outcomes and satisfaction.
2. In the context of infection control, what does the term
"standard precautions" refer to?
- A) Measures taken only for patients with known infections
- B) Measures taken to prevent the spread of infection in all
patients
- C) Measures taken only in surgical settings
- D) Measures taken only for immunocompromised patients
- ANS: B) Measures taken to prevent the spread of infection
in all patients
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, - Rationale: Standard precautions are infection control
practices used to prevent the transmission of diseases in all
healthcare settings.
3. Which of the following is a common symptom of
hypoglycemia?
- A) Hyperactivity
- B) Confusion
- C) Increased appetite
- D) Weight gain
- ANS: B) Confusion
- Rationale: Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, can cause
symptoms such as confusion, shakiness, and sweating.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The ___________ is a tool used to assess a patient's risk of
developing pressure ulcers.
- ANS: Braden Scale
- Rationale: The Braden Scale evaluates factors such as
sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and
friction/shear to determine pressure ulcer risk.
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, 5. ___________ is the process of evaluating a patient's condition
and determining the appropriate level of care.
- ANS: Triage
- Rationale: Triage involves assessing patients' conditions to
prioritize care based on the severity of their symptoms.
True/False Questions
6. Hand hygiene is the single most effective way to prevent the
spread of infections in healthcare settings.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Proper hand hygiene is crucial in preventing the
transmission of infectious agents in healthcare environments.
7. In a therapeutic communication, active listening involves
giving advice and making judgments.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: Active listening involves fully concentrating,
understanding, and responding to the speaker without making
judgments or giving unsolicited advice.
Multiple Response Questions
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Adult Health I
Midterms (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANS. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANS before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following is a key principle of patient-centered
care?
- A) Prioritizing the nurse's convenience
- B) Focusing solely on medical interventions
- C) Involving patients in decision-making
- D) Limiting family involvement
- ANS: C) Involving patients in decision-making
- Rationale: Patient-centered care emphasizes the importance
of involving patients in their own care decisions to improve
outcomes and satisfaction.
2. In the context of infection control, what does the term
"standard precautions" refer to?
- A) Measures taken only for patients with known infections
- B) Measures taken to prevent the spread of infection in all
patients
- C) Measures taken only in surgical settings
- D) Measures taken only for immunocompromised patients
- ANS: B) Measures taken to prevent the spread of infection
in all patients
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: Standard precautions are infection control
practices used to prevent the transmission of diseases in all
healthcare settings.
3. Which of the following is a common symptom of
hypoglycemia?
- A) Hyperactivity
- B) Confusion
- C) Increased appetite
- D) Weight gain
- ANS: B) Confusion
- Rationale: Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, can cause
symptoms such as confusion, shakiness, and sweating.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The ___________ is a tool used to assess a patient's risk of
developing pressure ulcers.
- ANS: Braden Scale
- Rationale: The Braden Scale evaluates factors such as
sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and
friction/shear to determine pressure ulcer risk.
©2024/2025
, 5. ___________ is the process of evaluating a patient's condition
and determining the appropriate level of care.
- ANS: Triage
- Rationale: Triage involves assessing patients' conditions to
prioritize care based on the severity of their symptoms.
True/False Questions
6. Hand hygiene is the single most effective way to prevent the
spread of infections in healthcare settings.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Proper hand hygiene is crucial in preventing the
transmission of infectious agents in healthcare environments.
7. In a therapeutic communication, active listening involves
giving advice and making judgments.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: Active listening involves fully concentrating,
understanding, and responding to the speaker without making
judgments or giving unsolicited advice.
Multiple Response Questions
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