NUR 452 ACTUAL 2025 EXAM
2. ARIZONA COLLEGE OF
NURSING (MEDICAL
SURGICAL ACTUAL EXAM)
Question 1:
What is the primary purpose of administering a beta−blocker to a patient with hypertension?
A. To increase heart rate
B. To decrease cardiac output
C. To dilate blood vessels
D. To reduce blood pressure
Correct Answer: D. To reduce blood pressure
Question 2:
A patient is prescribed warfarin (Coumadin). Which of the following foods should the nurse advise the
patient to avoid?
A. Leafy green vegetables
B. Whole grains
C. Citrus fruits
D. Dairy products
Correct Answer: A. Leafy green vegetables
Question 3:
What is the first step in conducting a task analysis?
A. Break the task into smaller steps
B. Identify the target skill or task
C. Collect baseline data
D. Implement prompting strategies
,Correct Answer: B. Identify the target skill or task
Question 4:
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
A. Removing a chore after completing homework
B. Giving a sticker for completing a worksheet
C. Ignoring a tantrum
D. Adding extra homework for misbehavior
Correct Answer: B. Giving a sticker for completing a worksheet
Question 5:
What is the primary goal of extinction in behavior analysis?
A. To increase the frequency of a behavior
B. To decrease the frequency of a behavior by withholding reinforcement
C. To punish undesirable behavior
D. To replace a behavior with a more appropriate one
Correct Answer: B. To decrease the frequency of a behavior by withholding reinforcement
Question 6:
Which of the following is an example of an unconditioned reinforcer?
A. Money
B. Food
C. Tokens
D. Praise
Correct Answer: B. Food
, Question 7:
What is the best way to ensure generalization of a learned behavior?
A. Teach the behavior in one setting only
B. Use the same reinforcer every time
C. Teach the behavior across multiple settings and people
D. Avoid practicing the behavior in natural environments
Correct Answer: C. Teach the behavior across multiple settings and people
Question 8:
What is the primary purpose of a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?
A. To identify the function of a behavior
B. To reduce or replace challenging behaviors using evidence−based strategies
C. To collect baseline data
D. To punish undesirable behaviors
Correct Answer: B. To reduce or replace challenging behaviors using evidence−based strategies
Question 9:
Which of the following is an example of a continuous measurement procedure?
A. Partial interval recording
B. Whole interval recording
C. Frequency counting
D. Momentary time sampling
Correct Answer: C. Frequency counting
Question 10:
What is the primary purpose of social validity in behavior analysis?
2. ARIZONA COLLEGE OF
NURSING (MEDICAL
SURGICAL ACTUAL EXAM)
Question 1:
What is the primary purpose of administering a beta−blocker to a patient with hypertension?
A. To increase heart rate
B. To decrease cardiac output
C. To dilate blood vessels
D. To reduce blood pressure
Correct Answer: D. To reduce blood pressure
Question 2:
A patient is prescribed warfarin (Coumadin). Which of the following foods should the nurse advise the
patient to avoid?
A. Leafy green vegetables
B. Whole grains
C. Citrus fruits
D. Dairy products
Correct Answer: A. Leafy green vegetables
Question 3:
What is the first step in conducting a task analysis?
A. Break the task into smaller steps
B. Identify the target skill or task
C. Collect baseline data
D. Implement prompting strategies
,Correct Answer: B. Identify the target skill or task
Question 4:
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
A. Removing a chore after completing homework
B. Giving a sticker for completing a worksheet
C. Ignoring a tantrum
D. Adding extra homework for misbehavior
Correct Answer: B. Giving a sticker for completing a worksheet
Question 5:
What is the primary goal of extinction in behavior analysis?
A. To increase the frequency of a behavior
B. To decrease the frequency of a behavior by withholding reinforcement
C. To punish undesirable behavior
D. To replace a behavior with a more appropriate one
Correct Answer: B. To decrease the frequency of a behavior by withholding reinforcement
Question 6:
Which of the following is an example of an unconditioned reinforcer?
A. Money
B. Food
C. Tokens
D. Praise
Correct Answer: B. Food
, Question 7:
What is the best way to ensure generalization of a learned behavior?
A. Teach the behavior in one setting only
B. Use the same reinforcer every time
C. Teach the behavior across multiple settings and people
D. Avoid practicing the behavior in natural environments
Correct Answer: C. Teach the behavior across multiple settings and people
Question 8:
What is the primary purpose of a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?
A. To identify the function of a behavior
B. To reduce or replace challenging behaviors using evidence−based strategies
C. To collect baseline data
D. To punish undesirable behaviors
Correct Answer: B. To reduce or replace challenging behaviors using evidence−based strategies
Question 9:
Which of the following is an example of a continuous measurement procedure?
A. Partial interval recording
B. Whole interval recording
C. Frequency counting
D. Momentary time sampling
Correct Answer: C. Frequency counting
Question 10:
What is the primary purpose of social validity in behavior analysis?
