NURSING 101 EXAM 2: PRACTICE
QUESTIONS EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
The nurse auscultates a client with soft, high-pitched popping breath sounds on
inspiration. The nurse documents the breath sounds heard as: - CORRECT-
ANSWERScrackles
Which medication is administered in the home or the hospital to relieve inflammation in
the lung tissue? - CORRECT-ANSWERScorticosteroids
When a nurse observes that an older client's skin is dry and shiny and his nails are
thickened, the nurse determines that the client is most likely experiencing - CORRECT-
ANSWERSpoor tissue perfusion
The nurse is caring for a client who has a compromised cardiopulmonary system and
needs to assess the client's tissue oxygenation. The nurse would use which appropriate
method to assess this client's oxygenation? - CORRECT-ANSWERSarterial blood gas
The nurse is caring for a client with metabolic acidosis whose breathing rate is 28 breaths
per minute. Which arterial blood gas data does the nurse anticipate finding? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSpH less than 7.35; HCO3 low; PaCO2 low
The plan of care for a client exhibiting signs of sensory deprivation includes
incorporating tactile stimulation. Which nursing intervention will provide tactile
stimulation? - CORRECT-ANSWERSproviding a backrub with morning and evening
care
, During the nurse's morning assessment of a client with a diagnosis of dementia, the client
states that the year is 1949 and she believes she is in a hotel. How should the nurse best
respond to this client's disorientation? - CORRECT-ANSWERSReorient the client to
place and time.
The physician tells the nurse that the elderly client has presbycusis. Which of the
following interventions will the nurse place in the client's care plan? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSDecrease background noises, as much as possible, before speaking
The nurse assesses that her client has olfactory disturbances. Which of the following
health topics would be important to teach the client? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSEliminating disturbing odors with adequate ventilation
The community health nurse wants to identify clients who have lifestyle factors that may
place them at risk for sensory disturbances. Which of the following questions should she
ask? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDo you work around loud noises at work?"
Which example indicates the use of an internal sensory receptor? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSspitting out of hot coffee
A client reports to a health care facility with reporting abdominal pain and vomiting. The
client's wife informs the nurse that the client had gone out for dinner the previous night.
Which of the following would be the primary source of assessment data? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSclient himself
During morning report, the night nurse tells the day nurse that the client refused to allow
the technician to draw blood for laboratory testing. What step would be essential for the
day nurse to complete before selecting a nursing diagnosis to address this issue? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSThe nurse should determine the reason for the client's refusal.
QUESTIONS EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
The nurse auscultates a client with soft, high-pitched popping breath sounds on
inspiration. The nurse documents the breath sounds heard as: - CORRECT-
ANSWERScrackles
Which medication is administered in the home or the hospital to relieve inflammation in
the lung tissue? - CORRECT-ANSWERScorticosteroids
When a nurse observes that an older client's skin is dry and shiny and his nails are
thickened, the nurse determines that the client is most likely experiencing - CORRECT-
ANSWERSpoor tissue perfusion
The nurse is caring for a client who has a compromised cardiopulmonary system and
needs to assess the client's tissue oxygenation. The nurse would use which appropriate
method to assess this client's oxygenation? - CORRECT-ANSWERSarterial blood gas
The nurse is caring for a client with metabolic acidosis whose breathing rate is 28 breaths
per minute. Which arterial blood gas data does the nurse anticipate finding? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSpH less than 7.35; HCO3 low; PaCO2 low
The plan of care for a client exhibiting signs of sensory deprivation includes
incorporating tactile stimulation. Which nursing intervention will provide tactile
stimulation? - CORRECT-ANSWERSproviding a backrub with morning and evening
care
, During the nurse's morning assessment of a client with a diagnosis of dementia, the client
states that the year is 1949 and she believes she is in a hotel. How should the nurse best
respond to this client's disorientation? - CORRECT-ANSWERSReorient the client to
place and time.
The physician tells the nurse that the elderly client has presbycusis. Which of the
following interventions will the nurse place in the client's care plan? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSDecrease background noises, as much as possible, before speaking
The nurse assesses that her client has olfactory disturbances. Which of the following
health topics would be important to teach the client? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSEliminating disturbing odors with adequate ventilation
The community health nurse wants to identify clients who have lifestyle factors that may
place them at risk for sensory disturbances. Which of the following questions should she
ask? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDo you work around loud noises at work?"
Which example indicates the use of an internal sensory receptor? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSspitting out of hot coffee
A client reports to a health care facility with reporting abdominal pain and vomiting. The
client's wife informs the nurse that the client had gone out for dinner the previous night.
Which of the following would be the primary source of assessment data? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSclient himself
During morning report, the night nurse tells the day nurse that the client refused to allow
the technician to draw blood for laboratory testing. What step would be essential for the
day nurse to complete before selecting a nursing diagnosis to address this issue? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSThe nurse should determine the reason for the client's refusal.
