(2025/2026) GCU NSG 300 EXAM 1
NEWEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS| GRAND
CANYON UNIVERSITY
what is orthostatic hypotension? Correct Answer a drop in
systolic pressure of at least 20 mm Hg, or a drop in
diastolic pressure by at least 10 mm Hg within 2-5 minutes
of standing
measured when laying, sitting, standing
symptoms: light-headedness or dizziness
nursing intervention for othostatic hypotension Correct
Answer move patient to lying position and notify health
care provider or nurse in charge. Fall risk!
what are the qualifications for stage 1 and 2 hypertension
Correct Answer stage 1: 130-139 mmHg systolic, or 80-89
mm Hg diastolic
stage 2: greater than 140 mmHg systolic, greater than 90
mmHg diastolic
nursing interventions for hypertension Correct Answer
encourage patient to practice healthy lifestyle (exercise,
low-fat, low-sodium diet). Know that hypertension
increases risk for stroke and heart disease
,nursing diagnoses related to blood pressure Correct
Answer activity intolerance, anxiety, impaired cardiac
output, fluid imbalance, acute pain
5 aspects of wellness Correct Answer emotional, spiritual,
social, cultural, physical
internal variables that influence health Correct Answer
developmental stage, intellectual background, perception
of functioning, emotional and spiritual factors
external variables that influence health Correct Answer
family roles and practices, social determinants of health,
and culture
what are the social determinants of health? Correct
Answer environment, income, educational level, and
relationships
impact of illness on the client/family Correct Answer
behavioral/emotional changes, impact on body image,
self-concept, family roles, and family dynamics
factors influencing patient safety Correct Answer lifestyle
and workplace culture, impaired mobility,
sensory/cognitive/communication impairment
lack of safety awareness
hospital-related risks to safety Correct Answer procedure-
related accidents
equipment-related accidents
, chemical exposure
falls
examples of nursing diagnoses related to safety risks
Correct Answer risk for injury
impaired cognition (confusion)
lack of knowledge
risk for poisoning
ways to prevent safety risks Correct Answer fall
prevention, restraints and side rails
what type of accident is a medication error? Correct
Answer procedure-related accident
how many side rails should you have up in a four-sided rail
bed? Correct Answer 2 (4 is considered a restraint and
can be a tripping hazard)
what color is a fall risk band? Correct Answer yellow
true or false: you must obtain a physician's order to use a
restraint Correct Answer true
types of restraints: Correct Answer hand mitts, elbow
restrains (freedom splint), belt or body restraint, soft
extremity restraint (ankles or wrists)
nursing-related interventions for restraints Correct Answer
make sure hygiene and toilet needs are taken care of at
least every 2 hours, determine if restraints are needed or if
NEWEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS| GRAND
CANYON UNIVERSITY
what is orthostatic hypotension? Correct Answer a drop in
systolic pressure of at least 20 mm Hg, or a drop in
diastolic pressure by at least 10 mm Hg within 2-5 minutes
of standing
measured when laying, sitting, standing
symptoms: light-headedness or dizziness
nursing intervention for othostatic hypotension Correct
Answer move patient to lying position and notify health
care provider or nurse in charge. Fall risk!
what are the qualifications for stage 1 and 2 hypertension
Correct Answer stage 1: 130-139 mmHg systolic, or 80-89
mm Hg diastolic
stage 2: greater than 140 mmHg systolic, greater than 90
mmHg diastolic
nursing interventions for hypertension Correct Answer
encourage patient to practice healthy lifestyle (exercise,
low-fat, low-sodium diet). Know that hypertension
increases risk for stroke and heart disease
,nursing diagnoses related to blood pressure Correct
Answer activity intolerance, anxiety, impaired cardiac
output, fluid imbalance, acute pain
5 aspects of wellness Correct Answer emotional, spiritual,
social, cultural, physical
internal variables that influence health Correct Answer
developmental stage, intellectual background, perception
of functioning, emotional and spiritual factors
external variables that influence health Correct Answer
family roles and practices, social determinants of health,
and culture
what are the social determinants of health? Correct
Answer environment, income, educational level, and
relationships
impact of illness on the client/family Correct Answer
behavioral/emotional changes, impact on body image,
self-concept, family roles, and family dynamics
factors influencing patient safety Correct Answer lifestyle
and workplace culture, impaired mobility,
sensory/cognitive/communication impairment
lack of safety awareness
hospital-related risks to safety Correct Answer procedure-
related accidents
equipment-related accidents
, chemical exposure
falls
examples of nursing diagnoses related to safety risks
Correct Answer risk for injury
impaired cognition (confusion)
lack of knowledge
risk for poisoning
ways to prevent safety risks Correct Answer fall
prevention, restraints and side rails
what type of accident is a medication error? Correct
Answer procedure-related accident
how many side rails should you have up in a four-sided rail
bed? Correct Answer 2 (4 is considered a restraint and
can be a tripping hazard)
what color is a fall risk band? Correct Answer yellow
true or false: you must obtain a physician's order to use a
restraint Correct Answer true
types of restraints: Correct Answer hand mitts, elbow
restrains (freedom splint), belt or body restraint, soft
extremity restraint (ankles or wrists)
nursing-related interventions for restraints Correct Answer
make sure hygiene and toilet needs are taken care of at
least every 2 hours, determine if restraints are needed or if
