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NEW NURS 190 3.0 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NEWLY
MODIFIED 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE
In performing a breast examination the nurse knows that it is especially
important to examine the upper outer quadrant of the breast what is the reason
for this specific assessment -- ANSWER--Location of most breast tumors
The nurse is interviewing a 37 year old client for breast cancer risk which
statement by the client indicates an appropriate understanding of the risks
associated with breast cancer -- ANSWER--I know my risk for breast cancer
increases with age
Nurses came for a client who has emphysema which of the following findings
should the nurse expect to assessing a client -- ANSWER--dyspnea barrel
chest clubbing of fingers
A man is at the clinic for a physical examination he states that he is very
anxious about the physical examination what steps can the nurse take to make
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him more comfortable -- ANSWER--Appear unheard and confident when
examining
The nurse is performing a breast examination and is palpating into the tail of
Spence why is it appropriate to palpate this area -- ANSWER--Most breast
cancer occurs here
A nurse is speaking with a 35-year-old client who has a fibrocystic disease of
the breast at which of the following times to the nurse informed the client that
manifestations are most evident -- ANSWER--Before menstruation begins
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure which of the
following findings should the nurse expect -- ANSWER--Hacking cough While
assessing the client the nurse notes that the client has a productive cough based
on this observation which question is appropriate for the nurse to include in the
focus interview -- ANSWER--Are you coughing up any mucus or phlegm
During an elderly clients physical exam the nurse notes his fingernails are
spongy round and wide with a greater angle than 170° how would the nurse
document this -- ANSWER--clubbing
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nurse is assesing a client who has asthma which of the following areas should
the nurse evaluate as most reliable indicator of central cyanosis -- ANSWER-
Oral mucosa
In immobilize client is suspected of having atelectasis what assessment findings
would support this diagnosis -- ANSWER--Diminished breath sounds
The nurse is performing a respiratory assessment on her client and hears rhonchi
in bilateral lobes which of the following is the best description for this
adventitious sound -- ANSWER--Low pitched, continuous, snoring or or
rattling
Well palpating respiratory expansion on a client in the emergency room the
nurse notes movement on only one side of the chest wall is most likely
indication of this finding -- ANSWER--Pneumothorax
During the physical assessment the nurse documents the presence of eupneic
respirations on the clients medical record. What does this findings suggest --
ANSWER--Regular even depth rhythmic pattern of breathing
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NEW NURS 190 3.0 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NEWLY
MODIFIED 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE
In performing a breast examination the nurse knows that it is especially
important to examine the upper outer quadrant of the breast what is the reason
for this specific assessment -- ANSWER--Location of most breast tumors
The nurse is interviewing a 37 year old client for breast cancer risk which
statement by the client indicates an appropriate understanding of the risks
associated with breast cancer -- ANSWER--I know my risk for breast cancer
increases with age
Nurses came for a client who has emphysema which of the following findings
should the nurse expect to assessing a client -- ANSWER--dyspnea barrel
chest clubbing of fingers
A man is at the clinic for a physical examination he states that he is very
anxious about the physical examination what steps can the nurse take to make
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him more comfortable -- ANSWER--Appear unheard and confident when
examining
The nurse is performing a breast examination and is palpating into the tail of
Spence why is it appropriate to palpate this area -- ANSWER--Most breast
cancer occurs here
A nurse is speaking with a 35-year-old client who has a fibrocystic disease of
the breast at which of the following times to the nurse informed the client that
manifestations are most evident -- ANSWER--Before menstruation begins
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure which of the
following findings should the nurse expect -- ANSWER--Hacking cough While
assessing the client the nurse notes that the client has a productive cough based
on this observation which question is appropriate for the nurse to include in the
focus interview -- ANSWER--Are you coughing up any mucus or phlegm
During an elderly clients physical exam the nurse notes his fingernails are
spongy round and wide with a greater angle than 170° how would the nurse
document this -- ANSWER--clubbing
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nurse is assesing a client who has asthma which of the following areas should
the nurse evaluate as most reliable indicator of central cyanosis -- ANSWER-
Oral mucosa
In immobilize client is suspected of having atelectasis what assessment findings
would support this diagnosis -- ANSWER--Diminished breath sounds
The nurse is performing a respiratory assessment on her client and hears rhonchi
in bilateral lobes which of the following is the best description for this
adventitious sound -- ANSWER--Low pitched, continuous, snoring or or
rattling
Well palpating respiratory expansion on a client in the emergency room the
nurse notes movement on only one side of the chest wall is most likely
indication of this finding -- ANSWER--Pneumothorax
During the physical assessment the nurse documents the presence of eupneic
respirations on the clients medical record. What does this findings suggest --
ANSWER--Regular even depth rhythmic pattern of breathing
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