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NR 302 EXAM 1 LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
||BRANDNEW!!!||
Indicate which type of assessment is required for each client's
situation provided below.
a: Hospitalized client experiencing an allergic reaction to a new
medication.
b: An adult with asthma that is stable.
c: A woman which is pregnant at home with morning sickness.
d: A young adult who walks into the emergency department
saying they cut their hand on a broken glass - ANSWER-a:
focused
b: follow-up
c: follow-up
d: focused
When performing deep palpation during a physical assessment,
which part of the hand should the nurse use?
Palmar surface
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Dorsum
Finger pads
Ball of the hand - ANSWER-Finger pads
A client shares with the nurse that they are very anxious about
their recent diagnosis of heart failure, having four new
medications, and having shortness of breath with activity that is
interfering with work. Based on this information, what should the
nurse follow up on first?
New medical diagnosis of heart failure
SOB
New medications
Reducing the client's anxiety - ANSWER-SOB
You are reviewing assessment data of a 45 yr old male patient
who had recent surgery and rates his pain at 8 on a 10 point
scale. As you review the EHR, you note which of the following
cues related to the pt's pain?
a. Normal skin turgor
b. Normal S1, S2 heart sounds
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c. Pale skin
d. Tachypnea (rapid breathing)
e. Tachycardia (rapid pulse)
f. Clear breath sounds - ANSWER-c. Pale skin
d. Tachypnea ( rapid breathing)
e. Tachycardia (rapid pulse)
You completed the health history and physical examination on
your new admission. After completing the assessment phase of
the nursing process, the next step includes which of the
following?
a. Interpreting clinical findings and determining a diagnosis
b. Clustering cues and evaluating assessment data
c. Collaborating with the patient and reviewing information
d. Evaluating the information collected and determining next steps
- ANSWER-a. Interpreting clinical findings and determining a
diagnosis
How would the AHA categorize the following blood pressure
readings?
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130/80
125/70
119/90
130/90
125/80
120/79 - ANSWER-130/80 - HTN stage 1 (systolic: 130-139 and
diastolic 80-90)
125/70 - elevated (systolic: 120-129 and diastolic < 80)
119/90 - HTN stage 2 (diastolic: 90-120)
130/90 - HTN stage 2 (systolic: stage 1 but diastolic: 90-120)
125/80 - HTN stage 1 (diastolic 80-90)
120/79 - elevated (systolic: 120-129 and diastolic < 80)
The nurse recognizes that with a blood pressure reading of
120/90, the 90 reflects what physiologic action?
Pulse pressure present in the aortic arch
Pressure present when the ventricles are at rest
Difference between systolic and diastolic pressure
NR 302 EXAM 1 LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
||BRANDNEW!!!||
Indicate which type of assessment is required for each client's
situation provided below.
a: Hospitalized client experiencing an allergic reaction to a new
medication.
b: An adult with asthma that is stable.
c: A woman which is pregnant at home with morning sickness.
d: A young adult who walks into the emergency department
saying they cut their hand on a broken glass - ANSWER-a:
focused
b: follow-up
c: follow-up
d: focused
When performing deep palpation during a physical assessment,
which part of the hand should the nurse use?
Palmar surface
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Dorsum
Finger pads
Ball of the hand - ANSWER-Finger pads
A client shares with the nurse that they are very anxious about
their recent diagnosis of heart failure, having four new
medications, and having shortness of breath with activity that is
interfering with work. Based on this information, what should the
nurse follow up on first?
New medical diagnosis of heart failure
SOB
New medications
Reducing the client's anxiety - ANSWER-SOB
You are reviewing assessment data of a 45 yr old male patient
who had recent surgery and rates his pain at 8 on a 10 point
scale. As you review the EHR, you note which of the following
cues related to the pt's pain?
a. Normal skin turgor
b. Normal S1, S2 heart sounds
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c. Pale skin
d. Tachypnea (rapid breathing)
e. Tachycardia (rapid pulse)
f. Clear breath sounds - ANSWER-c. Pale skin
d. Tachypnea ( rapid breathing)
e. Tachycardia (rapid pulse)
You completed the health history and physical examination on
your new admission. After completing the assessment phase of
the nursing process, the next step includes which of the
following?
a. Interpreting clinical findings and determining a diagnosis
b. Clustering cues and evaluating assessment data
c. Collaborating with the patient and reviewing information
d. Evaluating the information collected and determining next steps
- ANSWER-a. Interpreting clinical findings and determining a
diagnosis
How would the AHA categorize the following blood pressure
readings?
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130/80
125/70
119/90
130/90
125/80
120/79 - ANSWER-130/80 - HTN stage 1 (systolic: 130-139 and
diastolic 80-90)
125/70 - elevated (systolic: 120-129 and diastolic < 80)
119/90 - HTN stage 2 (diastolic: 90-120)
130/90 - HTN stage 2 (systolic: stage 1 but diastolic: 90-120)
125/80 - HTN stage 1 (diastolic 80-90)
120/79 - elevated (systolic: 120-129 and diastolic < 80)
The nurse recognizes that with a blood pressure reading of
120/90, the 90 reflects what physiologic action?
Pulse pressure present in the aortic arch
Pressure present when the ventricles are at rest
Difference between systolic and diastolic pressure
