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NURS 230 EXAM 2 SHERPATH QUESTIONS NEWEST 2026
EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
which intervention performed by the nurse is an independent nursing
intervention? (select all that apply)
a. teaching the patient about deep breathing exercises
b. starting an intravenous (IV) infusion
c. administering analgesic medications
d. assisting the patient in taking a bed bath
e. repositioning a patient for relief from pain
a. teaching the patient about deep breathing exercises
d. assisting the patient in taking a bed bath
e. repositioning a patient for relief from pain
which action will the nurse perform first when entering the room and finding
the patient's drainage tube disconnected, 100ml of fluid in the intravenous (IV)
line, and the patient asking to be turned?
a. reconnect the drainage tubing
b. inspect the condition of the IV dressing
c. improve the patient's comfort and turn to the side
d. obtain the next IV fluid bag from the medication room
a. reconnect the drainage tubing
which intervention performed by the nurse is an interdependent intervention?
a. preparing the patient for diagnostic tests
b. administering medications to the patient
c. consulting with a physiotherapist for postoperative exercises
d. collaborating with the home health department to ensure the patient will
have home health visits
e. conferring with the unit discharge coordinator to help the patient return
home
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c. consulting with a physiotherapist for postoperative exercises
d. collaborating with the home health department to ensure the patient will have
home health visits
e. conferring with the unit discharge coordinator to help the patient return home
which tip will be helpful when a nurse is making a phone consultation?
a. prepare a detailed explanation of the problem during the call
b. assess the patient thoroughly before making the call
c. have the complete information about the problem before the call
d. understand the reason behind the call and think through some possible
solutions
e. Use the introduction, situation, background, assessment, and
recommendation (ISBAR) approach in reporting details of the case
b. assess the patient thoroughly before making the call
c. have the complete information about the problem before the call
d. understand the reason behind the call and think through some possible solutions
e. Use the introduction, situation, background, assessment, and recommendation
(ISBAR) approach in reporting details of the case
which expected outcome is correctly written? (select all that apply)
a. the patient describes two signs of urinary obstruction within 24 hours
b. the patient understands the importance of a low-fat diet before breakfast
c. the patient identifies three signs and symptoms of wound infection before
surgery
d. the patient is aware of feelings about a lifestyle change.
e. the patient understands and explains the importance of exercise
a. the patient describes two signs of urinary obstruction within 24 hours
c. the patient identifies three signs and symptoms of wound infection before surgery
which nurse-initiated intervention will the nurse perform to help an anxious
male patient express acceptance of his health status?
a. listen attentively to the patient
b. refer the patient to a psychologist
c. use a clam and reassuring approach
d. administer medication to reduce the anxiety
e. provide factual information regarding recovery
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a. listen attentively to the patient
c. use a clam and reassuring approach
e. provide factual information regarding recovery
which intervention indicates the nurse is delivering ethical care?
a. administering morphine for pain relief
b. understanding the patient's expectations
c. assessing the patient for any signs of organ failure
d. referring the patient for appropriate diagnostic interventions
b. understanding the patient's expectations
which intervention performed by the nurse will require an order from a health
care provider? (select all that apply)
a. getting an x-ray of the chest to rule out pulmonary complications
b. administering an antibiotic to prevent infection
c. starting an IV infusion of normal saline
d. instructing the patient to splint the incision when coughing
e. teaching the patient about the side effects of medication
a. getting an x-ray of the chest to rule out pulmonary complications
b. administering an antibiotic to prevent infection
c. starting an IV infusion of normal saline
which capability of the nurse will help determine suitable nursing
interventions? (select all that apply)
a. functioning within a particular setting of the health care unit
b. directing the consultation to the right professional
c. knowing the scientific rationale for the intervention
d. aligning a consultation to identify the problems of the patient
e. possessing the necessary psychomotor and interpersonal skills
a. functioning within a particular setting of the health care unit
c. knowing the scientific rationale for the intervention
e. possessing the necessary psychomotor and interpersonal skills
which category is a level of the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC)
model? (select all that apply)
a. domains
b. classes
c. primary
NURS 230 EXAM 2 SHERPATH QUESTIONS NEWEST 2026
EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
which intervention performed by the nurse is an independent nursing
intervention? (select all that apply)
a. teaching the patient about deep breathing exercises
b. starting an intravenous (IV) infusion
c. administering analgesic medications
d. assisting the patient in taking a bed bath
e. repositioning a patient for relief from pain
a. teaching the patient about deep breathing exercises
d. assisting the patient in taking a bed bath
e. repositioning a patient for relief from pain
which action will the nurse perform first when entering the room and finding
the patient's drainage tube disconnected, 100ml of fluid in the intravenous (IV)
line, and the patient asking to be turned?
a. reconnect the drainage tubing
b. inspect the condition of the IV dressing
c. improve the patient's comfort and turn to the side
d. obtain the next IV fluid bag from the medication room
a. reconnect the drainage tubing
which intervention performed by the nurse is an interdependent intervention?
a. preparing the patient for diagnostic tests
b. administering medications to the patient
c. consulting with a physiotherapist for postoperative exercises
d. collaborating with the home health department to ensure the patient will
have home health visits
e. conferring with the unit discharge coordinator to help the patient return
home
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c. consulting with a physiotherapist for postoperative exercises
d. collaborating with the home health department to ensure the patient will have
home health visits
e. conferring with the unit discharge coordinator to help the patient return home
which tip will be helpful when a nurse is making a phone consultation?
a. prepare a detailed explanation of the problem during the call
b. assess the patient thoroughly before making the call
c. have the complete information about the problem before the call
d. understand the reason behind the call and think through some possible
solutions
e. Use the introduction, situation, background, assessment, and
recommendation (ISBAR) approach in reporting details of the case
b. assess the patient thoroughly before making the call
c. have the complete information about the problem before the call
d. understand the reason behind the call and think through some possible solutions
e. Use the introduction, situation, background, assessment, and recommendation
(ISBAR) approach in reporting details of the case
which expected outcome is correctly written? (select all that apply)
a. the patient describes two signs of urinary obstruction within 24 hours
b. the patient understands the importance of a low-fat diet before breakfast
c. the patient identifies three signs and symptoms of wound infection before
surgery
d. the patient is aware of feelings about a lifestyle change.
e. the patient understands and explains the importance of exercise
a. the patient describes two signs of urinary obstruction within 24 hours
c. the patient identifies three signs and symptoms of wound infection before surgery
which nurse-initiated intervention will the nurse perform to help an anxious
male patient express acceptance of his health status?
a. listen attentively to the patient
b. refer the patient to a psychologist
c. use a clam and reassuring approach
d. administer medication to reduce the anxiety
e. provide factual information regarding recovery
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a. listen attentively to the patient
c. use a clam and reassuring approach
e. provide factual information regarding recovery
which intervention indicates the nurse is delivering ethical care?
a. administering morphine for pain relief
b. understanding the patient's expectations
c. assessing the patient for any signs of organ failure
d. referring the patient for appropriate diagnostic interventions
b. understanding the patient's expectations
which intervention performed by the nurse will require an order from a health
care provider? (select all that apply)
a. getting an x-ray of the chest to rule out pulmonary complications
b. administering an antibiotic to prevent infection
c. starting an IV infusion of normal saline
d. instructing the patient to splint the incision when coughing
e. teaching the patient about the side effects of medication
a. getting an x-ray of the chest to rule out pulmonary complications
b. administering an antibiotic to prevent infection
c. starting an IV infusion of normal saline
which capability of the nurse will help determine suitable nursing
interventions? (select all that apply)
a. functioning within a particular setting of the health care unit
b. directing the consultation to the right professional
c. knowing the scientific rationale for the intervention
d. aligning a consultation to identify the problems of the patient
e. possessing the necessary psychomotor and interpersonal skills
a. functioning within a particular setting of the health care unit
c. knowing the scientific rationale for the intervention
e. possessing the necessary psychomotor and interpersonal skills
which category is a level of the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC)
model? (select all that apply)
a. domains
b. classes
c. primary
