NUR155 EXAM 2 LATEST 2026 QUESTIONS and
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS with RATIONALES
ALREADY GRADED A+
1. The best definition of “health” is:
A. Absence of disease
B. Ability to perform ADLs
C. Complete physical, mental, and social well-being
D. Normal lab results
Answer: C
Rationale: WHO defines health as complete well-being, not just absence of
disease.
2. Which vital sign is considered most sensitive indicator of early
deterioration?
A. Blood pressure
B. Respiratory rate
C. Temperature
D. Pain score
Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory changes occur early in clinical decline.
, 3. Standard precautions apply to:
A. ICU patients only
B. All patients
C. Infectious patients only
D. Surgical patients only
Answer: B
Rationale: Applied universally to prevent infection transmission.
4. Normal adult respiratory rate is:
A. 8–12
B. 12–20
C. 20–30
D. 30–40
Answer: B
Rationale: Normal adult range is 12–20 breaths/min.
5. Which is a subjective finding?
A. Blood pressure
B. Lab result
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS with RATIONALES
ALREADY GRADED A+
1. The best definition of “health” is:
A. Absence of disease
B. Ability to perform ADLs
C. Complete physical, mental, and social well-being
D. Normal lab results
Answer: C
Rationale: WHO defines health as complete well-being, not just absence of
disease.
2. Which vital sign is considered most sensitive indicator of early
deterioration?
A. Blood pressure
B. Respiratory rate
C. Temperature
D. Pain score
Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory changes occur early in clinical decline.
, 3. Standard precautions apply to:
A. ICU patients only
B. All patients
C. Infectious patients only
D. Surgical patients only
Answer: B
Rationale: Applied universally to prevent infection transmission.
4. Normal adult respiratory rate is:
A. 8–12
B. 12–20
C. 20–30
D. 30–40
Answer: B
Rationale: Normal adult range is 12–20 breaths/min.
5. Which is a subjective finding?
A. Blood pressure
B. Lab result
