NURS 125 Final Exam 2025/2026 Review Questions and answers

A patient on a medical- surgical floor reports having shortness of breath. The nurse needs to conduct
which type of assessment? - Ans-A problem-based/focused assessment
For which patient is a shift assessment indicated? - Ans-The person who had abdominal surgery
yesterday
Which of the following examples represents a secondary prevention level of health promotion? - AnsBlood pressure screenings
Which of the following is an example of objective data? - Ans-Vomiting
A nurse suspects a patient is a victim of physical abuse. Which response by the nurse will most likely
encourage the patient to confide in the nurse? - Ans-"I've seen people who have been hurt by their
significant others. Do you feel safe in your home?"
A patient answers questions quietly and appears sad. While answering questions about her marriage,
she begins to cry. Which response by the nurse is appropriate in this situation? - Ans-"I see that you are
upset. Is there something you'd like to discuss?"
A nurse is interviewing a patient. Which of the following questions is an open-ended question? - AnsCan you tell me how you have been feeling?
When interviewing a patient to obtain a health history, asking if the patient has "dypsnea" can fall into
which of the following systems? - Ans-Respiratory and Cardiovascular
A nurse asks a patient to rate their pain on a scale of "0-10". This is which part of the mnemonic for
symptom analysis of "OLD CARTS"? - Ans-Severity