NURS 125 QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) (2025)

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NURS 125 QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED)
"Which of the following is an example of objective data? - CORRECT ANSWER Headache
***Vomiting
Joint Pain
Nausea

-Vomiting can be observed, smelled, and measured"

"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? - CORRECT ANSWER "If someone hit
you, you can get a restraining order"
*** "I've seen people who have been hurt by their significant others. Do you feel safe in your
home?"
"You've got a huge bruise on your face. Who hit you?"
"That bruise looks tender. I don't know how people can do that to one another."

-This question is an acceptable screening question when domestic violence is suspected. p. 16"

"When examining a patient, the nurse remembers to follow which principle of Standard
Precautions? - CORRECT ANSWER Wear gloves when in contact with the patient's blood or
other body fluids.

-Always wear gloves when you are in contact with patient's blood or other body fluids. p. 22"

"Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the technique of LIGHT palpation. Light
palpation is: - CORRECT ANSWER used to determine organ size
***used to assess tenderness
performed by pressing down on a patient's body to a depth of 4 cm
performed only using the fingertips

-light palpation is used to assess skin, pulses, and tenderness. P. 24"

"The nurse is unable to hear the patient's breath sounds. To determine the cause of this
problem, the nurse needs to ensure that the: - CORRECT ANSWER valve is open to the
diaphragm on the head of the stethoscope.

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,-The valve needs to be open to the diaphragm. If it is not open to the diaphragm, then it is open
to the bel. The diaphragm is used to hear lung, bowel, and heart sounds. p. 28"

"An example of primary prevention of health promotion is - CORRECT ANSWER
Immunizations.

-Immunizations aren an example of primary prevention"

"Which of the following is an example of subjective (symptoms) data? - CORRECT ANSWER
Diarrhea
***Headache
Vomiting
Audible bowel sounds

- vomiting, diarrhea, and audible bowel sounds are all examples of subjective (signs) data
because they can be observed, felt, heard, or measured.
Headache is subjective (symptom) as it is perceived and "reported" by the patient"

"Which of the following is one of the goals of Healthy People 2020 - CORRECT ANSWER To
find cures for all non-chronic disease states
To search for an alternative to Obama Care by 2020
***To promote quality of life and healthy behaviors across all life stages
To raise funds earmarked for healthy initiatives in third world countries

-P. 6 lists the four goals of Healthy People 2020"

"During a mental health assessment, a woman begins to cry when the nurse asks about her
marriage. Which action by the nurse is most therapeutic? - CORRECT ANSWER ***"I see
that you're upset. Can you discuss why you're feeling this way?"
"Let's talk about your being upset after I finish your assessment"
:Do you pray everyday? That may help you."
"Oh--don't cry. Everything will be alright."

-"I see that you're upset. Can you discuss why you're feeling this way?" is correct it addresses
the situation and gives the patient opening to discuss if they wish."

"While collecting data on a patient, the nurse obtains vital signs. This is done PRIMARILY to -
CORRECT ANSWER obtain baseline indicators of the patient's health status
Vital signs are baseline indicators of a patient's health status p. 39"

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, "A nurse is about to take a patient's temperature. The patient has just finished a cup of hot
coffee. The nurse should: - CORRECT ANSWER wait 10 minutes, then take the temperature

-Ingestion of hot or cold liquids or food impacts the accuracy of measurement. p. 39"

"To position an adult's ear correctly for a tympanic membrane temperature, the nurse should -
CORRECT ANSWER tug the ear's helix in an upward direction

-An ear tug in an upward direction on the helix will straighten the external auditory canal to
ensure an accurate measurement. p. 39"

"Which actions by the nurse results in the patient's blood pressure measurement being falsely
high? SATA
1. Deflating the blood pressure cuff too rapidly
2. Positioning the patient's arm above the level of the heart
3. Using a blood pressure cuff that is too narrow for the upper arm
4. Wrapping the blood pressure cuff too loosely
5. Reinflating the blood pressure cuff before it is completely deflated - CORRECT ANSWER
Reinflating a blood pressure cuff before it is completely deflated
Wrapping the blood pressure cuff too loosely
Using a blood pressure cuff that is too narrow for the upper arm

p. 44"

"The difference between the systolic pressure and the diastolic pressure is known as the -
CORRECT ANSWER Pulse pressure

-The pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure. normally
ranging between 30-40 mmHg. p. 42"

"True or False:
Nurses are responsible for knowing about the health beliefs, practices, and values of ALL
cultural and racial groups. - CORRECT ANSWER False

-Because there is so much diversity, nurses are NOT responsible for knowing about the health
beliefs, practices, religions, and values of all cultural and racial groups. HOWEVER, they are

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