NUR 160 Final
Questions &
Answers(GRAD
ED A)
Insulin - ANSWER NPH and Regular (measured in units; syringes)
NPH - ANSWER Cloudy
Regular - ANSWER Clear
Cloudy-Clear-Clear-Cloudy - ANSWER How to mix insulin
Reglan - ANSWER Used to increase gastric emptying; w/ symptoms of nausea/vomiting; RISK FOR
ASPIRATION
, Zophran - ANSWER Given post-op
Six Rights of Medication - ANSWER Patient, Drug, Dose, Time, Documentation, Route, REASON
ER/EC Tablets/Capsules - ANSWER DO NOT CRUSH!
Delegation to UAP - ANSWER Barrier creams/Non-pharmacological; NO TEACHING/ASSESSING (LEAST
RISKY)
Shellfish Allergy Consideration - ANSWER The use of iodine
Therapeutic Communication - ANSWER An exchange of information that facilitates the formation of a
positive nurse-patient relationship and actively involves the patient in all areas of care
Non-Verbal Techniques - ANSWER Active listening, maintaining silence, Minimal encouragement by
nodding occasionally and maintaining eye contact, touch, conveying acceptance
Non-Therapeutic Communication - ANSWER Usually blocks the development of a trusting and
therapeutic relationship
Malignant - ANSWER Hard and doesn't move; has irregular boundaries
Foods to avoid w/ cancer - ANSWER Fresh fruits and veggies
Serous - ANSWER Clear, thin, watery plasma
Serosanguinous - ANSWER Thin, watery, pale pink/red in color; NOT NORMAL
Sanguinous - ANSWER Fresh bleeding; NOT NORMAL
Perulent - ANSWER Thick, opaque (tan, yellow, green, brown); NEVER
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