NPN 106 Exam 3; Questions with Complete
Solutions
The nurse works in a surgery center that has overnight accommodations for patients if
needed. Which is the nurse's biggest challenge in this facility? CORRECT ANS-To present
the necessary discharge teaching in a short time period
The nurse is caring for a patient who returned 2 hours ago following throat surgery. Which
focused assessment finding will cause the greatest concern for the nurse? CORRECT ANS-1.
Hoarseness when speaking.
, NPN 106 Exam 3; Questions with Complete
Solutions
2.A pain level of 8 on a scale of 0 to 10, 3. A response elicited by touch and verbal stimuli
4. Frequent swallowing movements.
Answer is 4.
Frequent swallowing movements are not expected after throat surgery; the nurse is
concerned about the possibility of hemorrhage from the surgery site.
Which of the following may cause cheilitis? Select all that apply CORRECT ANS-1.Carbon
monoxide
2.Wind chapping
3.Anemia
4.Sun exposure
5.Anaphylaxis
Answer: 2, 4, 5
, NPN 106 Exam 3; Questions with Complete
Solutions
The nurse is collecting data on a patient's capillary refill. The patient has yellowed, thickened
nails. Which technique would the nurse use? CORRECT ANS-1. Gently squeeze the
fingernail and remove pressure
2. Press the tip of the patient's finger
3. Determine the pulse pressure
4. Determine the pulse deficit
In a patient whose nails are thickened and yellowed or one who is wearing nail polish, the
nurse may press the tip of the finger or toe to assess capillary refill
The nurse is taking routine vital signs on assigned patients. Which nursing action indicates a
correct understanding of taking a blood pressure? CORRECT ANS-1. Takes the blood
pressure in the left arm of a woman who had a left breast mastectomy
2. Takes the blood pressure in the right arm of a patient who has a hemodialysis shunt in the
right arm
3. Takes the blood pressure using a cuff that covers two-thirds of the arm circumference
4. Takes the blood pressure with the patient's palm facing downward
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