NSG 3130 Preparedness baseline Exam knowledge Questions with case study Expertly written solution 2024/2025
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NSG 3130 Preparedness baseline Exam knowledge Questions with case study Expertly written solution 2024/2025
The nurse is assessing the respiratory status of a client who has suffered a fractured rib. The nurse should expect to note which finding?
a. slow, deep respirations
b. rapid, deep resp...
NSG 3130 Preparedness baseline Exam
knowledge Questions with case study Expertly
written solution 2024/2025
The nurse is assessing the respiratory status of a client who has suffered a fractured
rib. The nurse should expect to note which finding?
a. slow, deep respirations
b. rapid, deep respirations
c. paradoxical respirations
d. pain, especially on inspiration - correct answer d. pain, especially on inspiration
The nurse is instructing a hospitalized client with a diagnosis of emphysema about
measures that will enhance the effectiveness of breathing during dyspneic periods.
Which position should the nurse instruct the client to assume?
a. sitting up in bed
b. side lying
c. sitting in a recline
d. sitting up and leaning on an overbed table - correct answer d. sitting up and leaning
on an overbed table
If a nurse experiences a problem reading a physician's medical order, the most
appropriate action will be to:
a. call the physician to verify order
b. call the pharmacist to verify order
c. consult with other nursing staff to verify
d. withhold the medication until the physician makes rounds - correct answer a. call the
physician to verify order
Nurses are legally required to document medications that are administered to patients.
The nurse is mandated to document which of the following?
,A. Medication before administering it
B. Medication after administering it
C. Rationale for administering it
D. Prescriber rationale for prescribing it - correct answer B. Medication after
administering it
While performing a cardiac assessment on a client with an incompetent heart valve, the
nurse auscultates a murmur. The nurse documents the findings as described as which
sound?
a. lub-dub sound
b. scratchy, leathery heart noise
c. a blowing or swooshing noise
d. abrupt, high-pitch snapping noise - correct answer c. a blowing or swooshing noise
A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure. On assessment, the nurse notes that the
client is dyspneic, and crackles are audible on auscultation. What additional
manifestations would the nurse expect to note in this client if excess fluid volume is
present?
a. weight loss and dry skin
b. flat neck veins and decreased urinary output
c. an increase in blood pressure and increased respirations
d. weakness and decreased central venous pressure - correct answer c. an increase in
blood pressure and increased respirations
The nurse is caring for a client with several broken ribs. The client is most likely to
experience what type of acid imbalance?
a. respiratory acidosis from inadequate ventilation
b. respiratory alkalosis from anxiety and hyperventilation
c. metabolic acidosis from calcium loss due to broken bones
d. metabolic alkalosis from taking analgesics containing base products - correct
answer a. respiratory acidosis from inadequate ventilation
, A prescription reads 3000 mL of D5W to be administered over a 24 hour period. The
nurse determines that how many milliliters (mL) per hour will be administered to the
client?
Answer: _____ mL/hr - correct answer 125 mL / hr
3000 mL / 24 hr = 125 mL/hr
A prescription reads 1000mL D5W to infuse at a rate of 125 mL/hr. The nurse
determines that it will take how many hours for 1 L to infuse.
Answer: ____ hour(s) - correct answer 8 hours
A prescription reads regular insulin, 8 units/hr by continuous intravenous (IV) infusion.
The pharmacy prepares medication and then delivers an IV bag labeled 100 units of
regular insulin in 100 mL normal saline (NS). An infusion pump must be used to
administer the medication. The nurse sets the infusion pump at how many milliliters
(mL) per hour to deliver 8 units/hr. Fill in the blank.
Answer: _____ mL/hr - correct answer 8 mL/hr
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