NSG 170 Final Review Questions and
Complete Solutions
What are some nursing interventions to help with hypovolemia? SATA ✅I's & O's, daily
weight, checking electrolytes, and checking lungs for crackle sounds
A pregnant woman with an elevated A1C (over 13%) can cause? ✅put baby at risk for
congenital abnormalities
What is gestational diabetes caused from? ✅the hormonal change during pregnancy
What are some symptoms of PAD? ✅edema, hairless lower extremities, pain when
walking (intermittent claudication)
If a patient is hypothermic and has been exposed to freezing water, what should you do
first? ✅change their clothing and check ECG to ensure cardiac function is not affected
If a patient is immunocompromised, what neutropenic precautions should you adhere
to? SATA ✅isolate in their own room, DO NOT introduce anything new like rectal
temperature, NO fresh fruits or flowers, and wear a mask
What is a common medication for a new type 2 diabetic? ✅Biguanide
HHS (hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome) occurs mostly in who? ✅middle aged
adults with no history of diabetes
What is the recommended diabetic diet? ✅50-60% carbs, 20-30% fats, 10-15% protein
If a diabetic patient exercises regularly, what should they do? ✅check blood sugar
regularly because exercise can lower blood sugar
A new patient sexual assessment should include? ✅physical exam, labs, screenings,
and health history
If a patient has a seizure, what should be the first steps? ✅ABCs: airway, breathing,
circulation
If a patient has a fever or infection they might need more? ✅more calories because
this increases metabolism
What is the biggest risk factor for becoming anemic? ✅alcohol user due to skipped
meals
Complete Solutions
What are some nursing interventions to help with hypovolemia? SATA ✅I's & O's, daily
weight, checking electrolytes, and checking lungs for crackle sounds
A pregnant woman with an elevated A1C (over 13%) can cause? ✅put baby at risk for
congenital abnormalities
What is gestational diabetes caused from? ✅the hormonal change during pregnancy
What are some symptoms of PAD? ✅edema, hairless lower extremities, pain when
walking (intermittent claudication)
If a patient is hypothermic and has been exposed to freezing water, what should you do
first? ✅change their clothing and check ECG to ensure cardiac function is not affected
If a patient is immunocompromised, what neutropenic precautions should you adhere
to? SATA ✅isolate in their own room, DO NOT introduce anything new like rectal
temperature, NO fresh fruits or flowers, and wear a mask
What is a common medication for a new type 2 diabetic? ✅Biguanide
HHS (hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome) occurs mostly in who? ✅middle aged
adults with no history of diabetes
What is the recommended diabetic diet? ✅50-60% carbs, 20-30% fats, 10-15% protein
If a diabetic patient exercises regularly, what should they do? ✅check blood sugar
regularly because exercise can lower blood sugar
A new patient sexual assessment should include? ✅physical exam, labs, screenings,
and health history
If a patient has a seizure, what should be the first steps? ✅ABCs: airway, breathing,
circulation
If a patient has a fever or infection they might need more? ✅more calories because
this increases metabolism
What is the biggest risk factor for becoming anemic? ✅alcohol user due to skipped
meals
