NSG 170 Test 1 Study Guide with
Questions and Correct Answers
Before administering Digoxin what should the nurse be sure to asses? ✅Apical pulse
rate. If the pulse is <60 or >100 do not administer.
These medications are classified as Diuretics and it is necessary to asses what lab
value before administering? ✅Furosemide
Bumetanide
Spironolactone
Hydrochlorthiazide
Check for potassium levels (K+). 3.5-5 mEq of K+ are considered within normal limits.
(pg.941 potter and perry)
Which bacteria is responsible for pneumonia? ✅Streptococcus pneumonia (pg 897
potter&perry)
Staphylococcus aureus
and Bacillus anthracis
What is the process by which oxygen is transported through out the body? ✅gas
exchange
Potent antibiotics that are used centergesticaly with beta-lactam and are known to
cause ringing in the ears (aka tinnitus)? ✅gentamicin (lily pg 624)
This test is used to evaluate the lungs, heart and chest wall and may be used to help
diagnose shortness of breath, persistent cough, fever, chest pain or injury. It also may
be used to help diagnose and monitor treatment for a variety of lung conditions such as
pneumonia, emphysema and cancer. ✅chest x-ray
Airway sensitivity and hyper-responsiveness is likely to be the basis for the variable
airflow obstruction that is responsible for many of the day-to-day symptoms ✅asthma
Name two broad-coverage quinolones that are effective against gram(+) and gram(-)
bacteria? ✅ciprofloxacin and levaquin
This type of infection develops within 48 hours after hospitalization. ✅nosocomial
, The nurse understands that which of the following is the most common manifestation of
pneumonia in the older adult patient? ✅Weakness, fatigue, lethargy, confusion, and
poor appetite.
The nurse provides teaching to thoroughly rinse mouth to prevent the subsequent
development of oral candidiasis (thrush) when administering this gas exchange
medication. ✅corticosteroid (lily pg 591)
Hemoptysis or blood in sputum is commonly associated with what respiratory illnesses?
✅Pulmonary edma and brochitis
Normal ABGs values ✅• pH: 7.35-7.45
• PaCO2: 35-45 mm Hg
• PaO2: 80-100 mm Hg
• SaO2: 95%-100%
(potter&perry pg 521)
measures to prevent pulmonary embolism ✅• Start passive and active range-of-motion
exercises for the extremities of immobilized and postoperative patients.
• Ambulate patients soon after surgery.
• Use antiembolism and pneumatic compression stockings and devices after surgery.
• Evaluate patient for criteria indicating the need for anticoagulant therapy.
• Avoid the use of tight garters, girdles, and constricting clothing.
• Prevent pressure under the popliteal space (e.g., do not place a pillow under the knee,
use alternating pressure mattress).
• Perform a comprehensive assessment of peripheral circulation.
• Elevate the affected limb 20 degrees or more above the level of the heart to improve
venous return, as appropriate.
• Change patient position every 2 hours, or ambulate as tolerated.
• Prevent injury to the vessel lumen by preventing local pressure, trauma, infection, or
sepsis.
• Refrain from massaging leg muscles.
Questions and Correct Answers
Before administering Digoxin what should the nurse be sure to asses? ✅Apical pulse
rate. If the pulse is <60 or >100 do not administer.
These medications are classified as Diuretics and it is necessary to asses what lab
value before administering? ✅Furosemide
Bumetanide
Spironolactone
Hydrochlorthiazide
Check for potassium levels (K+). 3.5-5 mEq of K+ are considered within normal limits.
(pg.941 potter and perry)
Which bacteria is responsible for pneumonia? ✅Streptococcus pneumonia (pg 897
potter&perry)
Staphylococcus aureus
and Bacillus anthracis
What is the process by which oxygen is transported through out the body? ✅gas
exchange
Potent antibiotics that are used centergesticaly with beta-lactam and are known to
cause ringing in the ears (aka tinnitus)? ✅gentamicin (lily pg 624)
This test is used to evaluate the lungs, heart and chest wall and may be used to help
diagnose shortness of breath, persistent cough, fever, chest pain or injury. It also may
be used to help diagnose and monitor treatment for a variety of lung conditions such as
pneumonia, emphysema and cancer. ✅chest x-ray
Airway sensitivity and hyper-responsiveness is likely to be the basis for the variable
airflow obstruction that is responsible for many of the day-to-day symptoms ✅asthma
Name two broad-coverage quinolones that are effective against gram(+) and gram(-)
bacteria? ✅ciprofloxacin and levaquin
This type of infection develops within 48 hours after hospitalization. ✅nosocomial
, The nurse understands that which of the following is the most common manifestation of
pneumonia in the older adult patient? ✅Weakness, fatigue, lethargy, confusion, and
poor appetite.
The nurse provides teaching to thoroughly rinse mouth to prevent the subsequent
development of oral candidiasis (thrush) when administering this gas exchange
medication. ✅corticosteroid (lily pg 591)
Hemoptysis or blood in sputum is commonly associated with what respiratory illnesses?
✅Pulmonary edma and brochitis
Normal ABGs values ✅• pH: 7.35-7.45
• PaCO2: 35-45 mm Hg
• PaO2: 80-100 mm Hg
• SaO2: 95%-100%
(potter&perry pg 521)
measures to prevent pulmonary embolism ✅• Start passive and active range-of-motion
exercises for the extremities of immobilized and postoperative patients.
• Ambulate patients soon after surgery.
• Use antiembolism and pneumatic compression stockings and devices after surgery.
• Evaluate patient for criteria indicating the need for anticoagulant therapy.
• Avoid the use of tight garters, girdles, and constricting clothing.
• Prevent pressure under the popliteal space (e.g., do not place a pillow under the knee,
use alternating pressure mattress).
• Perform a comprehensive assessment of peripheral circulation.
• Elevate the affected limb 20 degrees or more above the level of the heart to improve
venous return, as appropriate.
• Change patient position every 2 hours, or ambulate as tolerated.
• Prevent injury to the vessel lumen by preventing local pressure, trauma, infection, or
sepsis.
• Refrain from massaging leg muscles.
