NACE (NURSING ACCELERATION
CHALLENGE EXAM) EXAM 1- WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS RATED A+ FOUNDATIONS OF
NURSING EXAMS
Nursing Care Plans (NCPs) Correct Answer A way to
communicate with client, other nurses, and other healthcare
providers.
A nursing care plan includes Correct Answer includes nursing
diagnoses, goals and/or expected outcomes, specific nursing
interventions, and a section for evaluation findings so any nurse is
able to quickly identify a patient's clinical needs and situation.
Generic medication name Correct Answer The name of a drug
that gives its chemical makeup, not the "brand" name given to it
by its manufacturers.
Anticoagulant Nursing Implications Correct Answer - prevent
injury; falls prevention
- pt teaching is critical (exaggerate the importance of lab tests and
follow up visits)
- teach pt to assess signs of abnormal bleeding (blood in stool
and urine, excessive bruising and bleeding from gums, fatigue
and shortness of breath)
- teach measures to prevent injury (soft bristled toothbrush, an
electric razor, getting up slowly to prevent hypotension
- encourage pts the need for a medical ID or bracelet
Anticoagulant Patient Education Correct Answer -Importance of
regular laboratory testing
-Signs of abnormal bleeding
-Measures to prevent bruising, bleeding, and tissue injury
-Wearing a medical alert bracelet
-Avoiding foods high in vitamin K (tomatoes, dark leafy green
vegetables)
-Consulting physician before taking other drugs or over-the-
counter products, including herbals
Anti-infectives Correct Answer used to treat infections
Anti-infective side effects Correct Answer hypersensitivity
reactions such as conjunctivitis, irritation, local burning, stinging,
blurred vision, rash and urticaria
,Chemotherapy side effects Correct Answer 1. bone marrow
suppression
2. nausea and vomiting
3. altered immunologic response
4. impaired oral mucous membrane
5. stomatitis
6. fatigue
Chemotherapy nursing implications Correct Answer monitor
hearing and vision
monitor cardiac, renal, hepatic fxn
force fluids, heavily hydrate
wear sunscreen outdoors
administer antiemetics as needed
Diuretics Correct Answer medications administered to increase
urine secretion in order to rid the body of excess water and salt
Diuretic Nursing Implications Correct Answer therapeutic effects:
- reduction of edema
- reduction of fluid volume overload
- improvement in manifestations of heart failure
- reduce hypertension
- no crackles in lungs
Diuretic patient education Correct Answer Na+ restriction
s/s hypovolemia
s/s hypokalemia and hyperkalemia
compliance
avoid taking at night
daily weights
, 10 rights of medication administration Correct Answer 1. Right
Medication
2. Right Dose
3. Right Time
4. Right Route
5. Right Client
6. Right Client Education
7. Right Documentation
8. Right to Refuse
9. Right Assessment
10. Right Evaluation
Dosage calculation formula Correct Answer Desired/Have X
Quantity
metric system of measurement Correct Answer measurement
system used throughout most of the world that is based on the
powers of 10
apothecary system Correct Answer Older system of
measurement that uses drams; rarely used.
household system Correct Answer a measurement system based
on common household items used to measure length, volume,
and weight
tsp to mL conversion Correct Answer 1 tsp = 5 mL
cup to ounces Correct Answer 1 cup = 8 ounces
mL to oz Correct Answer 30 mL = 1 oz
tbsp to tsp to ml Correct Answer 1 tbsp = 3 tsp = 15 mL
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