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NURS 3106 Final Exam Review Latest UpdateWhich Principle of Catholic Social Teaching involves the belief that we are one human
family and should embrace all backgrounds and promote peace in the world?
A) Care for God's creation
B) Solidarity
C) Dignity of work
D) Life and dignity of the human person ANSWER B) Solidarity
One of the 2022 National Patient Safety Goals is to improve the safety of alarm systems.
Which of the following actions taken by the registered nurse is most congruent with this
goal?
A) Modulate the alarm based on the patient's current situation
B) Turn down the alarm so it does not cause interruption
C) Allow the patient to silence the alarm periodically
D) Turn off alarms that are unecessary - ANSWER A) Modulate the alarm based on the
patient's current situation
What should be included in the "A" of the SBAR communication tool?
A) A brief synopsis of the patient's current situation
B) Suggestions for interventions
C) An overview of the patient's medical history
D) Current information including vital signs and lab values - ANSWER D) Current
information including vital signs and lab values
,A nurse realizes a medication error has occurred. What is the FIRST action the nurse
takes?
A) The nurse reports the error to the charge nurse.
B) The nurse asks a coworker if the error is considered serious
C) The nurse continues to monitor the patient for any adverse reactions
D) Inform physician of the error - ANSWER C) Observe the client for adverse effects
A disoriented client is attempting to climb out of bed constantly. Which of the following
nursing interventions most appropriately reflects assessing the situation?
A) Assessing if the client's needs are being met
B) Asking the family to remain in the room with the client
C) Instructing the client to activate the call light
D) Initiating bed alarm - ANSWER A) Evaluating the patient's needs are met
Using critical thinking and clinical judgment which client should be assessed by the
nurse first?
A) A client whose blood pressure is 101/47
B) A client whose oxygen saturation is 86%
C) A client whose pain level is 8/10
D) A client having an anxiety attack - ANSWER B) A client who is saturating at 86%
(Think Maslow)
Which client is most at risk for pressure ulcers?
, A) 35-year-old quadriplegic who must be frequently repositioned in wheelchair
B) 75-year-old who has been hospitalized 5 days
C) 55-year-old who has diminished sensation to hands and feet
D) 95-year old with osteoporosis - ANSWER A) 35-year-old quadriplegic who requires
frequent repositioning
A patient present to the hospital with severe diarrhea. The ABGs are as follows: pH 7.33,
PCO2 35, and a HCO3 20. What acid-base imbalance does this patient have?
A) Respiratory Acidosis
B) Respiratory Alkalosis
C) Metabolic Acidosis
D) Metabolic Alkalosis - ANSWER C) Metabolic acidosis
ABG normal reference range- pH 7.35-7.45, PCO2 35-35, HCO3 21-28.
A nurse is starting their shift and reviewing the lab values for 4 various patients. Which
of the following lab values requires an immediate patient assessment?
A) Magnesium of 1.4 mEq/L
B) Total Calcium of 9.9 mg/dl
C) Sodium level of 144 mEq/L
D) Potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L - ANSWER D) Potassium level of 5.8mEq/L
Which of the following interventions are done to prevent aspiration for patients with
enteral feedings? Choose all that apply.
A) Free water flushing
B) Follow manufacture guidelines for hang time
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