NURS 3209 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
1 oz Correct Answer 30 mL
1 T Correct Answer 15 mL
1 t Correct Answer 5 mL
10 Rights of Medication Administration Correct Answer Right
medication
Right dosage
Right patient
Right time
Right route
Right documentation
Right patient education
Right to refuse
Right assessment
Right evaluation/response
A client w/ diabetes has impared sensation in her lower
extremities. What education would be necessary to reduce her
risk of injury?
A. always test the temp of bath water b4 stepping in
B. take your insulin does x2/day
C. Remember to follow your diet so you lose weight
D. Rub lotion on skin of legs and feet x2/day Correct Answer
A. always test the temp of bath water b4 stepping in
,A group of RN students are working together on a presentation
for their clinical instructor. One student in the group participates
by arguing and attempting to block each step of the process of
this presentation. The student's behavior is causing frustration
for others and slowing their progress. Which of the following
best describes the role of this individual student is playing in
relation to group dynamics?
A. Self-serving
B. Task-oriented
C. Maintenance
D. Group-building Correct Answer A. Self-serving
A pt is diaphoretic and receiving O2 by nasal cannula. During a
bath, pt experiences dyspnea and complains of feeling tired.
Which of the following is the best plan of care
A. Give a complete bath quickly
B. Bathe only body parts that need bathing
C. Arrange for several rest periods during bath
D. Continue w/ bath b/c dyspnea is unavoidable Correct
Answer C. Arrange for several rest periods during bath
A pt returns to clinic after taking a 7-day course of antibiotic
therapy and is still exhibiting signs of a UTI. What should be the
RN's initial action?
A. Obtain another urine specimen
B. Secure another order for a new antibiotic
C. Determine if pt took meds as prescribed
D. Make appointment for pr to be seen by physician Correct
Answer C. Determine if pt took meds as prescribed
, A recent RN graduate is attending shift report and asks a
question a/b whether a pt can change her own vacuum dressing.
A RN bursts into laughter and yells, "Rookie!" After report, the
graduate seeks out the RN to address this incident. What is the
most effective statement.
A. "You need to remember that when you first graduated, you
didn't know every little nuance a/b nursing either"
B. "It made me feel really embarrassed when you laughed and
said 'Rookie' in front of everyone"
C. "What you did and said was disrespectful and inappropriate. I
expect that you wont do that again"
D. "That was an example of incivility and its simply not
appropriate. It also hurt my feelings and shattered my
confidence" Correct Answer B. "It made me feel really
embarrassed when you laughed and said 'rookie' in front of
everyone"
A RN is admitting a pt to a geriatric medicine unit following pt's
recent diagnosis of acute renal failure. Which RN action is most
likely to reduce pt's chance of experiencing a fall while on the
unit?
A. Orient pt to room and environment thoroughly upon
admission
B. Provide pt w/ a bedpan to reduce need to transfer to a
commode or wash room
C. Administer pain meds sparingly in order to minimize
cognitive/musculoskeletal side effects
D. Place pt. in a shared room w/ a pt. who is stable and oriented
Correct Answer A. Orient pt to room and environment
thoroughly upon admission
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