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NSG 300 Exam 3 from Grand Canyon University
(GCU)|| QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST UPDATE!!!!
While planning care for a patient, a nurse understands that
providing integrative care includes treating which of the
following?
A. Disease, spirit, and family interactions
B. Desires and emotions of the patient
C. Mind-body-spirit of patients and their families
D. Muscles, nerves, and spine disorders - ANSWER-C.
Mind-body-spirit of patients and their families
After receiving an IM injection in the deltoid, a patient
states, "My arm really hurts. It's burning and tingling where
I got my injection." What should the nurse do next? Select
all that apply.
A. Assess the injection site
B. Administer an oral medication for pain
C. Notify the patient's health care provider of assessment
findings
D. Document assessment findings related to interventions
in the patient's medical record
E. This is a normal finding, so nothing needs to be done
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F. Apply ice to the site for relief of burning pain -
ANSWER-A. Assess the injection site
C. Notify the patient's health care provider of assessment
findings
D. Document assessment findings related to interventions
in the patient's medical record
The health care provider has written the following orders.
Which order(s) does the nurse need to clarify before
administering the medication? Select all that apply.
A. Timoptic .25% solution 1 drop OD BID
B. Metoprolol 12.50 mg QD
C. Insulin Glargine 6 u SC twice a day
D. Enalapril 2.5 mg. PO 3 times a day, hold for systolic
blood pressure <100 - ANSWER-A. Timoptic .25% solution
1 drop OD BID
B. Metoprolol 12.50 mg QD
C. Insulin Glargine 6 u SC twice a day
D. Enalapril 2.5 mg. PO 3 times a day, hold for systolic
blood pressure <100
Which of the following statements best explains
therapeutic touch (TT)?
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A. Intentionally mobilizes energy to balance, harmonize,
and repatterns the recipient's biofield
B. Intentionally heals tissue damage or corrects certain
disease symptoms
C. Is overwhelmingly effective in many conditions
D. Is completely safe and does not warrant any special
precautions - ANSWER-A. Intentionally mobilizes energy
to balance, harmonize, and repatterns the recipient's
biofield
When planning patient education, it is important to
remember that patients with which of the following
illnesses may find relief in complementary therapies?
A. Lupus and diabetes mellitus
B. Ulcers and hepatitis
C. Heart disease and pancreatitis
D. Chronic back pain and arthritis - ANSWER-D. Chronic
back pain and arthritis
Which of the following guidelines must a nurse use for
taking verbal or telephone orders? Select all that apply.
A. Follow the health care agency guidelines regarding
authorized staff who may receive and record verbal
telephone orders
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B. Clearly identify patient's name, room number, and
diagnosis
C. Read back all orders to health care provider
D. Use clarification questions to avoid misunderstandings
E. Write "VO" (verbal order) or "TO" (telephone order),
including date and time, name of patient, and complete
order; sign the name of the health care provider and nurse
- ANSWER-A. Follow the health care agency guidelines
regarding authorized staff who may receive and record
verbal telephone orders
B. Clearly identify patient's name, room number, and
diagnosis
C. Read back all orders to health care provider
D. Use clarification questions to avoid misunderstandings
E. Write "VO" (verbal order) or "TO" (telephone order),
including date and time, name of patient, and complete
order; sign the name of the health care provider and nurse
Meditation may intensify the effects of which of these
medications? Select all that apply.
A. Steroid medication
B. Insulin
C. Thyroid-regulating medications
D. Cough syrups
NSG 300 Exam 3 from Grand Canyon University
(GCU)|| QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST UPDATE!!!!
While planning care for a patient, a nurse understands that
providing integrative care includes treating which of the
following?
A. Disease, spirit, and family interactions
B. Desires and emotions of the patient
C. Mind-body-spirit of patients and their families
D. Muscles, nerves, and spine disorders - ANSWER-C.
Mind-body-spirit of patients and their families
After receiving an IM injection in the deltoid, a patient
states, "My arm really hurts. It's burning and tingling where
I got my injection." What should the nurse do next? Select
all that apply.
A. Assess the injection site
B. Administer an oral medication for pain
C. Notify the patient's health care provider of assessment
findings
D. Document assessment findings related to interventions
in the patient's medical record
E. This is a normal finding, so nothing needs to be done
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F. Apply ice to the site for relief of burning pain -
ANSWER-A. Assess the injection site
C. Notify the patient's health care provider of assessment
findings
D. Document assessment findings related to interventions
in the patient's medical record
The health care provider has written the following orders.
Which order(s) does the nurse need to clarify before
administering the medication? Select all that apply.
A. Timoptic .25% solution 1 drop OD BID
B. Metoprolol 12.50 mg QD
C. Insulin Glargine 6 u SC twice a day
D. Enalapril 2.5 mg. PO 3 times a day, hold for systolic
blood pressure <100 - ANSWER-A. Timoptic .25% solution
1 drop OD BID
B. Metoprolol 12.50 mg QD
C. Insulin Glargine 6 u SC twice a day
D. Enalapril 2.5 mg. PO 3 times a day, hold for systolic
blood pressure <100
Which of the following statements best explains
therapeutic touch (TT)?
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A. Intentionally mobilizes energy to balance, harmonize,
and repatterns the recipient's biofield
B. Intentionally heals tissue damage or corrects certain
disease symptoms
C. Is overwhelmingly effective in many conditions
D. Is completely safe and does not warrant any special
precautions - ANSWER-A. Intentionally mobilizes energy
to balance, harmonize, and repatterns the recipient's
biofield
When planning patient education, it is important to
remember that patients with which of the following
illnesses may find relief in complementary therapies?
A. Lupus and diabetes mellitus
B. Ulcers and hepatitis
C. Heart disease and pancreatitis
D. Chronic back pain and arthritis - ANSWER-D. Chronic
back pain and arthritis
Which of the following guidelines must a nurse use for
taking verbal or telephone orders? Select all that apply.
A. Follow the health care agency guidelines regarding
authorized staff who may receive and record verbal
telephone orders
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B. Clearly identify patient's name, room number, and
diagnosis
C. Read back all orders to health care provider
D. Use clarification questions to avoid misunderstandings
E. Write "VO" (verbal order) or "TO" (telephone order),
including date and time, name of patient, and complete
order; sign the name of the health care provider and nurse
- ANSWER-A. Follow the health care agency guidelines
regarding authorized staff who may receive and record
verbal telephone orders
B. Clearly identify patient's name, room number, and
diagnosis
C. Read back all orders to health care provider
D. Use clarification questions to avoid misunderstandings
E. Write "VO" (verbal order) or "TO" (telephone order),
including date and time, name of patient, and complete
order; sign the name of the health care provider and nurse
Meditation may intensify the effects of which of these
medications? Select all that apply.
A. Steroid medication
B. Insulin
C. Thyroid-regulating medications
D. Cough syrups
