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comp 283 final exam Questions and
Answers Latest 2026
Deligation to UAP Ans: Transfer a duty.
they can get V/S, after RN has gotten initial set.
ambulate as long as pt has been cleared for weight
bearing status.
re-ENFORCE education that RN has taught
assist with ADL's
CPR
document I&O's
glucose check, finger stick, per facility protocol
12 lead EKG, per facility protocol
turn & reposition
Delegation to LPN Ans: med administration, enteral
feedings, urinary Cath insertion, suctioning,
tracheostomy care, reinforcement of pt education
RN job duties remember neumonic Ans: ADPIE
A-assessment
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D-diagnosis
P-planning
I-implementation
E-evaluation
NG tube placement Ans: pH paper.
xray is GOLD STANDARD to confirm proper placement,
monitor NG output (color and amt), monitor nasal skin
around tube, monitor tubing for kinks & "plugs", continue
to assess BS's and abdominal girth, pain, **aspirate
contents & irrigate the tube w/ 30 mL of NS q 4 hrs or as
ordered by hcp
NG assessment Ans: 1st turn OFF suction
verify placement
can irrigate with sterile saline
SCD's on (high risk for clots and pneumonia)
turn & reposition
Peptic Ulcer Disease Ans: A break or ulceration in the
protective mucosal lining of the lower esophagus,
stomach, or duodenum
coffee ground emesis (old blood)
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NPO, NG tube
triple therapy 2 antibiotics and 1 PPI
could have an active bleed
H. pylori
early stage cirrhosis Ans: enlarged liver
jaundice
GI disturbances
weight loss
increase protein
late stage cirrhosis Ans: liver becomes smaller and
nodular
splenomegaly
ascites, distended abdominal veins, increased pressure in
portal system
bleeding tendancies, decreased vitamin K and
prothrombin, anemia
esophageal varices, internal hemorrhoids
dyspenia (from ascites and anemia)
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pruritis from dry skin
clay colored stools; no bile in stool
tea colored urine; bile in urine
End stage cirrhosis Ans: hepatic encephalopathy/coma
portal hypertension Ans: A potential complication of
chronic alcoholism resulting in liver damage and
obstruction of venous blood flow through the liver. The
rising blood pressure in the veins between the
gastrointestinal tract and liver causes engorgement of
veins around the umbilicus (navel). The characteristic
radiating pattern of veins is called a "caput medusae"
(head of Medusa). Medusa was the "snake-haired lady" in
Greek mythology.
end-stage cirrhosis
self breast exam Ans: Monitor for any change in size,
contour, dimpling. Perform exam every month, 7 days
after your period. Use finger pads of the three middle
fingers.; lay down arm up, or stand in front of mirror
postmenopausal (or MEN) - pick same day every month
self testicular exam Ans: Looking for lumps that may be
the first sign of cancer common in men ages 15-35
perform in shower, roll 'ball' between fingers
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comp 283 final exam Questions and
Answers Latest 2026
Deligation to UAP Ans: Transfer a duty.
they can get V/S, after RN has gotten initial set.
ambulate as long as pt has been cleared for weight
bearing status.
re-ENFORCE education that RN has taught
assist with ADL's
CPR
document I&O's
glucose check, finger stick, per facility protocol
12 lead EKG, per facility protocol
turn & reposition
Delegation to LPN Ans: med administration, enteral
feedings, urinary Cath insertion, suctioning,
tracheostomy care, reinforcement of pt education
RN job duties remember neumonic Ans: ADPIE
A-assessment
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, 2 | Page
D-diagnosis
P-planning
I-implementation
E-evaluation
NG tube placement Ans: pH paper.
xray is GOLD STANDARD to confirm proper placement,
monitor NG output (color and amt), monitor nasal skin
around tube, monitor tubing for kinks & "plugs", continue
to assess BS's and abdominal girth, pain, **aspirate
contents & irrigate the tube w/ 30 mL of NS q 4 hrs or as
ordered by hcp
NG assessment Ans: 1st turn OFF suction
verify placement
can irrigate with sterile saline
SCD's on (high risk for clots and pneumonia)
turn & reposition
Peptic Ulcer Disease Ans: A break or ulceration in the
protective mucosal lining of the lower esophagus,
stomach, or duodenum
coffee ground emesis (old blood)
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NPO, NG tube
triple therapy 2 antibiotics and 1 PPI
could have an active bleed
H. pylori
early stage cirrhosis Ans: enlarged liver
jaundice
GI disturbances
weight loss
increase protein
late stage cirrhosis Ans: liver becomes smaller and
nodular
splenomegaly
ascites, distended abdominal veins, increased pressure in
portal system
bleeding tendancies, decreased vitamin K and
prothrombin, anemia
esophageal varices, internal hemorrhoids
dyspenia (from ascites and anemia)
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pruritis from dry skin
clay colored stools; no bile in stool
tea colored urine; bile in urine
End stage cirrhosis Ans: hepatic encephalopathy/coma
portal hypertension Ans: A potential complication of
chronic alcoholism resulting in liver damage and
obstruction of venous blood flow through the liver. The
rising blood pressure in the veins between the
gastrointestinal tract and liver causes engorgement of
veins around the umbilicus (navel). The characteristic
radiating pattern of veins is called a "caput medusae"
(head of Medusa). Medusa was the "snake-haired lady" in
Greek mythology.
end-stage cirrhosis
self breast exam Ans: Monitor for any change in size,
contour, dimpling. Perform exam every month, 7 days
after your period. Use finger pads of the three middle
fingers.; lay down arm up, or stand in front of mirror
postmenopausal (or MEN) - pick same day every month
self testicular exam Ans: Looking for lumps that may be
the first sign of cancer common in men ages 15-35
perform in shower, roll 'ball' between fingers
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