NUR 185 TEST 1 HONDROS EXAM (ACTUAL 2026) WITH
VERIFIED A+ GRADED ANSWERS
Working with a UAP, what task can be delegated? - ANSWER_ Instill non-
prescription eye drops in patient's eyes.
Nurse is caring for patient who had total knee replacement yesterday. Patient up in
chair stating he feels good. Pain is 3/10. Resp. 16, pulse is 75, bp is 110/78. Pulse
ox 88 reading is after incentive spirometer. What actions would you take at this
time? - ANSWER_ Move pulse ox to another finger on the other hand and recheck.
HH nurse visiting patient with diabetes. What situation requires the nurse to
implement safety intervention? - ANSWER_ Grandchildren fold laundry and place
baskets by the bedroom door.
Discharging patient with Vicodin. Recognize further teaching is needed when
patient states what? - ANSWER_I can continue to drive my son to work everyday.
Patient admitted to ER given morphine for chest pressure. Which action takes
priority? - ANSWER_ Periods of apnea.
Important strategy you should implement that promoted healing with pressure
ulcers? - ANSWER_ Increase protein.
Nurse is orienting a newly grad nurse. Nurse who is orienting is emphasizing error
prevention and safety. What actions will they carry out to get this goal? –
ANSWER _Lab results per phone need to be read back, answer call lights and IV
pumps promptly, Call for a time-out before any procedure or surgery.
Patient who has order for 2 tablets of NORCO (5/325-tyleno) can have Q6H PRN
for headache. Also has an order for Tylenol grain X for temp greater than 100
degrees. Patient has fever 101.5. Rates pain 10/10. No meds for today. What action
would you take at this time? – ANSWER Give the norco.
, NUR 185 TEST 1 HONDROS EXAM (ACTUAL 2026) WITH
VERIFIED A+ GRADED ANSWERS
DOPE - ANSWER_Displaced
Obstruction
Pulmonary
EquipmentVancomycin - ANSWER_ Nephrotoxic (meaning it can really damage
the kidney's) and Ototoxic (temp. Hearing loss) Can be given IV, orally, or via
enema. Pharmacy is usually involved with this medication.
Lomotil – ANSWER _mix of 2 different drugs (atropine-can dry up fluids or for
bradycardia & diphenoxylate can raise the BP/HR and lower the urinary output).
Monitor BP and HR. Monitor urinary output.
Caring for patient with hx of diarrhea. Weight loss, bloating, run labs on them.
Which to report potassium-5.1 WBC 10.8 Sodium 146 Hgb-9.1. ? - ANSWER_
hgb
Patient with dx of colorectal cx. Colostomy tomorrow. Pt. Says "What's the use I
am just going to die anyway?" What is your response? - ANSWER_ Ask the
patient to tell you more about these feelings.
Patient getting chemo for colon cancer. Has C-diff getting vanco. What is most
important - ANSWER_ Hearing Loss
Caring for patient at outpatient. Hgb 10.1 c/o abdominal pain. Occult blood test at
home. What would you educate on in patient plan of care? – ANSWER _Educate
patient on high fiber diet and no red meat before test.
VERIFIED A+ GRADED ANSWERS
Working with a UAP, what task can be delegated? - ANSWER_ Instill non-
prescription eye drops in patient's eyes.
Nurse is caring for patient who had total knee replacement yesterday. Patient up in
chair stating he feels good. Pain is 3/10. Resp. 16, pulse is 75, bp is 110/78. Pulse
ox 88 reading is after incentive spirometer. What actions would you take at this
time? - ANSWER_ Move pulse ox to another finger on the other hand and recheck.
HH nurse visiting patient with diabetes. What situation requires the nurse to
implement safety intervention? - ANSWER_ Grandchildren fold laundry and place
baskets by the bedroom door.
Discharging patient with Vicodin. Recognize further teaching is needed when
patient states what? - ANSWER_I can continue to drive my son to work everyday.
Patient admitted to ER given morphine for chest pressure. Which action takes
priority? - ANSWER_ Periods of apnea.
Important strategy you should implement that promoted healing with pressure
ulcers? - ANSWER_ Increase protein.
Nurse is orienting a newly grad nurse. Nurse who is orienting is emphasizing error
prevention and safety. What actions will they carry out to get this goal? –
ANSWER _Lab results per phone need to be read back, answer call lights and IV
pumps promptly, Call for a time-out before any procedure or surgery.
Patient who has order for 2 tablets of NORCO (5/325-tyleno) can have Q6H PRN
for headache. Also has an order for Tylenol grain X for temp greater than 100
degrees. Patient has fever 101.5. Rates pain 10/10. No meds for today. What action
would you take at this time? – ANSWER Give the norco.
, NUR 185 TEST 1 HONDROS EXAM (ACTUAL 2026) WITH
VERIFIED A+ GRADED ANSWERS
DOPE - ANSWER_Displaced
Obstruction
Pulmonary
EquipmentVancomycin - ANSWER_ Nephrotoxic (meaning it can really damage
the kidney's) and Ototoxic (temp. Hearing loss) Can be given IV, orally, or via
enema. Pharmacy is usually involved with this medication.
Lomotil – ANSWER _mix of 2 different drugs (atropine-can dry up fluids or for
bradycardia & diphenoxylate can raise the BP/HR and lower the urinary output).
Monitor BP and HR. Monitor urinary output.
Caring for patient with hx of diarrhea. Weight loss, bloating, run labs on them.
Which to report potassium-5.1 WBC 10.8 Sodium 146 Hgb-9.1. ? - ANSWER_
hgb
Patient with dx of colorectal cx. Colostomy tomorrow. Pt. Says "What's the use I
am just going to die anyway?" What is your response? - ANSWER_ Ask the
patient to tell you more about these feelings.
Patient getting chemo for colon cancer. Has C-diff getting vanco. What is most
important - ANSWER_ Hearing Loss
Caring for patient at outpatient. Hgb 10.1 c/o abdominal pain. Occult blood test at
home. What would you educate on in patient plan of care? – ANSWER _Educate
patient on high fiber diet and no red meat before test.
