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NSG 4100 ADULT HEALTH 2026 EXAM 3 BANK
ALL COMPLETE CURRENT TESTING (155)
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|TOP-RATED A+.
ADULT HEALTH
Prepare for your NSG 4100 Adult Health Exam 3 with this focused
study guide. It covers advanced adult health concepts, including
management of complex conditions, pharmacologic treatments,
and patient-centered care. Emphasizes clinical reasoning,
prioritization, and evidence-based nursing interventions.
Suitable for nursing students preparing for the third adult health
course assessment.
A pt is brought to the ED by ambulance after a MVA in which
the pt received bunt trauma to the chest. The pt is in acute
respiratory failure, is intubated, and is transferred tot he ICU.
What parameters of care should the nurse monitor closely?
Select all that apply.
a. coping
b. level of consciousness
c. oral intake
d. arterial blood gases
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e. vital signs ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... B, D, E
A pt has just been diagnosed w/ lung cancer. After the
physician discusses treatment options and leaves the room,
the pt asks the nurse how the treatment is decided upon.
What would be the nurses best response?
a. the type of treatment depends not he pt's age and health
status
b. the type of treatment depends on what the pt wants when
given the options
c. the type of treatment depends on the cell type of the
cancer, the stage of the cancer and the pt's health status
d. the type of treatment depends on the discussion between
the pt and Dr. of which tx is best ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
C
A pt in the ICU is post embolectomy after a PE. What
assessment parameter does the nurse monitor most slowly
on a pt who is postop following an embolectomy?
a. pupillary response
b. pressure in the vena cava
c. white blood ell differential
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d. pulmonary arterial pressure ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
D
A firefighter was trapped in a fire and is admitted to the ICU
for smoke inhalation. After 12 hrs, the firefighter is exhibiting
signs of ARDS and is intubated. What other supportive
measures are initiated in the pt with ARDS?
a. psychological counseling
b. nutritional support
c. high-protein oral diet
d. occupational therapy ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... B
A new employee asks the occupational health nurse about
measures to prevent inhalation exposure of the substances.
Which statement by the nurse will decrease the pt's
exposure risk to toxic substances?
a. position a fan blowing on the toxic substances to prevent
the substance from becoming a stagnant in the air
b. wear protecting attire and devices when working w/ a toxic
substance
c. make sure that you keep your immunizations UTD to
prevent respiratory distress resting from toxins
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d. always wear a disposable paper face mask when you are
working with inhale toxins ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... D
The preoperative nurse is writing a care plan for a pt who has
retuned from surgery 2 hours prior. Which measure should
the nurse implement to most decrease the pt's risk for
developing pulmonary emboli (PE)?
a. early ambulation
b. increased dietary intake of protein
c. maintaining the pt in a supine position
d. administering aspirin with warfarin ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... A
A client presents to the walk-in clinic complaining of dry,
irritating cough and production of a minute amount of
mucus-like sputum. The pt c/o soreness in her chest in the
sternal area. The nurse should suspect that the primary care
provider will assess the pt for what health problem?
a. pleural effusion
b. pulmonary embolism
c. tracheobronchitis
NSG 4100 ADULT HEALTH 2026 EXAM 3 BANK
ALL COMPLETE CURRENT TESTING (155)
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|TOP-RATED A+.
ADULT HEALTH
Prepare for your NSG 4100 Adult Health Exam 3 with this focused
study guide. It covers advanced adult health concepts, including
management of complex conditions, pharmacologic treatments,
and patient-centered care. Emphasizes clinical reasoning,
prioritization, and evidence-based nursing interventions.
Suitable for nursing students preparing for the third adult health
course assessment.
A pt is brought to the ED by ambulance after a MVA in which
the pt received bunt trauma to the chest. The pt is in acute
respiratory failure, is intubated, and is transferred tot he ICU.
What parameters of care should the nurse monitor closely?
Select all that apply.
a. coping
b. level of consciousness
c. oral intake
d. arterial blood gases
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e. vital signs ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... B, D, E
A pt has just been diagnosed w/ lung cancer. After the
physician discusses treatment options and leaves the room,
the pt asks the nurse how the treatment is decided upon.
What would be the nurses best response?
a. the type of treatment depends not he pt's age and health
status
b. the type of treatment depends on what the pt wants when
given the options
c. the type of treatment depends on the cell type of the
cancer, the stage of the cancer and the pt's health status
d. the type of treatment depends on the discussion between
the pt and Dr. of which tx is best ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
C
A pt in the ICU is post embolectomy after a PE. What
assessment parameter does the nurse monitor most slowly
on a pt who is postop following an embolectomy?
a. pupillary response
b. pressure in the vena cava
c. white blood ell differential
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d. pulmonary arterial pressure ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
D
A firefighter was trapped in a fire and is admitted to the ICU
for smoke inhalation. After 12 hrs, the firefighter is exhibiting
signs of ARDS and is intubated. What other supportive
measures are initiated in the pt with ARDS?
a. psychological counseling
b. nutritional support
c. high-protein oral diet
d. occupational therapy ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... B
A new employee asks the occupational health nurse about
measures to prevent inhalation exposure of the substances.
Which statement by the nurse will decrease the pt's
exposure risk to toxic substances?
a. position a fan blowing on the toxic substances to prevent
the substance from becoming a stagnant in the air
b. wear protecting attire and devices when working w/ a toxic
substance
c. make sure that you keep your immunizations UTD to
prevent respiratory distress resting from toxins
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d. always wear a disposable paper face mask when you are
working with inhale toxins ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... D
The preoperative nurse is writing a care plan for a pt who has
retuned from surgery 2 hours prior. Which measure should
the nurse implement to most decrease the pt's risk for
developing pulmonary emboli (PE)?
a. early ambulation
b. increased dietary intake of protein
c. maintaining the pt in a supine position
d. administering aspirin with warfarin ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... A
A client presents to the walk-in clinic complaining of dry,
irritating cough and production of a minute amount of
mucus-like sputum. The pt c/o soreness in her chest in the
sternal area. The nurse should suspect that the primary care
provider will assess the pt for what health problem?
a. pleural effusion
b. pulmonary embolism
c. tracheobronchitis
