NU136
NU136 Exam Review 2026 Update
What is the primary reason for immobile patients are at the risk for developing
atelectasis?
Stasis of bronchial secretions
Pt with new colostomy, which of the following observations in the stool observation in
the stool from the stoma would be of most concern?
Dark purple or black stoma
A patient with acute urinary retention is at risk for which complication if not treated
promptly?
Bladder rupture
LVN notes diminished breath sounds on the left lower lobe.The initial nursing action
would be :
Have the patient cough and deep breathes
Which of the following is the primary purpose of administering a cleansing enema?
to relieve constipation
A patients wound is red, warm, swollen, and increasingly painful.The nurse suspects:
infection
Patient with chronic constipation should be educated on the potential risks of frequent
use of stimulant laxatives such as:
dependences for bowel movements
Which patient statement indicates a need for further education about wound care ?
"Its okay to disconnect the VAC for few hours if its inconvenient"
A patient is diagnosed with COPD. Which of the following is common clinical
manifestation of COPD?
prolonged expiration
A nurse is preparing to apply an elastic bandage to a patients sprained ankle. Which
action is appropriate?
using even pressure when wrapping the bandage
NU136
NU136 Exam Review 2026 Update
What is the primary reason for immobile patients are at the risk for developing
atelectasis?
Stasis of bronchial secretions
Pt with new colostomy, which of the following observations in the stool observation in
the stool from the stoma would be of most concern?
Dark purple or black stoma
A patient with acute urinary retention is at risk for which complication if not treated
promptly?
Bladder rupture
LVN notes diminished breath sounds on the left lower lobe.The initial nursing action
would be :
Have the patient cough and deep breathes
Which of the following is the primary purpose of administering a cleansing enema?
to relieve constipation
A patients wound is red, warm, swollen, and increasingly painful.The nurse suspects:
infection
Patient with chronic constipation should be educated on the potential risks of frequent
use of stimulant laxatives such as:
dependences for bowel movements
Which patient statement indicates a need for further education about wound care ?
"Its okay to disconnect the VAC for few hours if its inconvenient"
A patient is diagnosed with COPD. Which of the following is common clinical
manifestation of COPD?
prolonged expiration
A nurse is preparing to apply an elastic bandage to a patients sprained ankle. Which
action is appropriate?
using even pressure when wrapping the bandage
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