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NU185 Comprehensive Exam Graded A+ 2026
Patients getting a diagnostic test for upper GI with barium, what do we do?
ANSWER: Check stool to ensure barium is passing; stool will look chalky.
Patient admitted a few hours ago then died, what do we do?
ANSWER: Ask the family if they want to participate in post-mortem care.
What are we required to report?
ANSWER: Communicable diseases (e.g., TB, HIV) and child abuse/neglect.
Patient with HIV and nonproductive cough, disaster situation
ANSWER: Prioritize according to triage; mild symptoms may wait.
Which patient would MOST benefit from an interdisciplinary conference?
ANSWER: Patient admitted multiple times for CHF.
Which statement about advance directives is correct?
ANSWER: They guide care when the patient cannot speak.
Which statement shows understanding of proxy?
ANSWER: "I can change my proxy at any time."
Information for Assessment portion of SBAR?
ANSWER: Vital signs and lung sounds.
Newly diagnosed dysphagia, referral?
ANSWER: Speech therapy.
Patient having difficulty eating hospital food, first action?
ANSWER: Ask what the patient prefers.
Statement by 11-year-old requiring immediate follow-up?
ANSWER: "None of the kids like me."
Patient received insulin 20 minutes ago, priority?
ANSWER: Offer a meal tray.
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Best intervention for anorexia/failure to thrive?
ANSWER: Protein supplements.
OB nurse floated to med-surg, best assignment?
ANSWER: Discharging postoperative patient.
During a mass casualty event, which patient can assist with care?
ANSWER: Minor cuts and abrasions.
Situation requiring an incident report?
ANSWER: IV infiltration.
Patient MOST likely discharged first during a disaster?
ANSWER: Ulcerative colitis in remission.
When to intervene while observing a UAP?
ANSWER: Bed left at knee level.
Where should broken equipment be placed?
ANSWER: Soiled utility room with label.
Isolation required after stem cell transplant?
ANSWER: Reverse/protective isolation.
PPE required for flu?
ANSWER: Mask, gown, gloves.
Testicular self-exam frequency?
ANSWER: Monthly after warm shower.
Should a 4-month-old receive juice?
ANSWER: No, not until 1 year old.
Most appropriate food for toddler?
ANSWER: Finger foods.
12-month-old should weigh?
ANSWER: Triple birth weight.
STI patient teaching?
ANSWER: Condom use protects others.
NU 185
NU185 Comprehensive Exam Graded A+ 2026
Patients getting a diagnostic test for upper GI with barium, what do we do?
ANSWER: Check stool to ensure barium is passing; stool will look chalky.
Patient admitted a few hours ago then died, what do we do?
ANSWER: Ask the family if they want to participate in post-mortem care.
What are we required to report?
ANSWER: Communicable diseases (e.g., TB, HIV) and child abuse/neglect.
Patient with HIV and nonproductive cough, disaster situation
ANSWER: Prioritize according to triage; mild symptoms may wait.
Which patient would MOST benefit from an interdisciplinary conference?
ANSWER: Patient admitted multiple times for CHF.
Which statement about advance directives is correct?
ANSWER: They guide care when the patient cannot speak.
Which statement shows understanding of proxy?
ANSWER: "I can change my proxy at any time."
Information for Assessment portion of SBAR?
ANSWER: Vital signs and lung sounds.
Newly diagnosed dysphagia, referral?
ANSWER: Speech therapy.
Patient having difficulty eating hospital food, first action?
ANSWER: Ask what the patient prefers.
Statement by 11-year-old requiring immediate follow-up?
ANSWER: "None of the kids like me."
Patient received insulin 20 minutes ago, priority?
ANSWER: Offer a meal tray.
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Best intervention for anorexia/failure to thrive?
ANSWER: Protein supplements.
OB nurse floated to med-surg, best assignment?
ANSWER: Discharging postoperative patient.
During a mass casualty event, which patient can assist with care?
ANSWER: Minor cuts and abrasions.
Situation requiring an incident report?
ANSWER: IV infiltration.
Patient MOST likely discharged first during a disaster?
ANSWER: Ulcerative colitis in remission.
When to intervene while observing a UAP?
ANSWER: Bed left at knee level.
Where should broken equipment be placed?
ANSWER: Soiled utility room with label.
Isolation required after stem cell transplant?
ANSWER: Reverse/protective isolation.
PPE required for flu?
ANSWER: Mask, gown, gloves.
Testicular self-exam frequency?
ANSWER: Monthly after warm shower.
Should a 4-month-old receive juice?
ANSWER: No, not until 1 year old.
Most appropriate food for toddler?
ANSWER: Finger foods.
12-month-old should weigh?
ANSWER: Triple birth weight.
STI patient teaching?
ANSWER: Condom use protects others.
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