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ADULT HEALTH 1 STUDY GUIDE
2026 REAL QUESTIONS WITH
EXPERTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS.
The healthcare provider prescribes bismuth subsalicylate,
metronidazole, tetracycline, and pantoprazole for a client with a
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. Prior to administering the
H. pylori treatment regimen, the nurse should review the
electronic medical record for which medication?. - correct answer
-Aspirin(NSAIDS)
When performing postural drainage on a client with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which approach should
the nurse use? - correct answer -Explain that the client may be
placed in five positions. Instruct the client to breathe shallow and
fast.
A client with open-angle glaucoma asks the nurse how long the
prescribed eye drops will need to be used. Which response made
by the nurse is accurate? - correct answer -For long-term control
of pain and swelling
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A client is recovering from the surgical removal of glass in the
right eye. Which intervention should the nurse implement
immediately following the procedure? - correct answer -Provide
an eye shield to be worn while sleeping
Day1 The client is a 65-year-old male admitted to the medical
surgical unit after a total cholecystectomy. He has a past medical
history of hypertension, heart failure, type 1 diabetes mellitus,
cholelithiasis, and cigarette smoking 1 pack a day for 20 years.
The client has been reporting pain that is "barely relieved by pain
medication." He has not been able to use the incentive spirometer
(15) every hour as ordered because "it is too painful to take a
deep breath.
Day 2 Post-operative Client has a fever. He reports he had a
shaking chill and a productive cough episode early in the morning
but didn't want to bother the night nurse. The client states " I
cannot lie down to sleep because I can't stop coughing." He also
reports he has chest pain to the right-side rating 6 on a pain scale
of 0 to 10. Which physician orders would the nurse anticipate
being prescribed after reporting findings? (Select all that apply). -
correct answer -Start the client on antibiotic therapy, STAT
complete blood count (CBC), basic metabolic panel (BMP), and
blood cultures, Send sputum for culture & and sensitivity
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) receives a new prescription for an ipratropium inhaler.
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Which action indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is
needed? - correct answer -Primes the inhaler with 7 pumps.
The nurse is discussing dietary choices with a client who is newly
diagnosed with celiac disease( no wheat or gluten). Which menu
choice by the client indicates a need for further teaching? - correct
answer -Oatmeal
The healthcare provider prescribes interferon beta-1b 0.125 mg
every other day for a client with multiple sclerosis. The nurse
reconstitutes the single-use vial of powder labeled, "0.3 mg with 2
mL of sterile water." How many mL should the nurse administer to
the client? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding is required,
round to the nearest tenth.)\ Volume= (prescribed dose in mg) /
(concentration in mg/mL) to administer in mL. 0.125 mg / 0.3
mg/2mL = 0.5 mL - correct answer -0.5 mL correct answer
A client with emphysema reports difficulty breathing and exhibits
audible wheezing. The nurse administers albuterol as prescribed
for the third time within the last 12 hours. Which assessment
finding warrants Immediate intervention by the nurse? - correct
answer -Irregular rapid heartbeat
ADULT HEALTH 1 STUDY GUIDE
2026 REAL QUESTIONS WITH
EXPERTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS.
The healthcare provider prescribes bismuth subsalicylate,
metronidazole, tetracycline, and pantoprazole for a client with a
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. Prior to administering the
H. pylori treatment regimen, the nurse should review the
electronic medical record for which medication?. - correct answer
-Aspirin(NSAIDS)
When performing postural drainage on a client with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which approach should
the nurse use? - correct answer -Explain that the client may be
placed in five positions. Instruct the client to breathe shallow and
fast.
A client with open-angle glaucoma asks the nurse how long the
prescribed eye drops will need to be used. Which response made
by the nurse is accurate? - correct answer -For long-term control
of pain and swelling
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A client is recovering from the surgical removal of glass in the
right eye. Which intervention should the nurse implement
immediately following the procedure? - correct answer -Provide
an eye shield to be worn while sleeping
Day1 The client is a 65-year-old male admitted to the medical
surgical unit after a total cholecystectomy. He has a past medical
history of hypertension, heart failure, type 1 diabetes mellitus,
cholelithiasis, and cigarette smoking 1 pack a day for 20 years.
The client has been reporting pain that is "barely relieved by pain
medication." He has not been able to use the incentive spirometer
(15) every hour as ordered because "it is too painful to take a
deep breath.
Day 2 Post-operative Client has a fever. He reports he had a
shaking chill and a productive cough episode early in the morning
but didn't want to bother the night nurse. The client states " I
cannot lie down to sleep because I can't stop coughing." He also
reports he has chest pain to the right-side rating 6 on a pain scale
of 0 to 10. Which physician orders would the nurse anticipate
being prescribed after reporting findings? (Select all that apply). -
correct answer -Start the client on antibiotic therapy, STAT
complete blood count (CBC), basic metabolic panel (BMP), and
blood cultures, Send sputum for culture & and sensitivity
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) receives a new prescription for an ipratropium inhaler.
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Which action indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is
needed? - correct answer -Primes the inhaler with 7 pumps.
The nurse is discussing dietary choices with a client who is newly
diagnosed with celiac disease( no wheat or gluten). Which menu
choice by the client indicates a need for further teaching? - correct
answer -Oatmeal
The healthcare provider prescribes interferon beta-1b 0.125 mg
every other day for a client with multiple sclerosis. The nurse
reconstitutes the single-use vial of powder labeled, "0.3 mg with 2
mL of sterile water." How many mL should the nurse administer to
the client? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding is required,
round to the nearest tenth.)\ Volume= (prescribed dose in mg) /
(concentration in mg/mL) to administer in mL. 0.125 mg / 0.3
mg/2mL = 0.5 mL - correct answer -0.5 mL correct answer
A client with emphysema reports difficulty breathing and exhibits
audible wheezing. The nurse administers albuterol as prescribed
for the third time within the last 12 hours. Which assessment
finding warrants Immediate intervention by the nurse? - correct
answer -Irregular rapid heartbeat
