Nurs 326 Final Exam
EXAM COVERAGE - NURS 326 Final Exam
The NURS 326 Final Exam evaluates knowledge and clinical
application of adult and gerontological nursing concepts, integrating
content from the course curriculum. Key topics include
pathophysiology, pharmacology, and evidence-based nursing
interventions for common adult health conditions.
The exam covers patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care planning,
and implementation across multiple body systems, including
cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and
neurological systems. Candidates are tested on medication
administration, dosage calculations, and monitoring for therapeutic
and adverse effects.
,The primary expected outcome for nursing care associated with the
administration of magnesium sulfate would be met if which assessment
finding is present? The woman:
A. Exhibits a decrease in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure
B. Experiences no seizures
C. States that she feels more relaxed and calm
D. Urinates more frequently resulting in a decrease in pathologic
edema
B. Experiences no seizures
,A woman with severe preeclampsia is receiving nifedipine (Procardia).
She asks the nurse what this medication is far. The nurse should tell her
that nifedipine is used to:
A. Prevent seizures
B. Relieve the headache she is beginning to have.
C. Decrease her blood pressure.
D. Reduce the edema in her hands and legs
C. Decrease her blood pressure.
, When caring for a woman with mild preeclampsia, it is critical that
during assessment the nurse be alert for signs of progress to severe
preeclampsia. Progress to severe preeclampsia is indicated by this
assessment finding:
A. Proteinuria greater than 2+, in two specimens collected 6 hours
apart
B. Platelet count of 180,000/mm3
C. Positive ankle clonus
D. Blood pressure of 154/94 and 156/100, 6 hours apart
C. Positive ankle clonus
Rationale: Think about the effects on the CNS, specifically
hyperreflexia.
EXAM COVERAGE - NURS 326 Final Exam
The NURS 326 Final Exam evaluates knowledge and clinical
application of adult and gerontological nursing concepts, integrating
content from the course curriculum. Key topics include
pathophysiology, pharmacology, and evidence-based nursing
interventions for common adult health conditions.
The exam covers patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care planning,
and implementation across multiple body systems, including
cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and
neurological systems. Candidates are tested on medication
administration, dosage calculations, and monitoring for therapeutic
and adverse effects.
,The primary expected outcome for nursing care associated with the
administration of magnesium sulfate would be met if which assessment
finding is present? The woman:
A. Exhibits a decrease in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure
B. Experiences no seizures
C. States that she feels more relaxed and calm
D. Urinates more frequently resulting in a decrease in pathologic
edema
B. Experiences no seizures
,A woman with severe preeclampsia is receiving nifedipine (Procardia).
She asks the nurse what this medication is far. The nurse should tell her
that nifedipine is used to:
A. Prevent seizures
B. Relieve the headache she is beginning to have.
C. Decrease her blood pressure.
D. Reduce the edema in her hands and legs
C. Decrease her blood pressure.
, When caring for a woman with mild preeclampsia, it is critical that
during assessment the nurse be alert for signs of progress to severe
preeclampsia. Progress to severe preeclampsia is indicated by this
assessment finding:
A. Proteinuria greater than 2+, in two specimens collected 6 hours
apart
B. Platelet count of 180,000/mm3
C. Positive ankle clonus
D. Blood pressure of 154/94 and 156/100, 6 hours apart
C. Positive ankle clonus
Rationale: Think about the effects on the CNS, specifically
hyperreflexia.
