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NSG 3800 EXAM 3 REVIEW: ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2026/2027 (GRADED A+)
100% Correct 38
Incorrect 00
Your answers
1 of 38
Term
The nurse is assessing a client with has a percutaneous endoscopic
gastrostomy (PEG) tube in place. On inspection, the nurse observes
moist, white patches on the skin below the external retention bolster.
What is the nurse's best action?
A) Perform skin care and apply antibiotic ointment as prescribed
B)Apply an antifungal ointment as prescribed
C) Irrigate the PEG tube with sterile water
D) Ask the dietitian to reevaluate the client's feeding formula
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A) Antidiarrheal medications 30 B)Apply an antifungal
minutes before a meal ointment as prescribed
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B) Foul-smelling diarrhea that B) "Avoid taking the drug on a long-
contains fat term basis."
Don't know?
2 of 38
Term
The nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing diagnostic testing for
suspected malabsorption. When taking this client's health history and
performing the physical assessment, the nurse should recognize what
finding as most consistent with this diagnosis?
A) Recurrent constipation coupled with weight loss
B) Foul-smelling diarrhea that contains fat
C) Fever accompanied by a rigid, tender abdomen
D) Bloody bowel movements accompanied by fecal incontinence
Give this one a try later!
C) Consume high-residue, high-fiber B) "Avoid taking the drug on a
foods. long- term basis."
B) Foul-smelling diarrhea that B) Apply an antifungal ointment as
contains fat prescribed
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3 of 38
Term
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative from having a
gastrostomy tube placed. What should the nurse do on a daily basis to
prevent skin breakdown?
A) Verify tube placement.
B) Loop adhesive tape around the tube and connect it securely to the
abdomen.
C) Gently rotate the tube.
D) Change the wet-to-dry dressing.
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C) Avoid carbonated drinks C) position the client upright
A) Watery with blood and mucus C) Gently rotate the tube.
Don't know?
4 of 38
Term
An older adult who resides in an assisted living facility has sought
care from the nurse because of recurrent episodes of constipation.
Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
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A) Encourage the client to take stool softener daily.
B)Assess the client's food and fluid intake.
C) Assess the client's surgical history.
D) Encourage the client to take fiber supplements.
Give this one a try later!
A) Antidiarrheal medications 30 B)Assess the client's food
minutes before a meal and fluid intake.
B) "Avoid taking the drug on a C) Consume high-residue, high-fiber
long- term basis." foods.
Don't know?
5 of 38
Term
A client receiving tube feedings is experiencing diarrhea. The nurse
and the health care provider suspects that the client is
experiencing dumping syndrome. What intervention is most
appropriate?
A) Stop the tube feed and aspirate stomach contents.
B) Increase the hourly feed rate so it finishes earlier.
C. Keep the client in semi-Fowler position for 1 hour after feedings
D) Administer fluid replacement by IV.
Give this one a try later!
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PM
NSG 3800 EXAM 3 REVIEW: ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2026/2027 (GRADED A+)
100% Correct 38
Incorrect 00
Your answers
1 of 38
Term
The nurse is assessing a client with has a percutaneous endoscopic
gastrostomy (PEG) tube in place. On inspection, the nurse observes
moist, white patches on the skin below the external retention bolster.
What is the nurse's best action?
A) Perform skin care and apply antibiotic ointment as prescribed
B)Apply an antifungal ointment as prescribed
C) Irrigate the PEG tube with sterile water
D) Ask the dietitian to reevaluate the client's feeding formula
Give this one a try later!
A) Antidiarrheal medications 30 B)Apply an antifungal
minutes before a meal ointment as prescribed
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PM
B) Foul-smelling diarrhea that B) "Avoid taking the drug on a long-
contains fat term basis."
Don't know?
2 of 38
Term
The nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing diagnostic testing for
suspected malabsorption. When taking this client's health history and
performing the physical assessment, the nurse should recognize what
finding as most consistent with this diagnosis?
A) Recurrent constipation coupled with weight loss
B) Foul-smelling diarrhea that contains fat
C) Fever accompanied by a rigid, tender abdomen
D) Bloody bowel movements accompanied by fecal incontinence
Give this one a try later!
C) Consume high-residue, high-fiber B) "Avoid taking the drug on a
foods. long- term basis."
B) Foul-smelling diarrhea that B) Apply an antifungal ointment as
contains fat prescribed
Don't know?
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,3/21/26, 5:13
PM
3 of 38
Term
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative from having a
gastrostomy tube placed. What should the nurse do on a daily basis to
prevent skin breakdown?
A) Verify tube placement.
B) Loop adhesive tape around the tube and connect it securely to the
abdomen.
C) Gently rotate the tube.
D) Change the wet-to-dry dressing.
Give this one a try later!
C) Avoid carbonated drinks C) position the client upright
A) Watery with blood and mucus C) Gently rotate the tube.
Don't know?
4 of 38
Term
An older adult who resides in an assisted living facility has sought
care from the nurse because of recurrent episodes of constipation.
Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
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PM
A) Encourage the client to take stool softener daily.
B)Assess the client's food and fluid intake.
C) Assess the client's surgical history.
D) Encourage the client to take fiber supplements.
Give this one a try later!
A) Antidiarrheal medications 30 B)Assess the client's food
minutes before a meal and fluid intake.
B) "Avoid taking the drug on a C) Consume high-residue, high-fiber
long- term basis." foods.
Don't know?
5 of 38
Term
A client receiving tube feedings is experiencing diarrhea. The nurse
and the health care provider suspects that the client is
experiencing dumping syndrome. What intervention is most
appropriate?
A) Stop the tube feed and aspirate stomach contents.
B) Increase the hourly feed rate so it finishes earlier.
C. Keep the client in semi-Fowler position for 1 hour after feedings
D) Administer fluid replacement by IV.
Give this one a try later!
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