2026/2027 QUESTIONS and CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
2 days after an abdominal hysterectomy, an elderly client with diabetes Mellitus
Type II has a syncopal episode. Her vital signs are within normal limits and her
sugar is 325 mg/dL. what intervention should the nurse implement first? -
CORRECT ANSWER-administer regular insulin per sliding scale
A 3-week-old infant is admitted for surgical repair of Pyloric Stenosis. What
interventions should the nurse expect to implement to establish hydration in the
immediate postoperative period? - CORRECT ANSWER-nipple feedings with
glucose water
An adult female client is admitted to the psychiatric unit with diagnosis of major
depression. After 2 weeks of antidepressant medication therapy, the nurse
notices the client has more energy, is giving her belongings away to her visitors,
and is in an overall better mood. Which intervention is best for the nurse to
implement? - CORRECT ANSWER-ask the client if she has had any recent
thoughts of harming herself.
an adult male client tells the nurse that he believes someone is trying to obtain
his cpu records, which his wife reports are recreational in nature. the client insist
that an elaborate alarm system needs to be installed in his home. the nurse
,knows that this client is exhibiting which signs or symptoms? - CORRECT
ANSWER-delusions of persecution
After a change of shift report, the nurse makes rounds on a postoperative unit.
Which client finding necessitates the immediate attention of the nurse? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A. A client who is having bright red drainage from the
rectum following a colonoscopy with a polyp removal
After a client returns from Hemodialysis, the nurse measures the client's weight
and notes a 3-poundweight loss from the pre-dialysis weight. The client reports
feeling weak and fatigued. What action should the nurse take next? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A. Measure the client's blood pressure
After morning dressing changes are completed, a male client who has paraplegia
contaminates his ischial decubiti dressing with a diarrheal stool. What activity is
best for the nurse to assign to the unlicensed assistive personnel? - CORRECT
ANSWER-B. Provide perianal care and collect clean linens for the dressing
change
After report, the nurse receives the laboratory values for 4 clients. Which client
requires the nurse's immediate intervention? The client who is..... - CORRECT
ANSWER-D. Trembling and has a glucose level of 50 mg/dL
, An ambulatory client with an indwelling urinary catheter (Foley) is requesting to
take a shower for the first time. What is the best intervention for the nurse to
implement? - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Keep the catheter intact and assist the
client with a shower
At 7AM, a Diabetic client is conscious with a serum glucose level of 50mg/dL. To
manage this client's care effectively, what should the nurse administer? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A. Orange juice
Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulante) 500mg suspension is prescribed for an older
adult client who has trouble swallowing . The suspension is available in
125mg/5mL solution. How many ml should the client receive? (enter the
numberic value only) - CORRECT ANSWER-20
a 3 year-old admitted with fever of unknown (FUO) has begun vomiting in the
past half hour. The child's temp. is 101.8F, and the last does of antipyretic
medication was given 5 hours ago. the child has prescriptions of acetaminophen
(Tylenol) 160 mg per 5 mL elixir or 16o mg suppositories PRN fever or pain. what
action should the nurse take at this time? - CORRECT ANSWER-make the child
NPO and hold all mediations until the vomiting has stopped.