NUR 185 - Final Exam: pharmacology and med-
surg concepts (Latest 2026/2027 Update) 165
Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct |
Grade A - Hondros
This NUR 185 Final Exam (165 Q&A) is a comprehensive practice resource designed
for students in Concepts of Adult Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse II, typically offered
at Hondros College. This 165-question bank focuses on advanced medical-surgical nursing
topics, pharmacology, critical thinking, and nursing interventions suitable for LPNs/LVNs.
Exam Content Description
This practice exam covers adult health concepts, emphasizing:
Pharmacology: Mechanism of action, side effects, and antidotes for key medications (e.g.,
Heparin, Aspirin, Carbidopa/levodopa, Epogen).
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Management of patients with complex conditions such as
CHF, COPD, thyroid disorders, and GI bleeding.
Nursing Interventions & Prioritization: Critical care scenarios, including post-operative
care, ventilator management, and assessment prioritization (e.g., assessing a cold/pale
patient, managing a thyroid storm).
Safety & Infection Control: QSEN competencies, infection prevention, and lab value
monitoring.
Key Topics in 165 Q&A Sets
Based on This NUR 185 final material, the questions focus on:
Medication Safety: Identifying contraindications and adverse effects (e.g., Reye’s
syndrome with Aspirin).
Respiratory Care: Vent alarms, suctioning techniques, and VAP prevention.
Endocrine Management: Post-thyroidectomy care, hypocalcemia, and thyroid storm
assessment.
Laboratory Values: Recognizing critical levels for Potassium, Hematocrit, and PTT.
Oncology/Complex Conditions: Chemotherapy care and terminal illness/hospice
support.
1
, Quiz_________________?
What does the LPN do before suctioning a vent patient? -
Answer
- Set up sterile field
- Hyperoxygenate
Quiz_________________?
What should the LPN do if the alarm on the vent keeps ringing? -
Answer
- Check pump
- Check for kinks
- Disconnect
- Ambu bag on patient
Quiz_________________?
Vent care -
Answer
- SCDs
- Suction for 10 seconds
- Suction at bedside
- No NS into endo tube or trach
- No peroxide
- Hyperoxygenate before suction
2
, - HOB 30-40 degrees
- Mouth care
- Apply suction pulling out
- VS frequently
Quiz_________________?
Prevention of VAP -
Answer
- HOB 30-45 degrees
- Oral care
- Peptic ulcer prophylaxis (decrease bacterial growth) using Pepcid, Zantac,
Protonix
Quiz_________________?
Respiratory acidosis -
Answer
- COPD
- Asthma
- Emphysema
- Chronic bronchitis
- Apply O2
- S/S anxious, SOB, cyanotic, increased respirations
3
, Quiz_________________?
Respiratory alkalosis -
Answer
Hyperventilation
Quiz_________________?
Metabolic acidosis -
Answer
- Diarrhea
- DKA
Quiz_________________?
Metabolic alkalosis -
Answer
- Vomiting
- NG tube
Quiz_________________?
Metabolic syndrome -
Answer
- Quit smoking
4
surg concepts (Latest 2026/2027 Update) 165
Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct |
Grade A - Hondros
This NUR 185 Final Exam (165 Q&A) is a comprehensive practice resource designed
for students in Concepts of Adult Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse II, typically offered
at Hondros College. This 165-question bank focuses on advanced medical-surgical nursing
topics, pharmacology, critical thinking, and nursing interventions suitable for LPNs/LVNs.
Exam Content Description
This practice exam covers adult health concepts, emphasizing:
Pharmacology: Mechanism of action, side effects, and antidotes for key medications (e.g.,
Heparin, Aspirin, Carbidopa/levodopa, Epogen).
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Management of patients with complex conditions such as
CHF, COPD, thyroid disorders, and GI bleeding.
Nursing Interventions & Prioritization: Critical care scenarios, including post-operative
care, ventilator management, and assessment prioritization (e.g., assessing a cold/pale
patient, managing a thyroid storm).
Safety & Infection Control: QSEN competencies, infection prevention, and lab value
monitoring.
Key Topics in 165 Q&A Sets
Based on This NUR 185 final material, the questions focus on:
Medication Safety: Identifying contraindications and adverse effects (e.g., Reye’s
syndrome with Aspirin).
Respiratory Care: Vent alarms, suctioning techniques, and VAP prevention.
Endocrine Management: Post-thyroidectomy care, hypocalcemia, and thyroid storm
assessment.
Laboratory Values: Recognizing critical levels for Potassium, Hematocrit, and PTT.
Oncology/Complex Conditions: Chemotherapy care and terminal illness/hospice
support.
1
, Quiz_________________?
What does the LPN do before suctioning a vent patient? -
Answer
- Set up sterile field
- Hyperoxygenate
Quiz_________________?
What should the LPN do if the alarm on the vent keeps ringing? -
Answer
- Check pump
- Check for kinks
- Disconnect
- Ambu bag on patient
Quiz_________________?
Vent care -
Answer
- SCDs
- Suction for 10 seconds
- Suction at bedside
- No NS into endo tube or trach
- No peroxide
- Hyperoxygenate before suction
2
, - HOB 30-40 degrees
- Mouth care
- Apply suction pulling out
- VS frequently
Quiz_________________?
Prevention of VAP -
Answer
- HOB 30-45 degrees
- Oral care
- Peptic ulcer prophylaxis (decrease bacterial growth) using Pepcid, Zantac,
Protonix
Quiz_________________?
Respiratory acidosis -
Answer
- COPD
- Asthma
- Emphysema
- Chronic bronchitis
- Apply O2
- S/S anxious, SOB, cyanotic, increased respirations
3
, Quiz_________________?
Respiratory alkalosis -
Answer
Hyperventilation
Quiz_________________?
Metabolic acidosis -
Answer
- Diarrhea
- DKA
Quiz_________________?
Metabolic alkalosis -
Answer
- Vomiting
- NG tube
Quiz_________________?
Metabolic syndrome -
Answer
- Quit smoking
4
