NSG4800 Comprehensive Exam Review
Professional Nursing Practice
Latest Questions & Verified Answers -
Galen college of nursing
The nurse is talking with a newly hired nurse about peritoneal dialysis and how to
recognize peritonitis. Which signs and symptoms should the nurse include in the
discussion?
1. Fever
2. Rebound abdominal tenderness
3. Amber colored urine
4. Nausea and vomiting
5. Cloudy or opaque outflow
6. Diarrhea
A. 1,2,4,5
B. 2,3,5,6
C. 1,4,6
D. 4,5,6 - Correct answer A. 1, 2, 4, 5
,The nurse is observing the closed chest drainage system of a client who had a
thoracotomy 24 hours ago. The nurse notes a slow steady bubbling in the suction
control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Reinforce the dressing at the insertion site
B. Check the amount of suction on the control gauge
C. Continue to monitor respiratory status
D. Assess the tubing connections for any air leaks - Correct answer C. Continue to
monitor respiratory status
The nurse is preparing to administer prescribed medications to the following clients.
The nurse should question the prescription for the client who is receiving the:
A. Alpha blocker, terazosin, and is reporting a headache
B. Thiazide diuretic, hydrochlorothiazide, and is reporting light cramps
C. Calcium Channel Blocker, diltiazem, and has 1+ non pitting edema
D. Angiotensin receptor blocker, losartan, and has a blood pressure of 168/94 - Correct
answer B. Thiazide diuretic, HCTZ, and is reporting light cramps
, Main risks of loop diuretics is risk of hyponatremia and hypokalemia. Light cramps
indicates an electrolyte imbalance that might be made worse if a HCTZ is administered.
The primary healthcare provider has prescribed ampicillin 150 mg PO TID to a toddler
who weighs 22 pounds. The drug available is ampicillin suspension 250 mg/5mL. Which
action should the nurse take?
A. Administer 3 mL by mouth three times a day
B. Check for an allergy to sulfa medications
C. Determine the toddlers weight in kilograms
D. Contact the PHCP for clarification about the prescription - Correct answer A.
Administer 3 mL by mouth three times a day
Additional: Provider prescribed ampicillin 300 mg/kg TID to toddler weighing 22 lbs and
safe dose is 50 mg/kg/day. Which action should the nurse take? - Correct answer
Clarify the prescription with the provider. The amount ordered is out of the safe dose
range and would need clarification.
(This dosing works out that the PHCP ordered 3000mg/dose when the safe dose is 500
mg/day)
Professional Nursing Practice
Latest Questions & Verified Answers -
Galen college of nursing
The nurse is talking with a newly hired nurse about peritoneal dialysis and how to
recognize peritonitis. Which signs and symptoms should the nurse include in the
discussion?
1. Fever
2. Rebound abdominal tenderness
3. Amber colored urine
4. Nausea and vomiting
5. Cloudy or opaque outflow
6. Diarrhea
A. 1,2,4,5
B. 2,3,5,6
C. 1,4,6
D. 4,5,6 - Correct answer A. 1, 2, 4, 5
,The nurse is observing the closed chest drainage system of a client who had a
thoracotomy 24 hours ago. The nurse notes a slow steady bubbling in the suction
control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Reinforce the dressing at the insertion site
B. Check the amount of suction on the control gauge
C. Continue to monitor respiratory status
D. Assess the tubing connections for any air leaks - Correct answer C. Continue to
monitor respiratory status
The nurse is preparing to administer prescribed medications to the following clients.
The nurse should question the prescription for the client who is receiving the:
A. Alpha blocker, terazosin, and is reporting a headache
B. Thiazide diuretic, hydrochlorothiazide, and is reporting light cramps
C. Calcium Channel Blocker, diltiazem, and has 1+ non pitting edema
D. Angiotensin receptor blocker, losartan, and has a blood pressure of 168/94 - Correct
answer B. Thiazide diuretic, HCTZ, and is reporting light cramps
, Main risks of loop diuretics is risk of hyponatremia and hypokalemia. Light cramps
indicates an electrolyte imbalance that might be made worse if a HCTZ is administered.
The primary healthcare provider has prescribed ampicillin 150 mg PO TID to a toddler
who weighs 22 pounds. The drug available is ampicillin suspension 250 mg/5mL. Which
action should the nurse take?
A. Administer 3 mL by mouth three times a day
B. Check for an allergy to sulfa medications
C. Determine the toddlers weight in kilograms
D. Contact the PHCP for clarification about the prescription - Correct answer A.
Administer 3 mL by mouth three times a day
Additional: Provider prescribed ampicillin 300 mg/kg TID to toddler weighing 22 lbs and
safe dose is 50 mg/kg/day. Which action should the nurse take? - Correct answer
Clarify the prescription with the provider. The amount ordered is out of the safe dose
range and would need clarification.
(This dosing works out that the PHCP ordered 3000mg/dose when the safe dose is 500
mg/day)
