NUR 283 Comp Exam 1: Prioritization, Delegation, Labs, Medications & Emergency Nursing (NCLEX Prep)

This comprehensive study guide contains over 60 high-yield questions and answers for NUR 283 Comp Exam 1. Perfect for nursing students preparing for NCLEX-RN, HESI, ATI, or final exams. Covers critical content including: delegation to UAP (paracentesis, first-time ambulation), ABCs (difficulty swallowing post-ERCP), newborn assessment (normal HR 120-140 BPM), burn care and urinary output (30 mL/hr minimum), mass casualty triage (chest pain priority), droplet precautions (Haemophilus influenza), PPE doffing sequence (gloves → goggles → gown → mask), sealed radiation implants (lead shield), secondary prevention (breast self-exams), Naegele's rule (due date calculation), positive signs of pregnancy (fetal heartbeat), major depressive disorder (no-harm contract), paranoid schizophrenia (increased supervision), bipolar disorder manic phase (walking with nurse), amitriptyline overdose (call ambulance), DVT prevention (leg exercises), cane ambulation (unaffected side), colostomy diet (yogurt reduces gas), hearing aid care (NO alcohol wipes), ciprofloxacin (report tendon pain), RhoGam (prevents antibodies), insulin absorption (abdomen fastest), nitroglycerin (repeat if pain 3/10 after 5 min), beclomethasone (rinse mouth after use), magnesium sulfate (respiratory rate 10 is side effect), ampicillin pediatric dosing (math: 3 mL), metformin (hold 48 hours post-CT contrast), thoracentesis complications (HR increase 95→110), hypovolemic shock (administer NS), acute kidney injury ABG (metabolic acidosis), evisceration (moist dressing), retinal detachment (floating dark spots), Addisonian crisis (glucose 60), post-lumbar surgery (clear drainage on dressing), cirrhosis ascites (low sodium diet), and more.