2026 NSG 3100 /Fundamentals 3100 Practice Exam 3 Expert solved Questions and Answers with Rationales.pdf

NSG 3100/Fundamentals 3100 Exam 3



2026 NSG 3100/Fundamentals 3100 Practice
Exam 3 Expert solved Questions and
Answers with Rationales
CASE 1: Postoperative Hemorrhage (Q1–5)
A 68-year-old patient is 2 hours post abdominal surgery.

Vital signs:

 BP: 88/54 mmHg
 HR: 128 bpm
 RR: 24/min
 Skin: cool, pale
 Urine output: 15 mL/hr



1. What is the priority concern?
A. Infection
B. Hemorrhagic shock
C. Pain
D. Fluid overload
Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension, tachycardia, and low urine output indicate shock.



2. First nursing action?
A. Notify provider
B. Increase IV fluids
C. Recheck vitals in 1 hour
D. Place patient in high Fowler’s
Answer: B
Rationale: Circulatory support is priority (ABCs—circulation).



3. Which findings support worsening condition? (SATA)
A. Decreasing BP
B. Warm flushed skin
C. Increasing HR

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D. Decreased urine output
E. Increased LOC
Answer: A, C, D



4. What should nurse anticipate?
A. Diuretics
B. Blood transfusion
C. Insulin
D. Anticoagulants
Answer: B



5. Best position?
A. Trendelenburg
B. High Fowler’s
C. Supine with legs elevated
D. Prone
Answer: C




🔷 CASE 2: Respiratory Distress (Q6–10)
A patient with COPD is admitted with worsening dyspnea.

SpO₂: 82%
RR: 32/min
Use of accessory muscles present



6. Priority problem?
A. Anxiety
B. Impaired gas exchange
C. Fatigue
D. Infection
Answer: B



7. First intervention?
A. Oxygen therapy
B. Oral fluids