HONDROS NUR 176 EXAM 1 ACTUAL PAPER
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS CERTIFICATION READY
◉ Intermediate insulin (NPH)
Answer: Humulin N, Novolin N, ReliOn N, Onset-1-4hr Peak-4-12hr,
duration-12-16hr
◉ Long acting insulin
Answer: Lantus and levemir Onset-1-2hr, Peak- none, duration-24hr
◉ Which insulin is the only one that can be given through IV ?
Answer: Regular
◉ What is glucagon used for?
Answer: Makes glucose. Received if BS is low
◉ If a pt. Is lethargic, what form of glucose should be administered?
Answer: Glucagon gel in cheek
◉ What is Lipohypotrophy and the prevention ?
, Answer: Lump under subcut tissue due to repeated injections at the
same site. Rotate sites
◉ S/s of brain tumor
Answer: Vision changes, confusion and headache
◉ S/S of traumatic brain injury
Answer: Blurred vision, personality changes, altered level of
consciousness, slurred speech, confusion, headache, incoordination,
weakness / numbness of legs and arms
◉ If someone hit their head, which test should be completed?
Answer: CT scan to make sure there's no head bleeding
◉ Early signs of IICP
Answer: Altered levels of consciousness
◉ Nursing interventions for mannitol & lasix
Answer: Monitor I&O and electrolytes
◉ Nursing interventions for prednisone
Answer: Monitor blood glucose and daily weight
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS CERTIFICATION READY
◉ Intermediate insulin (NPH)
Answer: Humulin N, Novolin N, ReliOn N, Onset-1-4hr Peak-4-12hr,
duration-12-16hr
◉ Long acting insulin
Answer: Lantus and levemir Onset-1-2hr, Peak- none, duration-24hr
◉ Which insulin is the only one that can be given through IV ?
Answer: Regular
◉ What is glucagon used for?
Answer: Makes glucose. Received if BS is low
◉ If a pt. Is lethargic, what form of glucose should be administered?
Answer: Glucagon gel in cheek
◉ What is Lipohypotrophy and the prevention ?
, Answer: Lump under subcut tissue due to repeated injections at the
same site. Rotate sites
◉ S/s of brain tumor
Answer: Vision changes, confusion and headache
◉ S/S of traumatic brain injury
Answer: Blurred vision, personality changes, altered level of
consciousness, slurred speech, confusion, headache, incoordination,
weakness / numbness of legs and arms
◉ If someone hit their head, which test should be completed?
Answer: CT scan to make sure there's no head bleeding
◉ Early signs of IICP
Answer: Altered levels of consciousness
◉ Nursing interventions for mannitol & lasix
Answer: Monitor I&O and electrolytes
◉ Nursing interventions for prednisone
Answer: Monitor blood glucose and daily weight
