NURS FUNDA BEST EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+ SUCCESS ASSUARED
1. A nurse on the neurology unit has the following patients. Which would be the
most concerning and require the nurse to contact the physician
A patient who states, “I have a headache and my balance has been
off all day”. A patient who states, “My vision becomes blurry when I
get up in the morning”.
A patient who becomes dizzy and almost falls when standing from a seated position.
A patient recovering from a motor vehicle collision with intracranial monitoring and
an ICP that has risen from 6 mmHg to 11 mmHg.
2. The nurse assesses the patient who arrived to the emergency department
complaining of right sided weakness and numbness. The nurse suspects a stroke.
What is the most important question to ask before administering IV tissue
plasminogen activator?
“When did you first notice the
symptoms?” “Are you on any
NSAIDs?”
“Do you have history of kidney
disease?” “Do you get short of breath
when walking?”
3. The nurse assesses a patient in the emergency department who is suspected of
a heroine overdose. The patient breaths 4 times per minute and is non-
responsive. What drug would the nurse anticipate giving first
Naloxone.
Epinephrin
e.
Methadone
.
,NURS FUNDA BEST EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+ SUCCESS ASSUARED
Flumazenil
.
4. The nurse in the emergency room is rapidly infusing crystalloids for a patient
that is hemorrhaging secondary to multiple gun shot wounds. What additional step
should be taken by the nurse to ensure safe administration of the intravenous
fluids
Avoid using the internal jugular or subclavian veins.
,NURS FUNDA BEST EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+ SUCCESS ASSUARED
Use a 22 gauge IV catheter if
possible. Warm the fluids while
hanging.
Double-check the fluids with another nurse.
5. After reviewing voicemails left from home care patients, which phone call will the
home health care nurse return first?
A patient complaining of sudden swelling, warmth, and 7/10 pain in both
lower legs. A patient with osteoarthritis reporting warmth and tenderness
in her left knee.
A patient with coronary artery disease who is complaining of pain along his shoulders
and bicep. A patient reporting rebound abdominal pain and a fever.
6. The nurse cares for a patient suffering from orthostatic hypotension. How
could the nurse best document the findings?
Patient’s BP 140/88 mmHg lying down. Patient BP 112/69 mmHg after
standing. Patient’s seems dizzy when standing from a seated position.
Afternoon blood pressure 140/88 mmHg.
Patient complains of dizziness after
standing up.
7. Which of the following is considered a contraindication for the administration of
metoprolol?
Increased urine output.
Decreased respiratory rate.
Hypertension.
, NURS FUNDA BEST EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+ SUCCESS ASSUARED
Bradycardia.
8. An obese patient is found down in the room next to the bed. No pulses or
respirations are detected. The emergency system is activated and help arrives.
How should the nurse proceed?
ANSWERS GRADED A+ SUCCESS ASSUARED
1. A nurse on the neurology unit has the following patients. Which would be the
most concerning and require the nurse to contact the physician
A patient who states, “I have a headache and my balance has been
off all day”. A patient who states, “My vision becomes blurry when I
get up in the morning”.
A patient who becomes dizzy and almost falls when standing from a seated position.
A patient recovering from a motor vehicle collision with intracranial monitoring and
an ICP that has risen from 6 mmHg to 11 mmHg.
2. The nurse assesses the patient who arrived to the emergency department
complaining of right sided weakness and numbness. The nurse suspects a stroke.
What is the most important question to ask before administering IV tissue
plasminogen activator?
“When did you first notice the
symptoms?” “Are you on any
NSAIDs?”
“Do you have history of kidney
disease?” “Do you get short of breath
when walking?”
3. The nurse assesses a patient in the emergency department who is suspected of
a heroine overdose. The patient breaths 4 times per minute and is non-
responsive. What drug would the nurse anticipate giving first
Naloxone.
Epinephrin
e.
Methadone
.
,NURS FUNDA BEST EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+ SUCCESS ASSUARED
Flumazenil
.
4. The nurse in the emergency room is rapidly infusing crystalloids for a patient
that is hemorrhaging secondary to multiple gun shot wounds. What additional step
should be taken by the nurse to ensure safe administration of the intravenous
fluids
Avoid using the internal jugular or subclavian veins.
,NURS FUNDA BEST EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+ SUCCESS ASSUARED
Use a 22 gauge IV catheter if
possible. Warm the fluids while
hanging.
Double-check the fluids with another nurse.
5. After reviewing voicemails left from home care patients, which phone call will the
home health care nurse return first?
A patient complaining of sudden swelling, warmth, and 7/10 pain in both
lower legs. A patient with osteoarthritis reporting warmth and tenderness
in her left knee.
A patient with coronary artery disease who is complaining of pain along his shoulders
and bicep. A patient reporting rebound abdominal pain and a fever.
6. The nurse cares for a patient suffering from orthostatic hypotension. How
could the nurse best document the findings?
Patient’s BP 140/88 mmHg lying down. Patient BP 112/69 mmHg after
standing. Patient’s seems dizzy when standing from a seated position.
Afternoon blood pressure 140/88 mmHg.
Patient complains of dizziness after
standing up.
7. Which of the following is considered a contraindication for the administration of
metoprolol?
Increased urine output.
Decreased respiratory rate.
Hypertension.
, NURS FUNDA BEST EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+ SUCCESS ASSUARED
Bradycardia.
8. An obese patient is found down in the room next to the bed. No pulses or
respirations are detected. The emergency system is activated and help arrives.
How should the nurse proceed?
