NURS 123 Exam Questions with Correct
Answers
A patient just had surgery. What should you be on the look for? - ANSWER-A
temperature
Increased WBC count
Confusion
Redness
Infection
Drainage
.A patient states that their allergic to a certain type of medication. What would you ask
them? - ANSWER-What happens when you take the medication?
How long has it been since you've taken it?
.Define clinical judgement - ANSWER-Logical process of collecting data, processing it,
understanding the problem, and implementing interventions
.Define contextual thinking - ANSWER-Thinking that is based on the context of the
situation
.Define contraindicated - ANSWER-Anything (including a symptom or medical condition)
that is a reason for a person to not receive a particular treatment/procedure because it
may be harmful
.Define critical thinking - ANSWER-logical and realistic thoughtful judgements that are
directed towards clarifying what's true or false
.Define indicated - ANSWER-A sign, symptom, or medical condition that leads to the
recommendation of a treatment, test, or procedure
.Define medical diagnosis - ANSWER-Identification of a disease or condition based on
specific evaluation of signs and symptoms
.Define nursing diagnosis - ANSWER-Clinical judgment about the patient in response to
an actual or potential health problem
Provides the basis for selection of interventions to achieve outcomes
Nurse accountability
.How do you limit the spread of MRSA? - ANSWER-Proper hand hygiene and wearing
PPE
, .If you don't know about a procedure, where would you go? - ANSWER-Policies and
procedures
More experienced coworker
Use best evidence based practice
.Side effects and things to look for when you give a pt dioxin and potassium - ANSWER-
A pt that takes digoxin will often take diuretics. This causes fluid loss and a low
potassium level. A low potassium level can lead to digoxin toxicity and atrial fibrillation
as well as atrial flutter.
.What are some signs and symptoms of COPD? - ANSWER-SOB
Cough (dry or with phlegm)
Wheezing
Frequent respiratory infections
Chest pressure
Fatigue
.What are the 3 types of diabetes? - ANSWER-Type 1
Type 2
Gestational
.What are the 5 stages of Benner's novice to expert theory? - ANSWER-Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
.What are the different steps in Dr. Tanner's model? - ANSWER-Noticing
Interpretation
Responding
Reflecting
.What are the steps of the nursing process? - ANSWER-Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
.What do you monitor if you have a pt with a kidney injury? - ANSWER-I/O
Mental status
BP
.What do you monitor when a pt has high BP? - ANSWER-pain level
sweating
blurred vision
chest pain
Answers
A patient just had surgery. What should you be on the look for? - ANSWER-A
temperature
Increased WBC count
Confusion
Redness
Infection
Drainage
.A patient states that their allergic to a certain type of medication. What would you ask
them? - ANSWER-What happens when you take the medication?
How long has it been since you've taken it?
.Define clinical judgement - ANSWER-Logical process of collecting data, processing it,
understanding the problem, and implementing interventions
.Define contextual thinking - ANSWER-Thinking that is based on the context of the
situation
.Define contraindicated - ANSWER-Anything (including a symptom or medical condition)
that is a reason for a person to not receive a particular treatment/procedure because it
may be harmful
.Define critical thinking - ANSWER-logical and realistic thoughtful judgements that are
directed towards clarifying what's true or false
.Define indicated - ANSWER-A sign, symptom, or medical condition that leads to the
recommendation of a treatment, test, or procedure
.Define medical diagnosis - ANSWER-Identification of a disease or condition based on
specific evaluation of signs and symptoms
.Define nursing diagnosis - ANSWER-Clinical judgment about the patient in response to
an actual or potential health problem
Provides the basis for selection of interventions to achieve outcomes
Nurse accountability
.How do you limit the spread of MRSA? - ANSWER-Proper hand hygiene and wearing
PPE
, .If you don't know about a procedure, where would you go? - ANSWER-Policies and
procedures
More experienced coworker
Use best evidence based practice
.Side effects and things to look for when you give a pt dioxin and potassium - ANSWER-
A pt that takes digoxin will often take diuretics. This causes fluid loss and a low
potassium level. A low potassium level can lead to digoxin toxicity and atrial fibrillation
as well as atrial flutter.
.What are some signs and symptoms of COPD? - ANSWER-SOB
Cough (dry or with phlegm)
Wheezing
Frequent respiratory infections
Chest pressure
Fatigue
.What are the 3 types of diabetes? - ANSWER-Type 1
Type 2
Gestational
.What are the 5 stages of Benner's novice to expert theory? - ANSWER-Novice
Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
.What are the different steps in Dr. Tanner's model? - ANSWER-Noticing
Interpretation
Responding
Reflecting
.What are the steps of the nursing process? - ANSWER-Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
.What do you monitor if you have a pt with a kidney injury? - ANSWER-I/O
Mental status
BP
.What do you monitor when a pt has high BP? - ANSWER-pain level
sweating
blurred vision
chest pain
