NUR 160 EXAM WITH 84+ QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which lab values will be monitored for a pt on Coumadin? - ANSWER-PT/INR
A pt is experiencing fluid volume deficit, what symptoms will the nurse look out
for? - ANSWER-Tachycardia and hypotension
What position should be avoided for a patient following hip replacement surgery? -
ANSWER-High Fowler's
The nurse is doing an abdominal assessment? What will she do and in what order?
- ANSWER-Inspect, auscultate and palpate
-RLQ -RUQ -LUQ -LLQ
There is an order for percocet but the pt reports an allergy to the med, what will the
nurse do? - ANSWER-Hold the dose and call the doc
57 yo with a Hx of chlamydia and gonorrhea. Pt is at risk for what? - ANSWER-
Penile cancer
Penile cancer symptoms - ANSWER-lump, ulcer, abnormal scrotum
cystocele - ANSWER-hernia of the urinary bladder
rectocele - ANSWER-tissue wall between rectum and vagina weakens
, Which oxygen delivery device is best for patients with COPD? - ANSWER-Nasal
cannula
You are teaching a pt about how to irrigate their wound at home, what should you
educate them on? - ANSWER-"clean to dirty" is the best method
A wound has bright red drainage, how would you describe the drainage? -
ANSWER-sanguinous
What do you do to keep the foley cath in place? - ANSWER-10 mL in ballon and
use leg strap
How are DVTs prevented? - ANSWER-Early ambulation, TED hose and
anticoagulants
s/s of osteoarthritis - ANSWER-Pain, swelling, reduced mobility of the joint,
stiffness of joints, bony outgrowth in fingers/toes. Most commonly affected joints
are hands, fingers, toes, knees, hips and spine. most common in older adults
S/S of osteoporosis - ANSWER--kyphosis/hump
-loss of height (inches)
-back pain radiating around the trunk
-pathologic fractures
-compression fracture of spine
PSA - ANSWER-prostate-specific antigen. Indicator for prostate cancer.
ANSWERS
Which lab values will be monitored for a pt on Coumadin? - ANSWER-PT/INR
A pt is experiencing fluid volume deficit, what symptoms will the nurse look out
for? - ANSWER-Tachycardia and hypotension
What position should be avoided for a patient following hip replacement surgery? -
ANSWER-High Fowler's
The nurse is doing an abdominal assessment? What will she do and in what order?
- ANSWER-Inspect, auscultate and palpate
-RLQ -RUQ -LUQ -LLQ
There is an order for percocet but the pt reports an allergy to the med, what will the
nurse do? - ANSWER-Hold the dose and call the doc
57 yo with a Hx of chlamydia and gonorrhea. Pt is at risk for what? - ANSWER-
Penile cancer
Penile cancer symptoms - ANSWER-lump, ulcer, abnormal scrotum
cystocele - ANSWER-hernia of the urinary bladder
rectocele - ANSWER-tissue wall between rectum and vagina weakens
, Which oxygen delivery device is best for patients with COPD? - ANSWER-Nasal
cannula
You are teaching a pt about how to irrigate their wound at home, what should you
educate them on? - ANSWER-"clean to dirty" is the best method
A wound has bright red drainage, how would you describe the drainage? -
ANSWER-sanguinous
What do you do to keep the foley cath in place? - ANSWER-10 mL in ballon and
use leg strap
How are DVTs prevented? - ANSWER-Early ambulation, TED hose and
anticoagulants
s/s of osteoarthritis - ANSWER-Pain, swelling, reduced mobility of the joint,
stiffness of joints, bony outgrowth in fingers/toes. Most commonly affected joints
are hands, fingers, toes, knees, hips and spine. most common in older adults
S/S of osteoporosis - ANSWER--kyphosis/hump
-loss of height (inches)
-back pain radiating around the trunk
-pathologic fractures
-compression fracture of spine
PSA - ANSWER-prostate-specific antigen. Indicator for prostate cancer.
