NSG 3100 EXAM 3 GALEN COLLEGE
NSG 3100 EXAM 3 GALEN COLLEGE NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|BRAND NEW!!
A patient is in the Emergency Department with a diagnosis of acute myocardial
infarction within about the past 3 hours. Which of the following cardiac markers
would the nurse expect to be elevated at this point?
a. CK-MB
b. Myoglobin
c. Troponin I
d. TroponinT - ANSWER-b
The nurse has explained a paracentesis to a patient. Which of the following
statements would indicate the patient needs more teaching?
a. "I will need to sign a consent form before the procedure."
b. "You will be using a needle to remove fluid from my abdomen."
c. "You will be measuring my abdomen before and after the procedure."
d. "I will be lying on my left side during the procedure." - ANSWER-d
A patient just had a lumbar puncture. Which of the following would the off-shift
nurse report during hand-off report to the new nurse?
a. He is to lie flat for at least 4 hours.
b. He should remain NPO for at least 4 hours.
c. Assess for signs of postprocedure hypertension.
d. Hold all sedatives and opioids for at least 4 hours. - ANSWER-a
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, NSG 3100 EXAM 3 GALEN COLLEGE
Which of the following allergies would be problematic for a patient scheduled for
computed tomography with contrast?
a. Allergy to penicillin
b. Allergy to shellfish
c. Allergy to peanuts
d. Allergy to latex - ANSWER-b
A patient is being discharged from the hospital with a new ileostomy. The patient
expresses concern about caring for the ostomy. Before hospital discharge, it is
most important for the nurse to coordinate with which member of the health care
team?
a. Home care nurse
b. Wound ostomy continence nurse
c. Registered dietitian
d. Primary care provider - ANSWER-b
The nurse is assigned the care of a patient for whom a cleansing enema has been
ordered. What information is most important for the nurse to know before
administration of the enema?
a. The proper way to position the patient
b. Signs and symptoms of intolerance to the procedure
c. Vital signs before the procedure
d. History of surgery of the anus or rectum - ANSWER-d
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, NSG 3100 EXAM 3 GALEN COLLEGE
To prevent constipation in an inactive patient, which early interventions should
the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)
a. Stool softener administration
b. Enema administration
c. Increasing the fiber in the diet
d. Increasing physical activity
e. Increasing fluid intake - ANSWER-a,c,d,e
While performing an abdominal assessment on an unconscious patient, the nurse
notes presence of an ostomy. The fecal output is liquid in consistency, with a
pungent odor, from the stoma that is located in the upper right quadrant of the
abdomen. What type of ostomy does the patient have?
a. Descending colostomy
b. Ureterostomy
c. Ileostomy
d. Ascending colostomy - ANSWER-d
The teaching plan for a patient with diarrhea should include which intervention?
a. Drinking at least eight glasses of fluid each day
b. Eating foods low in sodium and potassium
c. Limiting the amount of soluble fiber in the diet
d. Eliminating whole-wheat and whole-grain breads and cereal - ANSWER-a
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The nurse knows that the teaching for a patient who was recently diagnosed with
constipation has been effective if the patient's meal request specifies which food
choice?
a. Hot dog on a bun
b. Grilled chicken
c. Tuna sandwich on white bread
d. Spinach salad with dressing - ANSWER-d
A 40-year-old patient complains of 4 days of frequent loose stools with abdominal
cramping. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?
a. Impaired Skin Integrity
b. Fluid Imbalance
c. Acute Pain
d. Self-Care Deficit (i.e., toileting) - ANSWER-b
A patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy. After preprocedure teaching by the
nurse, the patient demonstrates understanding when he makes which statement?
a. "I can have coffee the morning of the procedure."
b. "I should drink a red sports drink the day before to stay hydrated."
c. "I should drink clear liquids for 2 days before the procedure."
d. "I will be able to drive home immediately after the procedure." - ANSWER-c
Which nursing intervention is included for a patient experiencing diarrhea?
a. Limiting fluid intake to 1000 mL/day
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NSG 3100 EXAM 3 GALEN COLLEGE NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|BRAND NEW!!
A patient is in the Emergency Department with a diagnosis of acute myocardial
infarction within about the past 3 hours. Which of the following cardiac markers
would the nurse expect to be elevated at this point?
a. CK-MB
b. Myoglobin
c. Troponin I
d. TroponinT - ANSWER-b
The nurse has explained a paracentesis to a patient. Which of the following
statements would indicate the patient needs more teaching?
a. "I will need to sign a consent form before the procedure."
b. "You will be using a needle to remove fluid from my abdomen."
c. "You will be measuring my abdomen before and after the procedure."
d. "I will be lying on my left side during the procedure." - ANSWER-d
A patient just had a lumbar puncture. Which of the following would the off-shift
nurse report during hand-off report to the new nurse?
a. He is to lie flat for at least 4 hours.
b. He should remain NPO for at least 4 hours.
c. Assess for signs of postprocedure hypertension.
d. Hold all sedatives and opioids for at least 4 hours. - ANSWER-a
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, NSG 3100 EXAM 3 GALEN COLLEGE
Which of the following allergies would be problematic for a patient scheduled for
computed tomography with contrast?
a. Allergy to penicillin
b. Allergy to shellfish
c. Allergy to peanuts
d. Allergy to latex - ANSWER-b
A patient is being discharged from the hospital with a new ileostomy. The patient
expresses concern about caring for the ostomy. Before hospital discharge, it is
most important for the nurse to coordinate with which member of the health care
team?
a. Home care nurse
b. Wound ostomy continence nurse
c. Registered dietitian
d. Primary care provider - ANSWER-b
The nurse is assigned the care of a patient for whom a cleansing enema has been
ordered. What information is most important for the nurse to know before
administration of the enema?
a. The proper way to position the patient
b. Signs and symptoms of intolerance to the procedure
c. Vital signs before the procedure
d. History of surgery of the anus or rectum - ANSWER-d
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, NSG 3100 EXAM 3 GALEN COLLEGE
To prevent constipation in an inactive patient, which early interventions should
the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)
a. Stool softener administration
b. Enema administration
c. Increasing the fiber in the diet
d. Increasing physical activity
e. Increasing fluid intake - ANSWER-a,c,d,e
While performing an abdominal assessment on an unconscious patient, the nurse
notes presence of an ostomy. The fecal output is liquid in consistency, with a
pungent odor, from the stoma that is located in the upper right quadrant of the
abdomen. What type of ostomy does the patient have?
a. Descending colostomy
b. Ureterostomy
c. Ileostomy
d. Ascending colostomy - ANSWER-d
The teaching plan for a patient with diarrhea should include which intervention?
a. Drinking at least eight glasses of fluid each day
b. Eating foods low in sodium and potassium
c. Limiting the amount of soluble fiber in the diet
d. Eliminating whole-wheat and whole-grain breads and cereal - ANSWER-a
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, NSG 3100 EXAM 3 GALEN COLLEGE
The nurse knows that the teaching for a patient who was recently diagnosed with
constipation has been effective if the patient's meal request specifies which food
choice?
a. Hot dog on a bun
b. Grilled chicken
c. Tuna sandwich on white bread
d. Spinach salad with dressing - ANSWER-d
A 40-year-old patient complains of 4 days of frequent loose stools with abdominal
cramping. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?
a. Impaired Skin Integrity
b. Fluid Imbalance
c. Acute Pain
d. Self-Care Deficit (i.e., toileting) - ANSWER-b
A patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy. After preprocedure teaching by the
nurse, the patient demonstrates understanding when he makes which statement?
a. "I can have coffee the morning of the procedure."
b. "I should drink a red sports drink the day before to stay hydrated."
c. "I should drink clear liquids for 2 days before the procedure."
d. "I will be able to drive home immediately after the procedure." - ANSWER-c
Which nursing intervention is included for a patient experiencing diarrhea?
a. Limiting fluid intake to 1000 mL/day
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