NUR125 Final Questions and Answers
A+ Graded (2025)
Factors .in .choosing .injection .routes .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Consider .patient .age,
.muscle .mass, .medication .viscosity, .volume, .absorption .rate, .and .site .condition.
Enteral .medication .administration .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Assess .swallowing
.ability, .GI .function; .position .client .at .least .30-45°; .flush .before/after.
Safe .med .administration .steps .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Verify .order, .allergies,
.perform .3 .checks, .use .10 .rights, .document .promptly.
Pharmacokinetics .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Absorption, .distribution, .metabolism,
.excretion.
Therapeutic .range .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Drug .concentration .that .achieves
.desired .effect .without .toxicity.
Adverse .reactions .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Allergic, .idiosyncratic, .side .effects,
.toxic .effects.
Routes .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Oral, .sublingual, .buccal, .topical, .transdermal,
.ophthalmic, .otic, .nasal, .inhalation, .vaginal, .rectal, .subcutaneous, .IM, . IV.
Therapeutic .effect .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Intended .response .to .medication.
Effectiveness .evaluation .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Reassess .after .peak .time.
Medication .errors .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Report .immediately .per .policy; .do .not
.alter .documentation.
Ten .rights .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Patient, .medication, .dose, .route, .time,
.documentation, .reason, .assessment, .evaluation, .education.
Time-sensitive .meds .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Strict .timing .for .insulin, .antibiotics,
.anticoagulants, .pain .meds.
Pre-admin .assessment .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Vitals, .labs, .allergies, .cognitive
.status.
, Family .collaboration .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Involve .in .teaching .when .appropriate.
Chain .of .infection .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Infectious .agent .→ .reservoir .→ .portal .of
.exit .→ .mode .of .transmission .→ .portal .of .entry .→ .susceptible .host.
Body .system .defenses .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Intact .skin/mucous .membranes,
.normal .flora, .immune .system, .inflammatory .process.
Acute .inflammation .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Redness, .heat, .swelling, .pain, .loss .of
.function.
HAIs .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-CAUTI, .CLABSI, .VAP, .surgical .site .infection.
Infection .risk .factors .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Age .extremes, .chronic .disease,
.immunosuppression, .invasive .devices.
Localized .vs .systemic .infection .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Local: .redness/swelling;
.systemic: .fever, .chills, .malaise, .↑ .WBC.
Medical .vs .surgical .asepsis .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Clean .vs .sterile .technique.
Hand .hygiene .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Soap .& .water .for .C. .diff; .alcohol .rub
.otherwise.
Standard .precautions .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Applied .to .all .clients.
Transmission-based .precautions .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Contact, .droplet,
.airborne, .protective .environment.
PPE .use .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Gown/gloves .for .contact, .mask .for .droplet, .N95
.for .airborne.
Home .infection .prevention .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Clean .environment, .safe .food
.handling, .hygiene .education.
Loss .types .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Actual, .perceived, .maturational, .situational.
Factors .affecting .grief .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Culture, .religion, .support, .previous
.loss, .coping .skills.
End-of-life .plan .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Symptom .relief, .dignity, .family .support.
Postmortem .care .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Confirm .death, .follow .cultural/religious
.practices, .clean .and .position .body, .allow .family .to .view.
Expected .signs .before .death .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Mottling, .↓ .BP/HR, .irregular
.breathing .(Cheyne-Stokes), .decreased .urine .output.
A+ Graded (2025)
Factors .in .choosing .injection .routes .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Consider .patient .age,
.muscle .mass, .medication .viscosity, .volume, .absorption .rate, .and .site .condition.
Enteral .medication .administration .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Assess .swallowing
.ability, .GI .function; .position .client .at .least .30-45°; .flush .before/after.
Safe .med .administration .steps .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Verify .order, .allergies,
.perform .3 .checks, .use .10 .rights, .document .promptly.
Pharmacokinetics .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Absorption, .distribution, .metabolism,
.excretion.
Therapeutic .range .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Drug .concentration .that .achieves
.desired .effect .without .toxicity.
Adverse .reactions .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Allergic, .idiosyncratic, .side .effects,
.toxic .effects.
Routes .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Oral, .sublingual, .buccal, .topical, .transdermal,
.ophthalmic, .otic, .nasal, .inhalation, .vaginal, .rectal, .subcutaneous, .IM, . IV.
Therapeutic .effect .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Intended .response .to .medication.
Effectiveness .evaluation .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Reassess .after .peak .time.
Medication .errors .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Report .immediately .per .policy; .do .not
.alter .documentation.
Ten .rights .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Patient, .medication, .dose, .route, .time,
.documentation, .reason, .assessment, .evaluation, .education.
Time-sensitive .meds .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Strict .timing .for .insulin, .antibiotics,
.anticoagulants, .pain .meds.
Pre-admin .assessment .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Vitals, .labs, .allergies, .cognitive
.status.
, Family .collaboration .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Involve .in .teaching .when .appropriate.
Chain .of .infection .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Infectious .agent .→ .reservoir .→ .portal .of
.exit .→ .mode .of .transmission .→ .portal .of .entry .→ .susceptible .host.
Body .system .defenses .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Intact .skin/mucous .membranes,
.normal .flora, .immune .system, .inflammatory .process.
Acute .inflammation .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Redness, .heat, .swelling, .pain, .loss .of
.function.
HAIs .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-CAUTI, .CLABSI, .VAP, .surgical .site .infection.
Infection .risk .factors .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Age .extremes, .chronic .disease,
.immunosuppression, .invasive .devices.
Localized .vs .systemic .infection .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Local: .redness/swelling;
.systemic: .fever, .chills, .malaise, .↑ .WBC.
Medical .vs .surgical .asepsis .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Clean .vs .sterile .technique.
Hand .hygiene .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Soap .& .water .for .C. .diff; .alcohol .rub
.otherwise.
Standard .precautions .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Applied .to .all .clients.
Transmission-based .precautions .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Contact, .droplet,
.airborne, .protective .environment.
PPE .use .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Gown/gloves .for .contact, .mask .for .droplet, .N95
.for .airborne.
Home .infection .prevention .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Clean .environment, .safe .food
.handling, .hygiene .education.
Loss .types .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Actual, .perceived, .maturational, .situational.
Factors .affecting .grief .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Culture, .religion, .support, .previous
.loss, .coping .skills.
End-of-life .plan .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Symptom .relief, .dignity, .family .support.
Postmortem .care .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Confirm .death, .follow .cultural/religious
.practices, .clean .and .position .body, .allow .family .to .view.
Expected .signs .before .death .- .CORRECT .ANSWER-Mottling, .↓ .BP/HR, .irregular
.breathing .(Cheyne-Stokes), .decreased .urine .output.
