NU189 Comprehensive Exam Questions
& Answers
Always prioritize what - ✔✔5 year old CF pt
What position should you be in for an NG tube - ✔✔High Fowler
Lubricate tip of tube
Measure and mark tube with tape
Tilt head forward
Ask client to drink or swallow
Attach to low suction - ✔✔Steps for NG placement
What should you monitor while in Addisons disease - ✔✔Blood pressure regularly
What is a complication of acute kidney injury post op - ✔✔Creatinine level of 2.1
S/S of complication of an IV infusion site superficial thrombophlebitis - ✔✔Warmth around the
incision site
Thoracotomy - ✔✔incision into the chest cavity
What do you continue to monitor for someone with a closed chest tube drain - ✔✔Respiratory
status
What if you have a slow steady bubbling in suction control for a closed chest tube drain - ✔✔It
is normal
, What is mechanical ventilation - ✔✔apply oxygen or manually ventilate client with bag mask
Hemodialysis treatment includes - ✔✔Epoetin Alfa
When do you give epoetin Alfa - ✔✔When hemoglobin has increased from 10 to 12
Teaching for diabetes type 1 glargine long lasting when discharging - ✔✔Can not mix with other
insulins
What requires a follow up when taking naproxen - ✔✔I have been taking it with antacids
What to remember with postmortem care - ✔✔Always ask family if they would like to help with
the care
How do you promote sleep - ✔✔Schedule care activities when the client is normally awake
What to remember with blood transfusions - ✔✔Flush patient with normal saline in new tubing
What to remember with TURP post op 12 hours - ✔✔Maintain bladder irrigation to keep
reddish pink color
What do you do for someone with mental health (manic pacing) - ✔✔Walk with patient
What do you tell someone with a nicety disorder having a panic attack - ✔✔Tell the patient you
will remain with them
& Answers
Always prioritize what - ✔✔5 year old CF pt
What position should you be in for an NG tube - ✔✔High Fowler
Lubricate tip of tube
Measure and mark tube with tape
Tilt head forward
Ask client to drink or swallow
Attach to low suction - ✔✔Steps for NG placement
What should you monitor while in Addisons disease - ✔✔Blood pressure regularly
What is a complication of acute kidney injury post op - ✔✔Creatinine level of 2.1
S/S of complication of an IV infusion site superficial thrombophlebitis - ✔✔Warmth around the
incision site
Thoracotomy - ✔✔incision into the chest cavity
What do you continue to monitor for someone with a closed chest tube drain - ✔✔Respiratory
status
What if you have a slow steady bubbling in suction control for a closed chest tube drain - ✔✔It
is normal
, What is mechanical ventilation - ✔✔apply oxygen or manually ventilate client with bag mask
Hemodialysis treatment includes - ✔✔Epoetin Alfa
When do you give epoetin Alfa - ✔✔When hemoglobin has increased from 10 to 12
Teaching for diabetes type 1 glargine long lasting when discharging - ✔✔Can not mix with other
insulins
What requires a follow up when taking naproxen - ✔✔I have been taking it with antacids
What to remember with postmortem care - ✔✔Always ask family if they would like to help with
the care
How do you promote sleep - ✔✔Schedule care activities when the client is normally awake
What to remember with blood transfusions - ✔✔Flush patient with normal saline in new tubing
What to remember with TURP post op 12 hours - ✔✔Maintain bladder irrigation to keep
reddish pink color
What do you do for someone with mental health (manic pacing) - ✔✔Walk with patient
What do you tell someone with a nicety disorder having a panic attack - ✔✔Tell the patient you
will remain with them
