Final Exam: NUR155 / NUR 155 COMPLETE (Latest 2025 /
2026 Update): Critical Thinking for the Practical Nurse |
Questions and Verified Answers | 100 out of 100 (Grade A) –
Hondros.
A nurse is evaluating a patients understanding of proper treatment of hypoglycemia. Which of
the following measures indicates effective teaching? Select all that apply.
A. "I will drink 120 mL of orange juice"
B. "I could eat 2 soft boiled eggs with 2 saltine crackers"
C. "I will take a 4 mg Glucose tablet"
D. "I will drink a regular 150 mL of Coca Cola"
E. "I should keep Lifesavers or other hard candies with me at all times"
A. I will drink 120 mL of orange juice
D. I will drink a regular 150 mL of Coca Cola
When considering patient teaching about glargine insulin (Lantus), the nurse should include
which of the following information?
A. Glargine peaks in 4-6 hours to control glucose levels in between meals
B. This insulin is designed to provide a basal rate of insulin for 24 hours
C. Glargine will treat acute spikes in your glucose levels
D. Glargine may be given IV in an emergent situation to lower blood sugar rapidly
B. This insulin is designed to provide a basal rate of insulin for 24 hours
,A nurse at the clinic speaks to a diabetic patient on the phone who reports symptoms of nausea
and vomiting. What priority instruction should the nurse tell this patient?
A. "You should continue with your normal diet"
B. "Try to eat or drink small amounts of carbohydrates every 1-2 hours if possible to keep your
BGL in the target range"
C. "Make sure you check your blood sugar levels AC and HS during this time of day"
D. "Let your digestive system rest and only consume sips of water for the next eight hours"
B. "Try to eat or drink small amounts of carbohydrates every 1-2 hours if possible to keep your
BGL in the target range"
The goal of insulin therapy is to regulate insulin and blood sugar as would the normal pancreas.
This goal is best achieved by:
A. Giving regular insulin whenever BGL is above 200
B. Using a combination of Aspart or Lispro insulin with Glargine insulin
C. Administering NPH insulin twice daily
D. Using a sliding scalee to manage basal and bolus dosing
B. Using a combination of Aspart or Lispro insulin with Glargine insulin
One day after cataract surgery, the client is having discomfort from bright light. The nurse would
advise the client to:
A. Dim lights in the house and stay inside for 1 week
B. Attach sun shields to existing eyeglasses when in direct sunlight
C. Use sunglasses that wrap around the side of the face when in bright light
D. Patch the affected eye when in bright light
C. Use sunglasses that wrap around the side of the face when in bright light
, A client has been diagnosed with an acute episode of angle-closure glaucoma. The nurse plans
the clients nursing care with the understanding that acute angle-closure glaucoma:
A. Frequently resolves without treatment
B. Is typically treated with sustained bed rest
C. Is a medical emergency that can rapidly lead to blindness
D. Is the most commonly treated with steroid therapy
C. Is a medical emergency that can rapidly lead to blindness
A client has vertigo. Which goal would be most appropriate to prevent injury related to altered
immobility and gait disturbances? Select all that apply.
A. The client assume a safe position when dizzy
B. The client experiences no falls
C. The client performs vestibular/balance exercises
D. The client demonstrates family involvement
E. The client keep the head still when dizzy
A. The client assume a safe position when dizzy
B. The client experiences no falls
C. The client performs vestibular/balance exercises
E. The client keep the head still when dizzy
2026 Update): Critical Thinking for the Practical Nurse |
Questions and Verified Answers | 100 out of 100 (Grade A) –
Hondros.
A nurse is evaluating a patients understanding of proper treatment of hypoglycemia. Which of
the following measures indicates effective teaching? Select all that apply.
A. "I will drink 120 mL of orange juice"
B. "I could eat 2 soft boiled eggs with 2 saltine crackers"
C. "I will take a 4 mg Glucose tablet"
D. "I will drink a regular 150 mL of Coca Cola"
E. "I should keep Lifesavers or other hard candies with me at all times"
A. I will drink 120 mL of orange juice
D. I will drink a regular 150 mL of Coca Cola
When considering patient teaching about glargine insulin (Lantus), the nurse should include
which of the following information?
A. Glargine peaks in 4-6 hours to control glucose levels in between meals
B. This insulin is designed to provide a basal rate of insulin for 24 hours
C. Glargine will treat acute spikes in your glucose levels
D. Glargine may be given IV in an emergent situation to lower blood sugar rapidly
B. This insulin is designed to provide a basal rate of insulin for 24 hours
,A nurse at the clinic speaks to a diabetic patient on the phone who reports symptoms of nausea
and vomiting. What priority instruction should the nurse tell this patient?
A. "You should continue with your normal diet"
B. "Try to eat or drink small amounts of carbohydrates every 1-2 hours if possible to keep your
BGL in the target range"
C. "Make sure you check your blood sugar levels AC and HS during this time of day"
D. "Let your digestive system rest and only consume sips of water for the next eight hours"
B. "Try to eat or drink small amounts of carbohydrates every 1-2 hours if possible to keep your
BGL in the target range"
The goal of insulin therapy is to regulate insulin and blood sugar as would the normal pancreas.
This goal is best achieved by:
A. Giving regular insulin whenever BGL is above 200
B. Using a combination of Aspart or Lispro insulin with Glargine insulin
C. Administering NPH insulin twice daily
D. Using a sliding scalee to manage basal and bolus dosing
B. Using a combination of Aspart or Lispro insulin with Glargine insulin
One day after cataract surgery, the client is having discomfort from bright light. The nurse would
advise the client to:
A. Dim lights in the house and stay inside for 1 week
B. Attach sun shields to existing eyeglasses when in direct sunlight
C. Use sunglasses that wrap around the side of the face when in bright light
D. Patch the affected eye when in bright light
C. Use sunglasses that wrap around the side of the face when in bright light
, A client has been diagnosed with an acute episode of angle-closure glaucoma. The nurse plans
the clients nursing care with the understanding that acute angle-closure glaucoma:
A. Frequently resolves without treatment
B. Is typically treated with sustained bed rest
C. Is a medical emergency that can rapidly lead to blindness
D. Is the most commonly treated with steroid therapy
C. Is a medical emergency that can rapidly lead to blindness
A client has vertigo. Which goal would be most appropriate to prevent injury related to altered
immobility and gait disturbances? Select all that apply.
A. The client assume a safe position when dizzy
B. The client experiences no falls
C. The client performs vestibular/balance exercises
D. The client demonstrates family involvement
E. The client keep the head still when dizzy
A. The client assume a safe position when dizzy
B. The client experiences no falls
C. The client performs vestibular/balance exercises
E. The client keep the head still when dizzy
