NSG-300 FINAL SOCRATIVE
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS 100%
To best assist a patient in the grieving process, which factors are most important for the nurse
to assess? Select all that apply.
a.) Previous experiences with grief and loss
b.)Religious affiliation and denomination
c.)Ethnic background and cultural practices
d.)Current financial status
e. Current medications Correct Answer - a.) Previous experiences with grief and loss
b.)Religious affiliation and denomination
c.)Ethnic background and cultural practices
When is hypokalemia indicated? Correct Answer - serum K+ level below 3.5 mEq/L (3.5
mmol/L)
Which statement made by the patient indicates an understanding of sleep-hygiene practices?
A). "I usually drink a cup of warm milk in the evening to help me sleep."
B.)"If I exercise right before bedtime, I will be tired and fall asleep faster."
C.)"I know it does not matter what time I go to bed as long as I am tired."
D.)"If I use hypnotics for a long time, my insomnia will be cured." Correct Answer - A). "I usually
drink a cup of warm milk in the evening to help me sleep."
,The nurse assesses pain, edema, and redness at a vascular access device (VAD) site. Which
action is taken first?
A.) Apply a warm, moist compress.
B.)Aspirate the infusing fluid from the VAD.
C.)Report the situation to the health care provider.
D.) Discontinue the intravenous infusion Correct Answer - D.) Discontinue the intravenous
infusion
You are a home health nurse caring for Ms. Long, a 70-year-old retired widow who lives in a
one-level home with her son. Their home has a walkout basement. Ms. Long enjoys reading and
sewing, but she is experiencing reduced vision, which is affecting her ability to participate in
these activities. She is fearful of falling and visited an ophthalmologist a year ago. You conduct a
home hazard assessment and find clutter in the home, dim lighting, and stairs with poor lighting
and a broken handrail. Ms. Long states, "I can no longer drive at night. I'm afraid to use the
stairs at home because I can't judge steps clearly." What is your priority nursing diagnosis?
A.) Rick for injury
B.)Acute pain
C.)Risk for impaired vision
D.)Activity intolerance Correct Answer - A.) Rick for injury
A nurse is assessing internal variables that are affecting the patient's health status. Which area
should the nurse assess?
A.)Perception of functioning
B.)Socioeconomic factors
C.)Cultural background
D.)Family practices Correct Answer - A.)Perception of functioning
What did the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) establish?
,A.) standard competencies in knowledge, social reasoning, and attributes (KSAs) for nurse
faculty
B.) standard competencies in knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) for the preparation of
future nurses
C.) standard competencies in knowledge, social reasoning, and attributes (KSAs) for the
preparation of future nurses
D.) standard competencies in knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) for nurse faculty Correct
Answer - B.) standard competencies in knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) for the
preparation of future nurses
When assessing a patient with chest pain, what questions would the nurse include that are best
related to chest pain? Select all that apply.
A.) Does the problem occur at a specific time of the day, during or after exercise, or all the time?
B.) What causes the pain and how long does it last? Is this a different type of pain? Can you
show me where the pain is located?
C.)What relieves or makes the pain worse?
D.) Does the pain occur with coughing?
E.)On a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being the most severe pain and 10 being no pain, how would you
rate your pain? Correct Answer - A.) Does the problem occur at a specific time of the day,
during or after exercise, or all the time?
B.) What causes the pain and how long does it last? Is this a different type of pain? Can you
show me where the pain is located?
C.)What relieves or makes the pain worse?
D.) Does the pain occur with coughing?
What does the left ventricle do?
A.) pumps deoxygenated blood through the pulmonary circulation
, B.) pumps oxygenated blood through the pulmonary circulation
C.) pumps deoxygenated blood through the systemic circulation
D.) pumps oxygenated blood through the systemic circulation Correct Answer - D.) pumps
oxygenated blood through the systemic circulation
What is the best thing to do with subjective data?
A.) support subjective findings by calling the patient's provider
B.) support subjective findings with objective information
C.) support subjective findings with input from the patient's family or friends
D.) there is no need to support subjective findings Correct Answer - B.) support subjective
findings with objective information
The nurse receives the patient's most recent blood work results. Which laboratory value is of
greatest concern?
A.)Potassium of 3.5 mEq/L
B.)Chloride of 100 mEq/L
C.)Sodium of 145 mEq/L
D.) Calcium of 15.5 mg/dL Correct Answer - D.) Calcium of 15.5 mg/dL
What is an important function of potassium in the body?
A.) Necessary for production of ATP, the energy source for cellular metabolism
B.) Influences function of neuromuscular junctions; is a cofactor for numerous enzymes
C.) Influences excitability of nerve and muscle cells; necessary for muscle contraction
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS 100%
To best assist a patient in the grieving process, which factors are most important for the nurse
to assess? Select all that apply.
a.) Previous experiences with grief and loss
b.)Religious affiliation and denomination
c.)Ethnic background and cultural practices
d.)Current financial status
e. Current medications Correct Answer - a.) Previous experiences with grief and loss
b.)Religious affiliation and denomination
c.)Ethnic background and cultural practices
When is hypokalemia indicated? Correct Answer - serum K+ level below 3.5 mEq/L (3.5
mmol/L)
Which statement made by the patient indicates an understanding of sleep-hygiene practices?
A). "I usually drink a cup of warm milk in the evening to help me sleep."
B.)"If I exercise right before bedtime, I will be tired and fall asleep faster."
C.)"I know it does not matter what time I go to bed as long as I am tired."
D.)"If I use hypnotics for a long time, my insomnia will be cured." Correct Answer - A). "I usually
drink a cup of warm milk in the evening to help me sleep."
,The nurse assesses pain, edema, and redness at a vascular access device (VAD) site. Which
action is taken first?
A.) Apply a warm, moist compress.
B.)Aspirate the infusing fluid from the VAD.
C.)Report the situation to the health care provider.
D.) Discontinue the intravenous infusion Correct Answer - D.) Discontinue the intravenous
infusion
You are a home health nurse caring for Ms. Long, a 70-year-old retired widow who lives in a
one-level home with her son. Their home has a walkout basement. Ms. Long enjoys reading and
sewing, but she is experiencing reduced vision, which is affecting her ability to participate in
these activities. She is fearful of falling and visited an ophthalmologist a year ago. You conduct a
home hazard assessment and find clutter in the home, dim lighting, and stairs with poor lighting
and a broken handrail. Ms. Long states, "I can no longer drive at night. I'm afraid to use the
stairs at home because I can't judge steps clearly." What is your priority nursing diagnosis?
A.) Rick for injury
B.)Acute pain
C.)Risk for impaired vision
D.)Activity intolerance Correct Answer - A.) Rick for injury
A nurse is assessing internal variables that are affecting the patient's health status. Which area
should the nurse assess?
A.)Perception of functioning
B.)Socioeconomic factors
C.)Cultural background
D.)Family practices Correct Answer - A.)Perception of functioning
What did the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) establish?
,A.) standard competencies in knowledge, social reasoning, and attributes (KSAs) for nurse
faculty
B.) standard competencies in knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) for the preparation of
future nurses
C.) standard competencies in knowledge, social reasoning, and attributes (KSAs) for the
preparation of future nurses
D.) standard competencies in knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) for nurse faculty Correct
Answer - B.) standard competencies in knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) for the
preparation of future nurses
When assessing a patient with chest pain, what questions would the nurse include that are best
related to chest pain? Select all that apply.
A.) Does the problem occur at a specific time of the day, during or after exercise, or all the time?
B.) What causes the pain and how long does it last? Is this a different type of pain? Can you
show me where the pain is located?
C.)What relieves or makes the pain worse?
D.) Does the pain occur with coughing?
E.)On a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being the most severe pain and 10 being no pain, how would you
rate your pain? Correct Answer - A.) Does the problem occur at a specific time of the day,
during or after exercise, or all the time?
B.) What causes the pain and how long does it last? Is this a different type of pain? Can you
show me where the pain is located?
C.)What relieves or makes the pain worse?
D.) Does the pain occur with coughing?
What does the left ventricle do?
A.) pumps deoxygenated blood through the pulmonary circulation
, B.) pumps oxygenated blood through the pulmonary circulation
C.) pumps deoxygenated blood through the systemic circulation
D.) pumps oxygenated blood through the systemic circulation Correct Answer - D.) pumps
oxygenated blood through the systemic circulation
What is the best thing to do with subjective data?
A.) support subjective findings by calling the patient's provider
B.) support subjective findings with objective information
C.) support subjective findings with input from the patient's family or friends
D.) there is no need to support subjective findings Correct Answer - B.) support subjective
findings with objective information
The nurse receives the patient's most recent blood work results. Which laboratory value is of
greatest concern?
A.)Potassium of 3.5 mEq/L
B.)Chloride of 100 mEq/L
C.)Sodium of 145 mEq/L
D.) Calcium of 15.5 mg/dL Correct Answer - D.) Calcium of 15.5 mg/dL
What is an important function of potassium in the body?
A.) Necessary for production of ATP, the energy source for cellular metabolism
B.) Influences function of neuromuscular junctions; is a cofactor for numerous enzymes
C.) Influences excitability of nerve and muscle cells; necessary for muscle contraction
