NSG 3100 EXAM 1, 2, & 3 Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Nursing Practice - Galen Actual Questions and Answers 100% Guarantee Pass

NSG 3100 EXAM 1, 2, & 3
Fundamental Concepts & Skills for

Nursing Practice - Galen
Actual Questions and Answers
100% Guarantee Pass


This Exam contains:
➢ NSG 3100 EXAM 1, 2, & 3

➢ 100% Guarantee Pass.

➢ Multiple-Choice (A–D).

➢ Each Question Includes The Correct Answer

➢ Expert-Verified explanation
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NSG 3100 EXAM 1 .................................................. 2
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NSG 3100 EXAM 2 ................................................37
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NSG 3100 EXAM 3 ............................................... 65
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NSG 3100 EXAM 1 sz sz sz




1. The nurse is measuring blood pressures as part of a community h
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Which blood pressure reading would cause the nurse to refer the p
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atient for follow-up regarding hypertension?
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a. 108/70
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b. 116/78
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c. 128/80
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Expert Rationale A blood pressure reading of 138/88 mm Hg falls into the S
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tage 1 Hypertension category per the latest ACC/AHA guidelines, necessitatin
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g follow-
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up to prevent complications. While 128/80 is elevated, it does not yet meet crit
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eria for hypertension referral. Early identification and education about lifestyl
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e modifications are crucial at this stage.
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,2. The nurse is admitting a stable patient for a minor outpatient pro
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What site would the nurse most commonly use to assess pulse rate
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a. Radial site
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b. Apical site
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c. Brachial site
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d. Carotid site
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Expert Rationale The radial pulse site is the most accessible and non-
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invasive peripheral pulse location for routine assessment and provides accura
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te readings for stable patients. The apical site is reserved for patients with cardi
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ac conditions or irregular rhythms where peripheral pulse may be inadequate.
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3. The unlicensed assistive personnel reports vital signs for a patie
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nt to the nurse temperature of 99.2° F (37.3° C) oral, pulse of 88 bp
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m and regular, respirations of 18 BPM and regular, blood pressure
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of 178/112 mm Hg, and oxygen saturation of 96%. Which vital sign s
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hould the nurse be most concerned about?
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a. Temperature
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c. Respirations
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d. Blood pressure
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, Expert Rationale The severely elevated blood pressure of 178/112 mm Hg i
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organ damage such as stroke or myocardial infarction. The other vital signs are
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z within normal limits, so immediate clinical attention should prioritize blood p
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4. From the nurse's understanding, which statements regarding te
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mperature and heat production in the body are accurate? (Select all t sz sz sz sz sz sz sz sz sz sz sz




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a. Heat generates energy for cellular functions.
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b. Hormones, such as thyroid hormones, decrease metabolism and heat produ
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c. Exercise decreases heat production through muscular activity.
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d. Expected temperature readings vary by the route selected for measurement.
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e. Women tend to have more fluctuations in temperature than do men.
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Expert Rationale Heat is produced as a byproduct of cellular metabolism a
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nd is essential for enzymatic functions. Thyroid hormones actually increase m
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etabolic rate and heat production, therefore statement b is false. Exercise eleva
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tes heat production by increasing muscular activity. Temperature readings var
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y by route, but this is considered a measurement factor rather than a physiolog
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ic truth, making d less applicable here. Hormonal fluctuations during the men
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strual cycle cause more temperature variability in women, validating statemen
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