NUR 233 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS (LATEST 2026- 2027)
100% CORRECT
After surgery for presbyopia, what should the patient notify the
provider of? - correct answer- Increased pain and
temperature or any unusual feelings
Calcium Electrolyte values - correct answer- 8.2-
10.2 mEq/L
During evaluation phase, if the outcomes weren't satisfactory,
what should happen? - correct answer- Nursing
process should start over again to determine the reasons for
failure
How do alpha - 2 agonists provide analgesic effects? - correct
answer- Activates alpha - 2 receptors at spinal cord
How do ion channel blockers provide analgesic effects? -
correct answer- It binds to calcium channels
,How do NSAIDs work? - correct answer- By
inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis
How do opioids work? - correct answer- By
binding to opioid receptors
How do topical rubefacients work? - correct answer-
Local vasodilation that produces sensations of coolness and
warmth
How does tri-cyclic antidepressants provide analgesic effects? -
correct answer- Promotes re-uptake of serotonin
and norepi. in the brain
How will a patient with HTN present before the disease is
advanced? - correct answer- Usually
asymptomatic
If a medication is needed after the automatic stop date, what
must happen? - correct answer- Prescriber must
write a new prescription
,If a patient has COPD, which concentration would they use? -
correct answer- 1L
Magnesium Electrolyte values - correct answer-
1.6-2.2 mEq/L
Phosphorus Electrolyte values - correct answer-
2.5-4.5 mEq/L
Potassium Electrolyte values - correct answer-
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Sodium Electrolyte values - correct answer- 135-
145 mEq/L
Something about a 48 yo with newly diagnosed HTN's BP from
exam 2 - correct answer- Answer was
What 11 things should be included in the assessment for
asthma? - correct answer- VS
O2 sat
ABGs
, Breath sounds (look for wheezing)
LOC
Cough
Accessory muscle use
Positioning
Dyspnea
Previous intubations
What 13 post op teachings should the nurse teach their patient
after a TJR? - correct answer- Take pain meds as
prescribed
Limit foods high in K+ if on warfarin
Admin anticoagulant therapy as prescribed
S/S of DVT (pain, warmth, tenderness)
Avoid electric razors
Use soft toothbrushes
No flossing
Avoid high injury risk activities
< 90 degree hip flexion for 2 - 3 months
Use raised toilet seat and pull bar to prevent >90 degrees and
falls
VERIFIED ANSWERS (LATEST 2026- 2027)
100% CORRECT
After surgery for presbyopia, what should the patient notify the
provider of? - correct answer- Increased pain and
temperature or any unusual feelings
Calcium Electrolyte values - correct answer- 8.2-
10.2 mEq/L
During evaluation phase, if the outcomes weren't satisfactory,
what should happen? - correct answer- Nursing
process should start over again to determine the reasons for
failure
How do alpha - 2 agonists provide analgesic effects? - correct
answer- Activates alpha - 2 receptors at spinal cord
How do ion channel blockers provide analgesic effects? -
correct answer- It binds to calcium channels
,How do NSAIDs work? - correct answer- By
inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis
How do opioids work? - correct answer- By
binding to opioid receptors
How do topical rubefacients work? - correct answer-
Local vasodilation that produces sensations of coolness and
warmth
How does tri-cyclic antidepressants provide analgesic effects? -
correct answer- Promotes re-uptake of serotonin
and norepi. in the brain
How will a patient with HTN present before the disease is
advanced? - correct answer- Usually
asymptomatic
If a medication is needed after the automatic stop date, what
must happen? - correct answer- Prescriber must
write a new prescription
,If a patient has COPD, which concentration would they use? -
correct answer- 1L
Magnesium Electrolyte values - correct answer-
1.6-2.2 mEq/L
Phosphorus Electrolyte values - correct answer-
2.5-4.5 mEq/L
Potassium Electrolyte values - correct answer-
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Sodium Electrolyte values - correct answer- 135-
145 mEq/L
Something about a 48 yo with newly diagnosed HTN's BP from
exam 2 - correct answer- Answer was
What 11 things should be included in the assessment for
asthma? - correct answer- VS
O2 sat
ABGs
, Breath sounds (look for wheezing)
LOC
Cough
Accessory muscle use
Positioning
Dyspnea
Previous intubations
What 13 post op teachings should the nurse teach their patient
after a TJR? - correct answer- Take pain meds as
prescribed
Limit foods high in K+ if on warfarin
Admin anticoagulant therapy as prescribed
S/S of DVT (pain, warmth, tenderness)
Avoid electric razors
Use soft toothbrushes
No flossing
Avoid high injury risk activities
< 90 degree hip flexion for 2 - 3 months
Use raised toilet seat and pull bar to prevent >90 degrees and
falls
