Update 2026 | Comprehensive Prep
1. If a patient is prescribed 2 milligrams of a medication, how many micrograms
will the patient receive?
2 micrograms
200 micrograms
20 micrograms
2000 micrograms
2. All of the following are typical signs and symptoms of meningitis EXCEPT
neck pain
none of the above
low back pain
fever
severe headache
3. Describe the significance of the COAL acronym in nursing practice related to
patient mobility.
The COAL acronym indicates the types of canes available for patients.
The COAL acronym refers to the medications prescribed for mobility
issues.
The COAL acronym helps nurses instruct patients on the proper use
of a cane to ensure stability and safety while walking.
The COAL acronym is used to describe the different types of leg
injuries.
,4. If a medication dosage is prescribed as 30 milliliters, how many tablespoons
should the nurse administer?
3 tablespoons
0.5 tablespoons
1 tablespoon
2 tablespoons
5. A patient is diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. If they are vegetarian,
which alternative food sources could you recommend to help increase their
iron intake?
Fish and poultry
Processed grains and sugars
Legumes and leafy greens
Dairy products and eggs
6. A teaspoon is approximately equivalent to which measurement?
2 Tbs
½ ounce
10 mL
5 mL
7. A patient is experiencing severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms, including
tremors and anxiety. What nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Administer benzodiazepines as prescribed.
Provide high-calorie snacks.
, Monitor the patient for signs of infection.
Encourage the patient to drink water.
8. If a nursing student is preparing a health education session on Hepatitis E for
a community with limited access to clean water, what key prevention strategy
should they emphasize?
Promoting safe sexual practices
Encouraging regular blood donations
Improving sanitation and access to clean drinking water
Implementing vaccination programs for all residents
9. In the case of life-threatening digoxin toxicity, an antidote is given, which:
enables a reversal of the toxicity after 15 hours
is an antagonist of NA+-K+-ATPase
should be used with caution in cases of impaired renal function
is administered orally
10. You have administered 1 mg of a drug to a patient. This is equivalent to:
1,000 micrograms
10,000 micrograms
0.001 micrograms
0.01 micrograms
11. Conversion of 5 ml to household measurement is equivalent to
1 tablespoon
, 1 cup
1 teaspoon
1 pint
12. What does the term 'nonmaleficence' refer to in the context of nursing
ethics?
The requirement to maintain confidentiality.
The duty to provide care.
The principle of patient autonomy.
The obligation to do no harm.
13. Describe how Hepatitis E is typically transmitted and the implications for
public health.
Hepatitis E spreads through sexual contact, similar to other viral
hepatitis types.
Hepatitis E is transmitted through blood transfusions, making it a
concern for blood safety.
Hepatitis E is transmitted via airborne particles, requiring respiratory
precautions.
Hepatitis E is typically transmitted through the fecal-oral route,
often due to contaminated water, which poses a risk for outbreaks
in areas with poor sanitation.
14. Which aspect of fidelity is supported? A nurse tells his pain-stricken patient
that he will give him his pain medication as soon as his first dose wears off (6
hours after taking themeds). The nurse is busy in another patient's room, but
he calls his colleague and she goes to administer the patient's medication on
time.