NSG 3100 Retest Placement test Exam Questions with complete solutions 2024/2025
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NSG 3100 Retest Placement test Exam Questions with complete solutions 2024/2025
The nurse instructs the UAP that which of the following methods will obtain a falsely low blood pressure reading?
A- Using a BP cuff that is too narrow
B- Releasing the pressure value too slowly
C- Assessing th...
NSG 3100 Retest Placement test
Exam Questions with complete
solutions 2024/2025
The nurse instructs the UAP that which of the following methods will obtain a falsely low
blood pressure reading?
A- Using a BP cuff that is too narrow
B- Releasing the pressure value too slowly
C- Assessing the BP after the patient exercises
D- Place the arm above the level of the heart - correct answer D- Place the arm above
the level of the heart
The adult patient is seen in the 24-hour medical center for heat exhaustion. The nurse
anticipates that treatment will include which of the following?
A- Fluid replacement
B- Antibiotic therapy
C- Hypothermia wraps
D- Tepid water baths - correct answer A- Fluid replacement
Upon entering the room, the nurse observes that the patient appears to be tachypneic.
The nurse should A- Ask if there have been visitors
B- Have the patient lie flat
C- Take the radial pulse
D- Measure the respiratory rate - correct answer D- Measure the respiratory rate
The patient is experiencing pain and asks for medication, which has been ordered by
the provider. The nurse first assesses the vital signs and finds the blood pressure to be
144/82 mmHg, Pulse 88/min., and respirations 24/min. The nurse should
A- Give the medication as ordered
,B- Check again that the patient has pain
C- Withhold the medication
D- Wait 20 min. and check the vital signs again before giving the medication - correct
answer A- Give the medication as ordered
The patient gets out of bed to go to the bathroom and tells the nurse that he "feels
dizzy." What is the first action the nurse should take?
A- Go for help
B- Take blood pressure
C- Help the patient to sit down
D- Have the patient take deep breaths - correct answer C- Help the patient to sit down
A patient asks the nurse about whether her blood pressure is too high. The nurse
informs the patient that the blood pressure associated with stage 2 hypertension is
A- 120/70
B- 130/80
C- 140/90
D- 160/100 - correct answer D- 160/100
A primary concern for a patient w/ orthostatic hypotension is
A- Risk for falls
B- Fluid overload
C- Oxygen demand
D- Mental confusion - correct answer A- Risk for falls
A 79-year-old resident in a long-term care facility is known to "wander at night" and has
fallen in the past. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
A- The patient should be checked frequently during the night
B- An abdominal restraint should be placed on the patient during sleeping hours
C- A radio should be left playing at the bedside to assist in reality orientation
, D- The patient should be placed in a room away from the activity of the nurses' station -
correct answer A- The patient should be checked frequently during the night
The visiting nurse completes an assessment of the ambulatory patient in the home and
determines the nursing diagnosis Risk for injury associated with decreased vision. On
the basis of this assessment, the patient will benefit the most from
A- Installing fluorescent lighting throughout the home
B- Becoming oriented to the position of the furniture and stairways
C- Maintaining complete bed rest in a hospital bed w/ side rails
D- Applying physical restraints - correct answer B- Becoming oriented to the position of
the furniture and stairways
When applying a wrist restraint, the nurse knows that
A- The padded side is away from the skin
B- It should be removed at least once every shift
C- The straps should be secured w/ a knot
D- Two fingers' width should fit between the skin and the restraint - correct answer D-
Two fingers' width should fit between the skin and the restraint
A patient has a 6-inch laceration on his right forearm. An infection develops at the site.
Which of the following is a sign of a local inflammatory response observed by the
nurse?
A- Blanching of the skin
B- Edema at the site
C- Decrease in temperature
D- Bruising at the site - correct answer B- Edema at the site
The nurse employs surgical aseptic technique when
A- Disposing syringes in a puncture-proof container
B- Placing soiled linens in a moisture-resistant bag
C- Washing hands before changing a dressing
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