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NUR 120 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024-2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
Which IV complication causes edema, pallor, pain, or coolness
around the IV site? - CORRECT ANSWER-Infiltration
Acute hemolytic transfusion reaction s/s - CORRECT
ANSWER-hematuria, low back pain, flushing, tachycardia,
fever, chills, decreased BP, and can lead to death
Nursing interventions during a transfusion reaction - CORRECT
ANSWER-stop transfusion, contact provider, change out tubing,
wait for order to possibly restart or give Benadryl
Which IV solution has a similar concentration of dissolved
particles as blood? - CORRECT ANSWER-isotonic
Example of hypertonic solution - CORRECT ANSWER-3%
NaCl
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Examples of hypotonic solution - CORRECT ANSWER-0.45%
NS
Four diseases sleep deprivation will place a patient at risk for -
CORRECT ANSWER-obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease,
HTN
Clinical manifestations of hypermagnesemia - CORRECT
ANSWER-absent deep-tendon reflexes, hypotension, respiratory
failure
Metabolic acidosis causes - CORRECT ANSWER-kidney
disease or diarrhea
Metabolic acidosis s/s - CORRECT ANSWER-headache,
lethargy, N/V, hyperkalemia
Role of nurse in informed consent - CORRECT ANSWER-
witness the client sign the form
ensure they understand information from provider
call provider with any questions the client may have
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What flow rate should humidification be added to a nasal
cannula? - CORRECT ANSWER-4 L or above
What is the purpose of humidification being added to a nasal
cannula? - CORRECT ANSWER-It keeps the mucous
membranes moist to avoid breakdown and infection - increased
fluid can help thin secretions
Olfactory - CORRECT ANSWER-sense of smell
Gustatory - CORRECT ANSWER-sense of taste
Stereognosis - CORRECT ANSWER-perceiving objects (size,
shape, texture)
Tactile - CORRECT ANSWER-sense of touch
Four bases of self-esteem - CORRECT ANSWER-significance,
competence, virtue, power
What can hypokalemia cause? - CORRECT ANSWER-cardiac
dysrhythmias, muscle weakness, and possible ileus
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Examples of whole proteins - CORRECT ANSWER-beef, fish,
eggs, chicken - vegetarian: soy, tofu, edamame
Steps to take for an eviscerated wound - CORRECT ANSWER-
call for help
apply moist sterile dressing
place patient supine with bent knees
elevated HOB SLIGHTLY
assess for shock
pH, CO2, HCO3 range when acid base imbalances are fully
compensated - CORRECT ANSWER-pH = normal
CO2 = abnormal
HCO3 = abnormal
Hyponatremia clinical manifestations - CORRECT ANSWER-
N/V, fatigue, headache, apprehension or decreased LOC
Signs of dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER-oliguria,
dizziness, dry mouth/lips/tongue, changes in mental status,
tachycardia, hypotension
