NU 180 MIDTERM Nursing Fundamentals
Exam 2026 Actual Updated Questions and
A+ Answers
A patient is instructed on the importance of adhering to postoperative restrictions
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after cataract surgery. Which of the following activities should the nurse advise the
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patient to avoid to prevent complications?
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a) Sitting up in bed | | |
b) Engaging in light walking | | |
c) Bending over to pick up objects | | | | |
d) Using a pillow for support when sleeping
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c
When teaching a patient about how to instill eye medications after cataract surgery,
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which of the following should the nurse include in the instructions?
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,a) Wash your hands thoroughly before administering the medication
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b) Touch the dropper to the eye to ensure the medication reaches the eye
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c) Skip the medication if your eye feels better
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d) Use a cotton ball to apply the medication to the eye
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a
A patient who underwent cataract surgery is experiencing mild discomfort in the eye.
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The nurse should instruct the patient to use which of the following measures?
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a) Apply an ice pack to the eye for 30 minutes
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b) Report the pain to the surgeon immediately
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c) Take mild analgesics for relief of the discomfort
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d) Avoid taking any pain medications unless prescribed by the surgeon
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,c
A nurse is educating a patient about the importance of follow-up visits after cataract
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surgery. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding
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of the teaching?
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a) “I will schedule follow-up visits if I notice any changes in my vision.”
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b) “I don’t need to worry about follow-ups because my vision is already clear.”
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c) “I’ll only go to follow-up appointments if I feel discomfort.”
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d) “Follow-up appointments are unnecessary unless I develop complications.”
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a
A nurse is teaching a patient about proper hygiene and eye care after cataract surgery.
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Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
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a) Use tap water to clean the eye area
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b) Gently rub the surgical site to remove any crusting
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, c) Avoid touching the eye or surgical site to prevent contamination
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d) Wash the surgical site with alcohol to prevent infection
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c
A patient who underwent cataract surgery reports increased redness and purulent
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drainage from the eye. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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a) Reassure the patient that redness is a normal part of healing
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b) Administer prescribed antibiotic eye drops
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c) Notify the surgeon immediately about the signs of infection
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d) Instruct the patient to use a warm compress on the eye
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c
Exam 2026 Actual Updated Questions and
A+ Answers
A patient is instructed on the importance of adhering to postoperative restrictions
| | | | | | | | | | |
after cataract surgery. Which of the following activities should the nurse advise the
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
patient to avoid to prevent complications?
| | | | | |
a) Sitting up in bed | | |
b) Engaging in light walking | | |
c) Bending over to pick up objects | | | | |
d) Using a pillow for support when sleeping
| | | | | |
c
When teaching a patient about how to instill eye medications after cataract surgery,
| | | | | | | | | | | |
which of the following should the nurse include in the instructions?
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,a) Wash your hands thoroughly before administering the medication
| | | | | | |
b) Touch the dropper to the eye to ensure the medication reaches the eye
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c) Skip the medication if your eye feels better
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d) Use a cotton ball to apply the medication to the eye
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a
A patient who underwent cataract surgery is experiencing mild discomfort in the eye.
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The nurse should instruct the patient to use which of the following measures?
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a) Apply an ice pack to the eye for 30 minutes
| | | | | | | | |
b) Report the pain to the surgeon immediately
| | | | | |
c) Take mild analgesics for relief of the discomfort
| | | | | | |
d) Avoid taking any pain medications unless prescribed by the surgeon
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,c
A nurse is educating a patient about the importance of follow-up visits after cataract
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surgery. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding
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of the teaching?
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a) “I will schedule follow-up visits if I notice any changes in my vision.”
| | | | | | | | | | | |
b) “I don’t need to worry about follow-ups because my vision is already clear.”
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c) “I’ll only go to follow-up appointments if I feel discomfort.”
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d) “Follow-up appointments are unnecessary unless I develop complications.”
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a
A nurse is teaching a patient about proper hygiene and eye care after cataract surgery.
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Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
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a) Use tap water to clean the eye area
| | | | | | |
b) Gently rub the surgical site to remove any crusting
| | | | | | | |
, c) Avoid touching the eye or surgical site to prevent contamination
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d) Wash the surgical site with alcohol to prevent infection
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c
A patient who underwent cataract surgery reports increased redness and purulent
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drainage from the eye. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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a) Reassure the patient that redness is a normal part of healing
| | | | | | | | | |
b) Administer prescribed antibiotic eye drops
| | | |
c) Notify the surgeon immediately about the signs of infection
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d) Instruct the patient to use a warm compress on the eye
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c
