NSG 300 Exam 3 – Foundations of
Nursing | Verified Q&A | GCU Nursing
(2027)
The nurse has just witnessed her patient go into cardiac arrest. What priority
interventions should the nurse perform at this time? (Select all that apply)
A. Perform chest compressions
B. Ask someone to bring the defibrillator to the room for immediate defibrillation
C. Apply oxygen via nasal cannula
D. Place the patient in the high Fowler's position
E. Educate the family about the need for CPR - ANSWER -ANSWER: A & B
A nurse is developing a plan for a patient who was diagnosed with narcolepsy.
Which interventions should the nurse include on the plan? (Select all that apply)
A. Take brief, 20-minute naps no more than twice a day
B. Drink a glass of wine with dinner
C. Eat a large meal at lunch rather than dinner
D. Establish a regular exercise program
E. Teach the patient about the side effects of modafinil - ANSWER -ANSWERs:
A, D, & E
Which statements from a patient indicate an understanding of behaviors that will
promote sleep? (Select all that apply)
A. "I will not watch tv in bed"
B. "I will not drink caffeine later in the day"
C. "A short nap late in the evening will lead to a more restful night of sleep"
D. "I am going to start eating dinner closer to my bedtime"
E. "I will start to exercise regularly during the day" - ANSWER -ANSWERs: A,
B, & E
A 72-year-old patient asks the nurse about using an OTC antihistamine as a
sleeping pill to help her get to sleep. What is the nurse's best response?
, A. "Antihistamines are better than prescription medications because prescriptions
medications can cause a lot of problems"
B. "Antihistamines should not be used because they can cause confusion and
increase your risk of falls"
C. "Antihistamines are effective sleep aids because they do not have many side
effects"
D. "Over-the-counter medications when combined with sleep-hygiene measures
are a good plan for sleep" - ANSWER -ANSWER: B
Which statement made by the patient indicates an understanding of sleep-hygiene
practices?
A. "I usually drink a cup of warm milk in the evening to help me sleep"
B. "If I exercise right before bedtime, I will be tired and fall asleep faster"
C. "I know it does not matter what time I go to bed as long as I am tired"
D. "If I use hypnotics for a long time, my insomnia will be cured" - ANSWER -
ANSWERs: A
Which statement made by a mother being discharged to home with her newborn
infant indicates that she understands the discharge teaching related to best sleep
practices?
A. "I'll give the baby a bottle to help her fall asleep"
B. "We'll place the baby on her back to sleep"
C. "We put the baby's stuffed animals in the crib to make her feel safe"
D. "I know the baby will not need to be fed until morning" - ANSWER -
ANSWER: B
A nurse is taking a sleep history from a patient. Which statement made by the
patient needs further follow-up?
A. "I feel refreshed when I wake up in the morning"
B. "I use soft music at night to help me relax"
C. "It takes me about 45 to 60 minutes to fall asleep"
D. "I take the pain medication for my leg pain about 30 minutes before I go to bed"
- ANSWER -ANSWER: C
Which of the following signs or symptoms in a patient who is opioid-naive is of
greatest concern to the nurse when assessing the patient 1 hour after administering
an opioid?
Nursing | Verified Q&A | GCU Nursing
(2027)
The nurse has just witnessed her patient go into cardiac arrest. What priority
interventions should the nurse perform at this time? (Select all that apply)
A. Perform chest compressions
B. Ask someone to bring the defibrillator to the room for immediate defibrillation
C. Apply oxygen via nasal cannula
D. Place the patient in the high Fowler's position
E. Educate the family about the need for CPR - ANSWER -ANSWER: A & B
A nurse is developing a plan for a patient who was diagnosed with narcolepsy.
Which interventions should the nurse include on the plan? (Select all that apply)
A. Take brief, 20-minute naps no more than twice a day
B. Drink a glass of wine with dinner
C. Eat a large meal at lunch rather than dinner
D. Establish a regular exercise program
E. Teach the patient about the side effects of modafinil - ANSWER -ANSWERs:
A, D, & E
Which statements from a patient indicate an understanding of behaviors that will
promote sleep? (Select all that apply)
A. "I will not watch tv in bed"
B. "I will not drink caffeine later in the day"
C. "A short nap late in the evening will lead to a more restful night of sleep"
D. "I am going to start eating dinner closer to my bedtime"
E. "I will start to exercise regularly during the day" - ANSWER -ANSWERs: A,
B, & E
A 72-year-old patient asks the nurse about using an OTC antihistamine as a
sleeping pill to help her get to sleep. What is the nurse's best response?
, A. "Antihistamines are better than prescription medications because prescriptions
medications can cause a lot of problems"
B. "Antihistamines should not be used because they can cause confusion and
increase your risk of falls"
C. "Antihistamines are effective sleep aids because they do not have many side
effects"
D. "Over-the-counter medications when combined with sleep-hygiene measures
are a good plan for sleep" - ANSWER -ANSWER: B
Which statement made by the patient indicates an understanding of sleep-hygiene
practices?
A. "I usually drink a cup of warm milk in the evening to help me sleep"
B. "If I exercise right before bedtime, I will be tired and fall asleep faster"
C. "I know it does not matter what time I go to bed as long as I am tired"
D. "If I use hypnotics for a long time, my insomnia will be cured" - ANSWER -
ANSWERs: A
Which statement made by a mother being discharged to home with her newborn
infant indicates that she understands the discharge teaching related to best sleep
practices?
A. "I'll give the baby a bottle to help her fall asleep"
B. "We'll place the baby on her back to sleep"
C. "We put the baby's stuffed animals in the crib to make her feel safe"
D. "I know the baby will not need to be fed until morning" - ANSWER -
ANSWER: B
A nurse is taking a sleep history from a patient. Which statement made by the
patient needs further follow-up?
A. "I feel refreshed when I wake up in the morning"
B. "I use soft music at night to help me relax"
C. "It takes me about 45 to 60 minutes to fall asleep"
D. "I take the pain medication for my leg pain about 30 minutes before I go to bed"
- ANSWER -ANSWER: C
Which of the following signs or symptoms in a patient who is opioid-naive is of
greatest concern to the nurse when assessing the patient 1 hour after administering
an opioid?
