NUR 521 Exam 4 Blueprint Practice
Questions and Answers | 2026
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1. A post aortic abdominal aneurysm repair has returned to the unit. What
post-op complications should the nurse assess for at this time?
Abdominal surgical site infection
Deep vein thrombosis
Pulmonary emboli
Renal impairment due to alterations in blood flow
2. When given subcutaneously, NPH insulin begins to take effect (onset of
action):
15 to 30 minutes after administration
60 to 90 minutes after administration
3 to 4 hours after administration
6 to 8 hours after administration
3. Diabetes mellitus 1 is a disease of ___________ whereas diabetes mellitus 2 is a
disease of ___________. Select the BEST answer.
children, adults
insulin deficiency, insulin resistance
auto antibodies, obesity
, high glucose, high insulin
4. For those without diabetes, what are normal fasting glucose levels ?
50-80 mg/dL
60-100 mg/dL
80-120 mm/dL
, 110-150 mm/dL
5. What is the acceptable range for fasting glucose levels in healthy
individuals?
60-80 mg/dL
70-99 mg/dL
100-120 mg/dL
130-150 mg/dL
6. What is the primary purpose of using dimensional analysis in medication
dosage calculations?
To simplify complex mathematical equations
To ensure accurate unit conversion and prevent medication errors
To calculate the total cost of medications
To determine the patient's weight in kilograms
7. Which of the following complications is a potential risk for a patient
following an abdominal aneurysm repair?
Deep vein thrombosis
Hypertension
Graft occlusion
Hyperglycemia
8. What is NOT an important aspect of diabetic foot care?
Inspect the feet every day.
Wear shoes at all times, indoors and out.
Decrease exercise to rest feet as much as possible.
Questions and Answers | 2026
Updated | 100% Correct | Already
Graded A+ | With Complete Solution
1. A post aortic abdominal aneurysm repair has returned to the unit. What
post-op complications should the nurse assess for at this time?
Abdominal surgical site infection
Deep vein thrombosis
Pulmonary emboli
Renal impairment due to alterations in blood flow
2. When given subcutaneously, NPH insulin begins to take effect (onset of
action):
15 to 30 minutes after administration
60 to 90 minutes after administration
3 to 4 hours after administration
6 to 8 hours after administration
3. Diabetes mellitus 1 is a disease of ___________ whereas diabetes mellitus 2 is a
disease of ___________. Select the BEST answer.
children, adults
insulin deficiency, insulin resistance
auto antibodies, obesity
, high glucose, high insulin
4. For those without diabetes, what are normal fasting glucose levels ?
50-80 mg/dL
60-100 mg/dL
80-120 mm/dL
, 110-150 mm/dL
5. What is the acceptable range for fasting glucose levels in healthy
individuals?
60-80 mg/dL
70-99 mg/dL
100-120 mg/dL
130-150 mg/dL
6. What is the primary purpose of using dimensional analysis in medication
dosage calculations?
To simplify complex mathematical equations
To ensure accurate unit conversion and prevent medication errors
To calculate the total cost of medications
To determine the patient's weight in kilograms
7. Which of the following complications is a potential risk for a patient
following an abdominal aneurysm repair?
Deep vein thrombosis
Hypertension
Graft occlusion
Hyperglycemia
8. What is NOT an important aspect of diabetic foot care?
Inspect the feet every day.
Wear shoes at all times, indoors and out.
Decrease exercise to rest feet as much as possible.
