NUR155 GALEN EXAM 4 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The nurse is teaching a patient about how to take a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet. Whic stat
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ement by the patient best demonstrates understanding of teaching? -
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ans-"I will put the tablet under my tongue"
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Sublingul medications are placed under the tongue where they are absorbed more quickly.
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Bloom's Understanding xz
The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient. What are the contraindications for administerin
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g medications by the oral route for this type of patient? (Select all that apply) - ans-Vomitting
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Unconsciousness
Intubation
Nothinh that needs to be swallowed should be administered to the unconscious patient due
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to the risk of aspiration.
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Bloom's Analyzing xz
The nurse is in a patient room ready to administer a new medication to the patient. Which ac
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tion best demonstrates awareness of safe, skilled nursing practice? - ans-
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Identify the patient by comparing the patients name and birth date to the medication admini
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stration record (MAR). xz xz
At least two patient identifiers should be used and compared with the armband or MAR.
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Bloom's Applying xz
A patient has been using herbal medications as part of her daily routine. Which actions sho
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uld the nurse take? (Select all that apply) - ans-
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Document the herbs as part of the medication history. xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Inform the primary care provider of the findings.
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Identify possible adverse effects of the herbal medications.
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Its important to include the herbal medications that the patient reports using in the medicati
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on history because there is the possibility of interaction amoung herbals and prescribed me
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dications.
Bloom's Analyzing xz
A nurse must give 1g of cephalexin, PO, q6hr (x3) days. The supple on hand is 500 mg/
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caps. How many capsules should the nurse administer? - ans-2 caps
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, The health care provider prescribes a transdermal medication. The nurse understands wha
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t feature of the transdermal route? - ans-Its absorbed through the skin.
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The transdermal route of administration allows release and absorption of the medication thr
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ough the skin over time, producing a steady drug level.
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Bloom's Understanding. xz
The nurse is caring for a patient who is unable to hold a cup or spoon. How should the nurse
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administer oral medications to the patient? - ans- xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Use a small paper cup to place the pills into the patients mouth.
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The nurse assissts the patient by using a small cup to place the medications in the patients
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mouth. Using a small cup to place the pills in maintains medical asepsis.
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Bloom's Applying xz
What action should be taken by the nurse first when preparing to administer medications to
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a patient? - ans-Check the medication administration record (MAR).
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Checking the MAR is the first step in administering medications.
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Bloom's Applying xz
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient. What is the most appropriate goal for a
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patient related to medication? - ans-
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The patient will administer all medications correctly by discharge.
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Bloom's Analyzing xz
The nurse reviews a primary care providers order and finds that the medication amount is g
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reater than the standard dose. What action should the nurse take? - ans-
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Call the primary care provider to discuss the other in question.
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The nurse is responsible for understanding and further investigating a medication order tha
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t falls outside an acceptable standard.
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Bloom's Analysing. xz
When assessing the patient for pain, which factors should the nurse conisder? - ans-
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Previous medical history xz xz
Physical appearance xz
Age, gender and culture
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Lifestyle and loss of appetite xz xz xz xz
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The nurse is teaching a patient about how to take a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet. Whic stat
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ement by the patient best demonstrates understanding of teaching? -
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ans-"I will put the tablet under my tongue"
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Sublingul medications are placed under the tongue where they are absorbed more quickly.
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Bloom's Understanding xz
The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient. What are the contraindications for administerin
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
g medications by the oral route for this type of patient? (Select all that apply) - ans-Vomitting
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Unconsciousness
Intubation
Nothinh that needs to be swallowed should be administered to the unconscious patient due
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to the risk of aspiration.
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Bloom's Analyzing xz
The nurse is in a patient room ready to administer a new medication to the patient. Which ac
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tion best demonstrates awareness of safe, skilled nursing practice? - ans-
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Identify the patient by comparing the patients name and birth date to the medication admini
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
stration record (MAR). xz xz
At least two patient identifiers should be used and compared with the armband or MAR.
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Bloom's Applying xz
A patient has been using herbal medications as part of her daily routine. Which actions sho
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
uld the nurse take? (Select all that apply) - ans-
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Document the herbs as part of the medication history. xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Inform the primary care provider of the findings.
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Identify possible adverse effects of the herbal medications.
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Its important to include the herbal medications that the patient reports using in the medicati
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on history because there is the possibility of interaction amoung herbals and prescribed me
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
dications.
Bloom's Analyzing xz
A nurse must give 1g of cephalexin, PO, q6hr (x3) days. The supple on hand is 500 mg/
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
caps. How many capsules should the nurse administer? - ans-2 caps
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, The health care provider prescribes a transdermal medication. The nurse understands wha
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
t feature of the transdermal route? - ans-Its absorbed through the skin.
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
The transdermal route of administration allows release and absorption of the medication thr
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ough the skin over time, producing a steady drug level.
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Bloom's Understanding. xz
The nurse is caring for a patient who is unable to hold a cup or spoon. How should the nurse
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
administer oral medications to the patient? - ans- xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Use a small paper cup to place the pills into the patients mouth.
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
The nurse assissts the patient by using a small cup to place the medications in the patients
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
mouth. Using a small cup to place the pills in maintains medical asepsis.
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Bloom's Applying xz
What action should be taken by the nurse first when preparing to administer medications to
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a patient? - ans-Check the medication administration record (MAR).
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Checking the MAR is the first step in administering medications.
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Bloom's Applying xz
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient. What is the most appropriate goal for a
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patient related to medication? - ans-
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The patient will administer all medications correctly by discharge.
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Bloom's Analyzing xz
The nurse reviews a primary care providers order and finds that the medication amount is g
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reater than the standard dose. What action should the nurse take? - ans-
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Call the primary care provider to discuss the other in question.
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The nurse is responsible for understanding and further investigating a medication order tha
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t falls outside an acceptable standard.
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Bloom's Analysing. xz
When assessing the patient for pain, which factors should the nurse conisder? - ans-
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Previous medical history xz xz
Physical appearance xz
Age, gender and culture
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Lifestyle and loss of appetite xz xz xz xz
