NSG 170 TEST 1 STUDY GUIDE || VERIFIED FOR ACCURACY.
Before administering Digoxin what should the nurse be sure to asses? correct answers Apical
pulse rate. If the pulse is <60 or >100 do not administer.
These medications are classified as Diuretics and it is necessary to asses what lab value before
administering? correct answers Furosemide
Bumetanide
Spironolactone
Hydrochlorthiazide
Check for potassium levels (K+). 3.5-5 mEq of K+ are considered within normal limits. (pg.941
potter and perry)
Which bacteria is responsible for pneumonia? correct answers Streptococcus pneumonia (pg 897
potter&perry)
Staphylococcus aureus
and Bacillus anthracis
What is the process by which oxygen is transported through out the body? correct answers gas
exchange
Potent antibiotics that are used centergesticaly with beta-lactam and are known to cause ringing
in the ears (aka tinnitus)? correct answers gentamicin (lily pg 624)
, This test is used to evaluate the lungs, heart and chest wall and may be used to help diagnose
shortness of breath, persistent cough, fever, chest pain or injury. It also may be used to help
diagnose and monitor treatment for a variety of lung conditions such as pneumonia, emphysema
and cancer. correct answers chest x-ray
Airway sensitivity and hyper-responsiveness is likely to be the basis for the variable airflow
obstruction that is responsible for many of the day-to-day symptoms correct answers asthma
Name two broad-coverage quinolones that are effective against gram(+) and gram(-) bacteria?
correct answers ciprofloxacin and levaquin
This type of infection develops within 48 hours after hospitalization. correct answers nosocomial
The nurse understands that which of the following is the most common manifestation of
pneumonia in the older adult patient? correct answers Weakness, fatigue, lethargy, confusion, and
poor appetite.
The nurse provides teaching to thoroughly rinse mouth to prevent the subsequent development of
oral candidiasis (thrush) when administering this gas exchange medication. correct answers
corticosteroid (lily pg 591)
Hemoptysis or blood in sputum is commonly associated with what respiratory illnesses? correct
answers Pulmonary edma and brochitis
Normal ABGs values correct answers • pH: 7.35-7.45
• PaCO2: 35-45 mm Hg
• PaO2: 80-100 mm Hg
Before administering Digoxin what should the nurse be sure to asses? correct answers Apical
pulse rate. If the pulse is <60 or >100 do not administer.
These medications are classified as Diuretics and it is necessary to asses what lab value before
administering? correct answers Furosemide
Bumetanide
Spironolactone
Hydrochlorthiazide
Check for potassium levels (K+). 3.5-5 mEq of K+ are considered within normal limits. (pg.941
potter and perry)
Which bacteria is responsible for pneumonia? correct answers Streptococcus pneumonia (pg 897
potter&perry)
Staphylococcus aureus
and Bacillus anthracis
What is the process by which oxygen is transported through out the body? correct answers gas
exchange
Potent antibiotics that are used centergesticaly with beta-lactam and are known to cause ringing
in the ears (aka tinnitus)? correct answers gentamicin (lily pg 624)
, This test is used to evaluate the lungs, heart and chest wall and may be used to help diagnose
shortness of breath, persistent cough, fever, chest pain or injury. It also may be used to help
diagnose and monitor treatment for a variety of lung conditions such as pneumonia, emphysema
and cancer. correct answers chest x-ray
Airway sensitivity and hyper-responsiveness is likely to be the basis for the variable airflow
obstruction that is responsible for many of the day-to-day symptoms correct answers asthma
Name two broad-coverage quinolones that are effective against gram(+) and gram(-) bacteria?
correct answers ciprofloxacin and levaquin
This type of infection develops within 48 hours after hospitalization. correct answers nosocomial
The nurse understands that which of the following is the most common manifestation of
pneumonia in the older adult patient? correct answers Weakness, fatigue, lethargy, confusion, and
poor appetite.
The nurse provides teaching to thoroughly rinse mouth to prevent the subsequent development of
oral candidiasis (thrush) when administering this gas exchange medication. correct answers
corticosteroid (lily pg 591)
Hemoptysis or blood in sputum is commonly associated with what respiratory illnesses? correct
answers Pulmonary edma and brochitis
Normal ABGs values correct answers • pH: 7.35-7.45
• PaCO2: 35-45 mm Hg
• PaO2: 80-100 mm Hg
