NUR 283 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NUR 283 Comprehensive
Exam 1 Questions &
Answers 2026-2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
50 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 50 nursing exam questions with pre-filled correct answers and rationales,
covering essential medical-surgical nursing concepts. It is an ideal resource for students to study, review
key principles, and prepare for certification exams by analyzing provided solutions and explanations.
CONTENTS
01 Medication Administration & Safety Q1–Q3
02 Prioritization & Delegation Q4–Q13
03 Critical Care & Pathophysiology Q14–Q21
04 Patient Care & Procedures Q22–Q33
05 Health Promotion & Education Q34–Q44
Page 1
, 06 Maternal & Newborn Care Q45–Q46
07 Psychiatric Nursing Q47–Q50
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 50
Medications should be given through what?
CORRECT ANSWER
Central line
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 50
The primary health care provider has prescribed ampicillin 150 mg PO 3 times a day to a toddler that weighs
22lbs. The drug available is ampicillin suspension that is 250mg/5ml. Which action should the nurse take?
CORRECT ANSWER
A – Administer 3ml
Rationale – this is a math question – do the math. You have what you need to figure this out – this is not a matter
of clarifying the order, do the math
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 50
The nurse is preparing to administer prescribed medication to the following client. It would be essential for
the nurse to follow up with the primary health care provider for the client who has?
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Diabetes mellitus, just had a CT scan with IV contrast and has been prescribed metformin
Rationale – CT contrast – cannot receive Metformin within 48 hours
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 50
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NUR 283 Comprehensive
Exam 1 Questions &
Answers 2026-2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
50 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 50 nursing exam questions with pre-filled correct answers and rationales,
covering essential medical-surgical nursing concepts. It is an ideal resource for students to study, review
key principles, and prepare for certification exams by analyzing provided solutions and explanations.
CONTENTS
01 Medication Administration & Safety Q1–Q3
02 Prioritization & Delegation Q4–Q13
03 Critical Care & Pathophysiology Q14–Q21
04 Patient Care & Procedures Q22–Q33
05 Health Promotion & Education Q34–Q44
Page 1
, 06 Maternal & Newborn Care Q45–Q46
07 Psychiatric Nursing Q47–Q50
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 50
Medications should be given through what?
CORRECT ANSWER
Central line
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 50
The primary health care provider has prescribed ampicillin 150 mg PO 3 times a day to a toddler that weighs
22lbs. The drug available is ampicillin suspension that is 250mg/5ml. Which action should the nurse take?
CORRECT ANSWER
A – Administer 3ml
Rationale – this is a math question – do the math. You have what you need to figure this out – this is not a matter
of clarifying the order, do the math
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 50
The nurse is preparing to administer prescribed medication to the following client. It would be essential for
the nurse to follow up with the primary health care provider for the client who has?
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Diabetes mellitus, just had a CT scan with IV contrast and has been prescribed metformin
Rationale – CT contrast – cannot receive Metformin within 48 hours
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 50
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