NSG 300 Exam 3 from Grand Canyon University
(GCU) includes accurate and verified questions
covering foundational nursing concepts such as the
nursing process, critical thinking, patient safety,
communication, evidence based practice, and basic
clinical
how long before bedtime should someone take melatonin - <<<correct
answer>>>2 hours
what drug increases sleep time - <<<correct answer>>>benzodiazepines
orthopnea - <<<correct answer>>>ability to breathe only in an upright
position
clubbing is caused by - <<<correct answer>>>chronic hypoxemia
when do patients with chronic sinusitis cough - <<<correct answer>>>after
waking up from sleep
,if hemoptysis is present... - <<<correct answer>>>determine if it's associated
with coughing and bleeding from upper resp tract, sinus drainage or GI
tract (hematemesis)
wheezing - <<<correct answer>>>high pitched sounds caused by high velocity
movement of air through narrow airway
CO poisoning signs - <<<correct answer>>>vague complaints of general
malaise, flulike symptoms and excessive sleepiness
clear mucus - <<<correct answer>>>healthy mucus
white mucus - <<<correct answer>>>could indicate allergy/sinus infection,
cold temps/humid env
yellow mucus - <<<correct answer>>>sign that the body may be starting to
fight off infection
green mucus - <<<correct answer>>>sure sign of viral/bacterial infection
pink mucus - <<<correct answer>>>sign of pulmonary edema
,red/brown mucus - <<<correct answer>>>blood mixed
during middle age, what stage does the amount of sleep begin to fall -
<<<correct answer>>>stage 4
how to communicate with pt with conductive hearing loss - <<<correct
answer>>>face pt., speak clear and loud, use hands, and facial expressions
how does TJC relate to pain management - <<<correct answer>>>they require
all providers to assess pain
transduction of pain - <<<correct answer>>>converts energy produced from a
stimuli into electrical energy; begins in periphery where pain is
produced, impulses sent through nociceptors (pain nerve fibers)
transmission of pain - <<<correct answer>>>impulse sent across nociceptors,
cross synaptic cleft between fibers which enhances transmission of
impulse. pain stimulus reaches cerebral cortex and is interpreted (nerve
and pain impulses)
perception of pain - <<<correct answer>>>person becomes AWARE of pain.
somatosensory cortex identifies pain intensity and location. association
cortex (limbic system) determines how person feels about it
, modulation of pain - <<<correct answer>>>once brain processes the pain it
releases inhibitory neurotransmitters (endorphins, serotonin, NE, and
GABA) which inhibit pain impulse (analgesic effect)
what system determines how a person feels pain - <<<correct
answer>>>limbic system
nurse teaches a patient about atelectasis. which statement by the pt
indicates understanding of atelectasis
a. "atelectasis affects only those with chronic conditions such as
emphysema"
b. "It's important to do breathing exercises every hr to prevent
atelectasis"
c. "If I develop atelectasis, I will need a chest tube to drain excess fluid"
d. "hyperventilation will open up my alveoli, preventing atelectasis" -
<<<correct answer>>>B- It's important to do breathing exercises every hr to
prevent atelectasis
the nurse is caring for young adult pt. on med surge unit. when doing
midnight checks, she notices the pt. awake, putting a puzzle together.
which info will the nurse consider to best explain this finding?
a. the pt misses family and is lonely
b. pt. was waiting to talk to the nurse
(GCU) includes accurate and verified questions
covering foundational nursing concepts such as the
nursing process, critical thinking, patient safety,
communication, evidence based practice, and basic
clinical
how long before bedtime should someone take melatonin - <<<correct
answer>>>2 hours
what drug increases sleep time - <<<correct answer>>>benzodiazepines
orthopnea - <<<correct answer>>>ability to breathe only in an upright
position
clubbing is caused by - <<<correct answer>>>chronic hypoxemia
when do patients with chronic sinusitis cough - <<<correct answer>>>after
waking up from sleep
,if hemoptysis is present... - <<<correct answer>>>determine if it's associated
with coughing and bleeding from upper resp tract, sinus drainage or GI
tract (hematemesis)
wheezing - <<<correct answer>>>high pitched sounds caused by high velocity
movement of air through narrow airway
CO poisoning signs - <<<correct answer>>>vague complaints of general
malaise, flulike symptoms and excessive sleepiness
clear mucus - <<<correct answer>>>healthy mucus
white mucus - <<<correct answer>>>could indicate allergy/sinus infection,
cold temps/humid env
yellow mucus - <<<correct answer>>>sign that the body may be starting to
fight off infection
green mucus - <<<correct answer>>>sure sign of viral/bacterial infection
pink mucus - <<<correct answer>>>sign of pulmonary edema
,red/brown mucus - <<<correct answer>>>blood mixed
during middle age, what stage does the amount of sleep begin to fall -
<<<correct answer>>>stage 4
how to communicate with pt with conductive hearing loss - <<<correct
answer>>>face pt., speak clear and loud, use hands, and facial expressions
how does TJC relate to pain management - <<<correct answer>>>they require
all providers to assess pain
transduction of pain - <<<correct answer>>>converts energy produced from a
stimuli into electrical energy; begins in periphery where pain is
produced, impulses sent through nociceptors (pain nerve fibers)
transmission of pain - <<<correct answer>>>impulse sent across nociceptors,
cross synaptic cleft between fibers which enhances transmission of
impulse. pain stimulus reaches cerebral cortex and is interpreted (nerve
and pain impulses)
perception of pain - <<<correct answer>>>person becomes AWARE of pain.
somatosensory cortex identifies pain intensity and location. association
cortex (limbic system) determines how person feels about it
, modulation of pain - <<<correct answer>>>once brain processes the pain it
releases inhibitory neurotransmitters (endorphins, serotonin, NE, and
GABA) which inhibit pain impulse (analgesic effect)
what system determines how a person feels pain - <<<correct
answer>>>limbic system
nurse teaches a patient about atelectasis. which statement by the pt
indicates understanding of atelectasis
a. "atelectasis affects only those with chronic conditions such as
emphysema"
b. "It's important to do breathing exercises every hr to prevent
atelectasis"
c. "If I develop atelectasis, I will need a chest tube to drain excess fluid"
d. "hyperventilation will open up my alveoli, preventing atelectasis" -
<<<correct answer>>>B- It's important to do breathing exercises every hr to
prevent atelectasis
the nurse is caring for young adult pt. on med surge unit. when doing
midnight checks, she notices the pt. awake, putting a puzzle together.
which info will the nurse consider to best explain this finding?
a. the pt misses family and is lonely
b. pt. was waiting to talk to the nurse
