INPA Final UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
insulin syringe size - CORRECT ANSWER - 500 units: 1ml TB syringe, 25-27 gauge, 1/2
inch to 5/8 inch
100 units: 28-31 gauge, 3/8 to 5/8 inch
end stage breast cancer - CORRECT ANSWER - - when cancer spreads from breast to
other parts of the body
- s/s: increased bone fractures, coughing up red sputum, seizures, memory problems, jaundice
- use emotional and spiritual care e.g. meditating, imagery
nonpharmalogical comfort measures - CORRECT ANSWER - - positioning for comfort to
prevent skin breakdown and ulceration
- check mobility aides for safety
- protect the skin
narcotic count - CORRECT ANSWER - - done with at least 2 health care professionals
within 60 minutes prior to an end of each shift, opening a unit and closing a unit
- two people must witness the wasting of the narcotics
invasive checking - CORRECT ANSWER - - checking for infection e.g. redness, irritation
- checking for any back up of fluid
- checking to see if medication count is correct
end of life symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER - - coolness of extremities, mottled skin
- confusion
- increased amount of sleep
- incontinence
, - restlessness due to decrease of oxygen
- congestion within the chest, turn pt's head to the side
- output decrease, intake decrease
- changes in breathing
- fever
role of nurse with expected death - CORRECT ANSWER - - take care of the body e.g.
washing, preparing for the family to come in
- talk to the family about religious practices
- provide empathy and care for the family
post mortem care - CORRECT ANSWER - - position person supine with pillow under
head
- tape eyelids shut if needed or place a facecloth over their eyes
- wash hands, face, and body if person
- put in person's dentures
- place incontinence pad
- dress in fresh clothing
best route for medication administration - CORRECT ANSWER - - oral: the safest, most
common, and convenient
- intravenous: fastest
administering parenteral medication - CORRECT ANSWER - - 3 checks
- checking expiration date, contents, patient's name, time, all the rights
- tap out air bubbles from the syringe, make sure that it is the size that you need
- pinch the skin for subcutaneous, hold the skin for intramuscular
- never recap used needles, lock them and dispose them after use
and CORRECT Answers
insulin syringe size - CORRECT ANSWER - 500 units: 1ml TB syringe, 25-27 gauge, 1/2
inch to 5/8 inch
100 units: 28-31 gauge, 3/8 to 5/8 inch
end stage breast cancer - CORRECT ANSWER - - when cancer spreads from breast to
other parts of the body
- s/s: increased bone fractures, coughing up red sputum, seizures, memory problems, jaundice
- use emotional and spiritual care e.g. meditating, imagery
nonpharmalogical comfort measures - CORRECT ANSWER - - positioning for comfort to
prevent skin breakdown and ulceration
- check mobility aides for safety
- protect the skin
narcotic count - CORRECT ANSWER - - done with at least 2 health care professionals
within 60 minutes prior to an end of each shift, opening a unit and closing a unit
- two people must witness the wasting of the narcotics
invasive checking - CORRECT ANSWER - - checking for infection e.g. redness, irritation
- checking for any back up of fluid
- checking to see if medication count is correct
end of life symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER - - coolness of extremities, mottled skin
- confusion
- increased amount of sleep
- incontinence
, - restlessness due to decrease of oxygen
- congestion within the chest, turn pt's head to the side
- output decrease, intake decrease
- changes in breathing
- fever
role of nurse with expected death - CORRECT ANSWER - - take care of the body e.g.
washing, preparing for the family to come in
- talk to the family about religious practices
- provide empathy and care for the family
post mortem care - CORRECT ANSWER - - position person supine with pillow under
head
- tape eyelids shut if needed or place a facecloth over their eyes
- wash hands, face, and body if person
- put in person's dentures
- place incontinence pad
- dress in fresh clothing
best route for medication administration - CORRECT ANSWER - - oral: the safest, most
common, and convenient
- intravenous: fastest
administering parenteral medication - CORRECT ANSWER - - 3 checks
- checking expiration date, contents, patient's name, time, all the rights
- tap out air bubbles from the syringe, make sure that it is the size that you need
- pinch the skin for subcutaneous, hold the skin for intramuscular
- never recap used needles, lock them and dispose them after use
