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NSG300 EXAM 3 NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED||
The nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia. On entering the
room, the nurse finds the patient lying in bed, coughing, and
unable to clear secretions. What should the nurse do first?
A. Start oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula
B. Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees
C. Encourage the patient to use the incentive spirometer
D. Notify the health care provider - ANSWER-B. Elevate the head
of the bed to 45 degrees
The nurse is performing discharge teaching for a patient with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What statement,
made by the patient, indicates the need for further teaching?
A. "Pursed-lip breathing is like exercise for my lungs and will help
me strengthen my breathing muscles"
B. "When I am sick, I should limit the amount of fluids I drink so
that I don't produce excess mucus"
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C. "I will ensure that I receive an influenza vaccine every year,
preferably in the fall"
D. "I will look for a smoking-cessation support group in my
neighborhood" - ANSWER-B. "When I am sick, I should limit the
amount of fluids I drink so that I don't produce excess mucus"
Which assessment findings indicate that the patient is
experiencing an acute disturbance in oxygenation and requires
immediate intervention? Select all that apply.
A. SpO2 value of 95%
B. Chest retractions
C. Respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute
D. Nasal flaring
E. Clubbing of fingers - ANSWER-B. Chest retractions
C. Respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute
D. Nasal flaring
The nurse is administering an IV push medication to a patient who
has a compatible IV fluid running through IV tubing. Place the
following steps in the appropriate order.
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1. Select injection port of IV tubing closest to patient. Whenever
possible, injection port should accept a needleless syringe. Use
IV filter if required by medication reference or agency policy.
2. Release tubing and inject medication within amount of time
recommended by agency policy, pharmacist, or medication
reference manual. Use watch to time administration.
3. After injecting medication, release tubing, withdraw syringe,
and recheck fluid infusion rate.
4. Connect syringe to port of IV line. Insert needleless tip or small-
gauge needle of syringe containing prepared drug through center
of injection port.
5. Clean injection port with antiseptic swab. Allow to dry.
6. Occlude IV line by pinching tubing just above injection port. Pull
back gen - ANSWER-C. 1, 5, 4, 6, 2, 3
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A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing a stress response.
The nurse plans care with the knowledge that systems respond to
stress in what manner? Select all that apply.
A. Always fail and cause illness and disease
B. Protect an individual from harm in the short term
C. React the same way for all individuals
D. Cause negative responses over time
E. Tolerate the stress response indefinitely - ANSWER-B. Protect
an individual from harm in the short term
D. Cause negative responses over time
An older adult states that she cannot see her medication bottles
clearly to determine when to take her prescription. What actions
should the nurse take to help the older adult patient? Select all
that apply.
A. Provide a dispensing system for each day of the week
B. Provide larger, easier-to-read labels
C. Tell the patient what is in each container
D. Have a family caregiver administer the medication
NSG300 EXAM 3 NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED||
The nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia. On entering the
room, the nurse finds the patient lying in bed, coughing, and
unable to clear secretions. What should the nurse do first?
A. Start oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula
B. Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees
C. Encourage the patient to use the incentive spirometer
D. Notify the health care provider - ANSWER-B. Elevate the head
of the bed to 45 degrees
The nurse is performing discharge teaching for a patient with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What statement,
made by the patient, indicates the need for further teaching?
A. "Pursed-lip breathing is like exercise for my lungs and will help
me strengthen my breathing muscles"
B. "When I am sick, I should limit the amount of fluids I drink so
that I don't produce excess mucus"
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C. "I will ensure that I receive an influenza vaccine every year,
preferably in the fall"
D. "I will look for a smoking-cessation support group in my
neighborhood" - ANSWER-B. "When I am sick, I should limit the
amount of fluids I drink so that I don't produce excess mucus"
Which assessment findings indicate that the patient is
experiencing an acute disturbance in oxygenation and requires
immediate intervention? Select all that apply.
A. SpO2 value of 95%
B. Chest retractions
C. Respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute
D. Nasal flaring
E. Clubbing of fingers - ANSWER-B. Chest retractions
C. Respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute
D. Nasal flaring
The nurse is administering an IV push medication to a patient who
has a compatible IV fluid running through IV tubing. Place the
following steps in the appropriate order.
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1. Select injection port of IV tubing closest to patient. Whenever
possible, injection port should accept a needleless syringe. Use
IV filter if required by medication reference or agency policy.
2. Release tubing and inject medication within amount of time
recommended by agency policy, pharmacist, or medication
reference manual. Use watch to time administration.
3. After injecting medication, release tubing, withdraw syringe,
and recheck fluid infusion rate.
4. Connect syringe to port of IV line. Insert needleless tip or small-
gauge needle of syringe containing prepared drug through center
of injection port.
5. Clean injection port with antiseptic swab. Allow to dry.
6. Occlude IV line by pinching tubing just above injection port. Pull
back gen - ANSWER-C. 1, 5, 4, 6, 2, 3
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A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing a stress response.
The nurse plans care with the knowledge that systems respond to
stress in what manner? Select all that apply.
A. Always fail and cause illness and disease
B. Protect an individual from harm in the short term
C. React the same way for all individuals
D. Cause negative responses over time
E. Tolerate the stress response indefinitely - ANSWER-B. Protect
an individual from harm in the short term
D. Cause negative responses over time
An older adult states that she cannot see her medication bottles
clearly to determine when to take her prescription. What actions
should the nurse take to help the older adult patient? Select all
that apply.
A. Provide a dispensing system for each day of the week
B. Provide larger, easier-to-read labels
C. Tell the patient what is in each container
D. Have a family caregiver administer the medication
