Comprehensive Nursing Final Exam Review:
Medical-Surgical, Mental Health & Pharmacology
Exam LATEST Test and Exam question and
answers latest update 2026 RATED A+
Clinical Judgment Steps - CORRECT ANSWERS Recognize cues → Analyze cues → Prioritize
hypotheses → Generate solutions → Take action → Evaluate outcomes.
Clinical Judgment vs. Nursing Process - CORRECT ANSWERS Assessment ≈ Recognize/Analyze
cues; Diagnosis ≈ Prioritize hypotheses; Planning ≈ Generate solutions; Implementation ≈ Take action;
Evaluation ≈ Evaluate outcomes.
Prioritization Strategies - CORRECT ANSWERS ABCs, Maslow, Acute vs. chronic, Unstable vs.
stable, Safety first.
Strategic Words - CORRECT ANSWERS First, best, priority, immediate, most important.
Adrenergic Stimulation - CORRECT ANSWERS Increased HR, BP, bronchodilation, pupil
dilation, decreased GI motility, glucose release.
Cholinergic Stimulation - CORRECT ANSWERS Decreased HR, bronchoconstriction, increased
GI motility, pupil constriction, increased secretions.
Adrenergic Agonists - CORRECT ANSWERS Epinephrine, albuterol.
Adrenergic Antagonists - CORRECT ANSWERS Beta blockers.
Cholinergic Agonists - CORRECT ANSWERS Bethanechol.
, Cholinergic Antagonists - CORRECT ANSWERS Atropine.
Phlebotomy Definition - CORRECT ANSWERS Collection of blood for testing.
Tube Tops Color Indications - CORRECT ANSWERS Lavender = CBC.
Preferred Needle Sizes for Phlebotomy - CORRECT ANSWERS 21-23 gauge.
Preferred Veins for Phlebotomy - CORRECT ANSWERS Median cubital, cephalic, basilic.
Phlebotomy Avoidances - CORRECT ANSWERS Mastectomy side, fistulas, edema, infection.
IV Catheter Parts - CORRECT ANSWERS Hub, bevel, cannula, flash chamber.
Sterile Components in IV Therapy - CORRECT ANSWERS Needle, cannula, tubing connection
sites.
IV Flow Rates Calculations - CORRECT ANSWERS mL/hr & gtt/min calculations.
Hypotonic IV Fluids - CORRECT ANSWERS 0.45% NS.
Isotonic IV Fluids - CORRECT ANSWERS 0.9% NS, LR.
Hypertonic IV Fluids - CORRECT ANSWERS 3% NS.
Medical-Surgical, Mental Health & Pharmacology
Exam LATEST Test and Exam question and
answers latest update 2026 RATED A+
Clinical Judgment Steps - CORRECT ANSWERS Recognize cues → Analyze cues → Prioritize
hypotheses → Generate solutions → Take action → Evaluate outcomes.
Clinical Judgment vs. Nursing Process - CORRECT ANSWERS Assessment ≈ Recognize/Analyze
cues; Diagnosis ≈ Prioritize hypotheses; Planning ≈ Generate solutions; Implementation ≈ Take action;
Evaluation ≈ Evaluate outcomes.
Prioritization Strategies - CORRECT ANSWERS ABCs, Maslow, Acute vs. chronic, Unstable vs.
stable, Safety first.
Strategic Words - CORRECT ANSWERS First, best, priority, immediate, most important.
Adrenergic Stimulation - CORRECT ANSWERS Increased HR, BP, bronchodilation, pupil
dilation, decreased GI motility, glucose release.
Cholinergic Stimulation - CORRECT ANSWERS Decreased HR, bronchoconstriction, increased
GI motility, pupil constriction, increased secretions.
Adrenergic Agonists - CORRECT ANSWERS Epinephrine, albuterol.
Adrenergic Antagonists - CORRECT ANSWERS Beta blockers.
Cholinergic Agonists - CORRECT ANSWERS Bethanechol.
, Cholinergic Antagonists - CORRECT ANSWERS Atropine.
Phlebotomy Definition - CORRECT ANSWERS Collection of blood for testing.
Tube Tops Color Indications - CORRECT ANSWERS Lavender = CBC.
Preferred Needle Sizes for Phlebotomy - CORRECT ANSWERS 21-23 gauge.
Preferred Veins for Phlebotomy - CORRECT ANSWERS Median cubital, cephalic, basilic.
Phlebotomy Avoidances - CORRECT ANSWERS Mastectomy side, fistulas, edema, infection.
IV Catheter Parts - CORRECT ANSWERS Hub, bevel, cannula, flash chamber.
Sterile Components in IV Therapy - CORRECT ANSWERS Needle, cannula, tubing connection
sites.
IV Flow Rates Calculations - CORRECT ANSWERS mL/hr & gtt/min calculations.
Hypotonic IV Fluids - CORRECT ANSWERS 0.45% NS.
Isotonic IV Fluids - CORRECT ANSWERS 0.9% NS, LR.
Hypertonic IV Fluids - CORRECT ANSWERS 3% NS.
