nsg 430 exm1
nsg 430 exm1 – UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Grand Canyon University
nsg 430 exm1
Q1 SATA ways to reduce risk for VAP (ventilator
A All except one Possible options:
Q2 associated pneumonia)
A -minimizing sedation (Sedation Vacation) -early exercise and mobilization -subglottic
secretion drainage port -elevate HOB 30-45 (prevents reflux) -stress ulcer prevention -oral
care with chlorhexidine -no routine changes of ventilator circuit tubing
Q3 SATA Rapid response team, ways that do NOT prevent code blues
A 4/5: failure to recognize, failure to monitor, failure to escalate, failure of equipment use
Q4 SATA labs associated with DKA?
A 4/5: Low bicarbonate (<16), low pH (<7.30), high blood glucose (>250), moderate to high
ketones in urine or serum
Q5 SATA orders for SIADH
A potassium levels, hypertonic solution, sodium *over hydrated, needs more salt
Q6 med math
A 0.18, 880, 0325, 10.4
Q7 600 ml of urine... S/S of Diabetes Insipidus
A hypotonic solution
Q8 what does PEEP do
A -keeps alveolar from collapsing *applies positive pressure to airway during exhalation
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Q9 resuscitation is occurring, what should nurse do?
A ask family if they would like to be present for this (family has the right to decide if CPR is
used or not)
Q10 which ABG is the nurse most concerned about
A low paO2 (<75)
Q11 ABG values given ( double check the question! )
A respiratory alkalosis
Q12 patient has trouble breathing and other s/s of pulmonary embolism, what should nurse do?
A elevate HOB
Q13 Lots of labs give, low sodium, patient is confused. what to test for?
A ADH
Q14 what is most concerning about a chest tube or treatment of a pneumothorax
A 400 ml of blood in collection chamber
Q15 After thyroidectomy, what is concerning
A Hands conracts when taking BP (calcium is affected and causes problems with reflexes)
Q16 who is next in line for advance directive if patient is not able to speak for themselves?
A immediate family
Q17 question on palliative care?
A around the clock medication
Q18 propranolol can't be given to who?
A asthma patients
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nsg 430 exm1 – UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Grand Canyon University
nsg 430 exm1
Q1 SATA ways to reduce risk for VAP (ventilator
A All except one Possible options:
Q2 associated pneumonia)
A -minimizing sedation (Sedation Vacation) -early exercise and mobilization -subglottic
secretion drainage port -elevate HOB 30-45 (prevents reflux) -stress ulcer prevention -oral
care with chlorhexidine -no routine changes of ventilator circuit tubing
Q3 SATA Rapid response team, ways that do NOT prevent code blues
A 4/5: failure to recognize, failure to monitor, failure to escalate, failure of equipment use
Q4 SATA labs associated with DKA?
A 4/5: Low bicarbonate (<16), low pH (<7.30), high blood glucose (>250), moderate to high
ketones in urine or serum
Q5 SATA orders for SIADH
A potassium levels, hypertonic solution, sodium *over hydrated, needs more salt
Q6 med math
A 0.18, 880, 0325, 10.4
Q7 600 ml of urine... S/S of Diabetes Insipidus
A hypotonic solution
Q8 what does PEEP do
A -keeps alveolar from collapsing *applies positive pressure to airway during exhalation
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, nsg 430 exm1
Q9 resuscitation is occurring, what should nurse do?
A ask family if they would like to be present for this (family has the right to decide if CPR is
used or not)
Q10 which ABG is the nurse most concerned about
A low paO2 (<75)
Q11 ABG values given ( double check the question! )
A respiratory alkalosis
Q12 patient has trouble breathing and other s/s of pulmonary embolism, what should nurse do?
A elevate HOB
Q13 Lots of labs give, low sodium, patient is confused. what to test for?
A ADH
Q14 what is most concerning about a chest tube or treatment of a pneumothorax
A 400 ml of blood in collection chamber
Q15 After thyroidectomy, what is concerning
A Hands conracts when taking BP (calcium is affected and causes problems with reflexes)
Q16 who is next in line for advance directive if patient is not able to speak for themselves?
A immediate family
Q17 question on palliative care?
A around the clock medication
Q18 propranolol can't be given to who?
A asthma patients
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