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Exam 1: NU185 / NU 185 (Latest Update 2026 /
2027) Medical-Surgical Nursing II | - Galen
Patients getting a diagnostic test for upper GI with Barium what do we
do? - ANSWER -check stool to check if barium is passing and looks
chalky stool
The patient was admitted a few hours ago then died. What do we do? -
ANSWER -Ask the family do they want to participate in post modern
care
What are we required to report? - ANSWER -communicable disease tb,
hiv, etc
Child abuse and neglect
You have been working med surg and there has been a declared
disaster - ANSWER -Patient with hiv and non productive cough
Which patient would MOST benefit from an interdisciplinary
conference? - ANSWER -Patient admitted multiple times for CHF
Which statement about advance directives is correct? - ANSWER -They
guide care when the patient cannot speak
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Which statement by the patient shows understanding? - ANSWER -"I
can change my proxy at any time."
Which information belongs in the Assessment portion of SBAR? -
ANSWER -Vital signs and lung sounds
A patient is newly diagnosed with dysphagia. Which referral is
appropriate? - ANSWER -Speech therapy
A patient is having difficulty eating hospital food. What should the nurse
do FIRST? - ANSWER -Ask what the patient prefers
Which statement by an 11-year-old requires immediate follow-up? -
ANSWER -"None of the kids like me."
A patient received insulin 20 minutes ago. What is the nurse's priority? -
ANSWER -Offer a meal tray
Which intervention is best for a patient with anorexia and failure to
thrive? - ANSWER -Protein supplements
An OB nurse is floated to med-surg. Which patient assignment is BEST? -
ANSWER -Discharging postoperative patient
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During a mass casualty event, which patient can assist with care? -
ANSWER -Minor cuts and abrasions
Which situation requires an incident report? - ANSWER -IV infiltration
Which patient is MOST likely to be discharged first during a disaster? -
ANSWER -Ulcerative colitis in remission
When should the nurse intervene while observing a UAP? - ANSWER -
Bed left at knee level
Where should broken equipment be placed? - ANSWER -Soiled utility
room with label
Which isolation is required after stem cell transplant? - ANSWER -
Reverse/protective isolation
Which PPE is required for flu? - ANSWER -Mask,gown,gloves
How often should testicular self-exam be performed? - ANSWER -
Monthly after warm shower
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Should a 4-month-old receive juice? - ANSWER -No, not until 1 years
old
Which food is most appropriate for a toddler? - ANSWER -Finger foods
A 12-month-old should weigh: - ANSWER -Triple their birth weight
What teaching is appropriate for a patient with an STI? - ANSWER -
Condom use protects others
Which behavior is expected in a patient with anorexia? - ANSWER -
Pushing food around plate
Best intervention for a manic patient pacing? - ANSWER -Walk with
patient
Patient who has life altering disease says, "I can't believe this is
happening." Best response? - ANSWER -This sounds difficult, this must
be hard for you
Which symptom is expected in benzodiazepine withdrawal? - ANSWER
-Tachycardia
Exam 1: NU185 / NU 185 (Latest Update 2026 /
2027) Medical-Surgical Nursing II | - Galen
Patients getting a diagnostic test for upper GI with Barium what do we
do? - ANSWER -check stool to check if barium is passing and looks
chalky stool
The patient was admitted a few hours ago then died. What do we do? -
ANSWER -Ask the family do they want to participate in post modern
care
What are we required to report? - ANSWER -communicable disease tb,
hiv, etc
Child abuse and neglect
You have been working med surg and there has been a declared
disaster - ANSWER -Patient with hiv and non productive cough
Which patient would MOST benefit from an interdisciplinary
conference? - ANSWER -Patient admitted multiple times for CHF
Which statement about advance directives is correct? - ANSWER -They
guide care when the patient cannot speak
,2|Page
Which statement by the patient shows understanding? - ANSWER -"I
can change my proxy at any time."
Which information belongs in the Assessment portion of SBAR? -
ANSWER -Vital signs and lung sounds
A patient is newly diagnosed with dysphagia. Which referral is
appropriate? - ANSWER -Speech therapy
A patient is having difficulty eating hospital food. What should the nurse
do FIRST? - ANSWER -Ask what the patient prefers
Which statement by an 11-year-old requires immediate follow-up? -
ANSWER -"None of the kids like me."
A patient received insulin 20 minutes ago. What is the nurse's priority? -
ANSWER -Offer a meal tray
Which intervention is best for a patient with anorexia and failure to
thrive? - ANSWER -Protein supplements
An OB nurse is floated to med-surg. Which patient assignment is BEST? -
ANSWER -Discharging postoperative patient
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During a mass casualty event, which patient can assist with care? -
ANSWER -Minor cuts and abrasions
Which situation requires an incident report? - ANSWER -IV infiltration
Which patient is MOST likely to be discharged first during a disaster? -
ANSWER -Ulcerative colitis in remission
When should the nurse intervene while observing a UAP? - ANSWER -
Bed left at knee level
Where should broken equipment be placed? - ANSWER -Soiled utility
room with label
Which isolation is required after stem cell transplant? - ANSWER -
Reverse/protective isolation
Which PPE is required for flu? - ANSWER -Mask,gown,gloves
How often should testicular self-exam be performed? - ANSWER -
Monthly after warm shower
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Should a 4-month-old receive juice? - ANSWER -No, not until 1 years
old
Which food is most appropriate for a toddler? - ANSWER -Finger foods
A 12-month-old should weigh: - ANSWER -Triple their birth weight
What teaching is appropriate for a patient with an STI? - ANSWER -
Condom use protects others
Which behavior is expected in a patient with anorexia? - ANSWER -
Pushing food around plate
Best intervention for a manic patient pacing? - ANSWER -Walk with
patient
Patient who has life altering disease says, "I can't believe this is
happening." Best response? - ANSWER -This sounds difficult, this must
be hard for you
Which symptom is expected in benzodiazepine withdrawal? - ANSWER
-Tachycardia
