GALEN 280/ NUR-280 EXAM LATEST
REVIEWWITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
Transfer patient in wheelchair - ANSWER-HOB up, chair parallel
Age related changes >65 years old - ANSWER-increase in diameter of chest
Post- op complication with Transphenoidal Hypophysectomy - ANSWER-If input
is WAY less than output (indicates polyuria, Diabetes Insipidus)
Risk for Bladder Cancer - ANSWER-Smoker
Patient taking Kava for sleep, the nurse should question prescription if taking.... -
ANSWER-Levodopa (already causes drowsiness)
When taking MAOI inhibitors - ANSWER-NO Tyramine (RED WINE, cheese,
beer,
Place this patient in examining room FIRST - ANSWER-Patient with +10 mm
mantoux test (possible TB)
Priority patient - ANSWER-History of Heart failure complaining of shoulder pain
Symptom of Cardiogenic Shock - ANSWER-bradycardia
Patient with Transdermal patch NEEDS further teaching if they state... -
ANSWER-"I will be sure to cover it with plastic wrap when taking a shower"
Dilantin administration - ANSWER-take with Food, NO milk or antacids, level:
Post-op patient with colostomy that is red/moist/raised with small amount of
mucus expelled in bag - ANSWER-NORMAL-DOCUMENT
,Barium Enema - ANSWER-NPO pre-op
Hepatic Encephalopathy sign and symptoms (LOTS of questions on this disease) -
ANSWER-early: sweet breath, confusion, personality/mood changes
Later: abnormal movements, muscle tremors, agitation, seizure, slurred speech
Nurse needs teaching when... - ANSWER-Disposes blood transfusion bag into
waterproof bag
Concern to nurse when child.... - ANSWER-is not smiling while being played with
at 3 months (should smile socially by 2 months)
Patient with C7 injury - ANSWER-widened pulse pressure
Contact isolation - ANSWER-gown and gloves
Normal vital signs for a 2 y/o - ANSWER-BP: 100/60
Temp: 99
RR: 25
HR: 110
Avoid what foods with patient that has kidney stones - ANSWER-Spinach,
rhubarb
Pre-op patient for myelogram - ANSWER-hydrate patient 12 hours before
See patient 1st during disaster - ANSWER-Nasal soot
CPR on 2 y/o - ANSWER-30 compressions and 2 ventilations
Properly Transfer with a cane - ANSWER-UP with good (heaven)
DOWN with bad (hell)
Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis - ANSWER-Music therapy
(s/s morning stiffness, joint pain worsened with movement/stress on joint)
,Complication of thyroidectomy - ANSWER-bleeding behind neck
Mechanical Ventilator alarm meanings - ANSWER-LOW=LEAK or disconnect
(bag patient)
HIGH=dry or obstruction (suction patient)
Addison's disease S/S - ANSWER-Bronze skin, dehydrated, hyponatremia
Burns complication - ANSWER-FLUIDS #1 (dehydration)
Meds used to decrease serum K in renal patient - ANSWER-Kaexylate PO
Retention enema
Insulin and glucose IV
Ketoacidosis S/S - ANSWER-Type 1 diabetic
Kussmuals RR (deep, labored, rapid breathing)
Fruity breath
Wounds cleansed - ANSWER-inner to outer to prevent spread of infection
Further teaching if LPN - ANSWER-places a lap tray on patient in wheelchair for
safety (false imprisonment)
If BP is 156/98 - ANSWER-RAISE HOB 1st (noninvasive)
Risk for slander - ANSWER-if patient is my neighbor
Crohn's disease - ANSWER-need low residue diet
Bland diet
Post-cardiac cath care - ANSWER-bed rest, don't move legs 4-6 hours after
VRE precautions - ANSWER-Contact (gown and gloves)
Airborne - ANSWER-MY(Measles)
Chicken (varicella)
, Hez (rubeola)
TB
Negative pressure room, N95 respirator mask, gown and gloves
HIV patient - ANSWER-avoid bird droppings, soil, gardening, cat litter, fresh
fruits and veggies
Norm after removing indwelling catheter - ANSWER-dribbling
Urinary frequency
Burning
Telling a bipolar, suicidal patient that he CAN refuse meds - ANSWER-example
of negligence
What foods can a baby get at 6 months in order? - ANSWER-rice cereal
Fruits (puree)
Veggies (puree)
Meat (puree)
NO Honey
Whole milk only
Ulcerative colitis is most common in - ANSWER-Jewish Makes (30- 50 years old)
Expected: 10-20 bloody stools a day
Lay flat after eating
Administration of Antacids - ANSWER-administer 1-3 hours after meal
DO NOT take with iron
Meniere's Disease - ANSWER-LOW salt diet
Avoid stress
EEG prep - ANSWER-Does NOT have to be NPO
But NO caffeine before test
Myelogram - ANSWER-hydrate patient 12 hours before test