RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 180 2026
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Jitteriness. Answer: Common sign of hypoglycemia in newborns.
◉ Hip arthroplasty. Answer: Surgical procedure to replace hip joint.
◉ Abducted position. Answer: Hips positioned away from midline
post-surgery.
◉ Subtotal thyroidectomy. Answer: Partial removal of the thyroid
gland.
◉ Calcium gluconate. Answer: Administered to prevent
hypocalcemia post-thyroidectomy.
◉ Medication half-life. Answer: Time taken for drug concentration to
halve.
◉ Adverse effects. Answer: Unintended harmful reactions to
medications.
,◉ Client advocacy. Answer: Supporting clients' rights and informed
choices.
◉ Informed consent. Answer: Client's agreement after
understanding procedure details.
◉ Gastrostomy tube feedings. Answer: Nutritional support via tube
inserted in stomach.
◉ Feeding administration time. Answer: Recommended duration is
30 minutes for safety.
◉ Supine position. Answer: Lying flat on back, often post-feeding.
◉ Digoxin. Answer: Medication used to treat heart conditions.
◉ Apical pulse. Answer: Heart rate measured at the apex of the
heart.
◉ Sickle-cell anemia. Answer: Genetic disorder affecting red blood
cell shape.
,◉ Acute chest syndrome. Answer: Serious complication in sickle-cell
anemia patients.
◉ Substernal retractions. Answer: Indicates respiratory distress,
requires immediate attention.
◉ Temperature 37.9 C. Answer: Slight fever, may indicate infection.
◉ Potassium level. Answer: Normal range is 3.5-5.0 mEq/L.
◉ Constipation. Answer: Infrequent bowel movements, can indicate
medication side effect.
◉ Feeding bag change. Answer: Recommended every 3 days for
hygiene.
◉ Gastric Lavage. Answer: Procedure to cleanse stomach contents.
◉ NG Tube. Answer: Nasogastric tube for feeding or medication.
◉ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Answer: Progressive
neurodegenerative disease affecting motor neurons.
, ◉ Speech-Language Pathologist. Answer: Professional aiding
communication and swallowing disorders.
◉ Rheumatoid Arthritis. Answer: Autoimmune disorder causing
joint inflammation.
◉ Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate. Answer: Blood test measuring
inflammation level.
◉ Petechiae. Answer: Small red or purple spots from bleeding.
◉ Platelet Count. Answer: Test measuring number of platelets in
blood.
◉ Life-Sustaining Measures. Answer: Medical procedures to prolong
life.
◉ Ethics Committee. Answer: Group addressing ethical issues in
healthcare.
◉ Contact Precautions. Answer: Infection control practices to
prevent transmission.
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Jitteriness. Answer: Common sign of hypoglycemia in newborns.
◉ Hip arthroplasty. Answer: Surgical procedure to replace hip joint.
◉ Abducted position. Answer: Hips positioned away from midline
post-surgery.
◉ Subtotal thyroidectomy. Answer: Partial removal of the thyroid
gland.
◉ Calcium gluconate. Answer: Administered to prevent
hypocalcemia post-thyroidectomy.
◉ Medication half-life. Answer: Time taken for drug concentration to
halve.
◉ Adverse effects. Answer: Unintended harmful reactions to
medications.
,◉ Client advocacy. Answer: Supporting clients' rights and informed
choices.
◉ Informed consent. Answer: Client's agreement after
understanding procedure details.
◉ Gastrostomy tube feedings. Answer: Nutritional support via tube
inserted in stomach.
◉ Feeding administration time. Answer: Recommended duration is
30 minutes for safety.
◉ Supine position. Answer: Lying flat on back, often post-feeding.
◉ Digoxin. Answer: Medication used to treat heart conditions.
◉ Apical pulse. Answer: Heart rate measured at the apex of the
heart.
◉ Sickle-cell anemia. Answer: Genetic disorder affecting red blood
cell shape.
,◉ Acute chest syndrome. Answer: Serious complication in sickle-cell
anemia patients.
◉ Substernal retractions. Answer: Indicates respiratory distress,
requires immediate attention.
◉ Temperature 37.9 C. Answer: Slight fever, may indicate infection.
◉ Potassium level. Answer: Normal range is 3.5-5.0 mEq/L.
◉ Constipation. Answer: Infrequent bowel movements, can indicate
medication side effect.
◉ Feeding bag change. Answer: Recommended every 3 days for
hygiene.
◉ Gastric Lavage. Answer: Procedure to cleanse stomach contents.
◉ NG Tube. Answer: Nasogastric tube for feeding or medication.
◉ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Answer: Progressive
neurodegenerative disease affecting motor neurons.
, ◉ Speech-Language Pathologist. Answer: Professional aiding
communication and swallowing disorders.
◉ Rheumatoid Arthritis. Answer: Autoimmune disorder causing
joint inflammation.
◉ Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate. Answer: Blood test measuring
inflammation level.
◉ Petechiae. Answer: Small red or purple spots from bleeding.
◉ Platelet Count. Answer: Test measuring number of platelets in
blood.
◉ Life-Sustaining Measures. Answer: Medical procedures to prolong
life.
◉ Ethics Committee. Answer: Group addressing ethical issues in
healthcare.
◉ Contact Precautions. Answer: Infection control practices to
prevent transmission.
