FA DAVIS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The RN is providing post surgical care for a patient with a brain
tumor. Which nursing action helps prevent cerebral edema? -
correct answer ✅Administering glucocorticoids to the patient
The nurse is preparing to administer heparin therapy to a patient
with a deep vein thrombosis. Available is a vial of 5000 units per mL
solution. The order is for the delivery of 1000 units of heparin IV
push. How many milliliters should the nurse deliver? -
correct answer ✅0.2
A patient is started on low molecular weight heparin (LMWH).
What complications should the nurse monitor for? -
correct answer ✅Thrombocytopenia
Which is an example of an ototoxic medication that can cause
damage to the sensitive structures of the ear, with prolonged or
overuse? -
correct answer ✅Furosemide
The nurse is teaching about nursing care to be conducted prior to a
patient's image study. Which statement indicates the need for
further teaching? -
, FA DAVIS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
correct answer ✅"I should inform the patient to withhold met for
in for 24 hours after the procedure"
The patient comes to the clinic reporting a nonproductive cough
that is "very irritating". The nurse reviews the medication list.
Which medication may be causing the cough? -
correct answer ✅Angiotensin-converting inhibitor
The nurse is caring for a patient with iron deficiency anemia. Which
food should the nurse teach the patient to include in his or her
daily diet to improve iron absorption? -
correct answer ✅Citrus fruits
A patient reporting chest tightness arrives at the hospital. On
assessment, the nurse notes wheezing, cough, elevated blood
pressure, and pulse rate. The primary healthcare prescribes
corticosteroids. Which is the most likely outcome of the prescribed
therapy? -
correct answer ✅Decreases the inflammation of the airway
The healthcare team is caring for a patient with burn injuries.
Which medication is the primary healthcare provider most likely to
prescribe to promote venous return and to prevent
ANSWERS
The RN is providing post surgical care for a patient with a brain
tumor. Which nursing action helps prevent cerebral edema? -
correct answer ✅Administering glucocorticoids to the patient
The nurse is preparing to administer heparin therapy to a patient
with a deep vein thrombosis. Available is a vial of 5000 units per mL
solution. The order is for the delivery of 1000 units of heparin IV
push. How many milliliters should the nurse deliver? -
correct answer ✅0.2
A patient is started on low molecular weight heparin (LMWH).
What complications should the nurse monitor for? -
correct answer ✅Thrombocytopenia
Which is an example of an ototoxic medication that can cause
damage to the sensitive structures of the ear, with prolonged or
overuse? -
correct answer ✅Furosemide
The nurse is teaching about nursing care to be conducted prior to a
patient's image study. Which statement indicates the need for
further teaching? -
, FA DAVIS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
correct answer ✅"I should inform the patient to withhold met for
in for 24 hours after the procedure"
The patient comes to the clinic reporting a nonproductive cough
that is "very irritating". The nurse reviews the medication list.
Which medication may be causing the cough? -
correct answer ✅Angiotensin-converting inhibitor
The nurse is caring for a patient with iron deficiency anemia. Which
food should the nurse teach the patient to include in his or her
daily diet to improve iron absorption? -
correct answer ✅Citrus fruits
A patient reporting chest tightness arrives at the hospital. On
assessment, the nurse notes wheezing, cough, elevated blood
pressure, and pulse rate. The primary healthcare prescribes
corticosteroids. Which is the most likely outcome of the prescribed
therapy? -
correct answer ✅Decreases the inflammation of the airway
The healthcare team is caring for a patient with burn injuries.
Which medication is the primary healthcare provider most likely to
prescribe to promote venous return and to prevent
