NU 136/ NU136 Exam 3 – Fundamentals of Nursing Guide | Galen (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) 100% Verified Questions & Answers | Grade A

NU 136/ NU136 Exam 3 – Fundamentals of Nursing Guide | Galen (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) 100% Verified Questions & Answers | Grade A QUESTION Gastric pH Answer: 1-4 QUESTION Protein •When giving high protein- healing pts, wound care, burn pt (tissue healing) •malnourished- small frequent meals and high protein (meat) -abd distention (edema) -short (growth stunted) QUESTION Types of Vegetarians Answer: vegan, lacto-vegetarians, lacto-ovo-vegetarians QUESTION lactovovegetarian Answer: Can eat eggs- ok still getting protein from eggs QUESTION lacto-vegetarian Answer: Dairy and veggies only QUESTION Vegan Answer: No animal products at all including honey and dairy (protein deficient and b12 deficiency (makes red blood cells and gives energy) -anemic) QUESTION Fats Answer: •Saturated HDL (good) / LDL (bad) / triglycerides -if LDL is high plaque buildup and heart attack, stroke, hypertension -triglycerides up- diabetes and obesity •unsaturated fats - good fats from plants and fish QUESTION Vitamin types Answer: Fat soluble and water soluble QUESTION Fat soluble vitamins Answer: Vitamins A, D, E, K A-vision good for eyes D-calcium absorption (in milk) -too much =calcification (stones) K-blood clotting QUESTION water soluble vitamins Answer: Can take a lot and pee it back out Vitamin B complex and C QUESTION Potassium (K+) Answer: •apricots •avocados •green beans •bananas Mrs Dash seasoning is very high in potassium so use in moderation QUESTION BMI Answer: underweight: 18.5 normal: 18.5-24.9 overweight: 25-29.9 obese: 30 QUESTION Enteral feeding Answer: •Straight into the guts •If PT has enteral tube feeding HOB 30° avoiding aspiration •Tubing has to be patent (open)-no clogging- make sure you are flushing (before, after, and in between) •if PT has order for bolts feeding- let formula flow through gravity •if PT is receiving formula for the first time- monitor for nausea and vomiting-if PT complains of nausea and vomiting stop feeding immediately •to check placement-get residual and check pH of contents QUESTION Parenteral feeding Answer: •through IV •monitor fluid volume excess- you'll see exams and listen for crackles in lungs •monitor rate of TPN- can not adjust without letting DR know •TPN-loaded in sugar •for PTs that can't have anything in stomach QUESTION Nursing process- ADPIE Answer: Assessment Diagnosis Plan Implementation Evaluation QUESTION Care Plan Answer: Review every 24 hours Revise/update as condition changes QUESTION Assessment Answer: •Data collection •Observing •Asking questions to pt •Checking on pt •Finding out about pt •Signs and symptoms -sign -objective- you can see it and can be measured -symptoms-subjective- pt reports pain, headache, etc. •assessment cannot be delegated -you the nurse must do it QUESTION Diagnosis (nursing diagnosis) Answer: •NANDA(the problem) r/t cause AWB signs and symptoms -ineffective airway clearance r/t fluid accumulation in the lungs AEB SOB, coughing and crackles -must be complete •medical dx should not be included in nursing dx •prioritize medical dx- coughing is a good sign-chest pain would be first -when prioritizing must choose physical problem •prioritize based on Maslow -ABCs QUESTION Planning/Goal/Expected Outcome Answer: To solve the problem