NUR 283 Comp 1 Final Exam Practice Questions and
Answers
Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated with cardiac arrhythmias?
A. Hypocalcemia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Hyponatremia
D. Hypomagnesemia
What is the primary nursing intervention for a patient experiencing hypoglycemia?
A. Administer insulin
B. Provide a carbohydrate snack
C. Encourage exercise
D. Restrict fluids
Which stage of pressure injury involves full-thickness skin loss with exposed bone,
tendon, or muscle?
A. Stage II
B. Stage III
C. Stage IV
D. Unstageable
Which oxygen delivery device provides the highest concentration of oxygen?
A. Nasal cannula
B. Simple face mask
C. Non-rebreather mask
D. Venturi mask
What is the antidote for opioid overdose?
A. Flumazenil
B. Naloxone
C. Atropine
D. Protamine sulfate
Which lab value is most critical to monitor in a patient on warfarin therapy?
A. Hemoglobin
B. INR
C. Platelets
D. WBC
Which type of isolation is required for a patient with tuberculosis?
A. Contact
B. Droplet
C. Airborne
, D. Standard
Which nursing action is most appropriate when administering IV potassium?
A. Give as IV push
B. Dilute and infuse slowly
C. Administer intramuscularly
D. Mix with antibiotics
Which condition is characterized by a “moon face” and truncal obesity?
A. Addison’s disease
B. Cushing’s syndrome
C. Hypothyroidism
D. Diabetes mellitus
Which heart sound is associated with heart failure?
A. S1
B. S2
C. S3
D. S4
Which lab value is most important to monitor in a patient receiving digoxin?
A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Calcium
D. Chloride
Which type of insulin has the fastest onset of action?
A. Regular insulin
B. NPH insulin
C. Lispro insulin
D. Glargine insulin
Which finding is most concerning in a patient with COPD?
A. Barrel chest
B. Clubbing of fingers
C. Oxygen saturation of 82%
D. Chronic cough
Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a patient with neutropenia?
A. Encourage fresh fruits and vegetables
B. Place in protective isolation
C. Administer live vaccines
D. Provide high-protein diet
Which condition is characterized by polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia?
Answers
Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated with cardiac arrhythmias?
A. Hypocalcemia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Hyponatremia
D. Hypomagnesemia
What is the primary nursing intervention for a patient experiencing hypoglycemia?
A. Administer insulin
B. Provide a carbohydrate snack
C. Encourage exercise
D. Restrict fluids
Which stage of pressure injury involves full-thickness skin loss with exposed bone,
tendon, or muscle?
A. Stage II
B. Stage III
C. Stage IV
D. Unstageable
Which oxygen delivery device provides the highest concentration of oxygen?
A. Nasal cannula
B. Simple face mask
C. Non-rebreather mask
D. Venturi mask
What is the antidote for opioid overdose?
A. Flumazenil
B. Naloxone
C. Atropine
D. Protamine sulfate
Which lab value is most critical to monitor in a patient on warfarin therapy?
A. Hemoglobin
B. INR
C. Platelets
D. WBC
Which type of isolation is required for a patient with tuberculosis?
A. Contact
B. Droplet
C. Airborne
, D. Standard
Which nursing action is most appropriate when administering IV potassium?
A. Give as IV push
B. Dilute and infuse slowly
C. Administer intramuscularly
D. Mix with antibiotics
Which condition is characterized by a “moon face” and truncal obesity?
A. Addison’s disease
B. Cushing’s syndrome
C. Hypothyroidism
D. Diabetes mellitus
Which heart sound is associated with heart failure?
A. S1
B. S2
C. S3
D. S4
Which lab value is most important to monitor in a patient receiving digoxin?
A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Calcium
D. Chloride
Which type of insulin has the fastest onset of action?
A. Regular insulin
B. NPH insulin
C. Lispro insulin
D. Glargine insulin
Which finding is most concerning in a patient with COPD?
A. Barrel chest
B. Clubbing of fingers
C. Oxygen saturation of 82%
D. Chronic cough
Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a patient with neutropenia?
A. Encourage fresh fruits and vegetables
B. Place in protective isolation
C. Administer live vaccines
D. Provide high-protein diet
Which condition is characterized by polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia?
