HURST REVIEW NCLEX RN READINESS
EXAM 2 PHARMACOLOGY APPLICATION
AND MEDICATION SAFETY 2026
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ 2. Correct: Petroleum jelly is a combustible substance. It should
not be used with oxygen therapy.
Answer: The new nurse is caring for a client receiving oxygen by
nasal cannula. Which action would require the charge nurse to
intervene?
1. Apply gauze padding beneath the tubing.
2. Use petroleum jelly on the nares and cheeks.
3. Provide mouth and nose care every 4 hours as needed.
4. Place the oxygen tubing above the ears.
◉ 4. Correct: The admit assessment should be done first. It is
important to initiate the assessment and physical exam within one
hour of being admitted to the unit or floor. The assessment and plan
of care should be completed within 8 hours of admission
Answer: What task by the RN should be performed first?
1. Changing a burn dressing that is scheduled every four hours.
, 2. Administering scheduled IV antibiotic.
3. Teaching a new diagnosed diabetic about diet and exercise.
4. Assessing a newly admitted client.
◉ 1., 3, & 5. Correct: These are written correctly with complete,
concise and objective information for each statement pertaining to
the client.
Answer: A new nurse is documenting in a client's electronic record.
Which documentation would the charge nurse evaluate as
appropriate documentation by the new nurse?
1. Forty year old admitted with diagnosis of cholecystitis to room
410 for surgical services.
2. Appears to be having abdominal discomfort.
3. Permit signed for laparoscopic cholecystectomy after discussing
procedure with surgeon.
4. Pre op Diazepam 10.0 mg given po.
5. Transferred to surgical suite per stretcher with side rails up, in
stable condition.
◉ 2., 3. & 4. Correct: Administration of a medication that the client is
allergic to could result in harm to the client. The primary healthcare
provider should be notified immediately of a medication
prescription that conflicts with the client's list of medication
allergies. The medication should be discontinued on the medication
administration record, and the client's allergy band checked against
EXAM 2 PHARMACOLOGY APPLICATION
AND MEDICATION SAFETY 2026
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ 2. Correct: Petroleum jelly is a combustible substance. It should
not be used with oxygen therapy.
Answer: The new nurse is caring for a client receiving oxygen by
nasal cannula. Which action would require the charge nurse to
intervene?
1. Apply gauze padding beneath the tubing.
2. Use petroleum jelly on the nares and cheeks.
3. Provide mouth and nose care every 4 hours as needed.
4. Place the oxygen tubing above the ears.
◉ 4. Correct: The admit assessment should be done first. It is
important to initiate the assessment and physical exam within one
hour of being admitted to the unit or floor. The assessment and plan
of care should be completed within 8 hours of admission
Answer: What task by the RN should be performed first?
1. Changing a burn dressing that is scheduled every four hours.
, 2. Administering scheduled IV antibiotic.
3. Teaching a new diagnosed diabetic about diet and exercise.
4. Assessing a newly admitted client.
◉ 1., 3, & 5. Correct: These are written correctly with complete,
concise and objective information for each statement pertaining to
the client.
Answer: A new nurse is documenting in a client's electronic record.
Which documentation would the charge nurse evaluate as
appropriate documentation by the new nurse?
1. Forty year old admitted with diagnosis of cholecystitis to room
410 for surgical services.
2. Appears to be having abdominal discomfort.
3. Permit signed for laparoscopic cholecystectomy after discussing
procedure with surgeon.
4. Pre op Diazepam 10.0 mg given po.
5. Transferred to surgical suite per stretcher with side rails up, in
stable condition.
◉ 2., 3. & 4. Correct: Administration of a medication that the client is
allergic to could result in harm to the client. The primary healthcare
provider should be notified immediately of a medication
prescription that conflicts with the client's list of medication
allergies. The medication should be discontinued on the medication
administration record, and the client's allergy band checked against
