Nur 265 exam 1 review 50 questions and100% correct answers latest 2025/2026 update - galen
college of nursing.
he nurse has provided discharge instructions to a client who is newly diagnosed with nephrotic
syndrome. Which of the following client statements indicates a correct understanding of the
teaching - -I must protect myself from developing an infection
--The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an assigned client; it is a priority for the nurse to
follow up with the PCP if the client - -Had a AAA repair 2 days ago and has a creatinine that has
increased from 0.9 to 2.5mg/dl
--The nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized for 8 days with AKI caused by
dehydration which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the PCP - -A rhythm strip
reading that has tall, peaked T waves
--The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving gentamicin IV for infection and has developed
oliguria and increased blood pressure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first - -
Obtain a prescription for gentamicin peak and trough levels
--The nurse is caring for a client with CKD, the client is reporting muscle weakness diarrhea, and
tingling in the hands. Which action should the nurse take first - -Check the client's most recent serum
electrolyte levels
--The nurse is talking with a client who has CKD and has been receiving hemodialysis 3x week. Which
of the following client statements is a priority follow-up by the nurse - -I try and limit my intake of
dietary sodium to 5g a day
--The nurse is teaching a client who is in the late stage of CKD. Which of the following client
statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching - -If I develop and fatigue or weakness I
should report it to my doctor
--The nurse is caring for a client who has returned from receiving hemodialysis treatment. It requires
immediate follow up by the nurse if the client has - -Developed a bp of 90/58mmhg
--The nurses came for assigned client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take - -Place
mask on the client when changing the client peritoneal dialysis catheter dressing
--The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for a client who is receiving peritoneal
dialysis. It indicates correct technique if the newly hired nurse is observed - -Positioning the client to
High Fowler's during dialysis to improve dialysate drainage
--The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following
should the nurse expect to assess - -Back pain
--The nurse is reviewing lab results of a client who had acute pancreatitis. Which results from the
box below should the nurse expect to find in the client - -2,3
2. an increased amylase level of 215
3. . a WBC of 15mm
--The nurse working on the med surg unit is caring for assigned clients. The nurse should first plan to
assess a client who has - -Acute pancreatitis and has a pulse of 126 with a bp of 98/54mmhg
, --The nurse has provided discharge teaching to a client who has chronic pancreatitis. Which of the
following client statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching - -I will avoid eating
foods that are high in fat
--The nurse is developing a POC for a client who has cirrhosis and is scheduled to have a paracentesis
performed. Which of the following should the nurse include in the POC - -Position the client with the
HOB elevated
--The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client with cirrhosis. Which of the following
statements best indicates that the client has understood the teaching - -I should avoid constipation
to decrease my risk of bleeding
--The nurse has received handoff report for the following assigned clients. Which client should the
nurse see first - -55yr old who has cirrhosis of the liver and has tachypneic
--The nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis and has been prescribed lactulose. It would
indicate that the client is having an expected outcome from his medication if the client experiences a
decrease in - -The ammonia level
--The nurse is caring for assigned clients. The nurse should first plan to assess the client who has - -
Pancreatitis and has had a temperature of 101.1F for the past hr
--The nurse working in a cardiac unit is admitting a client who has unstable angina. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take - -Administer O2 via NC
--The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted 45 min ago with a diagnosis of MI. Which of the
following findings should the nurse anticipate may occur within the first few hrs after an MI - -Sinus
tachycardia with PVC's
--The nurse is caring for a client who experienced an acute MI 24 hrs ago. It would be necessary for
the nurse to immediately notify the PCP if the client has - -Crackles auscultated to the midline of the
lung fields
--The nurse caring for a group of client's on the cardiac floor, the nurse should immediately follow up
on the client who is - -Being treated for AFIB with an amiodarone drip analysis to have dysarthria
--The nurse has received a handoff report for a client who was admitted with chest pain and is
receiving Nitro 50mg/250ml D5W at a rate of 10mcg/min, the client weighs 187lbs. The nurse
observes that the clients IV pump is set at a rate of 3ml/hr. Which of the following should the nurse
take - -Increase the infusion rate to 6ml/hr
--The nurse in the ER is caring for a client who just had an MI and is receiving a continuous infusion
of TPA. It would be most important for the nurse to notify the PCP if the client develops - -Oozing
blood at the IV site
--The nurse is caring for a client who has had chest pain for the past 45 min and has been prescribed
the intravenous thrombolytic Tenecteplase. Which of the following questions is the most important
for the nurse to ask the client before administering the medication - -Do you currently take blood
thinners
college of nursing.
he nurse has provided discharge instructions to a client who is newly diagnosed with nephrotic
syndrome. Which of the following client statements indicates a correct understanding of the
teaching - -I must protect myself from developing an infection
--The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an assigned client; it is a priority for the nurse to
follow up with the PCP if the client - -Had a AAA repair 2 days ago and has a creatinine that has
increased from 0.9 to 2.5mg/dl
--The nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized for 8 days with AKI caused by
dehydration which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the PCP - -A rhythm strip
reading that has tall, peaked T waves
--The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving gentamicin IV for infection and has developed
oliguria and increased blood pressure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first - -
Obtain a prescription for gentamicin peak and trough levels
--The nurse is caring for a client with CKD, the client is reporting muscle weakness diarrhea, and
tingling in the hands. Which action should the nurse take first - -Check the client's most recent serum
electrolyte levels
--The nurse is talking with a client who has CKD and has been receiving hemodialysis 3x week. Which
of the following client statements is a priority follow-up by the nurse - -I try and limit my intake of
dietary sodium to 5g a day
--The nurse is teaching a client who is in the late stage of CKD. Which of the following client
statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching - -If I develop and fatigue or weakness I
should report it to my doctor
--The nurse is caring for a client who has returned from receiving hemodialysis treatment. It requires
immediate follow up by the nurse if the client has - -Developed a bp of 90/58mmhg
--The nurses came for assigned client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take - -Place
mask on the client when changing the client peritoneal dialysis catheter dressing
--The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for a client who is receiving peritoneal
dialysis. It indicates correct technique if the newly hired nurse is observed - -Positioning the client to
High Fowler's during dialysis to improve dialysate drainage
--The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following
should the nurse expect to assess - -Back pain
--The nurse is reviewing lab results of a client who had acute pancreatitis. Which results from the
box below should the nurse expect to find in the client - -2,3
2. an increased amylase level of 215
3. . a WBC of 15mm
--The nurse working on the med surg unit is caring for assigned clients. The nurse should first plan to
assess a client who has - -Acute pancreatitis and has a pulse of 126 with a bp of 98/54mmhg
, --The nurse has provided discharge teaching to a client who has chronic pancreatitis. Which of the
following client statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching - -I will avoid eating
foods that are high in fat
--The nurse is developing a POC for a client who has cirrhosis and is scheduled to have a paracentesis
performed. Which of the following should the nurse include in the POC - -Position the client with the
HOB elevated
--The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client with cirrhosis. Which of the following
statements best indicates that the client has understood the teaching - -I should avoid constipation
to decrease my risk of bleeding
--The nurse has received handoff report for the following assigned clients. Which client should the
nurse see first - -55yr old who has cirrhosis of the liver and has tachypneic
--The nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis and has been prescribed lactulose. It would
indicate that the client is having an expected outcome from his medication if the client experiences a
decrease in - -The ammonia level
--The nurse is caring for assigned clients. The nurse should first plan to assess the client who has - -
Pancreatitis and has had a temperature of 101.1F for the past hr
--The nurse working in a cardiac unit is admitting a client who has unstable angina. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take - -Administer O2 via NC
--The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted 45 min ago with a diagnosis of MI. Which of the
following findings should the nurse anticipate may occur within the first few hrs after an MI - -Sinus
tachycardia with PVC's
--The nurse is caring for a client who experienced an acute MI 24 hrs ago. It would be necessary for
the nurse to immediately notify the PCP if the client has - -Crackles auscultated to the midline of the
lung fields
--The nurse caring for a group of client's on the cardiac floor, the nurse should immediately follow up
on the client who is - -Being treated for AFIB with an amiodarone drip analysis to have dysarthria
--The nurse has received a handoff report for a client who was admitted with chest pain and is
receiving Nitro 50mg/250ml D5W at a rate of 10mcg/min, the client weighs 187lbs. The nurse
observes that the clients IV pump is set at a rate of 3ml/hr. Which of the following should the nurse
take - -Increase the infusion rate to 6ml/hr
--The nurse in the ER is caring for a client who just had an MI and is receiving a continuous infusion
of TPA. It would be most important for the nurse to notify the PCP if the client develops - -Oozing
blood at the IV site
--The nurse is caring for a client who has had chest pain for the past 45 min and has been prescribed
the intravenous thrombolytic Tenecteplase. Which of the following questions is the most important
for the nurse to ask the client before administering the medication - -Do you currently take blood
thinners
