NUR 112 Drug Classification Exam Practice Questions
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Fundamental Concepts of Nursing Exam Latest Study
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The nurse provides postop instructions for an adult patient after cataract surgery.
Which written statement, if provided by the nurse, would be the most appropriate?
a. "to avoid contamination of the eye use aseptic tech. when applying eye drops."
b."conjunctivitis may result if the eye is contaminated with wet or dirty eye
patches."
c. "to prevent infection in the eye, wash your hands before changing the eye patch
or using eye drops."
d. "coughing and bending over can cause increased intraocular pressure, resulting
in retinal damage or displacement of the incraocular lens." - ANSWER-c
When using the trans-theoretical model of health behavior change during the pt
teaching, the nurse identifies that the pt who states, "I've walked regularly for
about a year to help prevent osteoporosis, but recently I haven't been motivated to
cont." Is in the stage of?
a. action
b. preparation
c. termination
d. maintenance - ANSWER-
When a nurse is observing a pt draw up and mix insulin injections, which of the
following best demonstrate that psychomotor learning has taken place?
,a. the pt is able to discuss the appropriate technique
b. the pt is able to demonstrate the appropriate technique
c. the pt states that he understands
d. the pt is able to write the steps on a piece of paper - ANSWER-b
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from the mother of a 1 year old
child. The pt states that her child is old enough for potty training. Following an
education session by the nurse, the pt now states that her earlier ideas has changed.
She is now willing to postpone potty training until the child is older. Learning has
occurred in which of the following domains?
a. cognitive
b. affective
c. psychomotor
d. kinesthetic - ANSWER-b
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a pt who is sched. for a mastectomy
the next day. Which of the following pt statements indicates that the pt is ready to
learn?
a. "I don't want my spouse to see my incision."
b. "Will you be able to give me pain med after my surgery?"
c. "Can you tell me about how long the surgery will take?"
d. "My roommate listens to everything I say." - ANSWER-c
A nurse is preparing an instruction session about managing stress incontinence for
an older adult. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first when
meeting the pt?
,a. encourage the pt to participate actively in learning
b. select instructional materials appropriate for the older adult
c. identify goals the nurse and the pt agree are reasonable
d. determine what the pt knows about stress incontinence - ANSWER-d
A nurse is evaluating how well a pt learned the information presented in an
instructional session about following a heart-healthy diet. The pt states that she
understands what to do now. Which of the following actions by the nurse should
assist the nurse in evaluation the pts learning?
a. encourage the pt to ask questions
b. ask the pt to explain how to select or prepare meals
c. encourage the pt to fill out an evaluation form
d. ask the pt if she has resources for further instruction on this topic -
ANSWER-b
An overweight pt is sched. for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy at an outpatient
surgery setting. The nurse knows that...
a. surgery will involve multiple small incisions
b. this setting is not appropriate for this procedure
c. surgery will involve removing a portion of her liver
d. the pt will need special prep because of obesity - ANSWER-a
The pt tells the nurse in the preoperative setting that she has notices she has a
reaction when wearing rubber gloves. What is the most appropriate nursing
intervention?
a. notify the surgeon so the case can be cancelled
, b. ask additional questions to assess for possible latex allergy
c. notify the OR staff immediately so that the latex-free supplies can be used
d. no intervention is needed because the pts rubber sensitivity has not bearing on
surgery - ANSWER-b
When a patient is admitted to the PACU, what are the priority interventions the
nurse performs?
a. assess the surgical site, noting presence and character of drainage.
b. assess the amount of urine output and the presence of bladder distention.
c. asses for airway patency and quality of respirations, and obtain vitals.
d. Review the results of intraoperative lab values and medications received. -
ANSWER-c
A patient is admitted to the PACU after major abdominal surgery. During the initial
assessment the pt tells the nurse he thinks he is going to throw up. a priority
nursing intervention would be to.
a. increase the rate of the iv fluid
b. obtain vital signs, including o2 saturation
c. position pt in lateral recovery position
d. administer antiemetic medication as ordered - ANSWER-c
After admission of the postoperative pt to the clinical unit, which assessment data
require the most immediate attention?
a. O2 sat of 85%
b. Resp rate of 13/min
and Correct Verified Answers with Rationales/ NUR 112
Fundamental Concepts of Nursing Exam Latest Study
Guide
The nurse provides postop instructions for an adult patient after cataract surgery.
Which written statement, if provided by the nurse, would be the most appropriate?
a. "to avoid contamination of the eye use aseptic tech. when applying eye drops."
b."conjunctivitis may result if the eye is contaminated with wet or dirty eye
patches."
c. "to prevent infection in the eye, wash your hands before changing the eye patch
or using eye drops."
d. "coughing and bending over can cause increased intraocular pressure, resulting
in retinal damage or displacement of the incraocular lens." - ANSWER-c
When using the trans-theoretical model of health behavior change during the pt
teaching, the nurse identifies that the pt who states, "I've walked regularly for
about a year to help prevent osteoporosis, but recently I haven't been motivated to
cont." Is in the stage of?
a. action
b. preparation
c. termination
d. maintenance - ANSWER-
When a nurse is observing a pt draw up and mix insulin injections, which of the
following best demonstrate that psychomotor learning has taken place?
,a. the pt is able to discuss the appropriate technique
b. the pt is able to demonstrate the appropriate technique
c. the pt states that he understands
d. the pt is able to write the steps on a piece of paper - ANSWER-b
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from the mother of a 1 year old
child. The pt states that her child is old enough for potty training. Following an
education session by the nurse, the pt now states that her earlier ideas has changed.
She is now willing to postpone potty training until the child is older. Learning has
occurred in which of the following domains?
a. cognitive
b. affective
c. psychomotor
d. kinesthetic - ANSWER-b
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a pt who is sched. for a mastectomy
the next day. Which of the following pt statements indicates that the pt is ready to
learn?
a. "I don't want my spouse to see my incision."
b. "Will you be able to give me pain med after my surgery?"
c. "Can you tell me about how long the surgery will take?"
d. "My roommate listens to everything I say." - ANSWER-c
A nurse is preparing an instruction session about managing stress incontinence for
an older adult. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first when
meeting the pt?
,a. encourage the pt to participate actively in learning
b. select instructional materials appropriate for the older adult
c. identify goals the nurse and the pt agree are reasonable
d. determine what the pt knows about stress incontinence - ANSWER-d
A nurse is evaluating how well a pt learned the information presented in an
instructional session about following a heart-healthy diet. The pt states that she
understands what to do now. Which of the following actions by the nurse should
assist the nurse in evaluation the pts learning?
a. encourage the pt to ask questions
b. ask the pt to explain how to select or prepare meals
c. encourage the pt to fill out an evaluation form
d. ask the pt if she has resources for further instruction on this topic -
ANSWER-b
An overweight pt is sched. for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy at an outpatient
surgery setting. The nurse knows that...
a. surgery will involve multiple small incisions
b. this setting is not appropriate for this procedure
c. surgery will involve removing a portion of her liver
d. the pt will need special prep because of obesity - ANSWER-a
The pt tells the nurse in the preoperative setting that she has notices she has a
reaction when wearing rubber gloves. What is the most appropriate nursing
intervention?
a. notify the surgeon so the case can be cancelled
, b. ask additional questions to assess for possible latex allergy
c. notify the OR staff immediately so that the latex-free supplies can be used
d. no intervention is needed because the pts rubber sensitivity has not bearing on
surgery - ANSWER-b
When a patient is admitted to the PACU, what are the priority interventions the
nurse performs?
a. assess the surgical site, noting presence and character of drainage.
b. assess the amount of urine output and the presence of bladder distention.
c. asses for airway patency and quality of respirations, and obtain vitals.
d. Review the results of intraoperative lab values and medications received. -
ANSWER-c
A patient is admitted to the PACU after major abdominal surgery. During the initial
assessment the pt tells the nurse he thinks he is going to throw up. a priority
nursing intervention would be to.
a. increase the rate of the iv fluid
b. obtain vital signs, including o2 saturation
c. position pt in lateral recovery position
d. administer antiemetic medication as ordered - ANSWER-c
After admission of the postoperative pt to the clinical unit, which assessment data
require the most immediate attention?
a. O2 sat of 85%
b. Resp rate of 13/min
