HONDROS NUR 200 UPDATED EXAMS SET
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔The nurse is caring for a patient who has diabetes mellitus type 1. Which step is
most important for the nurse to take first?
A. Administer morning dose of insulin
B. Complete a head to toe assessment
C. Order a breakfast tray
D. Reinforce education on diabetes - ✔✔B. Complete a head to toe assessment
Think about the nursing process. ALWAYS assess first. Cannot give insulin without an
assessment.
✔✔Which thinking skill requires the nurse to respond to the information regarding a
change in vital signs? - ✔✔Identifying signs and symptoms
✔✔When a nurse conducts an assessment, data about a patient often comes from
which of the following sources?
A. An observation of how a patient turns and moves in bed
B. The unit policy and procedure manual
C. The care recommendations of the physical therapist
D. The results of a diagnostic x-ray film
E. Your experience caring for other patients with similar problems - ✔✔A. An
observation of how a patient turns and moves in bed
C. The care recommendations of the physical therapist
D. The results of a diagnostic x-ray film
✔✔Noticing
1. Identifying signs and symptoms - ✔✔The ability to recognize that a situation is
different, changed or abnormal. Indicates that something is different than expected.
✔✔Noticing
, 2. Gathering complete and accurate data - ✔✔Data collected from all available sources
is used as a basis to identify issues, problems and concerns.
✔✔Noticing
3. Assessing systemically and comprehensively - ✔✔Use a systematic method of
assessment so no information is missed
✔✔Noticing
4. Predicting and managing potential complications - ✔✔Looking at the big picture to
prepare for possible future potential complications.
✔✔Noticing
5. Identifying assumptions - ✔✔Arriving at a conclusion without supporting evidence. A
misconception.
✔✔Epworth Sleepiness Scale - ✔✔Used to measure daytime sleepiness
1-6: getting enough sleep
7-8: average
9 +: very sleepy, seek medical advise
✔✔ACES - ✔✔Advancing Care Excellence for Seniors
✔✔What is the A in ACES? - ✔✔Asses function and expectations
✔✔What is the C in ACES? - ✔✔Coordinate and manage care
✔✔What is the E in ACES? - ✔✔Evidence based knowledge
✔✔What is the S in ACES? - ✔✔Situational decisions
✔✔Predicting potential complications if a *patient is NPO* - ✔✔Dehydration, weakness
✔✔Predicting potential complications if a *patient has surgical wounds* - ✔✔Infections
✔✔Predicting potential complications if a *patient is immobile* - ✔✔Pressure wounds,
DVT
✔✔ Professional Identity - ✔✔your reflection as a nurse. Developed by reflection and
real/simulated experiences.
✔✔Being - ✔✔Adopting the attitudes, beliefs, behaviors.
Reflects, thinks, acts, feels.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔The nurse is caring for a patient who has diabetes mellitus type 1. Which step is
most important for the nurse to take first?
A. Administer morning dose of insulin
B. Complete a head to toe assessment
C. Order a breakfast tray
D. Reinforce education on diabetes - ✔✔B. Complete a head to toe assessment
Think about the nursing process. ALWAYS assess first. Cannot give insulin without an
assessment.
✔✔Which thinking skill requires the nurse to respond to the information regarding a
change in vital signs? - ✔✔Identifying signs and symptoms
✔✔When a nurse conducts an assessment, data about a patient often comes from
which of the following sources?
A. An observation of how a patient turns and moves in bed
B. The unit policy and procedure manual
C. The care recommendations of the physical therapist
D. The results of a diagnostic x-ray film
E. Your experience caring for other patients with similar problems - ✔✔A. An
observation of how a patient turns and moves in bed
C. The care recommendations of the physical therapist
D. The results of a diagnostic x-ray film
✔✔Noticing
1. Identifying signs and symptoms - ✔✔The ability to recognize that a situation is
different, changed or abnormal. Indicates that something is different than expected.
✔✔Noticing
, 2. Gathering complete and accurate data - ✔✔Data collected from all available sources
is used as a basis to identify issues, problems and concerns.
✔✔Noticing
3. Assessing systemically and comprehensively - ✔✔Use a systematic method of
assessment so no information is missed
✔✔Noticing
4. Predicting and managing potential complications - ✔✔Looking at the big picture to
prepare for possible future potential complications.
✔✔Noticing
5. Identifying assumptions - ✔✔Arriving at a conclusion without supporting evidence. A
misconception.
✔✔Epworth Sleepiness Scale - ✔✔Used to measure daytime sleepiness
1-6: getting enough sleep
7-8: average
9 +: very sleepy, seek medical advise
✔✔ACES - ✔✔Advancing Care Excellence for Seniors
✔✔What is the A in ACES? - ✔✔Asses function and expectations
✔✔What is the C in ACES? - ✔✔Coordinate and manage care
✔✔What is the E in ACES? - ✔✔Evidence based knowledge
✔✔What is the S in ACES? - ✔✔Situational decisions
✔✔Predicting potential complications if a *patient is NPO* - ✔✔Dehydration, weakness
✔✔Predicting potential complications if a *patient has surgical wounds* - ✔✔Infections
✔✔Predicting potential complications if a *patient is immobile* - ✔✔Pressure wounds,
DVT
✔✔ Professional Identity - ✔✔your reflection as a nurse. Developed by reflection and
real/simulated experiences.
✔✔Being - ✔✔Adopting the attitudes, beliefs, behaviors.
Reflects, thinks, acts, feels.
