Nursing 223 Final Exam Review 2026 | Verified Q&A |
Graded A+
1. What is a common method for assessing the effectiveness of diuretic therapy
in patients with edema?
Assessing heart rate
Monitoring weight changes
Checking blood pressure
Evaluating urine color
2. The primary healthcare provider prescribes a medication that must be
administered via IM. Which site should the nurse eliminate from consideration
because it has the highest potential for injury?
Vastus Lateralis
Rectus Femoris
Dorsogluteal
Ventrogluteal
3. If a nurse discovers that the IV site is swollen and painful before administering
a bolus dose, what should be the next step?
Stop the infusion and assess the site further.
Change the medication to an oral form.
Administer the bolus dose immediately.
Continue the infusion and monitor the patient.
,4. A patient with diarrhea is showing signs of dehydration. What nursing
intervention should be prioritized?
Monitor vital signs without intervention.
Encourage the patient to rest without fluids.
Increase the patient's solid food intake.
Administer oral rehydration solutions.
5. A patient is complaining about burning on urination. Which question should
the nurse ask to best obtain information about the patient's dysuria?
What are your usual urinary patterns?
How would you describe your experience with incontinence
What color
Tell me about the problem you have been having with urination
6. Describe why the intravenous route is considered the most efficient for
medication absorption.
The intravenous route is slower than oral administration.
The intravenous route delivers medication directly into the
bloodstream, allowing for immediate absorption and effect.
The intravenous route is only used for emergency medications.
The intravenous route requires more time for absorption than
subcutaneous injections.
7. If a patient is advised to increase their bran intake but continues to
experience constipation, what additional recommendation might the nurse
provide?
, Decrease physical activity.
Reduce bran consumption.
Increase fluid intake.
Take a laxative immediately.
8. What is a key concept related to drug therapy that affects sleep quality?
Dietary habits
Patient age
Exercise frequency
Medication side effects
9. What is a critical nursing assessment to perform before administering an
opioid medication?
Check the client's blood pressure only.
Confirm the client's identity.
Review the client's medication history.
Assess the client's pain level and respiratory status.
10. What is the primary characteristic of transdermal medication administration?
It is absorbed through the skin.
It is injected into the muscle.
It is administered via intravenous route.
It is taken orally.
, 11. What should a nurse do if a patient does not achieve pain relief after
receiving two doses of an analgesic?
Administer a higher dose of the analgesic immediately.
Wait for another hour before reassessing the pain.
Reassess the patient's pain and notify the healthcare provider.
Document the patient's pain level and continue with the current dose.
12. Which analgesic medication is commonly associated with a daily dose limit
that nurses must be aware of?
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen
Morphine
13. A nurse is preparing to administer an injection of heparin. Which is the
preferred site for this injection?
Buttock
Abdomen
Arm
Leg
14. Why is it important for a nurse to check the IV infusion rate and site before
administering a bolus dose?
To assess the patient's vital signs.
To determine the patient's medication history.
Graded A+
1. What is a common method for assessing the effectiveness of diuretic therapy
in patients with edema?
Assessing heart rate
Monitoring weight changes
Checking blood pressure
Evaluating urine color
2. The primary healthcare provider prescribes a medication that must be
administered via IM. Which site should the nurse eliminate from consideration
because it has the highest potential for injury?
Vastus Lateralis
Rectus Femoris
Dorsogluteal
Ventrogluteal
3. If a nurse discovers that the IV site is swollen and painful before administering
a bolus dose, what should be the next step?
Stop the infusion and assess the site further.
Change the medication to an oral form.
Administer the bolus dose immediately.
Continue the infusion and monitor the patient.
,4. A patient with diarrhea is showing signs of dehydration. What nursing
intervention should be prioritized?
Monitor vital signs without intervention.
Encourage the patient to rest without fluids.
Increase the patient's solid food intake.
Administer oral rehydration solutions.
5. A patient is complaining about burning on urination. Which question should
the nurse ask to best obtain information about the patient's dysuria?
What are your usual urinary patterns?
How would you describe your experience with incontinence
What color
Tell me about the problem you have been having with urination
6. Describe why the intravenous route is considered the most efficient for
medication absorption.
The intravenous route is slower than oral administration.
The intravenous route delivers medication directly into the
bloodstream, allowing for immediate absorption and effect.
The intravenous route is only used for emergency medications.
The intravenous route requires more time for absorption than
subcutaneous injections.
7. If a patient is advised to increase their bran intake but continues to
experience constipation, what additional recommendation might the nurse
provide?
, Decrease physical activity.
Reduce bran consumption.
Increase fluid intake.
Take a laxative immediately.
8. What is a key concept related to drug therapy that affects sleep quality?
Dietary habits
Patient age
Exercise frequency
Medication side effects
9. What is a critical nursing assessment to perform before administering an
opioid medication?
Check the client's blood pressure only.
Confirm the client's identity.
Review the client's medication history.
Assess the client's pain level and respiratory status.
10. What is the primary characteristic of transdermal medication administration?
It is absorbed through the skin.
It is injected into the muscle.
It is administered via intravenous route.
It is taken orally.
, 11. What should a nurse do if a patient does not achieve pain relief after
receiving two doses of an analgesic?
Administer a higher dose of the analgesic immediately.
Wait for another hour before reassessing the pain.
Reassess the patient's pain and notify the healthcare provider.
Document the patient's pain level and continue with the current dose.
12. Which analgesic medication is commonly associated with a daily dose limit
that nurses must be aware of?
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen
Morphine
13. A nurse is preparing to administer an injection of heparin. Which is the
preferred site for this injection?
Buttock
Abdomen
Arm
Leg
14. Why is it important for a nurse to check the IV infusion rate and site before
administering a bolus dose?
To assess the patient's vital signs.
To determine the patient's medication history.
