NSG 3130 EXAM /ACTUAL NSG 3130 EXAM 3 TEST BANK
ACTUAL 2026/2027 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE
COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH WELL ELABORATED SOLUTIONS
(100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS) CURRENTLY UPDATED
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1. A nurse is preparing a patient for surgery and notes the patient has
been NPO for 8 hours. What is the primary rationale for maintaining
NPO status prior to general anesthesia?
A. To prevent postoperative constipation and bowel obstruction.
B. To ensure the patient experiences less postoperative nausea.
C. To reduce the risk of pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents.
D. To minimize the risk of fluid volume excess during IV therapy.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: General anesthesia relaxes the muscles and suppresses the
gag reflex, which increases the risk of vomiting. If the stomach
contains food or liquid, the patient may aspirate these contents into
the lungs, leading to chemical pneumonitis. Maintaining NPO status
is a critical safety measure used to protect the airway during the
perioperative period.
,2. During the preoperative assessment, a patient reports a severe
allergy to avocados and bananas. Which intraoperative complication
should the nurse be most concerned about?
A. Allergy to povidone-iodine scrub.
B. Sensitivity to general anesthesia agents.
C. Latex allergy cross-reactivity.
D. Malignant hyperthermia.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: Patients with allergies to certain fruits, such as avocados,
bananas, and chestnuts, have a higher statistical risk of having a latex
allergy. The proteins in these fruits are similar to the proteins found
in natural rubber latex. The nurse must document this and ensure a
latex-free environment is maintained in the operating room to
prevent anaphylaxis.
3. A postoperative patient is being taught how to use an incentive
spirometer. Which instruction by the nurse is correct?
A. Exhale forcefully into the device until the piston reaches the goal.
B. Use the device only if you feel short of breath or start coughing.
C. Inhale slowly and deeply to raise the piston and hold for 3-5
seconds.
D. Perform 2 deep breaths every 4 hours while awake.
,CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: Incentive spirometry is designed to encourage deep
breathing and lung expansion through sustained maximal
inspiration. The patient should inhale slowly to ensure the alveoli
open and then hold their breath to maintain that expansion.
4. A client with a terminal illness is experiencing pain and symptom
management while continuing to receive chemotherapy. This client's
plan of care is most representative of which type of care?
A. Hospice care
B. Palliative care
C. Respite care
D. End-of-life care
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: Palliative care is appropriate for clients with chronic,
debilitating conditions and focuses on preventing and relieving
suffering while integrating curative treatments, such as
chemotherapy. Hospice care typically begins when curative
treatment is discontinued.
5. A nurse is assessing a client who is grieving. The client states, "If
the doctor had just done the surgery sooner, my spouse would still be
, here." This statement is most characteristic of which stage of the
grieving process?
A. Denial
B. Anger
C. Bargaining
D. Depression
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: The client's statement shows frustration and blaming
directed at the physician, which is a classic manifestation of the
anger stage of grief. Bargaining involves attempts to negotiate or
"make a deal" to change the outcome.
6. A nurse is teaching an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) about
postmortem care. Which of the following actions should the nurse
instruct the UAP to perform?
A. Remove the indwelling urinary catheter.
B. Provide emotional support to the family.
C. Document the time of death.
D. Assist the provider with an autopsy.
CORRECT ANSWER: A
ACTUAL 2026/2027 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE
COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH WELL ELABORATED SOLUTIONS
(100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS) CURRENTLY UPDATED
VERSION 2026 EDITION |GUARANTEED PASS A+ |JUST
RELEASED
1. A nurse is preparing a patient for surgery and notes the patient has
been NPO for 8 hours. What is the primary rationale for maintaining
NPO status prior to general anesthesia?
A. To prevent postoperative constipation and bowel obstruction.
B. To ensure the patient experiences less postoperative nausea.
C. To reduce the risk of pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents.
D. To minimize the risk of fluid volume excess during IV therapy.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: General anesthesia relaxes the muscles and suppresses the
gag reflex, which increases the risk of vomiting. If the stomach
contains food or liquid, the patient may aspirate these contents into
the lungs, leading to chemical pneumonitis. Maintaining NPO status
is a critical safety measure used to protect the airway during the
perioperative period.
,2. During the preoperative assessment, a patient reports a severe
allergy to avocados and bananas. Which intraoperative complication
should the nurse be most concerned about?
A. Allergy to povidone-iodine scrub.
B. Sensitivity to general anesthesia agents.
C. Latex allergy cross-reactivity.
D. Malignant hyperthermia.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: Patients with allergies to certain fruits, such as avocados,
bananas, and chestnuts, have a higher statistical risk of having a latex
allergy. The proteins in these fruits are similar to the proteins found
in natural rubber latex. The nurse must document this and ensure a
latex-free environment is maintained in the operating room to
prevent anaphylaxis.
3. A postoperative patient is being taught how to use an incentive
spirometer. Which instruction by the nurse is correct?
A. Exhale forcefully into the device until the piston reaches the goal.
B. Use the device only if you feel short of breath or start coughing.
C. Inhale slowly and deeply to raise the piston and hold for 3-5
seconds.
D. Perform 2 deep breaths every 4 hours while awake.
,CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: Incentive spirometry is designed to encourage deep
breathing and lung expansion through sustained maximal
inspiration. The patient should inhale slowly to ensure the alveoli
open and then hold their breath to maintain that expansion.
4. A client with a terminal illness is experiencing pain and symptom
management while continuing to receive chemotherapy. This client's
plan of care is most representative of which type of care?
A. Hospice care
B. Palliative care
C. Respite care
D. End-of-life care
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: Palliative care is appropriate for clients with chronic,
debilitating conditions and focuses on preventing and relieving
suffering while integrating curative treatments, such as
chemotherapy. Hospice care typically begins when curative
treatment is discontinued.
5. A nurse is assessing a client who is grieving. The client states, "If
the doctor had just done the surgery sooner, my spouse would still be
, here." This statement is most characteristic of which stage of the
grieving process?
A. Denial
B. Anger
C. Bargaining
D. Depression
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: The client's statement shows frustration and blaming
directed at the physician, which is a classic manifestation of the
anger stage of grief. Bargaining involves attempts to negotiate or
"make a deal" to change the outcome.
6. A nurse is teaching an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) about
postmortem care. Which of the following actions should the nurse
instruct the UAP to perform?
A. Remove the indwelling urinary catheter.
B. Provide emotional support to the family.
C. Document the time of death.
D. Assist the provider with an autopsy.
CORRECT ANSWER: A
