NSG 170 TEST 1 STUDY GUIDE | COMPREHENSIVE NURSING STUDY
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027
Before administering Digoxin what should the nurse be sure to asses? - ANS ✔✔Apical pulse rate. If the
pulse is <60 or >100 do not administer.
These medications are classified as Diuretics and it is necessary to asses what lab value before
administering? - ANS ✔✔Furosemide
Bumetanide
Spironolactone
Hydrochlorothiazide
Check for potassium levels (K+). 3.5-5 mEq of K+ are considered within normal limits. (pg.941 potter and
perry)
Which bacteria is responsible for pneumonia? - ANS ✔✔Streptococcus pneumonia (pg 897 potter perry)
Staphylococcus aureus
and Bacillus anthracis
What is the process by which oxygen is transported through out the body? - ANS ✔✔gas exchange
Potent antibiotics that are used centergesticaly with beta-lactam and are known to cause ringing in the
ears (aka tinnitus)? - ANS ✔✔gentamicin (lily pg 624)
This test is used to evaluate the lungs, heart and chest wall and may be used to help diagnose shortness
of breath, persistent cough, fever, chest pain or injury. It also may be used to help diagnose and monitor
treatment for a variety of lung conditions such as pneumonia, emphysema and cancer. - ANS ✔✔chest x-
ray
Airway sensitivity and hyper-responsiveness is likely to be the basis for the variable airflow obstruction
that is responsible for many of the day-to-day symptoms - ANS ✔✔asthma
Name two broad-coverage quinolones that are effective against gram(+) and gram(-) bacteria? - ANS
✔✔ciprofloxacin and levaquin
This type of infection develops within 48 hours after hospitalization. - ANS ✔✔nosocomial
The nurse understands that which of the following is the most common manifestation of pneumonia in
the older adult patient? - ANS ✔✔Weakness, fatigue, lethargy, confusion, and poor appetite.
The nurse provides teaching to thoroughly rinse mouth to prevent the subsequent development of oral
candidiasis (thrush) when administering this gas exchange medication. - ANS ✔✔corticosteroid (lily pg
591)
, Hemoptysis or blood in sputum is commonly associated with what respiratory illnesses? - ANS
✔✔Pulmonary edma and brochitis
Normal ABGs values - ANS ✔✔• pH: 7.35-7.45
• PaCO2: 35-45 mm Hg
• PaO2: 80-100 mm Hg
• SaO2: 95%-100%
(potter&perry pg 521)
measures to prevent pulmonary embolism - ANS ✔✔• Start passive and active range-of-motion
exercises for the extremities of immobilized and postoperative patients.
• Ambulate patients soon after surgery.
• Use antiembolism and pneumatic compression stockings and devices after surgery.
• Evaluate patient for criteria indicating the need for anticoagulant therapy.
• Avoid the use of tight garters, girdles, and constricting clothing.
• Prevent pressure under the popliteal space (e.g., do not place a pillow under the knee, use alternating
pressure mattress).
• Perform a comprehensive assessment of peripheral circulation.
• Elevate the affected limb 20 degrees or more above the level of the heart to improve venous return, as
appropriate.
• Change patient position every 2 hours, or ambulate as tolerated.
• Prevent injury to the vessel lumen by preventing local pressure, trauma, infection, or sepsis.
• Refrain from massaging leg muscles.
• Instruct patient not to cross legs.
• Administer prescribed prophylactic low-dose anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
• Teach the patient to avoid activities that result in the Valsalva maneuver (e.g., breath-holding, bearing
down for bowel movements, coughing).
• Administer prescribed drugs, such as stool softeners, that will prevent episodes of the Valsalva
maneuver.
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027
Before administering Digoxin what should the nurse be sure to asses? - ANS ✔✔Apical pulse rate. If the
pulse is <60 or >100 do not administer.
These medications are classified as Diuretics and it is necessary to asses what lab value before
administering? - ANS ✔✔Furosemide
Bumetanide
Spironolactone
Hydrochlorothiazide
Check for potassium levels (K+). 3.5-5 mEq of K+ are considered within normal limits. (pg.941 potter and
perry)
Which bacteria is responsible for pneumonia? - ANS ✔✔Streptococcus pneumonia (pg 897 potter perry)
Staphylococcus aureus
and Bacillus anthracis
What is the process by which oxygen is transported through out the body? - ANS ✔✔gas exchange
Potent antibiotics that are used centergesticaly with beta-lactam and are known to cause ringing in the
ears (aka tinnitus)? - ANS ✔✔gentamicin (lily pg 624)
This test is used to evaluate the lungs, heart and chest wall and may be used to help diagnose shortness
of breath, persistent cough, fever, chest pain or injury. It also may be used to help diagnose and monitor
treatment for a variety of lung conditions such as pneumonia, emphysema and cancer. - ANS ✔✔chest x-
ray
Airway sensitivity and hyper-responsiveness is likely to be the basis for the variable airflow obstruction
that is responsible for many of the day-to-day symptoms - ANS ✔✔asthma
Name two broad-coverage quinolones that are effective against gram(+) and gram(-) bacteria? - ANS
✔✔ciprofloxacin and levaquin
This type of infection develops within 48 hours after hospitalization. - ANS ✔✔nosocomial
The nurse understands that which of the following is the most common manifestation of pneumonia in
the older adult patient? - ANS ✔✔Weakness, fatigue, lethargy, confusion, and poor appetite.
The nurse provides teaching to thoroughly rinse mouth to prevent the subsequent development of oral
candidiasis (thrush) when administering this gas exchange medication. - ANS ✔✔corticosteroid (lily pg
591)
, Hemoptysis or blood in sputum is commonly associated with what respiratory illnesses? - ANS
✔✔Pulmonary edma and brochitis
Normal ABGs values - ANS ✔✔• pH: 7.35-7.45
• PaCO2: 35-45 mm Hg
• PaO2: 80-100 mm Hg
• SaO2: 95%-100%
(potter&perry pg 521)
measures to prevent pulmonary embolism - ANS ✔✔• Start passive and active range-of-motion
exercises for the extremities of immobilized and postoperative patients.
• Ambulate patients soon after surgery.
• Use antiembolism and pneumatic compression stockings and devices after surgery.
• Evaluate patient for criteria indicating the need for anticoagulant therapy.
• Avoid the use of tight garters, girdles, and constricting clothing.
• Prevent pressure under the popliteal space (e.g., do not place a pillow under the knee, use alternating
pressure mattress).
• Perform a comprehensive assessment of peripheral circulation.
• Elevate the affected limb 20 degrees or more above the level of the heart to improve venous return, as
appropriate.
• Change patient position every 2 hours, or ambulate as tolerated.
• Prevent injury to the vessel lumen by preventing local pressure, trauma, infection, or sepsis.
• Refrain from massaging leg muscles.
• Instruct patient not to cross legs.
• Administer prescribed prophylactic low-dose anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
• Teach the patient to avoid activities that result in the Valsalva maneuver (e.g., breath-holding, bearing
down for bowel movements, coughing).
• Administer prescribed drugs, such as stool softeners, that will prevent episodes of the Valsalva
maneuver.
