MASTERY QUESTIONS FOR NURS-151 EXAM 3 | NURS 151 EXAM 3
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results for a client recently diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease
(PUD). Which result would the nurse report immediately to the primary health care provider?
A. Blood urea nitrogen: 16 mg/dL (5.71 mmol/L)
B. Serum creatinine: 0.9 mg/dL (79.6 mcmol/L)
C. Hematocrit: 33% (0.33 volume fraction)
D. Serum glucose: 102 mg/dL (5.66 mmol/L) - ANS ✔✔
Which of the following statements to promote gastric health would the nurse include to educate an
adult client? Select all that apply.
A. "Stop smoking or using tobacco in any form."
B. "Do not drink excessive amounts of alcohol."
C. "Consume a healthy, well-balanced diet."
D. "Exercise on a regular basis, if possible."
E. "Avoid excessive amounts of pickled or smoked food."
F. "Avoid taking large amounts of NSAIDs." - ANS ✔✔A, B, D, E
The nurse is teaching a client with stage 1 hypertension. Which client statement indicates understanding
of dietary modifications?
A. "I will reduce my sodium intake to 2500 mg per day."
B. "I will restrict my intake of daily dietary lean protein."
C. "I am going to drink only one cup of coffee to start my day."
D. "I will drink a glass of low-fat milk with my breakfast." - ANS ✔✔D. "I will drink a glass of low-fat milk
with my breakfast."
The nurse is caring for a client with peripheral arterial disease who is experiencing intermittent
claudication. Which client statement indicates understanding of proper self-management?
A. "I need to reduce the number of cigarettes that I smoke each day."
B. "I'll elevate my legs above the level of my heart."
C. "I'll use a heating pad to promote circulation."
D. "I'll start to exercise gradually, stopping when I have pain." - ANS ✔✔D. "I'll start to exercise gradually,
stopping when I have pain."
A client is admitted to the hospital with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which assessment data would
cause the nurse to suspect that the aneurysm has ruptured?
A. Shortness of breath and hemoptysis
B. Sudden, severe low back pain and bruising along the flank
C. Gradually increasing substernal chest pain and diaphoresis
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results for a client recently diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease
(PUD). Which result would the nurse report immediately to the primary health care provider?
A. Blood urea nitrogen: 16 mg/dL (5.71 mmol/L)
B. Serum creatinine: 0.9 mg/dL (79.6 mcmol/L)
C. Hematocrit: 33% (0.33 volume fraction)
D. Serum glucose: 102 mg/dL (5.66 mmol/L) - ANS ✔✔
Which of the following statements to promote gastric health would the nurse include to educate an
adult client? Select all that apply.
A. "Stop smoking or using tobacco in any form."
B. "Do not drink excessive amounts of alcohol."
C. "Consume a healthy, well-balanced diet."
D. "Exercise on a regular basis, if possible."
E. "Avoid excessive amounts of pickled or smoked food."
F. "Avoid taking large amounts of NSAIDs." - ANS ✔✔A, B, D, E
The nurse is teaching a client with stage 1 hypertension. Which client statement indicates understanding
of dietary modifications?
A. "I will reduce my sodium intake to 2500 mg per day."
B. "I will restrict my intake of daily dietary lean protein."
C. "I am going to drink only one cup of coffee to start my day."
D. "I will drink a glass of low-fat milk with my breakfast." - ANS ✔✔D. "I will drink a glass of low-fat milk
with my breakfast."
The nurse is caring for a client with peripheral arterial disease who is experiencing intermittent
claudication. Which client statement indicates understanding of proper self-management?
A. "I need to reduce the number of cigarettes that I smoke each day."
B. "I'll elevate my legs above the level of my heart."
C. "I'll use a heating pad to promote circulation."
D. "I'll start to exercise gradually, stopping when I have pain." - ANS ✔✔D. "I'll start to exercise gradually,
stopping when I have pain."
A client is admitted to the hospital with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which assessment data would
cause the nurse to suspect that the aneurysm has ruptured?
A. Shortness of breath and hemoptysis
B. Sudden, severe low back pain and bruising along the flank
C. Gradually increasing substernal chest pain and diaphoresis
