NSG 3130 EXAM 3 2026/2027 |
NSG 3130 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS,
STUDY GUIDE & COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW
1 of 95
Term
patient has a history of severe chronic pain. Which is the most
important intervention associated with providing nursing care to this
patient?
a. Asking what is an acceptable level of pain.
b. Providing interventions that do not precipitate pain.
c. Focusing on pain management interventions before pain is
excessive.
d. Determining the level of function that can be performed without
pain.
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, a. Deficient Knowledge (pain control 3. It may improve flexibility and joint
measures) health, and relieve muscle aches.
c. Focusing on pain
d. It is a way of life to maintain health
management interventions
and prevent disease.
before pain is excessive.
Don't know?
2 of 95
Term
A nurse's client just passed away. The nurse understands that rigor
mortis is the stiffening of the body that occurs about hours after
death.
a) 2 to 4
b) 5 to 7
c) 8 to 10
d) 11 to 13
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a) For an unconscious client with an airway clearance problem, the nursing student
places him in Fowler's position.
Rationale: For an unconscious client experiencing airway clearance problems, the
nursing student would put the client in a lateral position. For a conscious client with
an airway clearance problem, the nursing student would place him in Fowler's
position. If the client is diaphoretic, the nursing student would give the client
frequent baths, change the linen, and regularly change the client's position. The
,nursing student would provide skin care to the client in response to incontinence of
urine or feces.
d. Variations in vital signs
Acute pain stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, which responds by
increasing pulse, respirations, and blood pressure. Chronic pain stimulates the
parasympathetic nervous system which results in lowered pulse and blood pressure.
a) Denial
Rationale: Denial occurs when an individual refuses to believe that loss is
happening, or is unready to dealwith practical problems, such as prosthesis after
loss of leg. A client in denial may assume artificialcheerfulness to prolong denial.
Anger is when a client or family is hostile toward a staff member about
matters that normally would not bother them. Bargaining occurs when one seeks to
bargain to avoid loss. The bargaining client may express feelings of guilt or fear of
punishment for past sins, real or imagined. Depression occurs when one grieves
over what has happened and what cannot be. The depressed client may talk freely
(e.g., reviewing past losses such as money or job) or may withdraw
a) 2 to 4
Rationale: Rigor mortis is the stiffening of the body that occurs about 2 to 4
hours after death. It results from a lack of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which
causes the muscles to contract, which in turn immobilizes the joints. Rigor
mortis starts in the involuntary muscles (heart, bladder, and so on), then
progresses to the head, neck and trunk, and finally reaches the extremities. All
other times are incorrect.
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3 of 95
, Term
The nurse is providing care to an unconscious client who is dying.
Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of impending
clinical death?
a) Difficulty swallowing and gradual loss of the gag reflex
b) Mottling and cyanosis of the extremists
c) Rapid, shallow, irregular, or abnormally slow respirations
d) Faster and weaker pulse
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d) Faster and weaker pulse
Rationale: Clinical manifestations of impending clinical death include:
Slower and weaker pulse
Difficulty swallowing and gradual loss of the gag reflex
Mottling and cyanosis of the extremities
Rapid, shallow, irregular, or abnormally slow respirations
3. It may improve flexibility and joint health, and relieve muscle aches.
d. It is a universal experience. (Anxiety is a common and universal response to a
threat. Anxiety is a psychosocial response to an unknown stress; it may be a vague
sense of apprehension at one extreme to impending doom at the other extreme).
3. Encourage the client to discuss the use of herbs, teas, vitamins, or other natural
products.
NSG 3130 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS,
STUDY GUIDE & COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW
1 of 95
Term
patient has a history of severe chronic pain. Which is the most
important intervention associated with providing nursing care to this
patient?
a. Asking what is an acceptable level of pain.
b. Providing interventions that do not precipitate pain.
c. Focusing on pain management interventions before pain is
excessive.
d. Determining the level of function that can be performed without
pain.
Give this one a try later!
, a. Deficient Knowledge (pain control 3. It may improve flexibility and joint
measures) health, and relieve muscle aches.
c. Focusing on pain
d. It is a way of life to maintain health
management interventions
and prevent disease.
before pain is excessive.
Don't know?
2 of 95
Term
A nurse's client just passed away. The nurse understands that rigor
mortis is the stiffening of the body that occurs about hours after
death.
a) 2 to 4
b) 5 to 7
c) 8 to 10
d) 11 to 13
Give this one a try later!
a) For an unconscious client with an airway clearance problem, the nursing student
places him in Fowler's position.
Rationale: For an unconscious client experiencing airway clearance problems, the
nursing student would put the client in a lateral position. For a conscious client with
an airway clearance problem, the nursing student would place him in Fowler's
position. If the client is diaphoretic, the nursing student would give the client
frequent baths, change the linen, and regularly change the client's position. The
,nursing student would provide skin care to the client in response to incontinence of
urine or feces.
d. Variations in vital signs
Acute pain stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, which responds by
increasing pulse, respirations, and blood pressure. Chronic pain stimulates the
parasympathetic nervous system which results in lowered pulse and blood pressure.
a) Denial
Rationale: Denial occurs when an individual refuses to believe that loss is
happening, or is unready to dealwith practical problems, such as prosthesis after
loss of leg. A client in denial may assume artificialcheerfulness to prolong denial.
Anger is when a client or family is hostile toward a staff member about
matters that normally would not bother them. Bargaining occurs when one seeks to
bargain to avoid loss. The bargaining client may express feelings of guilt or fear of
punishment for past sins, real or imagined. Depression occurs when one grieves
over what has happened and what cannot be. The depressed client may talk freely
(e.g., reviewing past losses such as money or job) or may withdraw
a) 2 to 4
Rationale: Rigor mortis is the stiffening of the body that occurs about 2 to 4
hours after death. It results from a lack of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which
causes the muscles to contract, which in turn immobilizes the joints. Rigor
mortis starts in the involuntary muscles (heart, bladder, and so on), then
progresses to the head, neck and trunk, and finally reaches the extremities. All
other times are incorrect.
Don't know?
3 of 95
, Term
The nurse is providing care to an unconscious client who is dying.
Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of impending
clinical death?
a) Difficulty swallowing and gradual loss of the gag reflex
b) Mottling and cyanosis of the extremists
c) Rapid, shallow, irregular, or abnormally slow respirations
d) Faster and weaker pulse
Give this one a try later!
d) Faster and weaker pulse
Rationale: Clinical manifestations of impending clinical death include:
Slower and weaker pulse
Difficulty swallowing and gradual loss of the gag reflex
Mottling and cyanosis of the extremities
Rapid, shallow, irregular, or abnormally slow respirations
3. It may improve flexibility and joint health, and relieve muscle aches.
d. It is a universal experience. (Anxiety is a common and universal response to a
threat. Anxiety is a psychosocial response to an unknown stress; it may be a vague
sense of apprehension at one extreme to impending doom at the other extreme).
3. Encourage the client to discuss the use of herbs, teas, vitamins, or other natural
products.
