NURS 426 FINAL EXAM | NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+ | 100% PASS | 2025
UPDATE!
The nurse instructs a patient with diabetes mellitus about a healthy
eating plan. Which statement made by the patient indicates that
teaching was successful?
A. "I plan to lose 25 lb this year by following a high-protein diet."
B. "I may have a hypoglycemic reaction if I drink alcohol on an empty
stomach."
C. "I should include more fiber in my diet than a person who does not
have diabetes."
D. "If I use an insulin pump, I will not need to limit the amount of
saturated fat in my diet." - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B. "I may have a
hypoglycemic reaction if I drink alcohol on an empty stomach."
A patient admitted with heart failure is anxious and reports shortness
of breath. Which nursing actions would be appropriate to alleviate this
patient's anxiety (select all that apply.)?
A. Administer ordered morphine sulfate.
B. Position patient in a semi-Fowler's position.
,C. Position patient on left side with head of bed flat.
D. Instruct patient on the use of relaxation techniques.
E. Use a calm, reassuring approach while talking to patient. - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > ABDE
The nurse is assigned to the care of a patient diagnosed with type 2
diabetes. In formulating a teaching plan that encourages the patient to
actively participate in management of the diabetes, what should be the
nurse's initial intervention?
A. Assess patient's perception of what it means to have diabetes.
B. Ask the patient to write down current knowledge about diabetes.
C. Set goals for the patient to actively participate in managing his
diabetes.
D. Assume responsibility for all of the patient's care to decrease stress
level. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A. Assess patient's perception of
what it means to have diabetes.
The patient has heart failure (HF) with an ejection fraction of less than
40%. What core measures should the nurse expect to include in the
plan of care for this patient (select all that apply.)?
A. Left ventricular function is documented.
B. Controlling dysrhythmias will eliminate HF.
C. Prescription for digoxin (Lanoxin) at discharge
D. Prescription for angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor at
discharge
, E. Education materials about activity, medications, weight monitoring,
and what to do if symptoms worsen - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > ADE
A patient admitted with type 2 diabetes asks the nurse what "type 2"
means. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "With type 2 diabetes, the body of the pancreas becomes inflamed."
B. "With type 2 diabetes, the patient is totally dependent on an outside
source of insulin."
C. "With type 2 diabetes, insulin secretion is decreased, and insulin
resistance is increased."
D. "With type 2 diabetes, the body produces autoantibodies that
destroy β-cells in the pancreas." - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C
The nurse caring for a patient hospitalized with diabetes mellitus would
look for which laboratory test result to obtain information on the
patient's past glucose control?
A. Prealbumin level
B. Urine ketone level
C. Fasting glucose level
ACTUAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+ | 100% PASS | 2025
UPDATE!
The nurse instructs a patient with diabetes mellitus about a healthy
eating plan. Which statement made by the patient indicates that
teaching was successful?
A. "I plan to lose 25 lb this year by following a high-protein diet."
B. "I may have a hypoglycemic reaction if I drink alcohol on an empty
stomach."
C. "I should include more fiber in my diet than a person who does not
have diabetes."
D. "If I use an insulin pump, I will not need to limit the amount of
saturated fat in my diet." - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B. "I may have a
hypoglycemic reaction if I drink alcohol on an empty stomach."
A patient admitted with heart failure is anxious and reports shortness
of breath. Which nursing actions would be appropriate to alleviate this
patient's anxiety (select all that apply.)?
A. Administer ordered morphine sulfate.
B. Position patient in a semi-Fowler's position.
,C. Position patient on left side with head of bed flat.
D. Instruct patient on the use of relaxation techniques.
E. Use a calm, reassuring approach while talking to patient. - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > ABDE
The nurse is assigned to the care of a patient diagnosed with type 2
diabetes. In formulating a teaching plan that encourages the patient to
actively participate in management of the diabetes, what should be the
nurse's initial intervention?
A. Assess patient's perception of what it means to have diabetes.
B. Ask the patient to write down current knowledge about diabetes.
C. Set goals for the patient to actively participate in managing his
diabetes.
D. Assume responsibility for all of the patient's care to decrease stress
level. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A. Assess patient's perception of
what it means to have diabetes.
The patient has heart failure (HF) with an ejection fraction of less than
40%. What core measures should the nurse expect to include in the
plan of care for this patient (select all that apply.)?
A. Left ventricular function is documented.
B. Controlling dysrhythmias will eliminate HF.
C. Prescription for digoxin (Lanoxin) at discharge
D. Prescription for angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor at
discharge
, E. Education materials about activity, medications, weight monitoring,
and what to do if symptoms worsen - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > ADE
A patient admitted with type 2 diabetes asks the nurse what "type 2"
means. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "With type 2 diabetes, the body of the pancreas becomes inflamed."
B. "With type 2 diabetes, the patient is totally dependent on an outside
source of insulin."
C. "With type 2 diabetes, insulin secretion is decreased, and insulin
resistance is increased."
D. "With type 2 diabetes, the body produces autoantibodies that
destroy β-cells in the pancreas." - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C
The nurse caring for a patient hospitalized with diabetes mellitus would
look for which laboratory test result to obtain information on the
patient's past glucose control?
A. Prealbumin level
B. Urine ketone level
C. Fasting glucose level
