NU 150 exam 1 review questions Latest

NU 150 exam 1 review questions 2025

1. A client on digoxin reports nausea and visual disturbances. What is the

nurse's priority action? -- Correct Answer --Hold the medication and check

the digoxin level.

2. A client on long-term corticosteroids is at risk for what complication? --

Correct Answer --Osteoporosis

3. A client taking insulin reports frequent hypoglycemia. what should the

nurse reinforce during teaching? -- Correct Answer --Monitor blood sugar

more frequently

4. A client taking metformin reports fatigue and weakness. What condition

should the nurse suspect? -- Correct Answer --Lactic Acidosis

5. A client with diabetes asks about the signs of hyperglycemia. What should

the nurse include? -- Correct Answer --Polyuria, polyphagia, and

polydipsia

6. a client with type 2 diabetes asks why metformin is prescribed. How

should the nurse respond? -- Correct Answer --It decreases glucose

production in the liver.

7. The nurse is administering a diuretic. which assessment finding requires

the nurse to withhold the medication? -- Correct Answer --Serum

Potassium of 3.2mEq/L

8. the nurse is administering a subcutaneous injection. What is the correct

angle for the injection? -- Correct Answer --45 degrees