NSC 378 Verified Practice Questions with A+
Answers | Final Exam Guide FOR 2025/2026 (the
most recent quizzes)
The nurse administers lactulose to an adult client hospitalized with liver cirrhosis. Which finding
would indicate that the medication was effective?
A. Increased stool output
B. Normal serum amylase
C. Decrease in abdominal girth
D. Alert and oriented mental status - Alert and oriented mental status
A client with a history of liver cirrhosis is in the emergency department with nausea, vomiting,
and acute confusion, the client is positive for right upper quadrant tenderness and ascites. BP
104/58, HR 108, RR 22. Which order does the nurse question for this client? Select all that
apply.
A. Morphine sulfate 2-6mg IV every 1 hour PRN pain
B. Insert NG tube to low intermittent suction
C. LR's IV at 75 mL/hour
D. Nothing by mouth
E. Electrocardiogram - Morphine sulfate 2-6mg IV every 1 hour PRN pain
Insert NG tube to low intermittent suction
LR's IV at 75 mL/hour
A client is diagnosed with pancreatitis. Which assessment finding would be of most concern to
the nurse?
A. Increased serum amylase
B. Moderate right upper quadrant pain
C. Low grade fever
D. Bluish discoloration in periumbilical area - Bluish discoloration from periumbilical area
, When teaching a multigravida client diagnosed with mild preeclampsia about nutritional needs,
the nurse should discuss which type of diet?
A. High residue
B. Low sodium
C. Regular
D. High protein - Regular
The nurse is administering IV magnesium sulfate as prescribed for a client at 34 weeks gestation
with severe preeclampsia. What are the desired outcomes of this therapy? Select all that apply.
A. Temp 98F, HR 72, RR 14
B. UOP less than 30 mL/hour
C. FHR with late decelerations
D. BP less than 140/90 mmHg
E. Deep tendon reflexes 2+
F. Magnesium level = 5.6 mg/dL (2.8 Mmol/L) - Temp 98F, HR 72, RR 14
DTR's 2+
Mag level = 5.6 mg/dL
What intervention is needed to restore equilibrium of inadequate thyroid function? -
Levothyroxine for thyroid replacement therapy
What lab data is used to monitor the status of an individuals thyroid function? - TSH, T3,
and T4
What is the most serious complication that can occur if the client does not receive adequate
treatment for hypothyroidism? - Myxedema coma
What is the priority of nursing care for a client experiencing depression? - Ask if the client
has thoughts of hurting themselves and if they have a plan
For what type of patients should benzos and TCAs be avoided? - Older adults and/or
individuals with potential or known respiratory and/or cardiac disorders
What are the common known side effects of atypical antipsychotics? - BBW for
development of DM due to hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia
Answers | Final Exam Guide FOR 2025/2026 (the
most recent quizzes)
The nurse administers lactulose to an adult client hospitalized with liver cirrhosis. Which finding
would indicate that the medication was effective?
A. Increased stool output
B. Normal serum amylase
C. Decrease in abdominal girth
D. Alert and oriented mental status - Alert and oriented mental status
A client with a history of liver cirrhosis is in the emergency department with nausea, vomiting,
and acute confusion, the client is positive for right upper quadrant tenderness and ascites. BP
104/58, HR 108, RR 22. Which order does the nurse question for this client? Select all that
apply.
A. Morphine sulfate 2-6mg IV every 1 hour PRN pain
B. Insert NG tube to low intermittent suction
C. LR's IV at 75 mL/hour
D. Nothing by mouth
E. Electrocardiogram - Morphine sulfate 2-6mg IV every 1 hour PRN pain
Insert NG tube to low intermittent suction
LR's IV at 75 mL/hour
A client is diagnosed with pancreatitis. Which assessment finding would be of most concern to
the nurse?
A. Increased serum amylase
B. Moderate right upper quadrant pain
C. Low grade fever
D. Bluish discoloration in periumbilical area - Bluish discoloration from periumbilical area
, When teaching a multigravida client diagnosed with mild preeclampsia about nutritional needs,
the nurse should discuss which type of diet?
A. High residue
B. Low sodium
C. Regular
D. High protein - Regular
The nurse is administering IV magnesium sulfate as prescribed for a client at 34 weeks gestation
with severe preeclampsia. What are the desired outcomes of this therapy? Select all that apply.
A. Temp 98F, HR 72, RR 14
B. UOP less than 30 mL/hour
C. FHR with late decelerations
D. BP less than 140/90 mmHg
E. Deep tendon reflexes 2+
F. Magnesium level = 5.6 mg/dL (2.8 Mmol/L) - Temp 98F, HR 72, RR 14
DTR's 2+
Mag level = 5.6 mg/dL
What intervention is needed to restore equilibrium of inadequate thyroid function? -
Levothyroxine for thyroid replacement therapy
What lab data is used to monitor the status of an individuals thyroid function? - TSH, T3,
and T4
What is the most serious complication that can occur if the client does not receive adequate
treatment for hypothyroidism? - Myxedema coma
What is the priority of nursing care for a client experiencing depression? - Ask if the client
has thoughts of hurting themselves and if they have a plan
For what type of patients should benzos and TCAs be avoided? - Older adults and/or
individuals with potential or known respiratory and/or cardiac disorders
What are the common known side effects of atypical antipsychotics? - BBW for
development of DM due to hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia
