Exam 1: NUR210/ NUR 210 (New 2024/ 2025
Update) Transition to Practice-Capstone
Review | Questions and Verified Answers|
100% Correct| A Grade – Fortis
QUESTION
A patient who had surgery yesterday had the following vital sign changes from
yesterday to 1000 this morning. Which change is the most important to assess?
Answer:
-Blood pressure decreased from 135/88 to 102/66
**Hypotension could be an indicator that patient is going into hypovolemic shock,
which surgery patients are at high risk for**
QUESTION
1 gram in 250 mL is to infuse over 120 minutes. What should the pump be set to in
mL/hr?
Answer:
-250 mL/2 hours = 125 mL/hr
QUESTION
A patient is post parathyroidectomy (2 days ago). The patient is irritable, has tingling and
numbness in face and ears, potassium is 3.2, Sodium is 138, Calcium was normal (didn't write
level for some reason). Which of these would be an appropriate lunch
tray?
Answer:
-BLT sandwich and fries
-Grilled cheese sandwich, collard greens, yogurt
-Hamburger, peas, and whole grain rice
-H/d (no idea what this is I forgot I'm sorry), carrots, and fried tomatoes
,QUESTION
An infant is placed on diuretic therapy. Which method would you use to assess urine
output
Answer:
Weigh wet diapers
QUESTION
Order = 1200 u/hr Available = 25000 u in 500 mL. What rate should the infusion be
started at?
Answer:
200 u/hr / 25000 u * 500 mL = 24 mL/hr
QUESTION
Which ABG result represents COPD?
Answer:
pH: 7.32,
O2: 85%,
CO2: 57,
HCO3: 26
**Looking for respiratory acidosis**
QUESTION
A patients lab values are taken once: BP: 114/64, HR: 110, RR: 14, Temp: 101.2, O2 92%
2L
The patient becomes restless, and the labs are taken again: BP: 90/58, HR: 124, RR: 22,
Temp: 101.4, O2 90% on 2L
Which lab value is the nurse most concerned with?
, Answer:
-WBC = 30,000
**WBC is the only abnormal lab out of the 4 listed**
QUESTION
A patient has a history of kidney disease due to diabetes mellitus. The patient is on
peritoneal dialysis. After placing 1200 mL dialysate, only 400 mL drained. What should
the nurse do next? SATA
Answer:
-Reposition client on their side
-Check for obstruction
-Call HCP for orders
QUESTION
A patient has a massive burn. Which vis the most concerning?
Answer:
-BP 90/40
-Urine output 30 mL/hr
-Skin tenting?
-100 mL 8 hours
QUESTION
Which lab value is most concerning?
Answer:
-WBC 6500
-Hgb 13.4
-RBC 6.5 million
-Platelet 128,000
QUESTION
A patient has suspected anemia. Which lab value would confirm this?
Update) Transition to Practice-Capstone
Review | Questions and Verified Answers|
100% Correct| A Grade – Fortis
QUESTION
A patient who had surgery yesterday had the following vital sign changes from
yesterday to 1000 this morning. Which change is the most important to assess?
Answer:
-Blood pressure decreased from 135/88 to 102/66
**Hypotension could be an indicator that patient is going into hypovolemic shock,
which surgery patients are at high risk for**
QUESTION
1 gram in 250 mL is to infuse over 120 minutes. What should the pump be set to in
mL/hr?
Answer:
-250 mL/2 hours = 125 mL/hr
QUESTION
A patient is post parathyroidectomy (2 days ago). The patient is irritable, has tingling and
numbness in face and ears, potassium is 3.2, Sodium is 138, Calcium was normal (didn't write
level for some reason). Which of these would be an appropriate lunch
tray?
Answer:
-BLT sandwich and fries
-Grilled cheese sandwich, collard greens, yogurt
-Hamburger, peas, and whole grain rice
-H/d (no idea what this is I forgot I'm sorry), carrots, and fried tomatoes
,QUESTION
An infant is placed on diuretic therapy. Which method would you use to assess urine
output
Answer:
Weigh wet diapers
QUESTION
Order = 1200 u/hr Available = 25000 u in 500 mL. What rate should the infusion be
started at?
Answer:
200 u/hr / 25000 u * 500 mL = 24 mL/hr
QUESTION
Which ABG result represents COPD?
Answer:
pH: 7.32,
O2: 85%,
CO2: 57,
HCO3: 26
**Looking for respiratory acidosis**
QUESTION
A patients lab values are taken once: BP: 114/64, HR: 110, RR: 14, Temp: 101.2, O2 92%
2L
The patient becomes restless, and the labs are taken again: BP: 90/58, HR: 124, RR: 22,
Temp: 101.4, O2 90% on 2L
Which lab value is the nurse most concerned with?
, Answer:
-WBC = 30,000
**WBC is the only abnormal lab out of the 4 listed**
QUESTION
A patient has a history of kidney disease due to diabetes mellitus. The patient is on
peritoneal dialysis. After placing 1200 mL dialysate, only 400 mL drained. What should
the nurse do next? SATA
Answer:
-Reposition client on their side
-Check for obstruction
-Call HCP for orders
QUESTION
A patient has a massive burn. Which vis the most concerning?
Answer:
-BP 90/40
-Urine output 30 mL/hr
-Skin tenting?
-100 mL 8 hours
QUESTION
Which lab value is most concerning?
Answer:
-WBC 6500
-Hgb 13.4
-RBC 6.5 million
-Platelet 128,000
QUESTION
A patient has suspected anemia. Which lab value would confirm this?
