NURS 3110 exam 1 (Mylab, nutrition, & ATI questions
(exam 1) Questions With Complete Solutions
A charge nurse is providing information about fat emulsion
added to total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to a group of nurses.
Which of the following statements by the charge nurse are
appropriate? Correct Answers - lipid emulsion prevents
essential fatty acid deficiency
- concentration of lipid emulsion can be up to 30%
- adding lipid emulsion gives the solution a milky appearance
- check for allergies to soybean oil
A charge nurse is teaching a group of nurses about medication
compatibility with TPN. Which of the following statements
should the charge nurse make? Correct Answers Regular
insulin can be added to the TPN solution
A client asks the nurse how benzonatate (Tessalon) works to
suppress her cough. Which response should the nurse provide
the client? Correct Answers Anesthetizes the receptor sites of
the lungs
A client asks the nurse how metoclopramide (Reglan) will help
their peptic ulcer disease. Which mechanism of action should
the nurse discuss with the client? Correct Answers Increases
emptying time of the stomach
A client asks the nurse how misoprostol (Cytotec) will treat their
peptic ulcer disease (PUD)? Which response should the nurse
provide the client? Correct Answers It increases mucus
production in your stomach
,A client asks the nurse how much vitamin C should be taken to
prevent a cold. Which information should the nurse discuss with
the client? Correct Answers There is no proof that vitamin C
prevents the common cold
A client asks the nurse how probiotics can be beneficial in the
treatment of their irritable bowel syndrome. Which response
should the nurse provide? Correct Answers Probiotics restore
the normal intestinal bacteria
A client asks the nurse what has caused her allergic rhinitis.
Which statements should the nurse include in thediscussion?
Correct Answers - Allergic rhinitis can occur after exposure to
animal dander
- tobacco smoke can cause allergic rhinitis
- exposure to pollens from weeds and grass causes an allergic
rhinitis
- there is a strong genetic predisposition for allergic rhinitis
A client asks the nurse what has caused their irritable bowel
syndrome. Which information should the nurse prepare to
discuss with the client? Correct Answers hyperactive immune
response
A client asks the nurse what the difference is between Crohn's
disease and ulcerative colitis. Which information should the
nurse provide? Correct Answers - Crohn's disease will reoccur
after surgery
- client's with crohns disease are more likely to have arthritis
,- inflammation of ulcerative colitis is limited to the lining of the
digestive tract
A client asks the nurse when she should use an antitussive.
Which response should the nurse provide the client? Correct
Answers When you have a dry cough and cannot rest
A client asks the nurse why esomeprazole (Nexium) works
better than cimetidine (Tagamet). Which response should the
nurse provide the client? Correct Answers it decreases acid in
your stomach better than cimetidine (Tagamet)
A client asks the nurse why he cannot take his monoamine
oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) with diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
Which response should the nurse provide? Correct Answers
You may develop a hypertensive crisis
A client asks the nurse why they are prescribed a multivitamin.
Which information should the nurse include in the discussion?
Correct Answers - small amounts of vitamins are needed for
health
- your body cannot synthesize most vitamins
- vitamins are needed for growth and maintenance of normal
metabolic processes
A client asks the nurse why they must continue to take their
asthma prescription when they have not had an asthma attack in
several months. Which response should the nurse provide the
client? Correct Answers "The prescription is still needed to
decrease inflammation in your airways and help prevent an
attack."
, A client asks the nurse, "Is there anything that I can take for my
seasonal allergies?" Which information should the nurse provide
to the client? Correct Answers - Some antihistamines can help
prevent the onset of allergies
- Some patients fine that intranasal corticosteroids help prevent
their allergies
- Drugs that are mast cell stabilizers may help you avoid your
seasonal allergies
A client has been prescribed a leukotriene modifier. Which
assessment finding would cause the nurse to question this
prescription? Correct Answers - Client is 72 years old
- the client has chronic hepatitis C
A client is experiencing anorexia related to cancer treatment.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse
implement to increase the client's nutritional intake? Correct
Answers - Add extra calories and protein to every meal
- Common after surgeries, trauma
- Helps with healing and building tissue
A client prescribed an albuterol (Proventil) via inhaler asks the
nurse why they can't just take a pill. Which response should the
nurse provide? Correct Answers "When you inhale the
prescription the blood supply in the lungs absorb it rapidly
resulting in quicker effects."
A client prescribed beclomethasone (Beconase) intranasally asks
the nurse whether the prescription is safe. Which response
should the nurse provide the client? Correct Answers
(exam 1) Questions With Complete Solutions
A charge nurse is providing information about fat emulsion
added to total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to a group of nurses.
Which of the following statements by the charge nurse are
appropriate? Correct Answers - lipid emulsion prevents
essential fatty acid deficiency
- concentration of lipid emulsion can be up to 30%
- adding lipid emulsion gives the solution a milky appearance
- check for allergies to soybean oil
A charge nurse is teaching a group of nurses about medication
compatibility with TPN. Which of the following statements
should the charge nurse make? Correct Answers Regular
insulin can be added to the TPN solution
A client asks the nurse how benzonatate (Tessalon) works to
suppress her cough. Which response should the nurse provide
the client? Correct Answers Anesthetizes the receptor sites of
the lungs
A client asks the nurse how metoclopramide (Reglan) will help
their peptic ulcer disease. Which mechanism of action should
the nurse discuss with the client? Correct Answers Increases
emptying time of the stomach
A client asks the nurse how misoprostol (Cytotec) will treat their
peptic ulcer disease (PUD)? Which response should the nurse
provide the client? Correct Answers It increases mucus
production in your stomach
,A client asks the nurse how much vitamin C should be taken to
prevent a cold. Which information should the nurse discuss with
the client? Correct Answers There is no proof that vitamin C
prevents the common cold
A client asks the nurse how probiotics can be beneficial in the
treatment of their irritable bowel syndrome. Which response
should the nurse provide? Correct Answers Probiotics restore
the normal intestinal bacteria
A client asks the nurse what has caused her allergic rhinitis.
Which statements should the nurse include in thediscussion?
Correct Answers - Allergic rhinitis can occur after exposure to
animal dander
- tobacco smoke can cause allergic rhinitis
- exposure to pollens from weeds and grass causes an allergic
rhinitis
- there is a strong genetic predisposition for allergic rhinitis
A client asks the nurse what has caused their irritable bowel
syndrome. Which information should the nurse prepare to
discuss with the client? Correct Answers hyperactive immune
response
A client asks the nurse what the difference is between Crohn's
disease and ulcerative colitis. Which information should the
nurse provide? Correct Answers - Crohn's disease will reoccur
after surgery
- client's with crohns disease are more likely to have arthritis
,- inflammation of ulcerative colitis is limited to the lining of the
digestive tract
A client asks the nurse when she should use an antitussive.
Which response should the nurse provide the client? Correct
Answers When you have a dry cough and cannot rest
A client asks the nurse why esomeprazole (Nexium) works
better than cimetidine (Tagamet). Which response should the
nurse provide the client? Correct Answers it decreases acid in
your stomach better than cimetidine (Tagamet)
A client asks the nurse why he cannot take his monoamine
oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) with diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
Which response should the nurse provide? Correct Answers
You may develop a hypertensive crisis
A client asks the nurse why they are prescribed a multivitamin.
Which information should the nurse include in the discussion?
Correct Answers - small amounts of vitamins are needed for
health
- your body cannot synthesize most vitamins
- vitamins are needed for growth and maintenance of normal
metabolic processes
A client asks the nurse why they must continue to take their
asthma prescription when they have not had an asthma attack in
several months. Which response should the nurse provide the
client? Correct Answers "The prescription is still needed to
decrease inflammation in your airways and help prevent an
attack."
, A client asks the nurse, "Is there anything that I can take for my
seasonal allergies?" Which information should the nurse provide
to the client? Correct Answers - Some antihistamines can help
prevent the onset of allergies
- Some patients fine that intranasal corticosteroids help prevent
their allergies
- Drugs that are mast cell stabilizers may help you avoid your
seasonal allergies
A client has been prescribed a leukotriene modifier. Which
assessment finding would cause the nurse to question this
prescription? Correct Answers - Client is 72 years old
- the client has chronic hepatitis C
A client is experiencing anorexia related to cancer treatment.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse
implement to increase the client's nutritional intake? Correct
Answers - Add extra calories and protein to every meal
- Common after surgeries, trauma
- Helps with healing and building tissue
A client prescribed an albuterol (Proventil) via inhaler asks the
nurse why they can't just take a pill. Which response should the
nurse provide? Correct Answers "When you inhale the
prescription the blood supply in the lungs absorb it rapidly
resulting in quicker effects."
A client prescribed beclomethasone (Beconase) intranasally asks
the nurse whether the prescription is safe. Which response
should the nurse provide the client? Correct Answers
