NU136 FINAL EXAM GALEN EXAM
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
During the shift head to toe assessment the initial observation
should include? correct answers >> Skin, color, appearance,
affect and ease of respiration
A doctor's order states "give 4 mg of morphine PO as needed"
what should the nurse do next? correct answers >> Ask the
physician to correct their mistake
Interstitial fluid is? correct answers >> Fluid in the space
around the cells
Protective isolation is meant too? correct answers >> Protect
immunocompromised patients (enteric for cancer patients)
Enteric coated or extended-release PO medications? correct
answers >> Should never be crushed or split open
The nurse understands that histamine and serotonin release in
the human body is? correct answers >> Part of the second
line of defense against infection
This type of drugs primary mode of action blocks pain at the
central nervous system? correct answers >> Narcotics or
opioids
,During the end of the shift report, the nurse leaving must?
correct answers >> Allow for the incoming nurse to ask
questions?
Intravascular fluid? correct answers >> Contains large
amounts of protein and electrolytes
The nurse caring for a patient on mechanical ventilation is at risk
for? correct answers >> Respiratory alkalosis
This occurs when a person is given an antitoxin or antiserum that
contains antibodies developed in another person? correct
answers >> Passive acquired immunity
Changes that occur in vital signs with aging include? correct
answers >> A slight in systolic blood pressure
In order to decrease a patient's susceptibility to infection the
nurse should? correct answers >> Encourage new post
operative patients to cough and deep breathe to avoid
pneumonia
In order to keep an unconscious patient safe during oral care the
nurse should? correct answers >> Turn on the oral suction
and place it near the patient
What intervention can the nurse implement for a sodium level of
120 mEq/L? correct answers >> Restrict water intake
, A patient's temperature usually does not indicate a fever unless
it's over? correct answers >> 100.2 degrees Fahrenheit
Documentation based on the assumption that all standards of
practice are carried out is? correct answers >> Charting by
exception
The nurse is aware that a patient receiving continuous IV fluids
should have this assessed? correct answers >> Their lungs
Protective devices should? correct answers >> Be removed
every 2 hours
In order to maintain confidentiality and security with computer
documentation the nurse should? correct answers >> Never
walk away from your computer
The gait control theory states that? correct answers >>
Opening the gate allows pain in
The medical record should be viewed by? correct answers >>
Only those caring directly for the patient
Fine or course nonmusical sounds heard in the lungs will be
documented as? correct answers >> Crackles
The secondary effect of a medication? correct answers >>
May still be used to achieve a desirable outcome
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
During the shift head to toe assessment the initial observation
should include? correct answers >> Skin, color, appearance,
affect and ease of respiration
A doctor's order states "give 4 mg of morphine PO as needed"
what should the nurse do next? correct answers >> Ask the
physician to correct their mistake
Interstitial fluid is? correct answers >> Fluid in the space
around the cells
Protective isolation is meant too? correct answers >> Protect
immunocompromised patients (enteric for cancer patients)
Enteric coated or extended-release PO medications? correct
answers >> Should never be crushed or split open
The nurse understands that histamine and serotonin release in
the human body is? correct answers >> Part of the second
line of defense against infection
This type of drugs primary mode of action blocks pain at the
central nervous system? correct answers >> Narcotics or
opioids
,During the end of the shift report, the nurse leaving must?
correct answers >> Allow for the incoming nurse to ask
questions?
Intravascular fluid? correct answers >> Contains large
amounts of protein and electrolytes
The nurse caring for a patient on mechanical ventilation is at risk
for? correct answers >> Respiratory alkalosis
This occurs when a person is given an antitoxin or antiserum that
contains antibodies developed in another person? correct
answers >> Passive acquired immunity
Changes that occur in vital signs with aging include? correct
answers >> A slight in systolic blood pressure
In order to decrease a patient's susceptibility to infection the
nurse should? correct answers >> Encourage new post
operative patients to cough and deep breathe to avoid
pneumonia
In order to keep an unconscious patient safe during oral care the
nurse should? correct answers >> Turn on the oral suction
and place it near the patient
What intervention can the nurse implement for a sodium level of
120 mEq/L? correct answers >> Restrict water intake
, A patient's temperature usually does not indicate a fever unless
it's over? correct answers >> 100.2 degrees Fahrenheit
Documentation based on the assumption that all standards of
practice are carried out is? correct answers >> Charting by
exception
The nurse is aware that a patient receiving continuous IV fluids
should have this assessed? correct answers >> Their lungs
Protective devices should? correct answers >> Be removed
every 2 hours
In order to maintain confidentiality and security with computer
documentation the nurse should? correct answers >> Never
walk away from your computer
The gait control theory states that? correct answers >>
Opening the gate allows pain in
The medical record should be viewed by? correct answers >>
Only those caring directly for the patient
Fine or course nonmusical sounds heard in the lungs will be
documented as? correct answers >> Crackles
The secondary effect of a medication? correct answers >>
May still be used to achieve a desirable outcome
