NUR 210 Exam 1 Study Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
1. administering nose drops do what - ANSWER tilt head back
2. administering nose sprays do what - ANSWER sit upright / high flowers
3. interventions for nose drops and sprays - ANSWER have pt blow their nose
prior
4. administration for NG / GI tubes - ANSWER pt in high flower, mix each
med with 3cc of water, flush each med with 3cc of water after each admin,
finish with 15cc of water
5. what to do if NG / GI tube is connected to suction - ANSWER must keep it
off for 30mins before admin
6. why does inflammation happen - ANSWER response to tissue injury or
infection.
7. amitriptyline areas of use - ANSWER used to treat depression and insomnia
8. amitriptyline adverse reactions - ANSWER suicidal ideations, orthostatic,
hypotension, seizures, paresthesia
,9. amitriptyline side effects - ANSWER drowsiness, dizziness, weight gain,
anticholinergic, blurred vision, constipation, urine retention, dry mouth
10.amitriptyline interventions - ANSWER asses vs and monitor I/Os, monitor
bowel and bladder patter. safety precautions
11.amitriptyline pt teaching - ANSWER avoid Kava Kava, encouarge fluids.
change pt slowly. take at bedtime. do not stop abruptly. constipation
management signs of urine retention
12.MAOI drug - ANSWER phenelzine sulfate
13.phenelzine sulfate action - ANSWER Inhibits MAO, allowing the levels of
norepinephrine,
dopamine, epinephrine, and serotonin to rise.
14.phenalgine sulfate areas of use - ANSWER Used to treat severe depression
15.phenalgine sulfate adverse reactions - ANSWER Hypertensive crisis
Suicidal Ideations
16.phenalgine sulfate side effects - ANSWER Dizziness Headaches Insomnia
Dry Mouth Changes in
Weight
17.phenalgine sulfate interventions - ANSWER Monitor for suicidal ideations.
Ensure patient is on no other antidepressants. Last resort!!
,18.phenalgine sulfate cautions - ANSWER Cardiac hx
19.phenalgine sulfate pt teaching - ANSWER Maintain adequate fluid intake;
Do not limit sodium intake; avoid diuretics; Avoid St. John's Wort. s/s of
toxicity; Anticipate lab monitoring.
20.mood stabilizers drug - ANSWER lithium
21.lithium action - ANSWER Alters sodium transport to increased receptor
sensitivity to
serotonin.
22.Identify the most important element in nursing's attempt to gain full
autonomy of practice - ANSWER Gaining and maintaining control of
nursing practice by nurses
23.In its attempt to gain freedom and independence, what corresponding factors
must the nursing profession embrace? - ANSWER Responsibility and
accountability
24.Select the most effective method that nurses can use to gain power over their
practice. - ANSWER join professional organizations in large numbers
25.what allows a nurse to exert referent power over a client when providing
nursing care? - ANSWER the establishment of a professional and personal
relationship with the client
26.What is a group of jobs that is similar in type of work and found throughout
an industry or country? - ANSWER occupation
, 27.which of the following types of nurses are classified as technical nurses? -
ANSWER LPNs and ADNs
28.Identify the approach that describes a profession as being in a continual state
of development along a continuum. - ANSWER process approach
29.a nursing student is approached by a friend who is not majoring in nursing.
The friend asks why the nursing profession does not seem to be actively
involved in the women's rights movement. how can the student best respond
to this question? - ANSWER nurses avoid becoming involved in women's
rights issues because of their traditional role as "helpers"
30.identify the element that is the best indicator of increasing accountability in
the profession of nursing. - ANSWER demonstration of competency and
high quality care through peer review
31.what is the best method for nurses to prepare for future professional
practice? - ANSWER understand and explore the issues involved in
professionalism as nurses
32.What allows a nurse to exert COERCIVE power over a client when
providing nursing care? - ANSWER the ability to withhold pain medication
if the client does not comply with routines
33.what allows a nurse to exert legitimate power over a client when providing
nursing care? - ANSWER the establishment of a professional and personal
relationship with the client
with 100% Correct Answers
1. administering nose drops do what - ANSWER tilt head back
2. administering nose sprays do what - ANSWER sit upright / high flowers
3. interventions for nose drops and sprays - ANSWER have pt blow their nose
prior
4. administration for NG / GI tubes - ANSWER pt in high flower, mix each
med with 3cc of water, flush each med with 3cc of water after each admin,
finish with 15cc of water
5. what to do if NG / GI tube is connected to suction - ANSWER must keep it
off for 30mins before admin
6. why does inflammation happen - ANSWER response to tissue injury or
infection.
7. amitriptyline areas of use - ANSWER used to treat depression and insomnia
8. amitriptyline adverse reactions - ANSWER suicidal ideations, orthostatic,
hypotension, seizures, paresthesia
,9. amitriptyline side effects - ANSWER drowsiness, dizziness, weight gain,
anticholinergic, blurred vision, constipation, urine retention, dry mouth
10.amitriptyline interventions - ANSWER asses vs and monitor I/Os, monitor
bowel and bladder patter. safety precautions
11.amitriptyline pt teaching - ANSWER avoid Kava Kava, encouarge fluids.
change pt slowly. take at bedtime. do not stop abruptly. constipation
management signs of urine retention
12.MAOI drug - ANSWER phenelzine sulfate
13.phenelzine sulfate action - ANSWER Inhibits MAO, allowing the levels of
norepinephrine,
dopamine, epinephrine, and serotonin to rise.
14.phenalgine sulfate areas of use - ANSWER Used to treat severe depression
15.phenalgine sulfate adverse reactions - ANSWER Hypertensive crisis
Suicidal Ideations
16.phenalgine sulfate side effects - ANSWER Dizziness Headaches Insomnia
Dry Mouth Changes in
Weight
17.phenalgine sulfate interventions - ANSWER Monitor for suicidal ideations.
Ensure patient is on no other antidepressants. Last resort!!
,18.phenalgine sulfate cautions - ANSWER Cardiac hx
19.phenalgine sulfate pt teaching - ANSWER Maintain adequate fluid intake;
Do not limit sodium intake; avoid diuretics; Avoid St. John's Wort. s/s of
toxicity; Anticipate lab monitoring.
20.mood stabilizers drug - ANSWER lithium
21.lithium action - ANSWER Alters sodium transport to increased receptor
sensitivity to
serotonin.
22.Identify the most important element in nursing's attempt to gain full
autonomy of practice - ANSWER Gaining and maintaining control of
nursing practice by nurses
23.In its attempt to gain freedom and independence, what corresponding factors
must the nursing profession embrace? - ANSWER Responsibility and
accountability
24.Select the most effective method that nurses can use to gain power over their
practice. - ANSWER join professional organizations in large numbers
25.what allows a nurse to exert referent power over a client when providing
nursing care? - ANSWER the establishment of a professional and personal
relationship with the client
26.What is a group of jobs that is similar in type of work and found throughout
an industry or country? - ANSWER occupation
, 27.which of the following types of nurses are classified as technical nurses? -
ANSWER LPNs and ADNs
28.Identify the approach that describes a profession as being in a continual state
of development along a continuum. - ANSWER process approach
29.a nursing student is approached by a friend who is not majoring in nursing.
The friend asks why the nursing profession does not seem to be actively
involved in the women's rights movement. how can the student best respond
to this question? - ANSWER nurses avoid becoming involved in women's
rights issues because of their traditional role as "helpers"
30.identify the element that is the best indicator of increasing accountability in
the profession of nursing. - ANSWER demonstration of competency and
high quality care through peer review
31.what is the best method for nurses to prepare for future professional
practice? - ANSWER understand and explore the issues involved in
professionalism as nurses
32.What allows a nurse to exert COERCIVE power over a client when
providing nursing care? - ANSWER the ability to withhold pain medication
if the client does not comply with routines
33.what allows a nurse to exert legitimate power over a client when providing
nursing care? - ANSWER the establishment of a professional and personal
relationship with the client
