NURS 480
EXAM 3
FA 2 2026 SA AM WALL
Questions and Correct Answers from
The Exam
, Group Performance Profile
N 480 Exam #3 FA 2 2023 SA AM WALL
Question Analysis
N 480 Exam #3 FA 2 2023 SA AM WALL
QUESTION SOURCE QUESTION ANSWER KEY/ % DISCRM
TYPE OPTION DISTRACTOR SELECTED
A nurse is discussing the care of Educator Multiple The client refuses breakfast Key 86.2% 0.86
a client who has type 1 diabetes Choice and requests to sleep.
mellitus with the unlicensed
assistive personnel (UAP). Which The client reports dizziness Distractor 0.0% N/A
of the following situations should when standing.
the nurse instruct the UAP to
report immediately? The client asks the AP to trim Distractor 0.0% N/A
his broken toenail.
The client reports urine that is Distractor 13.8% -0.86
dark yellow in color.
A nurse is teaching a newly Educator Multiple “I should eat more calories Key 82.8% 0.20
diagnosed client with diabetes Choice from complex carbohydrates
about which dietary source than anything else.”
should provide the greatest
percentage of calories. Which of “Most of my calories each day Distractor 0.0% N/A
the following statements indicates should be from fats.”
the client understands the
teaching?
“Simple sugars are needed Distractor 3.4% 0.04
more than other calorie
sources.”
“Protein should be my main Distractor 13.8% -0.24
source of calories.”
A nurse is providing teaching Educator Multiple "I should buy new shoes Key 89.7% 0.78
about foot care for a client who Choice late in the day.”
has type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Which of the following statements "I should soak my feet before Distractor 3.4% -0.39
by the client indicates an trimming my nails."
understanding of the teaching?
”I should wear a clean pair of Distractor 6.9% -0.66
nylon socks every day."
"I should use a heating pad at Distractor 0.0% N/A
night when my feet feel cold."
A nurse is teaching a client who Educator Multiple Do not exercise if ketones Key 89.7% 0.32
has type 1 diabetes mellitus Choice are present in your urine.
about exercise. Which of the
following instructions should the Perform vigorous exercise Distractor 0.0% N/A
nurse include? when blood glucose is less
than 100 mg/dL.
Avoid eating for 2 hr before Distractor 0.0% N/A
exercise.
Examine your feet weekly. Distractor 10.3% -0.32
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, Group Performance Profile
N 480 Exam #3 FA 2 2023 SA AM WALL
QUESTION SOURCE QUESTION ANSWER KEY/ % DISCRM
TYPE OPTION DISTRACTOR SELECTED
The nurse is starting an insulin Educator Multiple Potassium Key 96.6% -0.01
drip to treat hyperglycemia in a Choice
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) Sodium Distractor 3.4% 0.01
client. What additional electrolyte
should the nurse monitor closely? Calcium Distractor 0.0% N/A
Chloride Distractor 0.0% N/A
The health care provider plans a Educator Multiple asks the patient to empty Key 96.6% -0.07
paracentesis for a patient with Choice the bladder.
ascites caused by liver cancer.
To prepare the patient for the places the patient on NPO Distractor 3.4% 0.07
procedure, the nurse implements status.
which of the following?
assists the patient to lie flat in Distractor 0.0% N/A
bed.
puts the patient in standing Distractor 0.0% N/A
position.
A nurse is assessing a client and Educator Multiple Shakiness and diaphoresis Key 100.0% N/A
discovers the infusion pump with Choice
the client’s total parenteral Excessive thirst and urination Distractor 0.0% N/A
nutrition (TPN) solution is not
infusing. The nurse should
monitor the client for which of the Fever and chills Distractor 0.0% N/A
following conditions?
Hypertension and crackles Distractor 0.0% N/A
A nurse is assessing a client who Educator Multiple Increase in energy Key 96.6% 0.39
is receiving levothyroxine for Choice
treatment of hypothyroidism. The Decrease in appetite Distractor 0.0% N/A
nurse should recognize which of
the following findings is a Increase in weight Distractor 3.4% -0.39
therapeutic response to this
medication?
Decrease in body temperature Distractor 0.0% N/A
A nurse is caring for a client who Educator Multiple Infection Key 79.3% 0.46
has developed agranulocytosis Choice
as a result of taking Excessive bleeding Distractor 10.3% -0.33
propylthiouracil (PTU) to treat
hyperthyroidism. The nurse Ecchymosis Distractor 6.9% -0.43
should understand that this client
is at increased risk for which of
the following conditions? Hyperglycemia Distractor 3.4% 0.13
Created on:05/01/2024 Page 11
EXAM 3
FA 2 2026 SA AM WALL
Questions and Correct Answers from
The Exam
, Group Performance Profile
N 480 Exam #3 FA 2 2023 SA AM WALL
Question Analysis
N 480 Exam #3 FA 2 2023 SA AM WALL
QUESTION SOURCE QUESTION ANSWER KEY/ % DISCRM
TYPE OPTION DISTRACTOR SELECTED
A nurse is discussing the care of Educator Multiple The client refuses breakfast Key 86.2% 0.86
a client who has type 1 diabetes Choice and requests to sleep.
mellitus with the unlicensed
assistive personnel (UAP). Which The client reports dizziness Distractor 0.0% N/A
of the following situations should when standing.
the nurse instruct the UAP to
report immediately? The client asks the AP to trim Distractor 0.0% N/A
his broken toenail.
The client reports urine that is Distractor 13.8% -0.86
dark yellow in color.
A nurse is teaching a newly Educator Multiple “I should eat more calories Key 82.8% 0.20
diagnosed client with diabetes Choice from complex carbohydrates
about which dietary source than anything else.”
should provide the greatest
percentage of calories. Which of “Most of my calories each day Distractor 0.0% N/A
the following statements indicates should be from fats.”
the client understands the
teaching?
“Simple sugars are needed Distractor 3.4% 0.04
more than other calorie
sources.”
“Protein should be my main Distractor 13.8% -0.24
source of calories.”
A nurse is providing teaching Educator Multiple "I should buy new shoes Key 89.7% 0.78
about foot care for a client who Choice late in the day.”
has type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Which of the following statements "I should soak my feet before Distractor 3.4% -0.39
by the client indicates an trimming my nails."
understanding of the teaching?
”I should wear a clean pair of Distractor 6.9% -0.66
nylon socks every day."
"I should use a heating pad at Distractor 0.0% N/A
night when my feet feel cold."
A nurse is teaching a client who Educator Multiple Do not exercise if ketones Key 89.7% 0.32
has type 1 diabetes mellitus Choice are present in your urine.
about exercise. Which of the
following instructions should the Perform vigorous exercise Distractor 0.0% N/A
nurse include? when blood glucose is less
than 100 mg/dL.
Avoid eating for 2 hr before Distractor 0.0% N/A
exercise.
Examine your feet weekly. Distractor 10.3% -0.32
Created on:05/01/2024 Page 10
, Group Performance Profile
N 480 Exam #3 FA 2 2023 SA AM WALL
QUESTION SOURCE QUESTION ANSWER KEY/ % DISCRM
TYPE OPTION DISTRACTOR SELECTED
The nurse is starting an insulin Educator Multiple Potassium Key 96.6% -0.01
drip to treat hyperglycemia in a Choice
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) Sodium Distractor 3.4% 0.01
client. What additional electrolyte
should the nurse monitor closely? Calcium Distractor 0.0% N/A
Chloride Distractor 0.0% N/A
The health care provider plans a Educator Multiple asks the patient to empty Key 96.6% -0.07
paracentesis for a patient with Choice the bladder.
ascites caused by liver cancer.
To prepare the patient for the places the patient on NPO Distractor 3.4% 0.07
procedure, the nurse implements status.
which of the following?
assists the patient to lie flat in Distractor 0.0% N/A
bed.
puts the patient in standing Distractor 0.0% N/A
position.
A nurse is assessing a client and Educator Multiple Shakiness and diaphoresis Key 100.0% N/A
discovers the infusion pump with Choice
the client’s total parenteral Excessive thirst and urination Distractor 0.0% N/A
nutrition (TPN) solution is not
infusing. The nurse should
monitor the client for which of the Fever and chills Distractor 0.0% N/A
following conditions?
Hypertension and crackles Distractor 0.0% N/A
A nurse is assessing a client who Educator Multiple Increase in energy Key 96.6% 0.39
is receiving levothyroxine for Choice
treatment of hypothyroidism. The Decrease in appetite Distractor 0.0% N/A
nurse should recognize which of
the following findings is a Increase in weight Distractor 3.4% -0.39
therapeutic response to this
medication?
Decrease in body temperature Distractor 0.0% N/A
A nurse is caring for a client who Educator Multiple Infection Key 79.3% 0.46
has developed agranulocytosis Choice
as a result of taking Excessive bleeding Distractor 10.3% -0.33
propylthiouracil (PTU) to treat
hyperthyroidism. The nurse Ecchymosis Distractor 6.9% -0.43
should understand that this client
is at increased risk for which of
the following conditions? Hyperglycemia Distractor 3.4% 0.13
Created on:05/01/2024 Page 11
