NSG 4800 Comp 2 Test Bank 2026 | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. Why is it necessary to have a registered nurse witness when wasting
narcotics?
To provide emotional support to the patient.
To ensure accountability and prevent misuse of controlled
substances.
To document the procedure for insurance purposes.
To comply with hospital policy only.
2. What is the primary purpose of the 'Rule of Nines' in medical treatment?
To assess the level of consciousness in a patient
To determine the severity of a fracture
To estimate the total body surface area affected by burns
To calculate medication dosages for patients
3. What is the primary focus of the nursing process during the "Implementation"
phase?
Analyzing patient data
Evaluating patient outcomes
Planning appropriate nursing actions
Executing the plan of care
,4. A patient presents with an LDL level of 150 mg/dL and an HDL level of 40
mg/dL. What nursing intervention would be most appropriate based on
cholesterol management guidelines?
Educate the patient on lifestyle changes to lower LDL and increase
HDL levels.
Ignore the cholesterol levels as they are not critical.
Schedule the patient for immediate surgery.
Prescribe medication without lifestyle changes.
5. A patient with Type 1 diabetes presents with a blood glucose level of 450
mg/dL and exhibits Kussmaul respirations. What condition should the nurse
suspect?
Hyperglycemia without DKA
Hypoglycemia
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Cushing's syndrome
6. Which of the following would typically suggest a diagnosis of hyperglycemic
hyperosmolar state (HHS) rather than diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Hyponatremia
Blood pH above 7.3
Hyperglycemia >250 mg/dL
Lethargy
7. Describe the significance of vesicular sounds in lung auscultation and where
they are typically heard.
, Vesicular sounds are indicative of lung consolidation.
Vesicular sounds are associated with airway obstruction.
Vesicular sounds are significant as they indicate normal air
movement in the peripheral lung fields.
Vesicular sounds indicate the presence of fluid in the lungs.
8. Medication therapy management _.
Prevents medication errors and improve patient compliance
Facilitates communication between the physician, pharmacist, and
patient
Helps manage a patient's drug therapy
All of the above
9. Describe the relationship between hypoparathyroidism and calcium levels in
the body.
Hypoparathyroidism has no effect on calcium levels.
Hypoparathyroidism causes high calcium levels, resulting in
hypercalcemia.
Hypoparathyroidism leads to low calcium levels in the body, known
as hypocalcemia.
Hypoparathyroidism increases magnesium levels, causing
hypomagnesemia.
10. What blood glucose level range is typically associated with Diabetic
Ketoacidosis (DKA) in Type 1 diabetes?
100-150 mg/dL
350-500 mg/dL
, 200-300 mg/dL
500-600 mg/dL
11. What are some signs of Cushing's Syndrome?
Redistribution of fat
Easy bruisability
Thin arms and legs
Buffalo hump
All of the above
12. The components of the nursing process are:
observing, reporting, documenting
observing, nursing diagnosis, action, reporting, recording
none of the above
assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation,
evaluation
13. What characterizes Addison's disease?
Hyperglycemia
Weight loss, hypotension, dehydration, low glucose, and sodium
levels in the blood
High blood pressure
Increased cortisol levels
14. Describe the role of patient interviews in nursing assessments.
1. Why is it necessary to have a registered nurse witness when wasting
narcotics?
To provide emotional support to the patient.
To ensure accountability and prevent misuse of controlled
substances.
To document the procedure for insurance purposes.
To comply with hospital policy only.
2. What is the primary purpose of the 'Rule of Nines' in medical treatment?
To assess the level of consciousness in a patient
To determine the severity of a fracture
To estimate the total body surface area affected by burns
To calculate medication dosages for patients
3. What is the primary focus of the nursing process during the "Implementation"
phase?
Analyzing patient data
Evaluating patient outcomes
Planning appropriate nursing actions
Executing the plan of care
,4. A patient presents with an LDL level of 150 mg/dL and an HDL level of 40
mg/dL. What nursing intervention would be most appropriate based on
cholesterol management guidelines?
Educate the patient on lifestyle changes to lower LDL and increase
HDL levels.
Ignore the cholesterol levels as they are not critical.
Schedule the patient for immediate surgery.
Prescribe medication without lifestyle changes.
5. A patient with Type 1 diabetes presents with a blood glucose level of 450
mg/dL and exhibits Kussmaul respirations. What condition should the nurse
suspect?
Hyperglycemia without DKA
Hypoglycemia
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Cushing's syndrome
6. Which of the following would typically suggest a diagnosis of hyperglycemic
hyperosmolar state (HHS) rather than diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Hyponatremia
Blood pH above 7.3
Hyperglycemia >250 mg/dL
Lethargy
7. Describe the significance of vesicular sounds in lung auscultation and where
they are typically heard.
, Vesicular sounds are indicative of lung consolidation.
Vesicular sounds are associated with airway obstruction.
Vesicular sounds are significant as they indicate normal air
movement in the peripheral lung fields.
Vesicular sounds indicate the presence of fluid in the lungs.
8. Medication therapy management _.
Prevents medication errors and improve patient compliance
Facilitates communication between the physician, pharmacist, and
patient
Helps manage a patient's drug therapy
All of the above
9. Describe the relationship between hypoparathyroidism and calcium levels in
the body.
Hypoparathyroidism has no effect on calcium levels.
Hypoparathyroidism causes high calcium levels, resulting in
hypercalcemia.
Hypoparathyroidism leads to low calcium levels in the body, known
as hypocalcemia.
Hypoparathyroidism increases magnesium levels, causing
hypomagnesemia.
10. What blood glucose level range is typically associated with Diabetic
Ketoacidosis (DKA) in Type 1 diabetes?
100-150 mg/dL
350-500 mg/dL
, 200-300 mg/dL
500-600 mg/dL
11. What are some signs of Cushing's Syndrome?
Redistribution of fat
Easy bruisability
Thin arms and legs
Buffalo hump
All of the above
12. The components of the nursing process are:
observing, reporting, documenting
observing, nursing diagnosis, action, reporting, recording
none of the above
assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation,
evaluation
13. What characterizes Addison's disease?
Hyperglycemia
Weight loss, hypotension, dehydration, low glucose, and sodium
levels in the blood
High blood pressure
Increased cortisol levels
14. Describe the role of patient interviews in nursing assessments.
