NSG 4800 Comprehensive Review Questions & Verified
Answers | Latest Update 2026-2027 | Graded A+
1. In a scenario where a nurse must educate a non-English speaking client about
medication administration, what should the nurse prioritize to ensure effective
communication?
Using visual aids without any verbal explanation.
Providing written instructions in English and hoping the client
understands.
Relying on a bilingual friend of the client to explain the medication.
Utilizing a professional interpreter to convey medication instructions
accurately.
2. What is the recommended timing for performing a breast self-exam (BSE) in
relation to the menstrual cycle?
On the first day of every month
Once a day while in the shower
7 days after the period ends
At the same time every week
3. What type of mask should a client with pertussis wear during transport?
Surgical mask
Cloth mask
No mask
N95 respirator
,4. Why are leg exercises important for a client on bedrest in relation to
pulmonary embolism prevention?
Leg exercises are primarily for muscle strengthening.
Leg exercises are not relevant for pulmonary embolism prevention.
Leg exercises promote venous return and reduce the risk of clot
formation.
Leg exercises help improve lung capacity and oxygenation.
5. If a parent reports that their child is only hyperactive in certain environments,
how should the nurse proceed with the assessment?
Suggest the parent to monitor the child at home only.
Investigate the specific environments and triggers for the child's
behavior.
Advise the parent to seek immediate medical intervention.
Reassure the parent that all children are hyperactive at this age.
6. The primary health care provider has prescribed ampicillin (Omnipen) 0.5 GM
PO Q6H to a 15-month-old toddler who weighs 22 pounds. The drug
available is ampicillin suspension 250 mg/5 ml. The recommended dosage is
50 mg/kg/day every 6 to 8 hours. What should the nurse do?
Call the primary health care provider to report that the prescription
exceeds the recommended dosage
Determine if the toddler has previously had a penicillin or a
cephalosporin prescribed
Give the toddler the ampicillin mixed with applesauce
Wait until the result of the throat culture obtained one hour ago is
reported
,7. Describe the implications of prescribing ampicillin at a dose of 300 mg/kg
TID for a toddler weighing 22 lbs.
The prescribed dose exceeds the safe limit, posing a risk of toxicity.
The prescribed dose is within the safe limit for toddlers.
The prescribed dose is appropriate for all age groups.
The prescribed dose is only relevant for adults.
8. Why is assisting a client with appropriate behavior during group therapy
sessions considered a priority intervention for those with histrionic
personality disorder?
It encourages the client to avoid group interactions altogether.
It focuses solely on the client's individual treatment goals.
It allows the client to dominate the conversation and express their
emotions freely.
It helps the client learn to interact appropriately with others and
manage their behavior in social settings.
9. Why is it important for a nurse to initiate droplet precautions for a client
suspected of bacterial meningitis?
Droplet precautions are used to protect the nurse from needle-stick
injuries.
Droplet precautions are unnecessary for bacterial infections.
Droplet precautions are only needed for airborne diseases.
Droplet precautions help prevent the spread of infectious agents
that can be transmitted through respiratory droplets.
, 10. What is the priority nursing action for a client with coffee ground emesis and
a history of peptic ulcer disease?
Type and cross for a packed red blood cell transfusion
Determine if the client has any stressors
Insert a nasogastric tube
Administer an intravenous antiemetic
11. Pt has histrionic personality disorder. Which is priority intervention?
Communicate w client using concrete language
Promote appropriate behavior during group therapy sessions
Encourage client input in tx plan
Demonstrate assertive behavior
12. A nurse is caring for a post-operative patient who is on bedrest. What
additional intervention should the nurse implement alongside leg exercises
to further reduce the risk of pulmonary embolism?
Limit the patient's mobility to bed only
Schedule frequent vital sign checks
Increase the patient's fluid intake significantly
Encourage the use of compression stockings
13. What is the correct response for a nurse to give to a parent worried about
their child's hyperactivity?
Describe when and where this occurs.
I am not seeing any signs of hyperactivity.
Answers | Latest Update 2026-2027 | Graded A+
1. In a scenario where a nurse must educate a non-English speaking client about
medication administration, what should the nurse prioritize to ensure effective
communication?
Using visual aids without any verbal explanation.
Providing written instructions in English and hoping the client
understands.
Relying on a bilingual friend of the client to explain the medication.
Utilizing a professional interpreter to convey medication instructions
accurately.
2. What is the recommended timing for performing a breast self-exam (BSE) in
relation to the menstrual cycle?
On the first day of every month
Once a day while in the shower
7 days after the period ends
At the same time every week
3. What type of mask should a client with pertussis wear during transport?
Surgical mask
Cloth mask
No mask
N95 respirator
,4. Why are leg exercises important for a client on bedrest in relation to
pulmonary embolism prevention?
Leg exercises are primarily for muscle strengthening.
Leg exercises are not relevant for pulmonary embolism prevention.
Leg exercises promote venous return and reduce the risk of clot
formation.
Leg exercises help improve lung capacity and oxygenation.
5. If a parent reports that their child is only hyperactive in certain environments,
how should the nurse proceed with the assessment?
Suggest the parent to monitor the child at home only.
Investigate the specific environments and triggers for the child's
behavior.
Advise the parent to seek immediate medical intervention.
Reassure the parent that all children are hyperactive at this age.
6. The primary health care provider has prescribed ampicillin (Omnipen) 0.5 GM
PO Q6H to a 15-month-old toddler who weighs 22 pounds. The drug
available is ampicillin suspension 250 mg/5 ml. The recommended dosage is
50 mg/kg/day every 6 to 8 hours. What should the nurse do?
Call the primary health care provider to report that the prescription
exceeds the recommended dosage
Determine if the toddler has previously had a penicillin or a
cephalosporin prescribed
Give the toddler the ampicillin mixed with applesauce
Wait until the result of the throat culture obtained one hour ago is
reported
,7. Describe the implications of prescribing ampicillin at a dose of 300 mg/kg
TID for a toddler weighing 22 lbs.
The prescribed dose exceeds the safe limit, posing a risk of toxicity.
The prescribed dose is within the safe limit for toddlers.
The prescribed dose is appropriate for all age groups.
The prescribed dose is only relevant for adults.
8. Why is assisting a client with appropriate behavior during group therapy
sessions considered a priority intervention for those with histrionic
personality disorder?
It encourages the client to avoid group interactions altogether.
It focuses solely on the client's individual treatment goals.
It allows the client to dominate the conversation and express their
emotions freely.
It helps the client learn to interact appropriately with others and
manage their behavior in social settings.
9. Why is it important for a nurse to initiate droplet precautions for a client
suspected of bacterial meningitis?
Droplet precautions are used to protect the nurse from needle-stick
injuries.
Droplet precautions are unnecessary for bacterial infections.
Droplet precautions are only needed for airborne diseases.
Droplet precautions help prevent the spread of infectious agents
that can be transmitted through respiratory droplets.
, 10. What is the priority nursing action for a client with coffee ground emesis and
a history of peptic ulcer disease?
Type and cross for a packed red blood cell transfusion
Determine if the client has any stressors
Insert a nasogastric tube
Administer an intravenous antiemetic
11. Pt has histrionic personality disorder. Which is priority intervention?
Communicate w client using concrete language
Promote appropriate behavior during group therapy sessions
Encourage client input in tx plan
Demonstrate assertive behavior
12. A nurse is caring for a post-operative patient who is on bedrest. What
additional intervention should the nurse implement alongside leg exercises
to further reduce the risk of pulmonary embolism?
Limit the patient's mobility to bed only
Schedule frequent vital sign checks
Increase the patient's fluid intake significantly
Encourage the use of compression stockings
13. What is the correct response for a nurse to give to a parent worried about
their child's hyperactivity?
Describe when and where this occurs.
I am not seeing any signs of hyperactivity.
