NSG 213 EXAM 1 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+
| NEW UPDATE 2025
A nurse is admitting a client to the hospital following acetaminophen toxicity.
Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to admin to this
client?
A. acetylcysteine
B. peg filgrastim
C. misoprostol
D. naltrexone - ANSWER A
A nurse is taking a history for a client who reports taking aspirin 4x daily for a
sprained wrist. Which of the following prescribed meds taken by the client is
contraindicated with aspirin?
A. digoxin
B. metformin
C. warfarin
D. nitro - ANSWER C
the effect of warfarin & other anticoagulants is increased by aspirin, which inhibits
platelet aggregation. This client would have an increased risk for bleeding
A nurse is planning to admin morphine IV to a client who is post-op. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. monitor for seizures & confusion with repeated doses
,B. protect the client's skin from the severe diarrhea that occurs with morphine
C. withhold this med if the RR is less than 12
D. give morphine intermittent via IV bolus over 30 sec or less - ANSWER C
A nurse is reviewing the MAR for a client who is receiving transdermal fentanyl for
severe pain. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications can
cause an adverse effect when administered concurrently with fentanyl?
A. ampicillin
B. diazepam
C. furosemide
D. prednisone - ANSWER B
A nurse is planning care for a client who has cancer & is taking a glucocorticoid as
an adjuvant med for pain control. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the plan of care? SATA
A. monitor for urinary retention
B. monitor blood glucose
C. monitor blood K level
D. monitor for gastric bleeding
E. monitor for resp. depression - ANSWER B, C, D
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following
urinalysis lab findings should the nurse expect?
A. presence of glucose
B. decreased specific gravity
C. presence of ketones
,D. presence of RBCs - ANSWER B
A nurse is obtaining a nursing history from a client who has a new dx of anorexia
nervosa. Which of the following questions should the nurse include in the
assessment? SATA
A. what is your relationship like with your family?
B. why do you want to lose weight?
C. would you describe your current eating habits?
D. at what weight do you believe you will look better?
E. can you discuss your feelings about your appearance? - ANSWER A, C, E
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has anorexia nervosa with recent
rapid weight loss & a current weight of 90 lb. Which of the following statements
indicates the client is experiencing the cognitive distortion of catastrophizing?
A. life isn't worth living if I gain weight
B. don't pretend like you don't know how fat I am
C. if I could be skinny, I know I'd be popular
D. when I look in the mirror, I see myself as obese - ANSWER A
this statement reflects the cognitive distortion of catastrophizing b/c the client's
perception of their appearance/situation is much worse than their current
condition
A nurse is performing an admission assessment of a client who has bulimia
nervosa with purging behavior. Which of the following is an expected finding?
SATA
A. amenorrhea
, B. hypokalemia
C. yellowing of the skin
D. slightly elevated body weight
E. presence of lanugo on the face - ANSWER B, D
the other options are expected with anorexia nervosa rather than bulimia nervosa
A nurse is planning care for a client who has anorexia nervosa with binge-eating &
purging behavior. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the
client's plan of care?
A. allow the client to select preferred eating times
B. establish consequences for purging behavior
C. provide the client with a high-fat diet at the start of treatment
D. implement 1:1 observation during meal times - ANSWER D
closely monitor the client during & after meals to prevent purging
A nurse is caring for a client who has bulimia nervosa and has stopped purging
behavior. The client tells the nurse about fears of gaining weight. Which of the
following responses should the nurse make?
A. many clients are concerned about their weight. However, the dietician will
ensure that you don't get too many calories in your diet
B. instead of worrying about your weight, try to focus on other problems at this
time
C. I understand you have concerns about your weight, but first, let's talk about
your recent accomplishments
AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+
| NEW UPDATE 2025
A nurse is admitting a client to the hospital following acetaminophen toxicity.
Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to admin to this
client?
A. acetylcysteine
B. peg filgrastim
C. misoprostol
D. naltrexone - ANSWER A
A nurse is taking a history for a client who reports taking aspirin 4x daily for a
sprained wrist. Which of the following prescribed meds taken by the client is
contraindicated with aspirin?
A. digoxin
B. metformin
C. warfarin
D. nitro - ANSWER C
the effect of warfarin & other anticoagulants is increased by aspirin, which inhibits
platelet aggregation. This client would have an increased risk for bleeding
A nurse is planning to admin morphine IV to a client who is post-op. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. monitor for seizures & confusion with repeated doses
,B. protect the client's skin from the severe diarrhea that occurs with morphine
C. withhold this med if the RR is less than 12
D. give morphine intermittent via IV bolus over 30 sec or less - ANSWER C
A nurse is reviewing the MAR for a client who is receiving transdermal fentanyl for
severe pain. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications can
cause an adverse effect when administered concurrently with fentanyl?
A. ampicillin
B. diazepam
C. furosemide
D. prednisone - ANSWER B
A nurse is planning care for a client who has cancer & is taking a glucocorticoid as
an adjuvant med for pain control. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the plan of care? SATA
A. monitor for urinary retention
B. monitor blood glucose
C. monitor blood K level
D. monitor for gastric bleeding
E. monitor for resp. depression - ANSWER B, C, D
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following
urinalysis lab findings should the nurse expect?
A. presence of glucose
B. decreased specific gravity
C. presence of ketones
,D. presence of RBCs - ANSWER B
A nurse is obtaining a nursing history from a client who has a new dx of anorexia
nervosa. Which of the following questions should the nurse include in the
assessment? SATA
A. what is your relationship like with your family?
B. why do you want to lose weight?
C. would you describe your current eating habits?
D. at what weight do you believe you will look better?
E. can you discuss your feelings about your appearance? - ANSWER A, C, E
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has anorexia nervosa with recent
rapid weight loss & a current weight of 90 lb. Which of the following statements
indicates the client is experiencing the cognitive distortion of catastrophizing?
A. life isn't worth living if I gain weight
B. don't pretend like you don't know how fat I am
C. if I could be skinny, I know I'd be popular
D. when I look in the mirror, I see myself as obese - ANSWER A
this statement reflects the cognitive distortion of catastrophizing b/c the client's
perception of their appearance/situation is much worse than their current
condition
A nurse is performing an admission assessment of a client who has bulimia
nervosa with purging behavior. Which of the following is an expected finding?
SATA
A. amenorrhea
, B. hypokalemia
C. yellowing of the skin
D. slightly elevated body weight
E. presence of lanugo on the face - ANSWER B, D
the other options are expected with anorexia nervosa rather than bulimia nervosa
A nurse is planning care for a client who has anorexia nervosa with binge-eating &
purging behavior. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the
client's plan of care?
A. allow the client to select preferred eating times
B. establish consequences for purging behavior
C. provide the client with a high-fat diet at the start of treatment
D. implement 1:1 observation during meal times - ANSWER D
closely monitor the client during & after meals to prevent purging
A nurse is caring for a client who has bulimia nervosa and has stopped purging
behavior. The client tells the nurse about fears of gaining weight. Which of the
following responses should the nurse make?
A. many clients are concerned about their weight. However, the dietician will
ensure that you don't get too many calories in your diet
B. instead of worrying about your weight, try to focus on other problems at this
time
C. I understand you have concerns about your weight, but first, let's talk about
your recent accomplishments
