PNM 300 TEST 3 LATEST EXAM
2025/2026 WITH QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |
MCQs | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS | PNM 300
EXAM [NEW VERSION]
A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism received a prescription for a
thyroid drug. In addition to assessing for hypersensitivity and myocardial
infarction, for what should the nurse also assess before administering the thyroid
drug?
a. Infections
b. Diabetes mellitus
c. Lupus erythematosus
d. Adrenal insufficiency - ANSWER-D. Adrenal insufficiency
A patient has been diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism.
Which statement accurately describes this condition?
a. The hypothalamus is not secreting thyrotropin-releasing hormone; therefore,
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is not released from the pituitary gland.
b. The pituitary gland is dysfunctional and is not secreting TSH.
c. The abnormality is in the thyroid gland itself.
,d. The abnormality is caused by an excess intake of iodine. - ANSWER-C.
Primary hypothyroidism stems from an abnormality in the thyroid gland itself and
occurs when the thyroid gland is not able to perform one of its many functions.
Which are the two thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland? - ANSWER-
Thyroxine (T4) and tri-iodothyronine (T3)
Which is a true statement about Humulin-N® insulin?
a. It is a long-acting insulin.
b. It is a rapid-acting insulin.
c. It is an intermediate-acting insulin.
d. It is given based on blood glucose levels measured before meals. - ANSWER-C.
intermediate-acting insulin
What early signs of hypoglycemia should the nurse should tell the patient about?
a. Urticaria and rash
b. Nausea and diarrhea
c. Irritability and confusion
d. Fruity, acetone odour to the breath - ANSWER-C.
irritability + confusion are early signs of HYPOglycemia
which should you draw up first cloudy insulin or clear? - ANSWER-when mixing,
draw up clear (ie. regular insulin) first!
A patient who has type 2 diabetes is scheduled for a laparoscopy and has been
NPO since midnight. The patient is concerned about having to hold the medication.
What is the best action for the nurse to take regarding the administration of the
patient's oral antidiabetic drug?
, a. Give the patient half the original dose.
b. Hold all medications as ordered.
c. Contact the physician for further orders.
d. Give the patient the medication with a sip of water. - ANSWER-C. contact the
physician
A patient with type 2 diabetes self-administers insulin injections as part of therapy.
What should the nurse tell this patient to do if she has hypoglycemia?
a. Call the physician.
b. Administer regular insulin.
c. Take an oral form of glucose.
d. Rest until the symptoms pass. - ANSWER-C.
The patient can take glucose tablets (liquid or gel), corn syrup, or honey; drink
fruit juice or a nondiet soft drink; or eat a small snack, such as crackers or half a
sandwich.
The nurse is teaching a patient about self-injection of insulin.
What should the nurse tell the patient to do regarding injection sites? - ANSWER-
Rotate sites w/in the same location for a week.
**All injections should be rotated in one area, such as the right arm, for about 1
week before rotating to a new location, such as the left arm, the following week.
Each injection should be at least 1.25 to 2.5 cm away from the previous site.
A patient has been prescribed a rapid-acting insulin, such as insulin lispro. What
important information should the nurse give this patient about taking this type of
insulin?
2025/2026 WITH QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |
MCQs | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS | PNM 300
EXAM [NEW VERSION]
A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism received a prescription for a
thyroid drug. In addition to assessing for hypersensitivity and myocardial
infarction, for what should the nurse also assess before administering the thyroid
drug?
a. Infections
b. Diabetes mellitus
c. Lupus erythematosus
d. Adrenal insufficiency - ANSWER-D. Adrenal insufficiency
A patient has been diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism.
Which statement accurately describes this condition?
a. The hypothalamus is not secreting thyrotropin-releasing hormone; therefore,
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is not released from the pituitary gland.
b. The pituitary gland is dysfunctional and is not secreting TSH.
c. The abnormality is in the thyroid gland itself.
,d. The abnormality is caused by an excess intake of iodine. - ANSWER-C.
Primary hypothyroidism stems from an abnormality in the thyroid gland itself and
occurs when the thyroid gland is not able to perform one of its many functions.
Which are the two thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland? - ANSWER-
Thyroxine (T4) and tri-iodothyronine (T3)
Which is a true statement about Humulin-N® insulin?
a. It is a long-acting insulin.
b. It is a rapid-acting insulin.
c. It is an intermediate-acting insulin.
d. It is given based on blood glucose levels measured before meals. - ANSWER-C.
intermediate-acting insulin
What early signs of hypoglycemia should the nurse should tell the patient about?
a. Urticaria and rash
b. Nausea and diarrhea
c. Irritability and confusion
d. Fruity, acetone odour to the breath - ANSWER-C.
irritability + confusion are early signs of HYPOglycemia
which should you draw up first cloudy insulin or clear? - ANSWER-when mixing,
draw up clear (ie. regular insulin) first!
A patient who has type 2 diabetes is scheduled for a laparoscopy and has been
NPO since midnight. The patient is concerned about having to hold the medication.
What is the best action for the nurse to take regarding the administration of the
patient's oral antidiabetic drug?
, a. Give the patient half the original dose.
b. Hold all medications as ordered.
c. Contact the physician for further orders.
d. Give the patient the medication with a sip of water. - ANSWER-C. contact the
physician
A patient with type 2 diabetes self-administers insulin injections as part of therapy.
What should the nurse tell this patient to do if she has hypoglycemia?
a. Call the physician.
b. Administer regular insulin.
c. Take an oral form of glucose.
d. Rest until the symptoms pass. - ANSWER-C.
The patient can take glucose tablets (liquid or gel), corn syrup, or honey; drink
fruit juice or a nondiet soft drink; or eat a small snack, such as crackers or half a
sandwich.
The nurse is teaching a patient about self-injection of insulin.
What should the nurse tell the patient to do regarding injection sites? - ANSWER-
Rotate sites w/in the same location for a week.
**All injections should be rotated in one area, such as the right arm, for about 1
week before rotating to a new location, such as the left arm, the following week.
Each injection should be at least 1.25 to 2.5 cm away from the previous site.
A patient has been prescribed a rapid-acting insulin, such as insulin lispro. What
important information should the nurse give this patient about taking this type of
insulin?
