NU 189 Exam 5 Study Guide 2025: Nursing Fundamentals Practice Questions

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EXAM 5: NU 189 / NU189 (LATEST

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Always prioritize what .....ANSWER.....5 year old CF pt

What position should you be in for an NG tube

.....ANSWER.....High Fowler

Lubricate tip of tube

Measure and mark tube with tape

Tilt head forward

Ask client to drink or swallow

Attach to low suction .....ANSWER.....Steps for NG placement

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What should you monitor while in Addisons disease

.....ANSWER.....Blood pressure regularly

What is a complication of acute kidney injury post op

.....ANSWER.....Creatinine level of 2.1

S/S of complication of an IV infusion site superficial

thrombophlebitis .....ANSWER.....Warmth around the incision site

Thoracotomy .....ANSWER.....incision into the chest cavity

What do you continue to monitor for someone with a closed chest

tube drain .....ANSWER.....Respiratory status

What if you have a slow steady bubbling in suction control for a

closed chest tube drain .....ANSWER.....It is normal

What is mechanical ventilation .....ANSWER.....apply oxygen or

manually ventilate client with bag mask

Hemodialysis treatment includes .....ANSWER.....Epoetin Alfa