NR 224 EXAM 3 NR224 FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS EXAM

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NR 224 EXAM 3 /NR224 FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS EXAM

3 NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100

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A nurse receives a lab report for a client indicating a potassium level of 5.2 mEq/L. When notifying the provider, the nurse should expect which of the following actions?

• starting an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride
• consulting w/ dietitian to increase intake of potassium
• initiating continuous cardiac monitoring
• preparing the client for gastric lavage - CORRECT

ANSWER-C

need cardiac monitoring b/c K+ deals with heart rhythm

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypercalcemia as a result of long-term use of glucocorticoids. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (select all that apply)

• hyperreflexia
• confusion
• positive chvostek's sign 1 / 4

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• bone pain
• nausea and vomiting - CORRECT ANSWER -B, D, E

A nurse is providing education for a client who has severe hypomagnesemia and is prescribed oral magnesium sulfate.Which of the following information should the nurse include in teaching?

• avoid green leafy vegetables while taking this med
• you should receive a prescription for thiazide diuretic to take

with your magnesium

• you should eliminate whole grains from your diet until your

magnesium level increases

• report diarrhea while taking this medication - CORRECT

ANSWER-D

This is a potential adverse effect and could worsen the client's hypomagnesemia

A nurse is using an interpreter to communicate with a client.Which of the following actions should the nurse use when communicating with a client and family members? (Select all that apply)

• talk to the interpreter about the family while the family is in

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• determine the client's understanding several times during the

conversation

• look at the interpreter while asking the family questions
• use lay terms if possible
• do not interrupt the interpreter and the family as they talk -

CORRECT ANSWER -B, D, E

A nurse is caring for two clients who report following the same religion. Which of the following information should the nurse consider when planning care for these clients?

• members of the same religion share similar feelings about

their religion

• a shared religious background generates mutual regard for

one another

• the same religious beliefs can influence individuals

differently

• the nurse and client should discuss the differences and

commonalities in their beliefs - CORRECT ANSWER -C

A nurse enters the room of a client who is crying while reading from a religious book and asks to be left alone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

• contact the hospital's spiritual services
• ask what is making the client cry 3 / 4

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• ensure no visitors or staff enter the room for a short period of

time

• turn on the TV for a distraction - CORRECT ANSWER -C

A nurse is discussing the plan of care for a client who reports the following Islamic practices. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates culturally responsive care to the client?

• I will make sure the menu includes kosher options
• I will ask the client if they want to schedule some times to

pray during the day

• I will avoid discussing care when the client's family is around
• I will make sure daily communication is available for this

client - CORRECT ANSWER -B

A nurse is caring for a client who tells the nurse that based on religious values and mandates, a blood transfusion is not an acceptable treatment option. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

• I believe in this case you should really make an exception

and accept the blood transfusion

• I know your family would approve of your decision to have a

blood transfusion

• Why does your religion mandate that you cannot receive any

blood transfusions

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