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NURS222 FINAL NEWEST UPDATE 2024 COMPLETE
100 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) AGRADE
A patient complains of a sore throat and has been told it is due to beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection. The nurse anticipates that the patient has which acute condition?
- Rhinitis
sinusitis pharyngitis rhinorrhea - Correct Answer - pharyngitis
3.A patient is prescribed the decongestant oxymetazoline (Afrin) nasal spray. What will the nurse teach the patient?
- Take this drug at bedtime because it may cause drowsiness.
b.Directly spray the medication away from the nasal septum, and gently sniff.c.This drug may be used in maintenance treatment for asthma.d.Limit use of the drug to 5 to 7 days to prevent rebound nasal congestion. - Correct Answer - d.Limit use of the drug to 5 to 7 days to prevent rebound nasal congestion.
The patient is taking esomeprazole magnesium (Nexium) for an erosive GERD. Which should the nurse include in patient teaching?a.Take with breakfast daily.b.Healing should occur in one week.c.This medication decreases stomach acid secretion.d.Blood test to check kidney function should be done. - Correct Answer - C
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pg. 2 A patient is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse is aware that which statement is true about this patient?a.Patient is most likely a teenager.b.Patient is most likely a child younger than 10 years.c.Heredity and obesity are major causative factors.d.Viral infections contribute most to disease development. - Correct Answer - C
Antidiabetic drugs are designed to control signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus. The nurse primarily expects a decrease in which?a.Blood glucose b.Fat metabolism c.Glycogen storage d.Protein mobilization - Correct Answer - A
A patient is to receive insulin before breakfast, and the time of breakfast tray delivery is variable. The nurse knows that which insulin should not be administered until the breakfast tray has arrived and the patient is ready to eat?a.Humulin N b.lispro (Humalog) c.glargine (Lantus) d.Humulin R - Correct Answer - B
A patient is receiving a daily dose of Humulin N insulin at 7:30 AM. The nurse expects the peak effect of this drug to occur at which time?
a.8:15 AM
b.10:30 AM
c.5:00 PM
d.11:00 PM - Correct Answer - C
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pg. 3 A patient is prescribed glipizide (Glucotrol). The nurse knows that which side effects and adverse effects may be expected? (Select all that apply.) a.Tachypnea b.Tachycardia c.Increased alertness d.Increased weight gain e.Visual disturbances f.Hunger - Correct Answer - BEF
6.A nurse is teaching a patient how to recognize symptoms of hypoglycemia. Which symptoms should be included in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) a.Headache b.Nervousness c.Bradycardia d.Sweating e.Thirst f.Sweet breath odor - Correct Answer - ABD
A patient is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus and requires daily insulin injections. Which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching of insulin administration?a.Teach family members how to administer glucagon by injection when the patient has a hyperglycemic reaction.b.Instruct the patient about the necessity for compliance with prescribed insulin therapy.c.Teach the patient that hypoglycemic reactions are more likely to occur at the onset of action time.d.Instruct the patient in the care and handling of the insulin container and syringe. - Correct Answer - B
A patient taking hydochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 50 mg/day and digoxin (lanoxin) .25 mg/day.The nurse plans to monitor the patient for which potential electrolyte imbalance?
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