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NUR 265 Exam 4 Galen-Houston: 265 Exam 4 Study Questions is a nursing-school practice exam with 50 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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Start Practice ExamWhich client situation should the nurse see first?
A client with laryngeal cancer had a total laryngectomy 12 hours ago. Which intervention by the newly hired nurse requires follow-up by the charge nurse?
A client receiving radiation and chemotherapy developed tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). Which action should the nurse take?
A client with cancer has spinal cord compression and is receiving high-dose corticosteroid therapy. Which additional treatment should the nurse anticipate?
Which finding alerts the nurse that a chemotherapy client may be developing disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
A client with bone metastasis developed hypercalcemia. Which medications should the nurse prepare to administer to lower calcium? (Select all that apply)
The nurse is assessing a client suspected of having superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS). Which finding is consistent with this diagnosis?
A male client with advanced oral cancer has had extensive surgery. Which statement indicates the diagnosis has been accepted?
A client with metastatic breast cancer says, "I'm so worried about what will happen to my children after I die." Which nurse response is most appropriate?
A client has died after a long battle with cancer. Which action is appropriate for the nurse to take?
A nurse attended an in-service on maintaining client safety in the ED. Which statement indicates a correct understanding?
A nurse attended a continuing education conference on cultural considerations. Which statement indicates the need for additional teaching?
The nurse in the ED is triaging clients. Which client should the nurse see first?
The nurse should categorize a client as emergent if the client:
During a mass casualty event, the charge nurse must intervene if the newly hired nurse tags which client incorrectly?
An unresponsive client involved in a motor vehicle crash is admitted to the ED. Which action should the nurse take first?
During an external disaster, which action by a nurse requires the charge nurse to intervene?
A client presents with T of 104.1°F, hot dry skin, and confusion. After ensuring airway, breathing, circulation, and IV access, which action is the priority?
An ED team performed lifesaving measures on a spousal abuse victim without success. Which action should the nurse take initially?
A nurse attended a continuing education program on resuscitation interventions. Which statement indicates the need for additional teaching?
A client diagnosed with high-altitude illness — which medications should the nurse be prepared to administer? (Select all that apply)
A client with severe hypothermia has a temperature of 82°F. Which finding does the nurse expect to observe?
Due to a mass casualty, the nurse must recommend a client for discharge. Which client is most appropriate?
The triage nurse suspects a potential bioterrorism incident. Which presentation supports this suspicion?
A client involved in a motor vehicle crash has penetrating abdominal trauma. Which action should the nurse take first?