Managing Adult Care 1 Proctored Exam (Samuel Merit University) Practice Questions

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• Alkalosis
• Normal blood pH
• Acidosis
• Hyperkalemia

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• Monitor the CXR results.
• Monitor the BMP, especially the sodium, potassium, and magnesium counts.
• Monitor the CBC, especially the neutrophil, platelet, and RBC counts.
• Monitor the spinal fluid analysis.

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• Gather information on the patient’s current medications, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, herbal supplements, and vitamins. To ensure accuracy, nurses verify the medication list with the patient, family, caregivers, or community pharmacies and document the information in the patient’s EMR.
• Review the patient’s medication list to verify its accuracy and completeness. They also compare the list of current medications with new orders or prescriptions to detect any discrepancies or potential issues.
• Review the medication history provided by the patient and make changes in the medications based on the patient’s current health status. They communicate any medication changes to the patient and the healthcare team.

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• Demonstrate a caring attitude to the patient and family.
• Ensure complete documentation in the EHR.
• Gather subjective and objective data in order to plan and implement appropriate pain management techniques.
• Develop a therapeutic relationship with the patient.

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• 3% Saline
• Saline 0.45%
• Saline 0.9%
• Dextrose 10%

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• Promote healing by increasing the rate of the muscle remodeling process.
• Decrease pain by reducing inflammation.
• Decrease pain by increasing circulation to a painful area and relaxing tense muscles.
• Decrease pain by numbing pain signals.

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• Apply wrist restraints to secure IV lines.
• Administer the prescribed opioid.
• Take the blood pressure and pulse.
• Check the oxygen (O2) saturation.

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• Masking before interviewing a patient about health history.
• Gloving before wiping pink sputum off the bedrail.
• Applying goggles before helping a patient to ambulate in the hall.
• Gowning prior to delivering a food tray to a patient.