NACE Foundations of Nursing Practice 3

Question 1

A nurse is calculating a medication dose. The order reads: Amoxicillin 500 mg PO. The available supply is 250 mg per 5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?

Accepted Answer

10 mL

Answer

Using the formula: Desired dose/Available dose x Volume = 500mg/250mg x 5mL = 10 mL.

Question 2

Which action demonstrates proper hand hygiene according to CDC guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Using hand sanitizer after removing gloves when hands are not visibly soiled

Answer

The CDC recommends alcohol-based hand rub when hands are not visibly soiled, including after glove removal. Visibly soiled hands require soap and water.

Question 3

A nurse is preparing to hang a new IV bag. Which assessment finding would require the nurse to discontinue the current IV site?

Accepted Answer

There is redness, swelling, and warmth at the insertion site

Answer

Redness, swelling, and warmth at an IV site indicate phlebitis or possible infection, requiring immediate removal of the catheter and insertion at a new site.

Question 4

What is the correct sequence for donning personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Accepted Answer

Gown, mask, eyewear, gloves

Answer

The correct donning sequence is gown, mask or respirator, eyewear, then gloves, ensuring gloves cover the gown cuffs.

Question 5

A nurse notes that a patient's peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) reads 85%. What is the priority nursing intervention?

Accepted Answer

Apply supplemental oxygen and assess the patient

Answer

An SpO2 of 85% indicates significant hypoxemia requiring immediate oxygen supplementation and assessment of the patient's respiratory status.

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NACE Foundations of Nursing Practice 3