NACE Physiological Adaptation 2

Question 1

A patient with heart failure is prescribed furosemide 40 mg IV. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse monitor for most closely?

Accepted Answer

Hypokalemia

Answer

Hypernatremia

Answer

Hypermagnesemia

Answer

Hypercalcemia

Question 2

A patient with cirrhosis develops ascites and peripheral edema. Which laboratory finding would the nurse expect?

Accepted Answer

Decreased serum albumin

Answer

Elevated serum albumin

Answer

Elevated hemoglobin

Answer

Decreased BUN

Question 3

Which finding is a classic sign of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?

Accepted Answer

Fruity odor to the breath

Answer

Shallow, slow respirations

Answer

Bradycardia

Answer

Hypertension

Question 4

A nurse is caring for a patient in septic shock. Which set of vital signs is most consistent with early (warm) septic shock?

Accepted Answer

BP 80/40, HR 120, Temp 103 degrees F, warm flushed skin

Answer

BP 160/90, HR 60, Temp 97 degrees F, cool pale skin

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BP 120/80, HR 72, Temp 98.6 degrees F, normal skin

Answer

BP 80/40, HR 40, Temp 95 degrees F, mottled skin

Question 5

A patient recovering from surgery develops sudden onset dyspnea, chest pain, and tachycardia. Which complication should the nurse suspect?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary embolism

Answer

Atelectasis

Answer

Pneumonia

Answer

Heart failure

Question 6

A patient with chronic kidney disease has a potassium level of 6.2 mEq/L. Which cardiac rhythm change should the nurse anticipate?

Accepted Answer

Peaked T waves

Answer

Prolonged QT interval

Answer

ST elevation

Answer

Absent P waves with regular rhythm