NUR 233 EXAM 2 PRACTICE ACTUAL EXAM LATEST
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ANSWERS 2024-2025
The nurse is caring for a patient with a potassium level of 2.8 mEq/L. Which
assessment change related to this is most concerning?
A. The patient feels light headed when getting out of bed
B. The patient has tremors when stretching arms out straight
C. The patient has bone pain and joint stiffness
D. The patient feels palpitations and has an irregular pulse - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔D. The patient feels palpitations and has an irregular pulse
The nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory report and notes that the total serum
calcium level is 6.0 mg/dL (1.66 mmol/L). The nurse understands that which
condition most likely caused this serum calcium level?
A. Prolonged bed rest
B. Renal insufficiency
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C. Hyperparathyroidism
D. Excessive ingestion of vitamin D - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. Prolonged bed rest
The nurse is assessing a patient who is suspected to have left-sided heart failure.
Which assessment provides specific information regarding the left-sided heart
failure function?
A. Auscultating lung sounds
B. Monitoring for hepatomegaly
C. Palpating for peripheral edema
D. Assessing for jugular vein distention - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. Auscultating
lung sounds
Which are the clinical manifestations of right sided heart failure? Select all that
apply.
A. Ascites
B. Dyspnea
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C. Hepatomegaly
D. Generalized edema
E. Weak pulses - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. Ascites
C. Hepatomegaly
D. Generalized edema
The nurse is teaching a patient about the interventions to prevent the
development of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). Which statement made by the
patient indicates the need for further teaching?
A. "I should take adequate fluids"
B. "I should use compression stockings"
C. "I should elevate my legs 10-20 degrees while at rest"
D. "I should limit my physical activity and spend more time sitting" - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔D. "I should limit my physical activity and spend more time sitting"
The nurse is providing instructions to a client with a diagnosis of hypertension
regarding high-sodium items to be avoided. The nurse instructs the client to avoid
consuming which item?
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A. Bananas
B. Broccoli
C. Antacids
D. Cantaloupe - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C. Antacids
The male client tells the nurse he has been experiencing "heartburn at night that
awakens him. Which assessment question should the nurse ask?
A. "What have you done to alleviate the heartburn?"
B. "Do you consume many milk and dairy products?"
C. "Have you been around anyone with a stomach virus?"
D. "How much weight have you gained recently?" - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A.
"What have you done to alleviate the heartburn?"
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with GERD. Which nursing interventions
should be implemented?
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