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PRN 1725/PRN1725 FINAL EXAM 2 CORRECT & ACCURATE WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS-RASMUSSEN
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- PRN 1725
- Institution
- Rasmussen College
PRN 1725/PRN1725 FINAL EXAM 2 CORRECT & ACCURATE WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS-RASMUSSEN
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PRN 1725/PRN1725 FINAL EXAM 2CORRECT & ACCURATE WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS-RASMUSSEN
1. The nurse is caring for a patient with a potassium level of 2.9 mEq/L. The nurse should carefully
monitor the patient for which potential problem? Abdominal distention
2. While the nurse is washing the face of a patient in renal failure, the patient demonstrates a
spasm of the lips and face. Which laboratory value corresponds with the nurse’s assessment
findings? Calcium of 7.9 mg/dL
3. Which statement demonstrates that the patient accurately understands the nurse’s teaching
related to a low-sodium diet? “I’m going to eat my favorite avocado and orange salad.”
4. The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old patient. Which finding is the best early indicator of
dehydration in this patient? Constipation
5. The patient with long-term obstructive pulmonary disease has a pH of 7, HCO3– of 18 mEq/L,
and a PaCO2 of 40 mm Hg. These laboratory values are consistent with which acid-base
imbalance? Metabolic acidosis
6. The nurse is caring for a young patient with asthma. Which activity should the nurse encourage
in order to help prevent respiratory acidosis? Engage in deep-breathing exercises every 2 hours.
7. The patient who has had diarrhea for the last 3 days has blood gases of pH of 7.1, HCO3- of 20
mEq/L, and PCO2 of 36 mm Hg. These laboratory values are consistent with which acid-base
imbalance? Metabolic acidosis
8. The nurse assesses the patient’s IV insertion site and observes that the vein is hard, the skin is
red and tender, and a blood return in the IV line. After removing the IV catheter, which action
should the nurse take next? Apply a warm moist pack.
9. Because there are no IV pumps available for the immediate infusion of an IV medication, the
nurse must calculate the flow rate for 500 mL to run for 4 hours, using a set that delivers 15
gtt/mL. Which flow rate is correct? 30 gtt/min
10. The count of the solution in the IV container at the beginning of the shift is 800 mL. A new 1000-
mL bag was hung during the shift and has 650-mL left at the end of the shift. What amount
should the nurse record as the IV fluid intake for the shift? 1150 mL
11. The nurse is assessing a patient with renal failure and notes fatigue, muscle cramps, confusion,
and headache. Which laboratory abnormality corresponds with these findings? Sodium of 129
mEq/L
12. The nurse is assessing the hydration status of the patient. Which action(s) demonstrates
knowledge of proper assessment? (Select all that apply.) Monitoring the patient’s daily weight.
Assessing for skin tenting on the patient’s forehead. Asking the patient if he is experiencing
PRN 1725/PRN1725 FINAL EXAM 2 CORRECT & ACCURATE WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS-RASMUSSEN
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