NUR 160 EXAM 2 HONDROS 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ The Nurse Understands the population at most risk for fluid and
electrolyte imbalance are which of the following? Answer: Infants
geriatrics
◉ The nurse assessing a patient that has exhibited positive
Chovestick and Trousseau signs. The nurse knows these are signs of
which imbalance? Answer: Hypocalcemia
◉ Which is the correct process for measuring the length for
nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion? Answer: Tip of not to earlobe to
xiphoid process
◉ The nurse knows the importance of making sure the nasogastric
tube is properly placed in the stomach of the patient. Which of the
following is noted for being best practice on verifying nasogastric
tube placement? Answer: Abdominal/ Thoracic chest x-ray
◉ A patient is exhibiting the following signs and symptoms: dry
mucus membranes, poor skin turgor and tenting of skin. The nurse
knows there are signs and symptoms of which of the following?
Answer: Fluid volume deficit (FVD)
,◉ A patient is refusing to ambulate to the bedside commode. Which
Statement by the patient is related to their refusal to ambulate?
Answer: I saw my roommate fall last week when going to the
bathroom"
◉ A patient with emphysema is having difficulty breathing after
ambulating to the bathroom. Which medication will the patient take
for immediate relief of the breathing difficulty? Answer: Albuterol
(Proventil)
◉ The LPN is caring for a patient with a nasogastric tube (NGT)
following gastric surgery. The patient has an order for metropolol
(Lopressor) 25 mg extended-release capsule. Which is the LPN's
best intervention? Answer: Call Physician to clarify order
◉ The nurse understands Vitamin D is necessary for the absorption
of which electrolyte? Answer: Calcium
◉ When will the nurse begin discharge instructions with a surgical
patient? Answer: During pre operative stage
◉ The nurse is teaching oxygen safety to the nursing assistant on
safe oxygen administration and possible issues that should be
reported to the nurse. Which statement by the nursing assistant
, indicates a need for further information. Answer: will keep an extra
cylinder of oxygen in the corner of the room by the heater"
◉ The LPN is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Which arterial blood gas
values indicate that the patient is in respiratory acidosis? Answer:
pH 721 PaCO2 49. HCO3 25
◉ The nurse is providing care to a patient had a bowel resection,
with a midline incision that has ten sutures. In order to predict and
manage potential complications, which action should the nurse
take? Answer: Place the patient in semi fowlers knees slightly flexed
◉ The LPN is completing a head-to- toe assessment on a patient.
Which pulse assessment is not appropriate for the nurse to take?
Answer: Palpate the carotid arteries bilaterally at the same time
◉ The post operative patient tells the nurse "I felt something pop
near my incision" Upon assessing the surgical safe, the nurse noticed
the wound is it in the process of dehiscence. The nurse understands
this may have occurred due to which process? Answer: Forceful
coughing
◉ The LPN is caring for a patient who has crackles bilaterally on
inspiration that does not clear with coughing. Which would the LPN
anticipate as the cause of crackles? Answer: Fluid in the lungs
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ The Nurse Understands the population at most risk for fluid and
electrolyte imbalance are which of the following? Answer: Infants
geriatrics
◉ The nurse assessing a patient that has exhibited positive
Chovestick and Trousseau signs. The nurse knows these are signs of
which imbalance? Answer: Hypocalcemia
◉ Which is the correct process for measuring the length for
nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion? Answer: Tip of not to earlobe to
xiphoid process
◉ The nurse knows the importance of making sure the nasogastric
tube is properly placed in the stomach of the patient. Which of the
following is noted for being best practice on verifying nasogastric
tube placement? Answer: Abdominal/ Thoracic chest x-ray
◉ A patient is exhibiting the following signs and symptoms: dry
mucus membranes, poor skin turgor and tenting of skin. The nurse
knows there are signs and symptoms of which of the following?
Answer: Fluid volume deficit (FVD)
,◉ A patient is refusing to ambulate to the bedside commode. Which
Statement by the patient is related to their refusal to ambulate?
Answer: I saw my roommate fall last week when going to the
bathroom"
◉ A patient with emphysema is having difficulty breathing after
ambulating to the bathroom. Which medication will the patient take
for immediate relief of the breathing difficulty? Answer: Albuterol
(Proventil)
◉ The LPN is caring for a patient with a nasogastric tube (NGT)
following gastric surgery. The patient has an order for metropolol
(Lopressor) 25 mg extended-release capsule. Which is the LPN's
best intervention? Answer: Call Physician to clarify order
◉ The nurse understands Vitamin D is necessary for the absorption
of which electrolyte? Answer: Calcium
◉ When will the nurse begin discharge instructions with a surgical
patient? Answer: During pre operative stage
◉ The nurse is teaching oxygen safety to the nursing assistant on
safe oxygen administration and possible issues that should be
reported to the nurse. Which statement by the nursing assistant
, indicates a need for further information. Answer: will keep an extra
cylinder of oxygen in the corner of the room by the heater"
◉ The LPN is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Which arterial blood gas
values indicate that the patient is in respiratory acidosis? Answer:
pH 721 PaCO2 49. HCO3 25
◉ The nurse is providing care to a patient had a bowel resection,
with a midline incision that has ten sutures. In order to predict and
manage potential complications, which action should the nurse
take? Answer: Place the patient in semi fowlers knees slightly flexed
◉ The LPN is completing a head-to- toe assessment on a patient.
Which pulse assessment is not appropriate for the nurse to take?
Answer: Palpate the carotid arteries bilaterally at the same time
◉ The post operative patient tells the nurse "I felt something pop
near my incision" Upon assessing the surgical safe, the nurse noticed
the wound is it in the process of dehiscence. The nurse understands
this may have occurred due to which process? Answer: Forceful
coughing
◉ The LPN is caring for a patient who has crackles bilaterally on
inspiration that does not clear with coughing. Which would the LPN
anticipate as the cause of crackles? Answer: Fluid in the lungs
