ADN 120 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
An older client is recovering after a total hip replacement. Two days after surgery, the nurse is
reviewing the client's laboratory values. Which value should alert the nurse to contact the
client's health care provider?
A. Calcium 9.0 mg/dL (2.25 mmol/L)
B. Sodium 141 mEq/L (141 mmol/L)
C. Potassium 3.2 mEq/L (3.2 mmol/L)
D. Total protein 65 g/L (6.5 g/dL) - ANS C. Potassium 3.2 mEq/L (3.2 mmol/L)
When reviewing a client's laboratory results, which result should be of most concern to the
nurse?
A. Sodium 143 mEq/L
B. Phosphate 2.6 mg/dL
C. Potassium 5 mEq/L
D. Magnesium 1.1 mg/dL - ANS D. Magnesium 1.1 mg/dL
A client is admitted with the symptoms of dry, flushed skin; confusion; and postural
hypotension. Which laboratory result should the nurse most likely expect to note?
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,A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hyponatremia
C. Hypercalcemia
D. Hypermagnesemia - ANS B. Hyponatremia
An adult client with heart failure (HF) has been prescribed furosemide for fluid overload and is
at risk for potassium imbalance. What actions should the nurse teach the client to prevent this
imbalance? Select all that apply.
A. Drink at least 3.5 L of fluid daily.
B. Take the potassium supplements that have been prescribed.
C. Decrease the dose of the medication by half if symptoms appear.
D. If symptoms of potassium imbalance appear, take the prescribed digoxin every other day.
E. Know the symptoms of decreased potassium levels, for example, muscle weakness and heart
irregularity.
F. Eat foods high in potassium, for example, tomatoes, beans, prunes, avocados, bananas,
strawberries, and lettuce. - ANS B. Take the potassium supplements that have been
prescribed.
E. Know the symptoms of decreased potassium levels, for example, muscle weakness and heart
irregularity.
F. Eat foods high in potassium, for example, tomatoes, beans, prunes, avocados, bananas,
strawberries, and lettuce.
The nurse is caring for a client receiving infusion therapy. What are the most common reasons
for using infusion therapy on clients? Select all that apply.
A. Administration of medications
B. Decreasing costs of health care
C. Replacement of blood or blood products
D. Decreasing length of stay of hospitalized clients
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, E. Maintenance of fluid balance or correct of fluid imbalance
F. Maintenance of electrolyte or acid-base balance or correction of electrolyte or acid-base
imbalance - ANS A. Administration of medications
C. Replacement of blood or blood products
E. Maintenance of fluid balance or correct of fluid imbalance
F. Maintenance of electrolyte or acid-base balance or correction of electrolyte or acid-base
imbalance
The nurse is preparing to insert a peripheral intravenous catheter into a client. What areas on
the client does the nurse know to avoid? Select all that apply.
A. Edematous extremity
B. A nonparalyzed arm
C. A skin area that is infected
D. The arm on the same side as a mastectomy
E. An arm that has an arteriovenous fistula/shunt for dialysis
F. An arm with a peripherally inserted intravenous catheter already in place - ANS A.
Edematous extremity
C. A skin area that is infected
D. The arm on the same side as a mastectomy
E. An arm that has an arteriovenous fistula/shunt for dialysis
A client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus is taking an intermediate-acting insulin at
0700 daily. The nurse should monitor the client closely for which signs and symptoms in the late
afternoon?
A. Increased appetite and abdominal pain
B. Hunger, shakiness, and cool, clammy skin
C. Thirst, red dry skin, and fruity breath odor
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
An older client is recovering after a total hip replacement. Two days after surgery, the nurse is
reviewing the client's laboratory values. Which value should alert the nurse to contact the
client's health care provider?
A. Calcium 9.0 mg/dL (2.25 mmol/L)
B. Sodium 141 mEq/L (141 mmol/L)
C. Potassium 3.2 mEq/L (3.2 mmol/L)
D. Total protein 65 g/L (6.5 g/dL) - ANS C. Potassium 3.2 mEq/L (3.2 mmol/L)
When reviewing a client's laboratory results, which result should be of most concern to the
nurse?
A. Sodium 143 mEq/L
B. Phosphate 2.6 mg/dL
C. Potassium 5 mEq/L
D. Magnesium 1.1 mg/dL - ANS D. Magnesium 1.1 mg/dL
A client is admitted with the symptoms of dry, flushed skin; confusion; and postural
hypotension. Which laboratory result should the nurse most likely expect to note?
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,A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hyponatremia
C. Hypercalcemia
D. Hypermagnesemia - ANS B. Hyponatremia
An adult client with heart failure (HF) has been prescribed furosemide for fluid overload and is
at risk for potassium imbalance. What actions should the nurse teach the client to prevent this
imbalance? Select all that apply.
A. Drink at least 3.5 L of fluid daily.
B. Take the potassium supplements that have been prescribed.
C. Decrease the dose of the medication by half if symptoms appear.
D. If symptoms of potassium imbalance appear, take the prescribed digoxin every other day.
E. Know the symptoms of decreased potassium levels, for example, muscle weakness and heart
irregularity.
F. Eat foods high in potassium, for example, tomatoes, beans, prunes, avocados, bananas,
strawberries, and lettuce. - ANS B. Take the potassium supplements that have been
prescribed.
E. Know the symptoms of decreased potassium levels, for example, muscle weakness and heart
irregularity.
F. Eat foods high in potassium, for example, tomatoes, beans, prunes, avocados, bananas,
strawberries, and lettuce.
The nurse is caring for a client receiving infusion therapy. What are the most common reasons
for using infusion therapy on clients? Select all that apply.
A. Administration of medications
B. Decreasing costs of health care
C. Replacement of blood or blood products
D. Decreasing length of stay of hospitalized clients
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, E. Maintenance of fluid balance or correct of fluid imbalance
F. Maintenance of electrolyte or acid-base balance or correction of electrolyte or acid-base
imbalance - ANS A. Administration of medications
C. Replacement of blood or blood products
E. Maintenance of fluid balance or correct of fluid imbalance
F. Maintenance of electrolyte or acid-base balance or correction of electrolyte or acid-base
imbalance
The nurse is preparing to insert a peripheral intravenous catheter into a client. What areas on
the client does the nurse know to avoid? Select all that apply.
A. Edematous extremity
B. A nonparalyzed arm
C. A skin area that is infected
D. The arm on the same side as a mastectomy
E. An arm that has an arteriovenous fistula/shunt for dialysis
F. An arm with a peripherally inserted intravenous catheter already in place - ANS A.
Edematous extremity
C. A skin area that is infected
D. The arm on the same side as a mastectomy
E. An arm that has an arteriovenous fistula/shunt for dialysis
A client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus is taking an intermediate-acting insulin at
0700 daily. The nurse should monitor the client closely for which signs and symptoms in the late
afternoon?
A. Increased appetite and abdominal pain
B. Hunger, shakiness, and cool, clammy skin
C. Thirst, red dry skin, and fruity breath odor
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