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NURS 497 EXAM 2 2026 REAL QUESTIONS
WITH EXPERTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS.
What hemodynamic change should the nurse monitor for in a
patient who has a reduction in the number of circulating rbcs?
A. Increased viscosity of blood
B. Altered coagulation
C. Decreased cardiac output
D. Hyperdynamic circulatory state - correct answer -d.
Hyperdynamic circulatory state
In CKD, the calcium is typically _____
A. Low
B. High
C. Normal
D. Not sure - correct answer -a. Low
** in CKD, phosphorus is typically _____
A. Low
B. High
C. Normal
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D. Not sure - correct answer -b. High
In CKD, GFR is the best measure of kidney function. True or
False? - correct answer -True
What is the most concerning lab result for a patient with CKD?
A. Low GFR
B. Hyperkalemia
C. High creatinine
D. High BUN - correct answer -b. Hyperkalemia
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing alcohol
withdrawal. The nurse would be most concerned if the client
exhibited which of the following?
A. Hallucinations
B. Nervousness
C. Diaphoresis
D. Nausea - correct answer -A. Hallucinations
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A patient presents to the ER and tells you they are experiencing
dizziness, nausea and photosensitivity. You ask them if they have
taken any substances in the last 24 hours. They state they took
some "snow" 2 hours ago. What substance is this?
A. Cocaine
B. Meth
C. Alcohol
D. Fentanyl - correct answer -a. Cocaine
A Nurse is caring for a patient experiencing withdrawl from
Methanphetamine, what symptoms would the nurse expect to
find?
A. Hypotention
B. Enlarged pupils
C. Diarrhea - correct answer -B. Enlarged pupils
A patient presents to the ED with symptoms of dissociation. They
state that they are experiencing intense hallucinations, the
inability to speak, and have an unpleasant taste in their mouth.
The patient states that they took "Kit Kat". Which of the following
substances has the patient taken?
A) cocaine
B) marijuana
C) ketamine
NURS 497 EXAM 2 2026 REAL QUESTIONS
WITH EXPERTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS.
What hemodynamic change should the nurse monitor for in a
patient who has a reduction in the number of circulating rbcs?
A. Increased viscosity of blood
B. Altered coagulation
C. Decreased cardiac output
D. Hyperdynamic circulatory state - correct answer -d.
Hyperdynamic circulatory state
In CKD, the calcium is typically _____
A. Low
B. High
C. Normal
D. Not sure - correct answer -a. Low
** in CKD, phosphorus is typically _____
A. Low
B. High
C. Normal
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D. Not sure - correct answer -b. High
In CKD, GFR is the best measure of kidney function. True or
False? - correct answer -True
What is the most concerning lab result for a patient with CKD?
A. Low GFR
B. Hyperkalemia
C. High creatinine
D. High BUN - correct answer -b. Hyperkalemia
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing alcohol
withdrawal. The nurse would be most concerned if the client
exhibited which of the following?
A. Hallucinations
B. Nervousness
C. Diaphoresis
D. Nausea - correct answer -A. Hallucinations
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A patient presents to the ER and tells you they are experiencing
dizziness, nausea and photosensitivity. You ask them if they have
taken any substances in the last 24 hours. They state they took
some "snow" 2 hours ago. What substance is this?
A. Cocaine
B. Meth
C. Alcohol
D. Fentanyl - correct answer -a. Cocaine
A Nurse is caring for a patient experiencing withdrawl from
Methanphetamine, what symptoms would the nurse expect to
find?
A. Hypotention
B. Enlarged pupils
C. Diarrhea - correct answer -B. Enlarged pupils
A patient presents to the ED with symptoms of dissociation. They
state that they are experiencing intense hallucinations, the
inability to speak, and have an unpleasant taste in their mouth.
The patient states that they took "Kit Kat". Which of the following
substances has the patient taken?
A) cocaine
B) marijuana
C) ketamine
