1|Page
MDC II Final Exam - Rasmussen 2026
|Actual Questions And Answers
(Latest
*Myxedema coma*
nursing interventions: treat cardiac and respiratory issues
Flabby heart muscle & chambers increase in size= decreased cardiac output w/
decreased perfusion and gas exchange in the brain; results in organ failure. -
correct-answer -life threatening emergency and serious complication of untreated
or poorly treated hypothyroidism
HbA1c - correct-answer -average blood glucose level over the past 3 months
altered mental status - correct-answer -What is your first sign of hypoglycemia?
,2|Page
Increased Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) - correct-answer -Which lab value
confirms the diagnosis of colorectal cancer?
▪ Diet modification: reduce refined carbs, red meats, and fat. increase fiber
▪ Smoking cessation
▪ Alcohol cessation
▪ Fecal occult blood test every year
▪ Colonoscopy every 10 years, or double-contrast barium enema every 5 years
after age 50. - correct-answer -*Colorectal Cancer*
▪ Patient Education
▪ age > 50
▪ diet (red meat, fat, refined carbs, low fiber)
▪ genetic predisposition
▪ family history (1st degree relative)
▪ Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's or U.C.) - correct-answer -*Colorectal
Cancer*
▪ Risk Factors
,3|Page
assess patency of the NG tube - correct-answer -Patient with NG tube is
uncomfortable, what intervention would you do first?
abdominal x-ray - correct-answer -Gold standard to confirm placement of NG
tubes
▪ Explain procedure
▪ Checking Placement
▪ Assessing patency
▪ Maintenance of NG tube - correct-answer -Steps of the NG tube process
islets of Langerhans (beta cells) - correct-answer -The region of the pancreas that
is responsible for insulin production
Peritonitis - correct-answer -inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining
the abdominal cavity and surrounding the organs within it)
*▪ abdominal pain*
▪ abdominal distention
, 4|Page
▪ N/V
*▪ fever*
▪ rebound tenderness
▪ decreased urine output
*▪ tachycardia*
*▪ hypotension*
*▪ diminished bowel sounds* - correct-answer -*Peritonitis*
▪ Signs & Symptoms
*Post-surgical*
▪ Monitor the patient's level of consciousness, vital signs, respiratory status
(respiratory rate and breath sounds), and intake and output at least hourly
immediately after abdominal surgery.
▪ Maintain the patient in a semi-Fowler's position to promote drainage of
peritoneal contents into the lower region of the abdominal cavity. This position
also helps increase lung expansion.
▪ administer IV fluids
▪ administer antibiotics
▪ daily weight
▪ monitor vital signs
▪ monitor fluid & electrolytes
MDC II Final Exam - Rasmussen 2026
|Actual Questions And Answers
(Latest
*Myxedema coma*
nursing interventions: treat cardiac and respiratory issues
Flabby heart muscle & chambers increase in size= decreased cardiac output w/
decreased perfusion and gas exchange in the brain; results in organ failure. -
correct-answer -life threatening emergency and serious complication of untreated
or poorly treated hypothyroidism
HbA1c - correct-answer -average blood glucose level over the past 3 months
altered mental status - correct-answer -What is your first sign of hypoglycemia?
,2|Page
Increased Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) - correct-answer -Which lab value
confirms the diagnosis of colorectal cancer?
▪ Diet modification: reduce refined carbs, red meats, and fat. increase fiber
▪ Smoking cessation
▪ Alcohol cessation
▪ Fecal occult blood test every year
▪ Colonoscopy every 10 years, or double-contrast barium enema every 5 years
after age 50. - correct-answer -*Colorectal Cancer*
▪ Patient Education
▪ age > 50
▪ diet (red meat, fat, refined carbs, low fiber)
▪ genetic predisposition
▪ family history (1st degree relative)
▪ Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's or U.C.) - correct-answer -*Colorectal
Cancer*
▪ Risk Factors
,3|Page
assess patency of the NG tube - correct-answer -Patient with NG tube is
uncomfortable, what intervention would you do first?
abdominal x-ray - correct-answer -Gold standard to confirm placement of NG
tubes
▪ Explain procedure
▪ Checking Placement
▪ Assessing patency
▪ Maintenance of NG tube - correct-answer -Steps of the NG tube process
islets of Langerhans (beta cells) - correct-answer -The region of the pancreas that
is responsible for insulin production
Peritonitis - correct-answer -inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining
the abdominal cavity and surrounding the organs within it)
*▪ abdominal pain*
▪ abdominal distention
, 4|Page
▪ N/V
*▪ fever*
▪ rebound tenderness
▪ decreased urine output
*▪ tachycardia*
*▪ hypotension*
*▪ diminished bowel sounds* - correct-answer -*Peritonitis*
▪ Signs & Symptoms
*Post-surgical*
▪ Monitor the patient's level of consciousness, vital signs, respiratory status
(respiratory rate and breath sounds), and intake and output at least hourly
immediately after abdominal surgery.
▪ Maintain the patient in a semi-Fowler's position to promote drainage of
peritoneal contents into the lower region of the abdominal cavity. This position
also helps increase lung expansion.
▪ administer IV fluids
▪ administer antibiotics
▪ daily weight
▪ monitor vital signs
▪ monitor fluid & electrolytes
