NUR 170
Exam 1 Complete Verified Questions with Correct
Answers | Latest Updated Version | Exam Study Guide |
2026/2027
THIS EXAM CONTAINS:
❖NUR 170 Exam 1
❖Complete Verified Questions with Correct Answers
❖Latest Updated Version
❖Exam Study Guide
❖2026/2027 – Galen College of Nursing
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, 1. While the nurse is washing the face of a patient in renal failure, the
patient demonstrates a spasm of the lips and face. The nurse examines
the recent electrolyte levels to assess the level of:
a. potassium.
b. calcium.
c. sodium.
d. magnesium.
ANS: B
2. Prior to hanging an IV containing potassium, the nurse will
confirm that there is a:
a. blood pressure of at least 60 mm Hg diastolic.
b. urine output of at least 30 mL/hr.
c. filter on the IV line.
d. pulse of at least 50 beats/min.
ANS: B
3. 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. From this
laboratory information, the nurse assesses the patient is in:
a. respiratory alkalosis.
b. metabolic alkalosis.
c. respiratory acidosis.
d. metabolic acidosis.
ANS: D
4. To help prevent respiratory acidosis in a young person with
asthma, the nurse would encourage:
a. deep-breathing exercises every 2 hours.
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Exam 1 Complete Verified Questions with Correct
Answers | Latest Updated Version | Exam Study Guide |
2026/2027
THIS EXAM CONTAINS:
❖NUR 170 Exam 1
❖Complete Verified Questions with Correct Answers
❖Latest Updated Version
❖Exam Study Guide
❖2026/2027 – Galen College of Nursing
1 | 12
, 1. While the nurse is washing the face of a patient in renal failure, the
patient demonstrates a spasm of the lips and face. The nurse examines
the recent electrolyte levels to assess the level of:
a. potassium.
b. calcium.
c. sodium.
d. magnesium.
ANS: B
2. Prior to hanging an IV containing potassium, the nurse will
confirm that there is a:
a. blood pressure of at least 60 mm Hg diastolic.
b. urine output of at least 30 mL/hr.
c. filter on the IV line.
d. pulse of at least 50 beats/min.
ANS: B
3. 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. From this
laboratory information, the nurse assesses the patient is in:
a. respiratory alkalosis.
b. metabolic alkalosis.
c. respiratory acidosis.
d. metabolic acidosis.
ANS: D
4. To help prevent respiratory acidosis in a young person with
asthma, the nurse would encourage:
a. deep-breathing exercises every 2 hours.
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