NUR 209 Exam 2 Questions and Answers Graded A+
Heart Failure Q: Which finding requires immediate intervention in a patient with left-
sided heart failure? A: Pink frothy sputum (pulmonary edema).
1. Hypertension Q: A patient on hydrochlorothiazide reports muscle weakness.
What lab value should the nurse check? A: Serum potassium.
2. Myocardial Infarction Q: Which ECG change is most indicative of acute MI? A:
ST-segment elevation.
3. COPD Q: What oxygen delivery device is best for a COPD patient needing
precise FiO₂? A: Venturi mask.
4. Asthma Q: Which medication is used for acute asthma exacerbation? A:
Albuterol (short-acting beta agonist).
5. Pneumonia Q: Which nursing intervention helps mobilize secretions in
pneumonia? A: Encourage incentive spirometry.
6. Renal Failure Q: Which lab value indicates worsening renal function? A:
Elevated serum creatinine.
7. Dialysis Q: What is the priority assessment after hemodialysis? A: Blood
pressure.
8. Diabetes Mellitus Q: Which symptom suggests hypoglycemia? A: Sweating and
tremors.
9. DKA Q: What is the initial treatment priority in diabetic ketoacidosis? A: IV fluids
for dehydration.
10. Stroke Q: Which finding indicates right-sided stroke? A: Left-sided weakness.
11. Seizure Precautions Q: What is the nurse’s priority during a tonic-clonic
seizure? A: Maintain airway safety.
12. Parkinson’s Disease Q: Which medication improves mobility in Parkinson’s? A:
Levodopa-carbidopa.
13. Multiple Sclerosis Q: Which symptom is common in MS? A: Muscle weakness
and spasticity.
, 14. Anemia Q: Which lab confirms iron-deficiency anemia? A: Low hemoglobin and
hematocrit.
15. Blood Transfusion Q: What is the nurse’s first action if a transfusion reaction
occurs? A: Stop the transfusion immediately.
16. Cancer Care Q: Which side effect is most concerning with chemotherapy? A:
Neutropenia.
17. Postoperative Care Q: What is the priority nursing action after abdominal
surgery? A: Assess for bowel sounds.
18. Pain Management Q: Which statement indicates effective opioid teaching? A: “I
will avoid driving until I know how the medication affects me.”
19. Fluid & Electrolytes Q: Which sign indicates hypocalcemia? A: Positive
Chvostek’s sign.
20. Shock Q: Which finding is consistent with hypovolemic shock? A: Tachycardia
and hypotension.
21. Burns Q: What is the priority in the emergent phase of burns? A: Airway
management.
22. Infection Control Q: Which precaution is required for tuberculosis? A: Airborne
isolation.
23. Perioperative Teaching Q: Which statement shows understanding of incentive
spirometer use? A: “I will use it 10 times every hour while awake.”
24. Ethical Nursing Practice
25. Cardiac Monitoring Q: Which rhythm requires immediate defibrillation? A:
Ventricular fibrillation.
26. Pacemaker Care Q: What teaching is essential for a patient with a permanent
pacemaker? A: Avoid lifting the arm on the affected side above the shoulder for 6
weeks.
27. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Q: Which symptom is classic for PAD? A:
Intermittent claudication.
28. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Q: What is the priority nursing action for
suspected DVT? A: Bed rest and notify provider.
Heart Failure Q: Which finding requires immediate intervention in a patient with left-
sided heart failure? A: Pink frothy sputum (pulmonary edema).
1. Hypertension Q: A patient on hydrochlorothiazide reports muscle weakness.
What lab value should the nurse check? A: Serum potassium.
2. Myocardial Infarction Q: Which ECG change is most indicative of acute MI? A:
ST-segment elevation.
3. COPD Q: What oxygen delivery device is best for a COPD patient needing
precise FiO₂? A: Venturi mask.
4. Asthma Q: Which medication is used for acute asthma exacerbation? A:
Albuterol (short-acting beta agonist).
5. Pneumonia Q: Which nursing intervention helps mobilize secretions in
pneumonia? A: Encourage incentive spirometry.
6. Renal Failure Q: Which lab value indicates worsening renal function? A:
Elevated serum creatinine.
7. Dialysis Q: What is the priority assessment after hemodialysis? A: Blood
pressure.
8. Diabetes Mellitus Q: Which symptom suggests hypoglycemia? A: Sweating and
tremors.
9. DKA Q: What is the initial treatment priority in diabetic ketoacidosis? A: IV fluids
for dehydration.
10. Stroke Q: Which finding indicates right-sided stroke? A: Left-sided weakness.
11. Seizure Precautions Q: What is the nurse’s priority during a tonic-clonic
seizure? A: Maintain airway safety.
12. Parkinson’s Disease Q: Which medication improves mobility in Parkinson’s? A:
Levodopa-carbidopa.
13. Multiple Sclerosis Q: Which symptom is common in MS? A: Muscle weakness
and spasticity.
, 14. Anemia Q: Which lab confirms iron-deficiency anemia? A: Low hemoglobin and
hematocrit.
15. Blood Transfusion Q: What is the nurse’s first action if a transfusion reaction
occurs? A: Stop the transfusion immediately.
16. Cancer Care Q: Which side effect is most concerning with chemotherapy? A:
Neutropenia.
17. Postoperative Care Q: What is the priority nursing action after abdominal
surgery? A: Assess for bowel sounds.
18. Pain Management Q: Which statement indicates effective opioid teaching? A: “I
will avoid driving until I know how the medication affects me.”
19. Fluid & Electrolytes Q: Which sign indicates hypocalcemia? A: Positive
Chvostek’s sign.
20. Shock Q: Which finding is consistent with hypovolemic shock? A: Tachycardia
and hypotension.
21. Burns Q: What is the priority in the emergent phase of burns? A: Airway
management.
22. Infection Control Q: Which precaution is required for tuberculosis? A: Airborne
isolation.
23. Perioperative Teaching Q: Which statement shows understanding of incentive
spirometer use? A: “I will use it 10 times every hour while awake.”
24. Ethical Nursing Practice
25. Cardiac Monitoring Q: Which rhythm requires immediate defibrillation? A:
Ventricular fibrillation.
26. Pacemaker Care Q: What teaching is essential for a patient with a permanent
pacemaker? A: Avoid lifting the arm on the affected side above the shoulder for 6
weeks.
27. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Q: Which symptom is classic for PAD? A:
Intermittent claudication.
28. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Q: What is the priority nursing action for
suspected DVT? A: Bed rest and notify provider.
