NURS 660 EXAM 2 PRACTICE QUIZ
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2026- 2027) 100% CORRECT
a nurse is planning care for a patient with hypokalemia. which
interventions should be included in the plan of care? -
correct answer- -implement safety measure to
prevent falls
-instruct the client about foods that contain potassium
-encourage the client to obtain assistance to ambulate
A patient had 200 mL of ice chips and 900 mL intravenous (IV)
fluid during the nurse's shift. Which total intake would the nurse
record? - correct answer- 1000mL
A patient is admitted for a bowel obstruction and has had a
nasogastric tube set to low intermittent suction for the past 3
days. Which arterial blood gas values will the nurse expect to
observe? - correct answer- metabolic alkalosis
A patient is experiencing respiratory acidosis. Which organ
system is responsible for compensation in this patient? -
correct answer- renal
, A patient presents to the emergency department with reports of
vomiting and diarrhea for the past 48 hours. The health care
provider orders isotonic intravenous (IV) therapy. Which
solution will the nurse prepare? - correct answer-
0.9% sodium chloride
A patient receiving a continuous intravenous (IV) infusion of
0.9% sodium chloride develops shortness of breath and edema
in the extremities. Upon auscultation, the nurse hears crackling
sounds in the dependent parts of the lungs. Which nursing
intervention(s) should the nurse perform? Select all that apply.
- correct answer- -stop the IV infusion
-elevate the HOB
-notify the health care provider
A patient reports light-headedness and tingling of the fingers.
Arterial blood gas laboratory findings show the pH to be above
7.45. Which of the following conditions would the nurse
suspect? - correct answer- respiratory alkalosis
A patient who is comatose is admitted to the hospital with an
unknown history. Respirations are deep and rapid. Arterial blood
gas levels on admission are:
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (LATEST
2026- 2027) 100% CORRECT
a nurse is planning care for a patient with hypokalemia. which
interventions should be included in the plan of care? -
correct answer- -implement safety measure to
prevent falls
-instruct the client about foods that contain potassium
-encourage the client to obtain assistance to ambulate
A patient had 200 mL of ice chips and 900 mL intravenous (IV)
fluid during the nurse's shift. Which total intake would the nurse
record? - correct answer- 1000mL
A patient is admitted for a bowel obstruction and has had a
nasogastric tube set to low intermittent suction for the past 3
days. Which arterial blood gas values will the nurse expect to
observe? - correct answer- metabolic alkalosis
A patient is experiencing respiratory acidosis. Which organ
system is responsible for compensation in this patient? -
correct answer- renal
, A patient presents to the emergency department with reports of
vomiting and diarrhea for the past 48 hours. The health care
provider orders isotonic intravenous (IV) therapy. Which
solution will the nurse prepare? - correct answer-
0.9% sodium chloride
A patient receiving a continuous intravenous (IV) infusion of
0.9% sodium chloride develops shortness of breath and edema
in the extremities. Upon auscultation, the nurse hears crackling
sounds in the dependent parts of the lungs. Which nursing
intervention(s) should the nurse perform? Select all that apply.
- correct answer- -stop the IV infusion
-elevate the HOB
-notify the health care provider
A patient reports light-headedness and tingling of the fingers.
Arterial blood gas laboratory findings show the pH to be above
7.45. Which of the following conditions would the nurse
suspect? - correct answer- respiratory alkalosis
A patient who is comatose is admitted to the hospital with an
unknown history. Respirations are deep and rapid. Arterial blood
gas levels on admission are:
