MDC IV (NUR2755) Rasmussen University 2026 Complete Final
Exam Questions and Verified Answers Study Guide
Introduction:
This document contains comprehensive final exam questions and
verified answers for MDC IV (NUR2755) at Rasmussen University.
It covers critical nursing topics including shock, burns, neurological
disorders, emergency care, respiratory conditions, surgical nursing,
triage, frostbite, seizures, spinal cord injuries, and critical care
interventions.
The material is organized in a question-and-answer format to
support exam preparation and quick review of essential nursing
concepts. It is especially useful for NCLEX-style revision and final
exam readiness.
Exam Questions and Answers
79. What is the parkland formula?--- correct precise answers ---
TBSA % x KG x 4 mL
Give 1/2 during first 8 hours (Starting at TIME of injury) Give 1/2
during next 16 hours.
80. How do you calculate the Mean arterial pressure?--- correct
precise answers --- Diastolic x 2 + Systolic / 3
81. A patient presents with Anaphylactic shock. The clinical
manifestations that you expect--- correct precise answers ---
Tachycardia
Hypotension Angioedema Diflculty breathing Hives
,82. A patient is in Anaphylactic shock. What is the emergency
treatment?--- correct precise answers --- Epi Pen
83. A patient is preparing for surgery and you need to assess for
indications of Latex allergy.
What puts them at risk/predisposing factors--- correct precise
answers --- Allergy to avocado & Banana
84. A patient arrives on the unit in Hypovolemic Shock. Upon
assessment, you expect to see--- correct precise answers ---
Decreased MAP
Weak/thready pulse Hypotension
Increased HR & Respirations Confused/pale
Moist skin
Decreased urine & CVP
85. A patient arrives in the ER in Hypovolemic Shock. They are
bleeding pro-fusely.
What is your first intervention--- correct precise answers --- Stop
the bleeding FIRST "CAB"
86. A patient arrives in Hypovolemic Shock and you have begun
fluid replace-ment.
How do you assess adequate fluid resuscitation--- correct precise
answers --- Lactic acid & potassium levels decrease Urine output
30-50 ml/hr
87. Septic Shock clinical manifestations, reportable events,
interventions, med-ications--- correct precise answers --- High or
low temperature
, Hypotension (systolic <90)
CALL RAPID RESPONSE!
88. A patient's vital signs are trending in a negative direction.
You should first--- correct precise answers --- Further assess them
89. You discover a medication error has occurred.
What is the first nursing intervention?--- correct precise answers --
- Assess the patient
90. While doing your nursing assessment, you discover one of the
patient's vital signs is in a critical range.
What do you do next?--- correct precise answers --- Notify the
provider
91. A patient presents to the ER after being stuck out in the cold.
They are experiencing pain, numbness and pallor that is relieved by
applying warmth.
What do you suspect?--- correct precise answers --- Frost nip
92. A patient arrives to the ER with 1st degree Frostbite.
What assessment findings do you expect?--- correct precise
answers --- Hyperemia/edema
93. A patient arrives to the ER with 2nd degree Frostbite.
What assessment findings do you expect?--- correct precise
answers --- Clear/milky white blisters Partial thickness necrosis
94. A patient arrives to the ER with 3rd degree Frostbite.
What assessment findings do you expect?--- correct precise
answers --- Dark red/blue/bloody blisters Does NOT blanch
Exam Questions and Verified Answers Study Guide
Introduction:
This document contains comprehensive final exam questions and
verified answers for MDC IV (NUR2755) at Rasmussen University.
It covers critical nursing topics including shock, burns, neurological
disorders, emergency care, respiratory conditions, surgical nursing,
triage, frostbite, seizures, spinal cord injuries, and critical care
interventions.
The material is organized in a question-and-answer format to
support exam preparation and quick review of essential nursing
concepts. It is especially useful for NCLEX-style revision and final
exam readiness.
Exam Questions and Answers
79. What is the parkland formula?--- correct precise answers ---
TBSA % x KG x 4 mL
Give 1/2 during first 8 hours (Starting at TIME of injury) Give 1/2
during next 16 hours.
80. How do you calculate the Mean arterial pressure?--- correct
precise answers --- Diastolic x 2 + Systolic / 3
81. A patient presents with Anaphylactic shock. The clinical
manifestations that you expect--- correct precise answers ---
Tachycardia
Hypotension Angioedema Diflculty breathing Hives
,82. A patient is in Anaphylactic shock. What is the emergency
treatment?--- correct precise answers --- Epi Pen
83. A patient is preparing for surgery and you need to assess for
indications of Latex allergy.
What puts them at risk/predisposing factors--- correct precise
answers --- Allergy to avocado & Banana
84. A patient arrives on the unit in Hypovolemic Shock. Upon
assessment, you expect to see--- correct precise answers ---
Decreased MAP
Weak/thready pulse Hypotension
Increased HR & Respirations Confused/pale
Moist skin
Decreased urine & CVP
85. A patient arrives in the ER in Hypovolemic Shock. They are
bleeding pro-fusely.
What is your first intervention--- correct precise answers --- Stop
the bleeding FIRST "CAB"
86. A patient arrives in Hypovolemic Shock and you have begun
fluid replace-ment.
How do you assess adequate fluid resuscitation--- correct precise
answers --- Lactic acid & potassium levels decrease Urine output
30-50 ml/hr
87. Septic Shock clinical manifestations, reportable events,
interventions, med-ications--- correct precise answers --- High or
low temperature
, Hypotension (systolic <90)
CALL RAPID RESPONSE!
88. A patient's vital signs are trending in a negative direction.
You should first--- correct precise answers --- Further assess them
89. You discover a medication error has occurred.
What is the first nursing intervention?--- correct precise answers --
- Assess the patient
90. While doing your nursing assessment, you discover one of the
patient's vital signs is in a critical range.
What do you do next?--- correct precise answers --- Notify the
provider
91. A patient presents to the ER after being stuck out in the cold.
They are experiencing pain, numbness and pallor that is relieved by
applying warmth.
What do you suspect?--- correct precise answers --- Frost nip
92. A patient arrives to the ER with 1st degree Frostbite.
What assessment findings do you expect?--- correct precise
answers --- Hyperemia/edema
93. A patient arrives to the ER with 2nd degree Frostbite.
What assessment findings do you expect?--- correct precise
answers --- Clear/milky white blisters Partial thickness necrosis
94. A patient arrives to the ER with 3rd degree Frostbite.
What assessment findings do you expect?--- correct precise
answers --- Dark red/blue/bloody blisters Does NOT blanch
