NURSING 201 - FINAL REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS
A 15 year old male presents with hypoventilations, confusion, nausea. When
asked when the symptoms started, he explained that he and friend wanted to be
internet famous for the cinnamon challenge but did not have any cinnamon and
decided to use what they could find in the kitchen. They found a new box of
baking soda and thought it would work. Labs have been drawn what do you think
the diagnosis will be with the information provided?
A. Metabolic acidosis
B. metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory Acidosis
D. Respiratory Alkalosis correct answer B
A 24 year old male PT arrives to the ER unresponsive following a suspected heroin
overdose. What would you expect their ABG results to show?
A. pH 7.29, PaCO2 47, HCO3 24
B. pH 7.49, PaCO2 33, HCO3 24
C. pH 7.5, PaCO2 41, HCO3 29
D. pH 7.32 PaCO2 40, HCO3 16 correct answer A
A 35 year old PT has been in ICU for 5 days without nutritional intake. New orders
to start NG tube feedings. What is the PT most at risk for developing?
A. Hypertension
, B. Hypoglycemia
C. Refeeding syndrome
D. Dumping syndrome correct answer C
A 47 year old female is 18 hours post op following a tumor resection leaving her
with a colostomy. She verbalizes concern due to not producing stool and is
worried something is wrong. The most appropriate response from the nurse is:
A. Don't worry, you'll produce stool soon
B. It can take 48-72 hours for a new ostomy to produce stool
C. It's normal, just be patient
D. I will call the surgeon ASAP and get more information for you correct answer B
A client being hemodialyzed suddenly becomes short of breath and complains of
chest pain. The client is tachycardic, pale and anxious and the nurse suspects air
embolism. What is the priority nursing action?
A. monitor vital signs q15 minutes for the next hour
B. discontinue dialysis and notify the health care provider
C. continue dialysis at a slower rate after checking the lines for air
D. Bolus the client with 500 mL of normal saline to break up the air embolus
correct answer B
A client newly diagnosed with chronic kidney disease has just been started on
peritoneal dialysis. During the infusion of the dialysate, the client complains of
abdominal pain. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
ACCURATE ANSWERS
A 15 year old male presents with hypoventilations, confusion, nausea. When
asked when the symptoms started, he explained that he and friend wanted to be
internet famous for the cinnamon challenge but did not have any cinnamon and
decided to use what they could find in the kitchen. They found a new box of
baking soda and thought it would work. Labs have been drawn what do you think
the diagnosis will be with the information provided?
A. Metabolic acidosis
B. metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory Acidosis
D. Respiratory Alkalosis correct answer B
A 24 year old male PT arrives to the ER unresponsive following a suspected heroin
overdose. What would you expect their ABG results to show?
A. pH 7.29, PaCO2 47, HCO3 24
B. pH 7.49, PaCO2 33, HCO3 24
C. pH 7.5, PaCO2 41, HCO3 29
D. pH 7.32 PaCO2 40, HCO3 16 correct answer A
A 35 year old PT has been in ICU for 5 days without nutritional intake. New orders
to start NG tube feedings. What is the PT most at risk for developing?
A. Hypertension
, B. Hypoglycemia
C. Refeeding syndrome
D. Dumping syndrome correct answer C
A 47 year old female is 18 hours post op following a tumor resection leaving her
with a colostomy. She verbalizes concern due to not producing stool and is
worried something is wrong. The most appropriate response from the nurse is:
A. Don't worry, you'll produce stool soon
B. It can take 48-72 hours for a new ostomy to produce stool
C. It's normal, just be patient
D. I will call the surgeon ASAP and get more information for you correct answer B
A client being hemodialyzed suddenly becomes short of breath and complains of
chest pain. The client is tachycardic, pale and anxious and the nurse suspects air
embolism. What is the priority nursing action?
A. monitor vital signs q15 minutes for the next hour
B. discontinue dialysis and notify the health care provider
C. continue dialysis at a slower rate after checking the lines for air
D. Bolus the client with 500 mL of normal saline to break up the air embolus
correct answer B
A client newly diagnosed with chronic kidney disease has just been started on
peritoneal dialysis. During the infusion of the dialysate, the client complains of
abdominal pain. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
