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NUR 2502 EXAM 2/NUR2502 EXAM 2 LATEST 2026
EXAM ALL 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS/MDC3 EXAM 2 /MULTIDIMENSIONAL CARE 3
EXAM 2 |ALREADY GRADED A+|RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
Question 1
Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated with muscle
weakness and cardiac dysrhythmias?
A. Hypercalcemia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Hypernatremia
D. Hypermagnesemia
Answer: B. Hypokalemia
Rationale: Low potassium levels can impair muscle and cardiac function.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a client with dehydration. Which assessment finding is
expected?
A. Bradycardia
B. Moist mucous membranes
C. Decreased urine output
D. Weight gain
Answer: C. Decreased urine output
Rationale: Dehydration commonly causes reduced urine production.
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Question 3
Which acid-base imbalance is associated with prolonged vomiting?
A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Respiratory acidosis
C. Metabolic alkalosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis
Answer: C. Metabolic alkalosis
Rationale: Vomiting causes loss of gastric acid leading to alkalosis.
Question 4
Which nursing intervention is priority for a client with hyperkalemia?
A. Encourage potassium-rich foods
B. Monitor cardiac rhythm
C. Restrict calcium intake
D. Increase sodium intake
Answer: B. Monitor cardiac rhythm
Rationale: Hyperkalemia can cause life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias.
Question 5
Which laboratory value indicates normal sodium level?
A. 120 mEq/L
B. 128 mEq/L
C. 145 mEq/L
D. 155 mEq/L
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Answer: C. 145 mEq/L
Rationale: Normal sodium ranges from approximately 135–145 mEq/L.
Question 6
A client with fluid volume excess is likely to exhibit which finding?
A. Flat neck veins
B. Hypotension
C. Edema
D. Dry skin
Answer: C. Edema
Rationale: Excess fluid commonly causes swelling and edema.
Question 7
Which hormone regulates water reabsorption in the kidneys?
A. Insulin
B. ADH
C. Thyroxine
D. Cortisol
Answer: B. ADH
Rationale: Antidiuretic hormone promotes water retention in the kidneys.
Question 8
Which client is at greatest risk for respiratory acidosis?
A. Client hyperventilating from anxiety
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B. Client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
C. Client with severe vomiting
D. Client with diabetic ketoacidosis
Answer: B. Client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Rationale: COPD can cause carbon dioxide retention leading to respiratory
acidosis.
Question 9
Which finding is expected in a client with hypocalcemia?
A. Decreased neuromuscular excitability
B. Positive Chvostek sign
C. Muscle flaccidity
D. Bradycardia
Answer: B. Positive Chvostek sign
Rationale: Hypocalcemia increases neuromuscular excitability.
Question 10
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
A. Fight infection
B. Carry oxygen
C. Produce antibodies
D. Regulate clotting
Answer: B. Carry oxygen
Rationale: Red blood cells transport oxygen using hemoglobin.
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NUR 2502 EXAM 2/NUR2502 EXAM 2 LATEST 2026
EXAM ALL 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS/MDC3 EXAM 2 /MULTIDIMENSIONAL CARE 3
EXAM 2 |ALREADY GRADED A+|RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
Question 1
Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated with muscle
weakness and cardiac dysrhythmias?
A. Hypercalcemia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Hypernatremia
D. Hypermagnesemia
Answer: B. Hypokalemia
Rationale: Low potassium levels can impair muscle and cardiac function.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a client with dehydration. Which assessment finding is
expected?
A. Bradycardia
B. Moist mucous membranes
C. Decreased urine output
D. Weight gain
Answer: C. Decreased urine output
Rationale: Dehydration commonly causes reduced urine production.
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Question 3
Which acid-base imbalance is associated with prolonged vomiting?
A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Respiratory acidosis
C. Metabolic alkalosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis
Answer: C. Metabolic alkalosis
Rationale: Vomiting causes loss of gastric acid leading to alkalosis.
Question 4
Which nursing intervention is priority for a client with hyperkalemia?
A. Encourage potassium-rich foods
B. Monitor cardiac rhythm
C. Restrict calcium intake
D. Increase sodium intake
Answer: B. Monitor cardiac rhythm
Rationale: Hyperkalemia can cause life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias.
Question 5
Which laboratory value indicates normal sodium level?
A. 120 mEq/L
B. 128 mEq/L
C. 145 mEq/L
D. 155 mEq/L
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Answer: C. 145 mEq/L
Rationale: Normal sodium ranges from approximately 135–145 mEq/L.
Question 6
A client with fluid volume excess is likely to exhibit which finding?
A. Flat neck veins
B. Hypotension
C. Edema
D. Dry skin
Answer: C. Edema
Rationale: Excess fluid commonly causes swelling and edema.
Question 7
Which hormone regulates water reabsorption in the kidneys?
A. Insulin
B. ADH
C. Thyroxine
D. Cortisol
Answer: B. ADH
Rationale: Antidiuretic hormone promotes water retention in the kidneys.
Question 8
Which client is at greatest risk for respiratory acidosis?
A. Client hyperventilating from anxiety
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B. Client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
C. Client with severe vomiting
D. Client with diabetic ketoacidosis
Answer: B. Client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Rationale: COPD can cause carbon dioxide retention leading to respiratory
acidosis.
Question 9
Which finding is expected in a client with hypocalcemia?
A. Decreased neuromuscular excitability
B. Positive Chvostek sign
C. Muscle flaccidity
D. Bradycardia
Answer: B. Positive Chvostek sign
Rationale: Hypocalcemia increases neuromuscular excitability.
Question 10
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
A. Fight infection
B. Carry oxygen
C. Produce antibodies
D. Regulate clotting
Answer: B. Carry oxygen
Rationale: Red blood cells transport oxygen using hemoglobin.
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