NUR 265 - EXAM 1 FULL 50-QUESTION
NCLEX-STYLE MOCK TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
ALREADY PASSED LATEST UPDATED
2026/2027
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NUR 265 – EXAM 1
FULL 50-QUESTION NCLEX-STYLE MOCK
Advanced Med-Surg | High Difficulty
RENAL / ELIMINATION
Q1
A patient with acute kidney injury is being closely monitored. Which finding suggests
worsening renal function?
A. Increased urine output
B. Decreasing creatinine
C. Rising BUN and potassium
D. Mild fatigue
Answer: C
Q2
Which assessment finding in AKI requires immediate intervention?
A. Oliguria
B. Metabolic acidosis
C. Hyperkalemia with peaked T waves
D. Elevated creatinine
Answer: C
Q3
A trauma patient with AKI begins producing large amounts of urine after 48 hours of oliguria.
How should the nurse interpret this?
A. Acute worsening
B. Expected recovery phase
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C. Fluid overload
D. Onset of chronic kidney disease
Answer: B
Q4
Which electrolyte imbalance places a patient with renal failure at the highest risk for cardiac
dysrhythmias?
A. Hyponatremia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Hypocalcemia
D. Hyperphosphatemia
Answer: B
Q5
Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a patient with chronic kidney disease?
A. High-protein diet
B. Salt substitute use
C. Moderate protein intake
D. Potassium supplementation
Answer: C
Q6
A patient with CKD reports muscle weakness and palpitations. Which lab result does the nurse
anticipate?
A. Sodium 150 mEq/L
B. Potassium 6.1 mEq/L
C. Calcium 11.2 mg/dL
D. Hemoglobin 16 g/dL
Answer: B
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NCLEX-STYLE MOCK TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
ALREADY PASSED LATEST UPDATED
2026/2027
, lOMoARcPSD| 68366729
NUR 265 – EXAM 1
FULL 50-QUESTION NCLEX-STYLE MOCK
Advanced Med-Surg | High Difficulty
RENAL / ELIMINATION
Q1
A patient with acute kidney injury is being closely monitored. Which finding suggests
worsening renal function?
A. Increased urine output
B. Decreasing creatinine
C. Rising BUN and potassium
D. Mild fatigue
Answer: C
Q2
Which assessment finding in AKI requires immediate intervention?
A. Oliguria
B. Metabolic acidosis
C. Hyperkalemia with peaked T waves
D. Elevated creatinine
Answer: C
Q3
A trauma patient with AKI begins producing large amounts of urine after 48 hours of oliguria.
How should the nurse interpret this?
A. Acute worsening
B. Expected recovery phase
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C. Fluid overload
D. Onset of chronic kidney disease
Answer: B
Q4
Which electrolyte imbalance places a patient with renal failure at the highest risk for cardiac
dysrhythmias?
A. Hyponatremia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Hypocalcemia
D. Hyperphosphatemia
Answer: B
Q5
Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a patient with chronic kidney disease?
A. High-protein diet
B. Salt substitute use
C. Moderate protein intake
D. Potassium supplementation
Answer: C
Q6
A patient with CKD reports muscle weakness and palpitations. Which lab result does the nurse
anticipate?
A. Sodium 150 mEq/L
B. Potassium 6.1 mEq/L
C. Calcium 11.2 mg/dL
D. Hemoglobin 16 g/dL
Answer: B
)
