Exam 2 NR 341
1. The nurse is caring for a client with hypovolemic shock. The family
member asks why the fluids are being warmed. What is the
Best response by the nurse?
“to prevent complications from hypothermia”
2. The nurse is caring for a newly admitted client diagnosed with acute
kidney injury. The nurse understands that the acute kidney injury is
Most likely related to a history of which condition?
Sepsis
3. The nurse is caring for a client being monitored by arterial pressure
monitoring. The nurse notes a systolic pressure of 164 mmHg. What
action should the nurse take first ?
Assess the client.
4. The nurse is caring for a client with an arteriovenous (AV) fistula.
Upon assessment, the nurse is unable to auscultate a bruit. What
action should the nurse take first?
Notify the provider
5. The nurse is assessing jugular venous pressure. In what order
should the nurse proceed with the steps in the process? [place the
steps in the correct order beginning with the first step
3.place head of bed between 30-45 degrees.
2. Have client turn head slightly to the left.
6. Shine a pen light across the neck, assess for jugular venous
distension at end of exhalation.
5.observe the highest point of pulsation in the internal jugular vein at
end exhalation.
4. Measure the vertical distance between the pulsation and the angle
of louis.
1. Add 5 cm to the measurement.
, 6. The nurse is caring for a client with acute kidney injury. The nurse
should anticipate which abnormal assessment finding?
BUN/creatinine ratio 25:1
7. The nurse is caring for a client whose vital signs are monitored
using invasive hemodynamic monitoring. Which action is most
important for the nurse to implement to decrease the risk of infection?
Strict hand washing
8. The nurse is preparing a client for placement of a catheter for
arterial pressure monitoring. What is the best way for the nurse to
assess ulnar circulation prior to catheter insertion?
Occlude the radial artery.
9. The nurse is monitoring a client on hemodialysis. The nurse
understands that which lab value has the highest potential to be
abnormal and cause complications as a result of fluid imbalance?
Electrolytes
10. The nurse is evaluating a client who is being treated for shock.
When evaluating a client being treated for shock, what finding
indicated an improvement in the client’s condition?
Bun of 12 mg/DL
FOR THE EXAM answer was: Creatinine 2.6mg/dL that’s too high:
normal level is: 0.6 to 1.6mg/dL
11. The nurse is assessing a client during hemodialysis. Which finding
should the nurse report to the health care provider immediately ?
Redness at insertion site
12. When developing the plan of care for an older adult client with
acute kidney injury, the nurse understands that it is essential to
consider which factor in the client’s history?
Recent use of antibiotics
1. The nurse is caring for a client with hypovolemic shock. The family
member asks why the fluids are being warmed. What is the
Best response by the nurse?
“to prevent complications from hypothermia”
2. The nurse is caring for a newly admitted client diagnosed with acute
kidney injury. The nurse understands that the acute kidney injury is
Most likely related to a history of which condition?
Sepsis
3. The nurse is caring for a client being monitored by arterial pressure
monitoring. The nurse notes a systolic pressure of 164 mmHg. What
action should the nurse take first ?
Assess the client.
4. The nurse is caring for a client with an arteriovenous (AV) fistula.
Upon assessment, the nurse is unable to auscultate a bruit. What
action should the nurse take first?
Notify the provider
5. The nurse is assessing jugular venous pressure. In what order
should the nurse proceed with the steps in the process? [place the
steps in the correct order beginning with the first step
3.place head of bed between 30-45 degrees.
2. Have client turn head slightly to the left.
6. Shine a pen light across the neck, assess for jugular venous
distension at end of exhalation.
5.observe the highest point of pulsation in the internal jugular vein at
end exhalation.
4. Measure the vertical distance between the pulsation and the angle
of louis.
1. Add 5 cm to the measurement.
, 6. The nurse is caring for a client with acute kidney injury. The nurse
should anticipate which abnormal assessment finding?
BUN/creatinine ratio 25:1
7. The nurse is caring for a client whose vital signs are monitored
using invasive hemodynamic monitoring. Which action is most
important for the nurse to implement to decrease the risk of infection?
Strict hand washing
8. The nurse is preparing a client for placement of a catheter for
arterial pressure monitoring. What is the best way for the nurse to
assess ulnar circulation prior to catheter insertion?
Occlude the radial artery.
9. The nurse is monitoring a client on hemodialysis. The nurse
understands that which lab value has the highest potential to be
abnormal and cause complications as a result of fluid imbalance?
Electrolytes
10. The nurse is evaluating a client who is being treated for shock.
When evaluating a client being treated for shock, what finding
indicated an improvement in the client’s condition?
Bun of 12 mg/DL
FOR THE EXAM answer was: Creatinine 2.6mg/dL that’s too high:
normal level is: 0.6 to 1.6mg/dL
11. The nurse is assessing a client during hemodialysis. Which finding
should the nurse report to the health care provider immediately ?
Redness at insertion site
12. When developing the plan of care for an older adult client with
acute kidney injury, the nurse understands that it is essential to
consider which factor in the client’s history?
Recent use of antibiotics
