2025/2026 ADULT HEALTH II EXAM 3
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the nurse suspects their patient has septic hock. which of
the following assessments indicates the patient is
compensating by increasing cardiac output?
weak peripheral pulses
warm, flushed skin
tachycardia
tachypnea Correct Answer tachycardia
A patient is being treated for shock secondary to multiple
rib fractures and a lacerated liver. Two units of packed red
blood cells have been administered. Which of these
measurements is an indication the patient has received
adequate volume replacement? Correct Answer
decreased serum lactate
The healthcare provider is caring for a patient who has
septic shock. Which of these should the healthcare
provider administer to the patient first?
antibiotics to treat the underlying infection
iv fluids to increase intravascular volume
,corticosteroids to reduce inflammation
vasopressors in increase blood pressure Correct Answer
iv fluids to increase intravascular volume
A patient is admitted to the emergency department after
sustaining abdominal injuries and a broken femur from a
motor vehicle accident. The patient is pale, diaphoretic,
and is not talking coherently. Vital signs upon admission
are temperature 98.0 F (36.3 C), heart rate 130
beats/minute, respiratory rate 34 breaths/minute, blood
pressure 50/40 mmHg. The healthcare provider suspects
which type of shock? Correct Answer hypovolemic
A nurse would assign which nursing diagnosis to any
patient diagnosed with shock? Correct Answer altered
tissue perfusion
A patient with hypovolemic shock has a urinary output of
15 ml/hr. The nurse understands that the compensatory
physiologic mechanism that leads to altered urinary output
is Correct Answer release of aldosterone and antidiuretic
hormone, which cause sodium and water retention
When caring for a patient who has just been admitted with
septic shock, which of these assessment data will be of
greatest concern to the nurse?
urine output 15ml for 2 hrs
arterial oxygen saturation 93%
apical pulse 110 beats/min
,BP 88/56 mmHg Correct Answer urine output 15ml for 2
hrs
Patient suspected of blood vessel abnormality prepared
for a procedure. What procedure do you anticipate Correct
Answer Cerebral angiography
You're taking care of a patient with a detached retina.
What s/sx would you see Correct Answer curtain falling
across the visual field
Patient arrives post-ischemic stroke. The family is insistent
that she stays on bedrest to conserve her energy. What is
your response to the family Correct Answer She needs to
mobilize as soon as physically able to prevent other
complications, preserve what they have
Patient who is unconscious receives a GCS of 5/15. The
family asks how they're doing. What would you tell them
Correct Answer Most of the neurological responses are
not present and this indicates more significant brain injury
or damage
Patient post-MVC with cerebral edema has received
Tylenol for a temperature of 102.3. Why did you give them
Tylenol Correct Answer fever will increase ICP and
metabolic and oxygen workload.
How often will patients with increased ICP and fevers be
cultured Correct Answer q4h
, What's the priority when caring for a patient with
hemorrhagic stroke Correct Answer maintain cerebral
tissue perfusion to prevent ischemic stroke
If a patient with significant thrombocytopenia has a
headache, what are you worried about Correct Answer
bleeding
A lumbar puncture is performed to obtain what Correct
Answer CSF cultures
Meningitis dx Correct Answer lumbar puncture, broad
spectrum antibiotics until cultures return
If patient comes in with suspected stroke, assess what
Correct Answer neuro, respiratory, and cardiac status
Cerebral aneurysm patient reports severe headache, what
do you do Correct Answer notify the HCP
If someone has had hemorrhagic stroke before, what can
they not receive Correct Answer TPA
How do we position patients with increased ICP Correct
Answer HOB 30-45 degrees and neck in a neutral position
Patient with subarachnoid hemorrhage and sodium is 126,
what will you give them Correct Answer hypertonic saline
Stroke risk factors Correct Answer smoking, a-fib,
uncontrolled hypertension
NEWEST QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS | A+ GRADE
VERIFIED ANSWERS
the nurse suspects their patient has septic hock. which of
the following assessments indicates the patient is
compensating by increasing cardiac output?
weak peripheral pulses
warm, flushed skin
tachycardia
tachypnea Correct Answer tachycardia
A patient is being treated for shock secondary to multiple
rib fractures and a lacerated liver. Two units of packed red
blood cells have been administered. Which of these
measurements is an indication the patient has received
adequate volume replacement? Correct Answer
decreased serum lactate
The healthcare provider is caring for a patient who has
septic shock. Which of these should the healthcare
provider administer to the patient first?
antibiotics to treat the underlying infection
iv fluids to increase intravascular volume
,corticosteroids to reduce inflammation
vasopressors in increase blood pressure Correct Answer
iv fluids to increase intravascular volume
A patient is admitted to the emergency department after
sustaining abdominal injuries and a broken femur from a
motor vehicle accident. The patient is pale, diaphoretic,
and is not talking coherently. Vital signs upon admission
are temperature 98.0 F (36.3 C), heart rate 130
beats/minute, respiratory rate 34 breaths/minute, blood
pressure 50/40 mmHg. The healthcare provider suspects
which type of shock? Correct Answer hypovolemic
A nurse would assign which nursing diagnosis to any
patient diagnosed with shock? Correct Answer altered
tissue perfusion
A patient with hypovolemic shock has a urinary output of
15 ml/hr. The nurse understands that the compensatory
physiologic mechanism that leads to altered urinary output
is Correct Answer release of aldosterone and antidiuretic
hormone, which cause sodium and water retention
When caring for a patient who has just been admitted with
septic shock, which of these assessment data will be of
greatest concern to the nurse?
urine output 15ml for 2 hrs
arterial oxygen saturation 93%
apical pulse 110 beats/min
,BP 88/56 mmHg Correct Answer urine output 15ml for 2
hrs
Patient suspected of blood vessel abnormality prepared
for a procedure. What procedure do you anticipate Correct
Answer Cerebral angiography
You're taking care of a patient with a detached retina.
What s/sx would you see Correct Answer curtain falling
across the visual field
Patient arrives post-ischemic stroke. The family is insistent
that she stays on bedrest to conserve her energy. What is
your response to the family Correct Answer She needs to
mobilize as soon as physically able to prevent other
complications, preserve what they have
Patient who is unconscious receives a GCS of 5/15. The
family asks how they're doing. What would you tell them
Correct Answer Most of the neurological responses are
not present and this indicates more significant brain injury
or damage
Patient post-MVC with cerebral edema has received
Tylenol for a temperature of 102.3. Why did you give them
Tylenol Correct Answer fever will increase ICP and
metabolic and oxygen workload.
How often will patients with increased ICP and fevers be
cultured Correct Answer q4h
, What's the priority when caring for a patient with
hemorrhagic stroke Correct Answer maintain cerebral
tissue perfusion to prevent ischemic stroke
If a patient with significant thrombocytopenia has a
headache, what are you worried about Correct Answer
bleeding
A lumbar puncture is performed to obtain what Correct
Answer CSF cultures
Meningitis dx Correct Answer lumbar puncture, broad
spectrum antibiotics until cultures return
If patient comes in with suspected stroke, assess what
Correct Answer neuro, respiratory, and cardiac status
Cerebral aneurysm patient reports severe headache, what
do you do Correct Answer notify the HCP
If someone has had hemorrhagic stroke before, what can
they not receive Correct Answer TPA
How do we position patients with increased ICP Correct
Answer HOB 30-45 degrees and neck in a neutral position
Patient with subarachnoid hemorrhage and sodium is 126,
what will you give them Correct Answer hypertonic saline
Stroke risk factors Correct Answer smoking, a-fib,
uncontrolled hypertension
