MedSurge Exam 3 questions and verified answers
(detailed & elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2025 TESTS!!
To confirm an acid-base imbalance, it is necessary to assess which findings from a client's arterial blood
gas (ABG) results? Select all that apply.
a)PaCO2
b)HCO3
c)K+
d)Glucose
e)Na+
f)pH
Ans: a,b,f
Quiz A nurse caring for a patient who is receiving an IV solution via a central vein suspects the
complication of an air embolism. Which of the following are signs and symptoms consistent with that
diagnosis? Select all that apply.
a)Cyanosis
b)Hypertension
c)Tachycardia
d)Dyspnea
e)Crackles on auscultation
f)Shoulder pain
,Ans: a,c,d,f
Quiz The calcium concentration in the blood is regulated by which mechanism?
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Thyroid hormone (TH)
Androgens
Adrenal gland
Ans: Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Quiz A nurse is monitoring a client being evaluated who has a potassium level of 7 mEq/L (mmol/L).
Which electrocardiogram changes will the client display?
elevated ST segment
peaked T waves
prolonged T waves
shortened PR interval
Ans: peaked T waves
Quiz A client presents with anorexia, nausea and vomiting, deep bone pain, and constipation. The
following are the client's laboratory values.
sodium 130 mEq/L (130 mmol/L)potassium 4.6 mEq/L (4.6 mmol/L)chloride 94 mEq/L (94
mmol/L)calcium 12.9 mg/dL (3.2 mmol/L)
What laboratory value is consistent with the client's symptoms?
calcium 12.9 mg/dL (3.2 mmol/L)
chloride 94 mEq/L (94 mmol/L)
, potassium 4.6 mEq/L (4.6 mmol/L)
sodium 137 mEq/L (137 mmol/L)
Ans: calcium 12.9 mg/dL (3.2 mmol/L)
Quiz Which solution is hypotonic?
0.9% NaCl
0.45% NaCl
Lactated Ringer solution
5% NaCl
Ans: 0.45% NaCl
Quiz A nurse is reviewing a report of a client's routine urinalysis. Which value requires further
investigation?
Absence of protein
Absence of glucose
Urine pH of 3.0
Specific gravity of 1.02
Ans: Urine pH of 3.0
Quiz A client was admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of hypovolemia. When it is time to complete
discharge teaching, which of the following will the nurse teach the client and family? Select all that
apply.
a)Respond to thirst
(detailed & elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2025 TESTS!!
To confirm an acid-base imbalance, it is necessary to assess which findings from a client's arterial blood
gas (ABG) results? Select all that apply.
a)PaCO2
b)HCO3
c)K+
d)Glucose
e)Na+
f)pH
Ans: a,b,f
Quiz A nurse caring for a patient who is receiving an IV solution via a central vein suspects the
complication of an air embolism. Which of the following are signs and symptoms consistent with that
diagnosis? Select all that apply.
a)Cyanosis
b)Hypertension
c)Tachycardia
d)Dyspnea
e)Crackles on auscultation
f)Shoulder pain
,Ans: a,c,d,f
Quiz The calcium concentration in the blood is regulated by which mechanism?
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Thyroid hormone (TH)
Androgens
Adrenal gland
Ans: Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Quiz A nurse is monitoring a client being evaluated who has a potassium level of 7 mEq/L (mmol/L).
Which electrocardiogram changes will the client display?
elevated ST segment
peaked T waves
prolonged T waves
shortened PR interval
Ans: peaked T waves
Quiz A client presents with anorexia, nausea and vomiting, deep bone pain, and constipation. The
following are the client's laboratory values.
sodium 130 mEq/L (130 mmol/L)potassium 4.6 mEq/L (4.6 mmol/L)chloride 94 mEq/L (94
mmol/L)calcium 12.9 mg/dL (3.2 mmol/L)
What laboratory value is consistent with the client's symptoms?
calcium 12.9 mg/dL (3.2 mmol/L)
chloride 94 mEq/L (94 mmol/L)
, potassium 4.6 mEq/L (4.6 mmol/L)
sodium 137 mEq/L (137 mmol/L)
Ans: calcium 12.9 mg/dL (3.2 mmol/L)
Quiz Which solution is hypotonic?
0.9% NaCl
0.45% NaCl
Lactated Ringer solution
5% NaCl
Ans: 0.45% NaCl
Quiz A nurse is reviewing a report of a client's routine urinalysis. Which value requires further
investigation?
Absence of protein
Absence of glucose
Urine pH of 3.0
Specific gravity of 1.02
Ans: Urine pH of 3.0
Quiz A client was admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of hypovolemia. When it is time to complete
discharge teaching, which of the following will the nurse teach the client and family? Select all that
apply.
a)Respond to thirst
