Week 10 BSN 445 Sherpath Latest
Exam Questions 2025-2026 All Solved
Correct.
1. The nurse would document which patient statement when collecting a health history related
to kidney status? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
"I regularly take acetaminophen for chronic headaches and back pain."
"I had a CT scan last week to look for causes of my stomach pain."
"I take lisinopril to control my hypertension."
"I feel like I constantly have to pee, but I never get it all out."
"When I drink orange juice, it doesn't burn as much when I pee." - Answer "I had a CT scan last
week to look for causes of my stomach pain."
"I take lisinopril to control my hypertension."
"I feel like I constantly have to pee, but I never get it all out."
"When I drink orange juice, it doesn't burn as much when I pee."
2. Which patient statement would indicate the development of a rapid fluid volume gain?
"My mouth feels so dry all of the time."
"I need to sleep on two extra pillows at night."
"I have a metallic taste in my mouth."
"My skin tents up when I pinch it." - Answer "I need to sleep on two extra pillows at night."
3. Which patient statement would indicate a potential cause of kidney dysfunction?
"I had nephrotic syndrome when I was a child."
"My skin is so dry and itchy all of the time."
"I have lost 10 pounds in the last 2 months."
"I always have to pee during the night." - Answer "I had nephrotic syndrome when I was a
child."
3. The nurse would prepare to administer intravenous (IV) fluids to a patient demonstrating
which assessment finding?
, 4. Which assessment finding would indicate fluid volume overload?
Distention of the jugular veins 1 cm above the sternal notch when the bed is at 45 degrees
Delayed return to shape after pinching the skin over the forearm
Distention of hand veins for 8 seconds when the hand is elevated
Dryness of the oral cavity and mucous membranes - Answer Distention of hand veins for 8
seconds when the hand is elevated
5. The nurse assesses for edema by applying fingertip pressure to the ankles and notes a 6-mm
indention that remains for about 45 seconds. In which way would the nurse document these
findings?
+1 Pitting edema
+2 Pitting edema
+3 Pitting edema
+4 Pitting edema - Answer +3 Pitting edema
+3 Pitting edema creates an indentation about 6-mm deep that lasts up to 60 seconds.
6. When the nurse is performing percussion of the kidneys, the patient states, "Ow! It hurts
when you press there!" Based on the assessment findings, the nurse would assess for which
condition?
Pyelonephritis
Kidney stones
Fluid volume deficit
Fluid volume overload - Answer Pyelonephritis
7. Which assessment finding would indicate fluid volume overload?
Respiratory rate of 18 breaths/min
Central venous pressure (CVP) of 12 mm Hg
Decreased skin turgor
Mean arterial pressure (MAP) of 50 mm Hg - Answer Central venous pressure (CVP) of 12 mm
Hg
Exam Questions 2025-2026 All Solved
Correct.
1. The nurse would document which patient statement when collecting a health history related
to kidney status? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
"I regularly take acetaminophen for chronic headaches and back pain."
"I had a CT scan last week to look for causes of my stomach pain."
"I take lisinopril to control my hypertension."
"I feel like I constantly have to pee, but I never get it all out."
"When I drink orange juice, it doesn't burn as much when I pee." - Answer "I had a CT scan last
week to look for causes of my stomach pain."
"I take lisinopril to control my hypertension."
"I feel like I constantly have to pee, but I never get it all out."
"When I drink orange juice, it doesn't burn as much when I pee."
2. Which patient statement would indicate the development of a rapid fluid volume gain?
"My mouth feels so dry all of the time."
"I need to sleep on two extra pillows at night."
"I have a metallic taste in my mouth."
"My skin tents up when I pinch it." - Answer "I need to sleep on two extra pillows at night."
3. Which patient statement would indicate a potential cause of kidney dysfunction?
"I had nephrotic syndrome when I was a child."
"My skin is so dry and itchy all of the time."
"I have lost 10 pounds in the last 2 months."
"I always have to pee during the night." - Answer "I had nephrotic syndrome when I was a
child."
3. The nurse would prepare to administer intravenous (IV) fluids to a patient demonstrating
which assessment finding?
, 4. Which assessment finding would indicate fluid volume overload?
Distention of the jugular veins 1 cm above the sternal notch when the bed is at 45 degrees
Delayed return to shape after pinching the skin over the forearm
Distention of hand veins for 8 seconds when the hand is elevated
Dryness of the oral cavity and mucous membranes - Answer Distention of hand veins for 8
seconds when the hand is elevated
5. The nurse assesses for edema by applying fingertip pressure to the ankles and notes a 6-mm
indention that remains for about 45 seconds. In which way would the nurse document these
findings?
+1 Pitting edema
+2 Pitting edema
+3 Pitting edema
+4 Pitting edema - Answer +3 Pitting edema
+3 Pitting edema creates an indentation about 6-mm deep that lasts up to 60 seconds.
6. When the nurse is performing percussion of the kidneys, the patient states, "Ow! It hurts
when you press there!" Based on the assessment findings, the nurse would assess for which
condition?
Pyelonephritis
Kidney stones
Fluid volume deficit
Fluid volume overload - Answer Pyelonephritis
7. Which assessment finding would indicate fluid volume overload?
Respiratory rate of 18 breaths/min
Central venous pressure (CVP) of 12 mm Hg
Decreased skin turgor
Mean arterial pressure (MAP) of 50 mm Hg - Answer Central venous pressure (CVP) of 12 mm
Hg
