NUR 233 – EXAM 2 – NURSING CARDIOVASCULAR, RESPIRATORY, AND FLUID & ELECTROLYTE
DISORDERS STUDY NOTES AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ VERIFIED LATEST VERSION
(2026-2027)
1. The nurse teaches a patient with peripheral arterial disease. The nurse
determines that further teaching is needed if the patient makes which state-
ment?
a
"I should not use heating pads to warm my feet."
b
"I should cut back on my walks if it causes pain in my legs."
c
"I will examine my feet every day for any sores or red areas."
d
"I can quit smoking if I use nicotine gum and a support group.": B- we don't want
patient to stop walking
2. A client with an upper respiratory infection asks the nurse why the health
care provider did not prescribe an antibiotic. Which response from the nurse
would be the best?
a
"I don't know; however, I will ask your health care provider for a prescription
as soon as possible."
b
"Antibiotics are used to treat viruses, and your cultures indicate the presence
of a bacterial infection."
c
"Antibiotics are ineffective for treating the bacteria that caused your upper
respiratory infections."
d
"Upper respiratory infections are generally caused by viruses and would not
be treated with antibiotics.": d
"Upper respiratory infections are generally caused by viruses and would not be treated with antibiotics."
3. A client with pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure has con-
versational dyspnea and shortness of breath. What is the first action the nurse
, NUR 233 – EXAM 2 – NURSING CARDIOVASCULAR, RESPIRATORY, AND FLUID & ELECTROLYTE
DISORDERS STUDY NOTES AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ VERIFIED LATEST VERSION
(2026-2027)
should take?
a
Review and implement the primary care provider's prescriptions for treat-
ments.
b
Perform a quick physical examination of breathing, circulation, and oxygena-
tion.
c
Gather a thorough medical history, including current symptoms, from the
family.
d
Administer oxygen to the patient through a nasal cannula.: B
4. Which nursing action should the nurse take first to assist a patient with
newly diagnosed stage 1 hypertension in making needed dietary changes?
a
Collect a detailed diet history.
b
Provide a list of low-sodium foods.
c
Help the patient make an appointment with a dietician.
d
Teach the patient about foods that are high in potassium.: A - Collect a detailed diet
history.
5. If left untreated, heart failure can become acute decompensated heart
failure (ADHF). Signs and symptoms of ADHF include (Select all that apply)
Multiple answers: Multiple answers are accepted for this question
a
tachypnea
b
DISORDERS STUDY NOTES AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ VERIFIED LATEST VERSION
(2026-2027)
1. The nurse teaches a patient with peripheral arterial disease. The nurse
determines that further teaching is needed if the patient makes which state-
ment?
a
"I should not use heating pads to warm my feet."
b
"I should cut back on my walks if it causes pain in my legs."
c
"I will examine my feet every day for any sores or red areas."
d
"I can quit smoking if I use nicotine gum and a support group.": B- we don't want
patient to stop walking
2. A client with an upper respiratory infection asks the nurse why the health
care provider did not prescribe an antibiotic. Which response from the nurse
would be the best?
a
"I don't know; however, I will ask your health care provider for a prescription
as soon as possible."
b
"Antibiotics are used to treat viruses, and your cultures indicate the presence
of a bacterial infection."
c
"Antibiotics are ineffective for treating the bacteria that caused your upper
respiratory infections."
d
"Upper respiratory infections are generally caused by viruses and would not
be treated with antibiotics.": d
"Upper respiratory infections are generally caused by viruses and would not be treated with antibiotics."
3. A client with pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure has con-
versational dyspnea and shortness of breath. What is the first action the nurse
, NUR 233 – EXAM 2 – NURSING CARDIOVASCULAR, RESPIRATORY, AND FLUID & ELECTROLYTE
DISORDERS STUDY NOTES AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ VERIFIED LATEST VERSION
(2026-2027)
should take?
a
Review and implement the primary care provider's prescriptions for treat-
ments.
b
Perform a quick physical examination of breathing, circulation, and oxygena-
tion.
c
Gather a thorough medical history, including current symptoms, from the
family.
d
Administer oxygen to the patient through a nasal cannula.: B
4. Which nursing action should the nurse take first to assist a patient with
newly diagnosed stage 1 hypertension in making needed dietary changes?
a
Collect a detailed diet history.
b
Provide a list of low-sodium foods.
c
Help the patient make an appointment with a dietician.
d
Teach the patient about foods that are high in potassium.: A - Collect a detailed diet
history.
5. If left untreated, heart failure can become acute decompensated heart
failure (ADHF). Signs and symptoms of ADHF include (Select all that apply)
Multiple answers: Multiple answers are accepted for this question
a
tachypnea
b
