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NSG 310 EXAM 2 LATEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY (GCU)
1. A nurse is assessing a patient with heart failure. Which finding is
most indicative of fluid volume excess?
A. Dry mucous membranes
B. Peripheral edema
C. Weight loss
D. Hypotension
Answer: B
Rationale: Peripheral edema is a common manifestation of fluid
overload in heart failure.
2. Which laboratory value is most important to monitor in a patient
receiving furosemide?
A. Potassium
B. Hemoglobin
C. Platelets
D. Calcium
Answer: A
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Rationale: Furosemide can cause potassium loss, increasing the risk of
hypokalemia.
3. A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is
experiencing shortness of breath. What is the priority nursing
assessment?
A. Pain level
B. Oxygen saturation
C. Skin integrity
D. Nutritional status
Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing oxygenation is the priority in a patient with
respiratory distress.
4. Which intervention is most appropriate for a patient experiencing
hypoglycemia?
A. Administer insulin
B. Provide a rapid-acting carbohydrate
C. Restrict fluids
D. Encourage exercise
Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid correction of low blood glucose is necessary to
prevent complications.
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5. A patient with diabetes reports numbness and tingling in both feet.
This finding is most consistent with:
A. Nephropathy
B. Retinopathy
C. Peripheral neuropathy
D. Coronary artery disease
Answer: C
Rationale: Peripheral neuropathy is a common complication of
diabetes.
6. Which assessment finding is most concerning in a patient with
pneumonia?
A. Productive cough
B. Temperature of 100.8°F (38.2°C)
C. Oxygen saturation of 85%
D. Fatigue
Answer: C
Rationale: Severe hypoxemia requires immediate intervention.
7. A patient diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is at greatest
risk for developing:
A. Asthma
B. Pulmonary embolism
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C. Osteoporosis
D. Hyperthyroidism
Answer: B
Rationale: A thrombus can dislodge and travel to the lungs.
8. Which statement by a patient taking warfarin indicates
understanding of therapy?
A. "I can stop taking the medication when I feel better."
B. "I should have my INR monitored regularly."
C. "I do not need to report signs of bleeding."
D. "I can double my dose if I miss one."
Answer: B
Rationale: Regular INR monitoring helps ensure safe and effective
anticoagulation.
9. Which assessment finding is commonly associated with
hyperthyroidism?
A. Weight gain
B. Bradycardia
C. Heat intolerance
D. Constipation
Answer: C
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NSG 310 EXAM 2 LATEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY (GCU)
1. A nurse is assessing a patient with heart failure. Which finding is
most indicative of fluid volume excess?
A. Dry mucous membranes
B. Peripheral edema
C. Weight loss
D. Hypotension
Answer: B
Rationale: Peripheral edema is a common manifestation of fluid
overload in heart failure.
2. Which laboratory value is most important to monitor in a patient
receiving furosemide?
A. Potassium
B. Hemoglobin
C. Platelets
D. Calcium
Answer: A
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,2|Page
Rationale: Furosemide can cause potassium loss, increasing the risk of
hypokalemia.
3. A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is
experiencing shortness of breath. What is the priority nursing
assessment?
A. Pain level
B. Oxygen saturation
C. Skin integrity
D. Nutritional status
Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing oxygenation is the priority in a patient with
respiratory distress.
4. Which intervention is most appropriate for a patient experiencing
hypoglycemia?
A. Administer insulin
B. Provide a rapid-acting carbohydrate
C. Restrict fluids
D. Encourage exercise
Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid correction of low blood glucose is necessary to
prevent complications.
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5. A patient with diabetes reports numbness and tingling in both feet.
This finding is most consistent with:
A. Nephropathy
B. Retinopathy
C. Peripheral neuropathy
D. Coronary artery disease
Answer: C
Rationale: Peripheral neuropathy is a common complication of
diabetes.
6. Which assessment finding is most concerning in a patient with
pneumonia?
A. Productive cough
B. Temperature of 100.8°F (38.2°C)
C. Oxygen saturation of 85%
D. Fatigue
Answer: C
Rationale: Severe hypoxemia requires immediate intervention.
7. A patient diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is at greatest
risk for developing:
A. Asthma
B. Pulmonary embolism
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C. Osteoporosis
D. Hyperthyroidism
Answer: B
Rationale: A thrombus can dislodge and travel to the lungs.
8. Which statement by a patient taking warfarin indicates
understanding of therapy?
A. "I can stop taking the medication when I feel better."
B. "I should have my INR monitored regularly."
C. "I do not need to report signs of bleeding."
D. "I can double my dose if I miss one."
Answer: B
Rationale: Regular INR monitoring helps ensure safe and effective
anticoagulation.
9. Which assessment finding is commonly associated with
hyperthyroidism?
A. Weight gain
B. Bradycardia
C. Heat intolerance
D. Constipation
Answer: C
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