NUR 265 EXAM 1 REVIEW 50 QUESTIONS AND 100
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026/2027 || NURSING FUNDAMENTALS
& CLINICAL CONCEPTS || VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
ACCURATE ANSWERS || HIGH-YIELD STUDY GUIDE ||
GRADED A+
50 questions and answers
The nurse is caring for a client with CKD, the client is reporting muscle weakness
diarrhea, and tingling in the hands. Which action should the nurse take first -
CORRECT ANSWER - Check the client's most recent serum electrolyte levels
The nurse is talking with a client who has CKD and has been receiving
hemodialysis 3x week. Which of the following client statements is a priority
follow-up by the nurse - CORRECT ANSWER - I try and limit my intake of
dietary sodium to 5g a day
The nurse is teaching a client who is in the late stage of CKD. Which of the
following client statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching -
CORRECT ANSWER - If I develop and fatigue or weakness I should report it
to my doctor
The nurse is caring for a client who has returned from receiving hemodialysis
treatment. It requires immediate follow up by the nurse if the client has -
CORRECT ANSWER - Developed a bp of 90/58mmhg
The nurses came for assigned client. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take - CORRECT ANSWER - Place mask on the client when changing
the client peritoneal dialysis catheter dressing
,The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for a client who is
receiving peritoneal dialysis. It indicates correct technique if the newly hired nurse
is observed - CORRECT ANSWER - Positioning the client to High Fowler's
during dialysis to improve dialysate drainage
The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client who has acute pancreatitis. Which
of the following should the nurse expect to assess - CORRECT ANSWER -
Back pain
The nurse is reviewing lab results of a client who had acute pancreatitis. Which
results from the box below should the nurse expect to find in the client -
CORRECT ANSWER - 2,3
2. an increased amylase level of 215
3. . a WBC of 15mm
The nurse has provided discharge instructions to a client who is newly diagnosed
with nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following client statements indicates a
correct understanding of the teaching - CORRECT ANSWER - I must protect
myself from developing an infection
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an assigned client; it is a priority
for the nurse to follow up with the PCP if the client - CORRECT ANSWER -
Had a AAA repair 2 days ago and has a creatinine that has increased from 0.9 to
2.5mg/dl
The nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized for 8 days with AKI
caused by dehydration which of the following should the nurse report immediately
, to the PCP - CORRECT ANSWER - A rhythm strip reading that has tall,
peaked T waves
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving gentamicin IV for infection and
has developed oliguria and increased blood pressure. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first - CORRECT ANSWER - Obtain a
prescription for gentamicin peak and trough levels
The nurse working on the med surg unit is caring for assigned clients. The nurse
should first plan to assess a client who has - CORRECT ANSWER - Acute
pancreatitis and has a pulse of 126 with a bp of 98/54mmhg
The nurse has provided discharge teaching to a client who has chronic pancreatitis.
Which of the following client statements indicates a correct understanding of the
teaching - CORRECT ANSWER - I will avoid eating foods that are high in fat
The nurse is developing a POC for a client who has cirrhosis and is scheduled to
have a paracentesis performed. Which of the following should the nurse include in
the POC - CORRECT ANSWER - Position the client with the HOB elevated
The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client with cirrhosis. Which of
the following statements best indicates that the client has understood the teaching -
CORRECT ANSWER - I should avoid constipation to decrease my risk of
bleeding
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026/2027 || NURSING FUNDAMENTALS
& CLINICAL CONCEPTS || VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
ACCURATE ANSWERS || HIGH-YIELD STUDY GUIDE ||
GRADED A+
50 questions and answers
The nurse is caring for a client with CKD, the client is reporting muscle weakness
diarrhea, and tingling in the hands. Which action should the nurse take first -
CORRECT ANSWER - Check the client's most recent serum electrolyte levels
The nurse is talking with a client who has CKD and has been receiving
hemodialysis 3x week. Which of the following client statements is a priority
follow-up by the nurse - CORRECT ANSWER - I try and limit my intake of
dietary sodium to 5g a day
The nurse is teaching a client who is in the late stage of CKD. Which of the
following client statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching -
CORRECT ANSWER - If I develop and fatigue or weakness I should report it
to my doctor
The nurse is caring for a client who has returned from receiving hemodialysis
treatment. It requires immediate follow up by the nurse if the client has -
CORRECT ANSWER - Developed a bp of 90/58mmhg
The nurses came for assigned client. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take - CORRECT ANSWER - Place mask on the client when changing
the client peritoneal dialysis catheter dressing
,The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for a client who is
receiving peritoneal dialysis. It indicates correct technique if the newly hired nurse
is observed - CORRECT ANSWER - Positioning the client to High Fowler's
during dialysis to improve dialysate drainage
The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client who has acute pancreatitis. Which
of the following should the nurse expect to assess - CORRECT ANSWER -
Back pain
The nurse is reviewing lab results of a client who had acute pancreatitis. Which
results from the box below should the nurse expect to find in the client -
CORRECT ANSWER - 2,3
2. an increased amylase level of 215
3. . a WBC of 15mm
The nurse has provided discharge instructions to a client who is newly diagnosed
with nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following client statements indicates a
correct understanding of the teaching - CORRECT ANSWER - I must protect
myself from developing an infection
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an assigned client; it is a priority
for the nurse to follow up with the PCP if the client - CORRECT ANSWER -
Had a AAA repair 2 days ago and has a creatinine that has increased from 0.9 to
2.5mg/dl
The nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized for 8 days with AKI
caused by dehydration which of the following should the nurse report immediately
, to the PCP - CORRECT ANSWER - A rhythm strip reading that has tall,
peaked T waves
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving gentamicin IV for infection and
has developed oliguria and increased blood pressure. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first - CORRECT ANSWER - Obtain a
prescription for gentamicin peak and trough levels
The nurse working on the med surg unit is caring for assigned clients. The nurse
should first plan to assess a client who has - CORRECT ANSWER - Acute
pancreatitis and has a pulse of 126 with a bp of 98/54mmhg
The nurse has provided discharge teaching to a client who has chronic pancreatitis.
Which of the following client statements indicates a correct understanding of the
teaching - CORRECT ANSWER - I will avoid eating foods that are high in fat
The nurse is developing a POC for a client who has cirrhosis and is scheduled to
have a paracentesis performed. Which of the following should the nurse include in
the POC - CORRECT ANSWER - Position the client with the HOB elevated
The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client with cirrhosis. Which of
the following statements best indicates that the client has understood the teaching -
CORRECT ANSWER - I should avoid constipation to decrease my risk of
bleeding
