NUR 275 MIDTERM EXAM WITH REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+ UPDATED REVIEW
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What is the normal PaCO2 level? Answer: 35-45
⩥ What is the normal HCO3 (bicarbonate) level? Answer: 22-26
⩥ What acid-base imbalance would a client experiencing an asthma
attack be at risk for? Answer: Respiratory Acidosis
⩥ What types of triggers can cause HHS or DKA? Answer: Trauma,
Injury, or Infection
⩥ Define Green peak flow zone. Answer: 80-100% of clients personal
best
⩥ Define Yellow peak flow zone. Answer: 50-79% of the clients
personal best
, ⩥ Define Red peak flow zone. Answer: Below 50% of clients personal
best
⩥ What is the purpose of a spacer with an MDI? Answer: To increase
dosage administered for a better therapeutic effect
⩥ What long-term asthma medication puts a client at risk for thrush?
Answer: Inhaled corticosteroids
⩥ What is the pathophysiology of an asthma attack? Answer: A trigger
irritates the immune response, bronchiole becomes inflamed and smooth
muscle constricts, mucous secretions narrow the airway
⩥ Multiple episodes of vomiting would lead to which acid-base
imbalance? Answer: Metabolic Alkalosis
⩥ What would the nurse advise against for foot care of a client with
diabetes? Answer: Hot water, clipping nails to the skin, and lotion
between the toes
⩥ What nursing education would you provide to a client with asthma
and current peak flow reading in the yellow zone? Answer: Take your
rescue inhaler and then recheck peak flow
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+ UPDATED REVIEW
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What is the normal PaCO2 level? Answer: 35-45
⩥ What is the normal HCO3 (bicarbonate) level? Answer: 22-26
⩥ What acid-base imbalance would a client experiencing an asthma
attack be at risk for? Answer: Respiratory Acidosis
⩥ What types of triggers can cause HHS or DKA? Answer: Trauma,
Injury, or Infection
⩥ Define Green peak flow zone. Answer: 80-100% of clients personal
best
⩥ Define Yellow peak flow zone. Answer: 50-79% of the clients
personal best
, ⩥ Define Red peak flow zone. Answer: Below 50% of clients personal
best
⩥ What is the purpose of a spacer with an MDI? Answer: To increase
dosage administered for a better therapeutic effect
⩥ What long-term asthma medication puts a client at risk for thrush?
Answer: Inhaled corticosteroids
⩥ What is the pathophysiology of an asthma attack? Answer: A trigger
irritates the immune response, bronchiole becomes inflamed and smooth
muscle constricts, mucous secretions narrow the airway
⩥ Multiple episodes of vomiting would lead to which acid-base
imbalance? Answer: Metabolic Alkalosis
⩥ What would the nurse advise against for foot care of a client with
diabetes? Answer: Hot water, clipping nails to the skin, and lotion
between the toes
⩥ What nursing education would you provide to a client with asthma
and current peak flow reading in the yellow zone? Answer: Take your
rescue inhaler and then recheck peak flow
