CCBC NURN155 Exam 2 Exam Prep Document | 2026/2027
Edition | 250 Verified Questions
CCBC NURN155 Exam 2 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+. 100% Verified
Solutions | Updated Per Latest Guidelines | Graded A+
This comprehensive exam preparation document for CCBC NURN155 Exam 2 contains 250 verified
questions covering the most tested concepts for the 2026/2027 academic year. Each question is
accompanied by a fully explained answer, rationale, and distractor analysis to reinforce learning.
Updated to reflect the latest clinical guidelines and nursing standards, this resource ensures students are
thoroughly prepared for success on the exam.
Key Features:
Pharmacology and medication administration
Perioperative nursing care
Fluid and electrolyte balance
Wound care and pressure injury prevention
Pain management and comfort measures
Infection control and sterile technique
Updates for 2026:
- Integrated 2026 CDC and WHO infection control updates
- Revised medication calculations per latest safety standards
- Added new questions on COVID-19 and emerging infectious diseases
- Updated wound care protocols based on 2026 NPUAP guidelines
- Enhanced rationales with evidence-based practice citations
Abstract:
The CCBC NURN155 Exam 2 preparation guide is meticulously curated to reflect the most current nursing
curriculum and clinical practices for the 2026-2027 academic year. With 250 verified questions, this document
targets high-yield topics such as pharmacology, perioperative care, fluid and electrolyte management, wound
healing, pain assessment, and infection prevention. Each question includes a detailed rationale explaining the
correct answer and common distractors, promoting deep understanding rather than rote memorization. The
content aligns with the latest NCLEX-RN test plan and incorporates updates from leading health organizations.
This resource is designed to build confidence and competence, ensuring students achieve a graded A+
performance on their exam.
Keywords:
NURN155, CCBC nursing, Exam 2, pharmacology, perioperative care, fluid and electrolytes, wound care, pain
management
Answer Format:
Each question is followed by the correct answer, a comprehensive rationale explaining why it is correct, and a brief
analysis of why the other options are incorrect. This format reinforces critical thinking and helps students
differentiate between similar concepts.
Compliance Checklist:
All questions aligned with 2026 NCLEX-RN test plan
Rationales cite current evidence-based practice guidelines
Medication calculations follow 2026 safety standards
Page 1
, Infection control content reflects latest CDC recommendations
Wound care protocols updated per 2026 NPUAP guidelines
Pain management incorporates 2026 JCAHO standards
Content Area Overview:
Content Area Questions Key Topics Weight
Pharmacology and Medication 1-50 Dosage calculations, IV therapy, medication 20%
Administration safety, adverse effects, drug interactions
Perioperative Nursing Care 51-100 Preoperative assessment, intraoperative 20%
positioning, postoperative complications,
wound healing
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 101-150 IV fluids, electrolyte imbalances, acid-base 20%
disorders, fluid volume deficits/excess
Wound Care and Pressure Injury 151-200 Wound assessment, dressing selection, 20%
Prevention pressure injury staging, debridement,
infection control
Pain Management and Comfort 201-250 Pain assessment scales, pharmacological 20%
Measures interventions, non-pharmacological
therapies, patient-controlled analgesia
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,Q1. A patient with hypercalcemia due to malignancy is admitted. The provider orders intravenous
normal saline at 200 mL/hr, furosemide 40 mg IV push, and pamidronate 90 mg IV over 2 hours.
Which intervention is most critical to implement first?
A. Initiate IV normal saline as ordered.
B. Administer furosemide 40 mg IV push.
C. Start pamidronate 90 mg IV infusion.
D. Obtain a serum calcium level before any treatment.
Correct Answer: A. Initiate IV normal saline as ordered.
Rationale: In hypercalcemia, volume depletion exacerbates calcium concentration; rehydration with
normal saline is the priority to dilute serum calcium and improve renal perfusion. Furosemide is only
given after adequate volume repletion to avoid hypovolemia. Pamidronate is a bisphosphonate that
lowers calcium but takes 2-4 days; it is not the first step. Obtaining labs is important but does not
supersede initiating treatment.
Why Wrong:
B - Furosemide should be given only after volume repletion; giving it first risks dehydration and
acute kidney injury.
C - Pamidronate is a long-term intervention and not the immediate priority for acute hypercalcemia.
D - While baseline labs are needed, treatment should not be delayed; the calcium level is already
known from admission labs.
Reference: Lehne, R.A. (2026). Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 12th Ed., Ch. 49; Lewis et al. (2026).
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Ed., Ch. 16.
Q2. A patient with severe metabolic acidosis (pH 7.15, HCO3- 8 mEq/L, PaCO2 25 mm Hg) is being
treated with sodium bicarbonate. Which assessment finding indicates a potential complication of
this therapy?
A. Decreased serum potassium level.
B. Increased PaCO2 with worsening acidosis.
C. Development of tetany and positive Chvostek sign.
D. Rising serum sodium level and peripheral edema.
Correct Answer: C. Development of tetany and positive Chvostek sign.
Rationale: Rapid correction of acidosis with bicarbonate can cause ionized hypocalcemia because
bicarbonate shifts calcium to protein-bound forms, leading to tetany, Chvostek sign, and Trousseau sign.
This is a known complication of sodium bicarbonate therapy, especially in patients with renal failure or
underlying hypocalcemia. Option A is incorrect because alkalosis shifts potassium intracellularly, not
acidosis. Option B (increased PaCO2) can occur if ventilation is inadequate, but the primary concern is
hypocalcemia.
Why Wrong:
A - Hypokalemia is more likely with alkalosis, not with bicarbonate administration for acidosis.
B - Worsening acidosis with increased PaCO2 may indicate inadequate ventilation, but it is not the
most specific complication of bicarbonate therapy.
D - Hypernatremia and edema can occur with excessive sodium bicarbonate, but tetany is the classic
acute complication.
Reference: Kaplan, L.J., & Frangos, S.G. (2026). Acid-Base Disorders. In: Critical Care Medicine, 5th
Ed., Ch. 12; Lewis et al. (2026). Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Ed., Ch. 17.
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, Q3. A patient is to receive heparin 18 units/kg/hr via continuous infusion. The patient weighs 176 lb.
The pharmacy supplies heparin 25,000 units in 500 mL of D5W. Calculate the infusion rate in
mL/hr (round to the nearest tenth).
A. 28.8 mL/hr
B. 32.0 mL/hr
C. 14.4 mL/hr
D. 16.0 mL/hr
Correct Answer: A. 28.8 mL/hr
Rationale: Weight in kg: 176 lb ÷ 2.2 = 80 kg. Dose per hour: 18 units/kg/hr × 80 kg = 1440 units/hr.
Concentration: 25,000 units/500 mL = 50 units/mL. Infusion rate: 1440 units/hr ÷ 50 units/mL = 28.8
mL/hr. Option B (32 mL/hr) corresponds to 20 units/kg/hr. Option C (14.4 mL/hr) is half the correct rate.
Option D (16 mL/hr) corresponds to 10 units/kg/hr.
Why Wrong:
B - This rate would deliver 20 units/kg/hr, which is higher than ordered.
C - This rate is half the correct rate, likely from miscalculating weight or concentration.
D - This rate corresponds to 10 units/kg/hr, which is too low.
Reference: Pickar, G.D. (2026). Dosage Calculations, 10th Ed., Ch. 9; Lewis et al. (2026).
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Ed., Ch. 14.
Q4. During a preoperative assessment, a patient reports taking St. John's wort daily for depression.
The nurse understands that this herb interacts with which anesthetic agent, potentially causing
delayed emergence?
A. Propofol
B. Sevoflurane
C. Succinylcholine
D. Midazolam
Correct Answer: D. Midazolam
Rationale: St. John's wort induces cytochrome P450 enzymes (CYP3A4), accelerating the metabolism of
midazolam, a benzodiazepine commonly used for sedation and anesthesia. This can lead to reduced
efficacy and delayed emergence due to altered metabolism. Propofol is metabolized mainly by
conjugation, not CYP3A4. Sevoflurane is inhaled and minimally metabolized. Succinylcholine is
metabolized by plasma pseudocholinesterase.
Why Wrong:
A - Propofol metabolism is not significantly affected by St. John's wort.
B - Sevoflurane is an inhaled anesthetic with minimal hepatic metabolism.
C - Succinylcholine is metabolized by pseudocholinesterase, not CYP enzymes.
Reference: Katzung, B.G., & Vanderah, T.W. (2026). Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 16th Ed., Ch. 65;
Lewis et al. (2026). Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Ed., Ch. 19.
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Edition | 250 Verified Questions
CCBC NURN155 Exam 2 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+. 100% Verified
Solutions | Updated Per Latest Guidelines | Graded A+
This comprehensive exam preparation document for CCBC NURN155 Exam 2 contains 250 verified
questions covering the most tested concepts for the 2026/2027 academic year. Each question is
accompanied by a fully explained answer, rationale, and distractor analysis to reinforce learning.
Updated to reflect the latest clinical guidelines and nursing standards, this resource ensures students are
thoroughly prepared for success on the exam.
Key Features:
Pharmacology and medication administration
Perioperative nursing care
Fluid and electrolyte balance
Wound care and pressure injury prevention
Pain management and comfort measures
Infection control and sterile technique
Updates for 2026:
- Integrated 2026 CDC and WHO infection control updates
- Revised medication calculations per latest safety standards
- Added new questions on COVID-19 and emerging infectious diseases
- Updated wound care protocols based on 2026 NPUAP guidelines
- Enhanced rationales with evidence-based practice citations
Abstract:
The CCBC NURN155 Exam 2 preparation guide is meticulously curated to reflect the most current nursing
curriculum and clinical practices for the 2026-2027 academic year. With 250 verified questions, this document
targets high-yield topics such as pharmacology, perioperative care, fluid and electrolyte management, wound
healing, pain assessment, and infection prevention. Each question includes a detailed rationale explaining the
correct answer and common distractors, promoting deep understanding rather than rote memorization. The
content aligns with the latest NCLEX-RN test plan and incorporates updates from leading health organizations.
This resource is designed to build confidence and competence, ensuring students achieve a graded A+
performance on their exam.
Keywords:
NURN155, CCBC nursing, Exam 2, pharmacology, perioperative care, fluid and electrolytes, wound care, pain
management
Answer Format:
Each question is followed by the correct answer, a comprehensive rationale explaining why it is correct, and a brief
analysis of why the other options are incorrect. This format reinforces critical thinking and helps students
differentiate between similar concepts.
Compliance Checklist:
All questions aligned with 2026 NCLEX-RN test plan
Rationales cite current evidence-based practice guidelines
Medication calculations follow 2026 safety standards
Page 1
, Infection control content reflects latest CDC recommendations
Wound care protocols updated per 2026 NPUAP guidelines
Pain management incorporates 2026 JCAHO standards
Content Area Overview:
Content Area Questions Key Topics Weight
Pharmacology and Medication 1-50 Dosage calculations, IV therapy, medication 20%
Administration safety, adverse effects, drug interactions
Perioperative Nursing Care 51-100 Preoperative assessment, intraoperative 20%
positioning, postoperative complications,
wound healing
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 101-150 IV fluids, electrolyte imbalances, acid-base 20%
disorders, fluid volume deficits/excess
Wound Care and Pressure Injury 151-200 Wound assessment, dressing selection, 20%
Prevention pressure injury staging, debridement,
infection control
Pain Management and Comfort 201-250 Pain assessment scales, pharmacological 20%
Measures interventions, non-pharmacological
therapies, patient-controlled analgesia
Page 2
,Q1. A patient with hypercalcemia due to malignancy is admitted. The provider orders intravenous
normal saline at 200 mL/hr, furosemide 40 mg IV push, and pamidronate 90 mg IV over 2 hours.
Which intervention is most critical to implement first?
A. Initiate IV normal saline as ordered.
B. Administer furosemide 40 mg IV push.
C. Start pamidronate 90 mg IV infusion.
D. Obtain a serum calcium level before any treatment.
Correct Answer: A. Initiate IV normal saline as ordered.
Rationale: In hypercalcemia, volume depletion exacerbates calcium concentration; rehydration with
normal saline is the priority to dilute serum calcium and improve renal perfusion. Furosemide is only
given after adequate volume repletion to avoid hypovolemia. Pamidronate is a bisphosphonate that
lowers calcium but takes 2-4 days; it is not the first step. Obtaining labs is important but does not
supersede initiating treatment.
Why Wrong:
B - Furosemide should be given only after volume repletion; giving it first risks dehydration and
acute kidney injury.
C - Pamidronate is a long-term intervention and not the immediate priority for acute hypercalcemia.
D - While baseline labs are needed, treatment should not be delayed; the calcium level is already
known from admission labs.
Reference: Lehne, R.A. (2026). Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 12th Ed., Ch. 49; Lewis et al. (2026).
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Ed., Ch. 16.
Q2. A patient with severe metabolic acidosis (pH 7.15, HCO3- 8 mEq/L, PaCO2 25 mm Hg) is being
treated with sodium bicarbonate. Which assessment finding indicates a potential complication of
this therapy?
A. Decreased serum potassium level.
B. Increased PaCO2 with worsening acidosis.
C. Development of tetany and positive Chvostek sign.
D. Rising serum sodium level and peripheral edema.
Correct Answer: C. Development of tetany and positive Chvostek sign.
Rationale: Rapid correction of acidosis with bicarbonate can cause ionized hypocalcemia because
bicarbonate shifts calcium to protein-bound forms, leading to tetany, Chvostek sign, and Trousseau sign.
This is a known complication of sodium bicarbonate therapy, especially in patients with renal failure or
underlying hypocalcemia. Option A is incorrect because alkalosis shifts potassium intracellularly, not
acidosis. Option B (increased PaCO2) can occur if ventilation is inadequate, but the primary concern is
hypocalcemia.
Why Wrong:
A - Hypokalemia is more likely with alkalosis, not with bicarbonate administration for acidosis.
B - Worsening acidosis with increased PaCO2 may indicate inadequate ventilation, but it is not the
most specific complication of bicarbonate therapy.
D - Hypernatremia and edema can occur with excessive sodium bicarbonate, but tetany is the classic
acute complication.
Reference: Kaplan, L.J., & Frangos, S.G. (2026). Acid-Base Disorders. In: Critical Care Medicine, 5th
Ed., Ch. 12; Lewis et al. (2026). Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Ed., Ch. 17.
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, Q3. A patient is to receive heparin 18 units/kg/hr via continuous infusion. The patient weighs 176 lb.
The pharmacy supplies heparin 25,000 units in 500 mL of D5W. Calculate the infusion rate in
mL/hr (round to the nearest tenth).
A. 28.8 mL/hr
B. 32.0 mL/hr
C. 14.4 mL/hr
D. 16.0 mL/hr
Correct Answer: A. 28.8 mL/hr
Rationale: Weight in kg: 176 lb ÷ 2.2 = 80 kg. Dose per hour: 18 units/kg/hr × 80 kg = 1440 units/hr.
Concentration: 25,000 units/500 mL = 50 units/mL. Infusion rate: 1440 units/hr ÷ 50 units/mL = 28.8
mL/hr. Option B (32 mL/hr) corresponds to 20 units/kg/hr. Option C (14.4 mL/hr) is half the correct rate.
Option D (16 mL/hr) corresponds to 10 units/kg/hr.
Why Wrong:
B - This rate would deliver 20 units/kg/hr, which is higher than ordered.
C - This rate is half the correct rate, likely from miscalculating weight or concentration.
D - This rate corresponds to 10 units/kg/hr, which is too low.
Reference: Pickar, G.D. (2026). Dosage Calculations, 10th Ed., Ch. 9; Lewis et al. (2026).
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Ed., Ch. 14.
Q4. During a preoperative assessment, a patient reports taking St. John's wort daily for depression.
The nurse understands that this herb interacts with which anesthetic agent, potentially causing
delayed emergence?
A. Propofol
B. Sevoflurane
C. Succinylcholine
D. Midazolam
Correct Answer: D. Midazolam
Rationale: St. John's wort induces cytochrome P450 enzymes (CYP3A4), accelerating the metabolism of
midazolam, a benzodiazepine commonly used for sedation and anesthesia. This can lead to reduced
efficacy and delayed emergence due to altered metabolism. Propofol is metabolized mainly by
conjugation, not CYP3A4. Sevoflurane is inhaled and minimally metabolized. Succinylcholine is
metabolized by plasma pseudocholinesterase.
Why Wrong:
A - Propofol metabolism is not significantly affected by St. John's wort.
B - Sevoflurane is an inhaled anesthetic with minimal hepatic metabolism.
C - Succinylcholine is metabolized by pseudocholinesterase, not CYP enzymes.
Reference: Katzung, B.G., & Vanderah, T.W. (2026). Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 16th Ed., Ch. 65;
Lewis et al. (2026). Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Ed., Ch. 19.
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