NURS 5334 Final Exam |Original 10
Question Study Quiz For Advanced
Practice Nurses (2026/2027) With
Answers.
1 - Which clinical finding is most specific for left-sided
heart failure during a physical exam?
• Bibasilar crackles on lung auscultation
• Jugular venous distension
• Peripheral pitting edema
• An S3 gallop on cardiac auscultation
Answer: An S3 gallop on cardiac auscultation
2 - Interpret the following arterial blood gas: pH 7.30,
PaCO2 50 mm Hg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L. What is the
primary acid-base disturbance?
• Metabolic acidosis
• Metabolic alkalosis
• Respiratory acidosis
• Respiratory alkalosis
Answer: Respiratory acidosis
3 - According to common adult hypertension staging
(ACC/AHA), which threshold defines Stage 2
hypertension?
• Systolic ≥130 mm Hg or diastolic ≥80 mm Hg
• Systolic ≥140 mm Hg or diastolic ≥90 mm Hg
• Systolic ≥150 mm Hg or diastolic ≥95 mm Hg
• Systolic ≥160 mm Hg or diastolic ≥100 mm Hg
Question Study Quiz For Advanced
Practice Nurses (2026/2027) With
Answers.
1 - Which clinical finding is most specific for left-sided
heart failure during a physical exam?
• Bibasilar crackles on lung auscultation
• Jugular venous distension
• Peripheral pitting edema
• An S3 gallop on cardiac auscultation
Answer: An S3 gallop on cardiac auscultation
2 - Interpret the following arterial blood gas: pH 7.30,
PaCO2 50 mm Hg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L. What is the
primary acid-base disturbance?
• Metabolic acidosis
• Metabolic alkalosis
• Respiratory acidosis
• Respiratory alkalosis
Answer: Respiratory acidosis
3 - According to common adult hypertension staging
(ACC/AHA), which threshold defines Stage 2
hypertension?
• Systolic ≥130 mm Hg or diastolic ≥80 mm Hg
• Systolic ≥140 mm Hg or diastolic ≥90 mm Hg
• Systolic ≥150 mm Hg or diastolic ≥95 mm Hg
• Systolic ≥160 mm Hg or diastolic ≥100 mm Hg
