NURS 6202 Exam 1
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1. The patient was diagnosed with prerenal AKI. The D. Diarrhea
nurse should know that what is the most likely cause -dehydration
of the patient's diagnosis?
A. IV tobramycin
B. Incompatible blood transfusion
C. Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
D. Diarrhea
2. A patient with CKD is brought to the ED with Kussmaul C. Respiratory compensa-
respirations. What does the nurse know would cause tion for metabolic acidosis
these respirations with CKD?
A. Uremic pleuritis is occurring
B. Decreased pulmonary macrophage activity
C. Respiratory compensation for metabolic acidosis
D. Pulmonary edema from heart failure and fluid over-
load
3. A pt with a history of ESRD secondary to DM has pre- B. BP & fluid balance
sented to the dialysis unit for his scheduled hemodial-
ysis. Which assessment should the nurse prioritize be-
fore, during, & after his treatment?
A. Level of consciousness
B. BP & fluid balance
C. Temp, HR, & BP
D. Assess for signs & symptoms of infection
4. A patient on a medical unit has a potassium level of 6.8. D. Place the pt on a cardiac
What is the priority action the nurse should take? monitor
A. Check the pt's BP
B. Instruct the pt to avoid high-potassium foods
C. Call the lab and request a redraw of the lab to verify
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_copq2i
1. The patient was diagnosed with prerenal AKI. The D. Diarrhea
nurse should know that what is the most likely cause -dehydration
of the patient's diagnosis?
A. IV tobramycin
B. Incompatible blood transfusion
C. Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
D. Diarrhea
2. A patient with CKD is brought to the ED with Kussmaul C. Respiratory compensa-
respirations. What does the nurse know would cause tion for metabolic acidosis
these respirations with CKD?
A. Uremic pleuritis is occurring
B. Decreased pulmonary macrophage activity
C. Respiratory compensation for metabolic acidosis
D. Pulmonary edema from heart failure and fluid over-
load
3. A pt with a history of ESRD secondary to DM has pre- B. BP & fluid balance
sented to the dialysis unit for his scheduled hemodial-
ysis. Which assessment should the nurse prioritize be-
fore, during, & after his treatment?
A. Level of consciousness
B. BP & fluid balance
C. Temp, HR, & BP
D. Assess for signs & symptoms of infection
4. A patient on a medical unit has a potassium level of 6.8. D. Place the pt on a cardiac
What is the priority action the nurse should take? monitor
A. Check the pt's BP
B. Instruct the pt to avoid high-potassium foods
C. Call the lab and request a redraw of the lab to verify
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