NURS 1230 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | NURS 1230 EXAM 3 STUDY
GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
1 of 25
Definition
Hydrochlorothiazide
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A client has chronic kidney disease and has returned to the nursing unit after
hemodialysis treatment. The nurse would check pre-dialysis and post dialysis
documentation to determine which parameters of the effectiveness of the
procedure.
what kind of acid base impairment is occurring with this client? The client reports
headache, nausea, diarrhea confusion. The nurse observes that the skin is warm and
flushed. The pulse is 100, respiratory is 22 deep long and regular. the ABG's are PH
7.28, bicarb 18, CO2 30. The lab values are sodium 139, calcium 8.5, potassium 5.4.
, Which acid base bounds has a compensatory process of an increase in co2
retention by the lungs?
this medication is a diuretic that reduces blood pressure in two ways. It
reduces the blood volume and arterial resistance without excessive loss of
water. It also promotes the absorption of calcium. This diuretic is a preferred
medication for clients with hypertension. What is it?
Don't know?
2 of 25
Definition
The force exerted against the blood flow and is determined by the
diameter of the vessel. The lower the vascular resistance the less force
is needed to eject the blood out of the heart during systole.
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Hardening of the arteries is known as peripheral vascular resistance
You have a client where the dash diet
is mandated because of a high blood
Cardiac Output (CO) pressure. What group of foods would
be most appropriate for the dash
diet?
Don't know?
, 3 of 25
Term
The nurse is caring for a client on the MedSurg floor, blood gases were
collected and the results were PH 7.50 PACO2 34 bicarb 24.
what is the nursing priority?
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identify interventions to reduce stress
importance of low sodium/no canned
deep breathing/put them on
goods
rebreather
Decrease alcohol intake to 2 drinks a
day
If the UAP palpated the carotid artery
Weight⭐ and blood pressure and then placed the cuff 1 inch above
the brachial artery
Don't know?
4 of 25
Term
A nurse is assessing the peripheral vascular system of an older adult,
which action by the nurse would cause the supervising nurse to
intervene?
ANSWERS | NURS 1230 EXAM 3 STUDY
GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
1 of 25
Definition
Hydrochlorothiazide
Give this one a go later!
A client has chronic kidney disease and has returned to the nursing unit after
hemodialysis treatment. The nurse would check pre-dialysis and post dialysis
documentation to determine which parameters of the effectiveness of the
procedure.
what kind of acid base impairment is occurring with this client? The client reports
headache, nausea, diarrhea confusion. The nurse observes that the skin is warm and
flushed. The pulse is 100, respiratory is 22 deep long and regular. the ABG's are PH
7.28, bicarb 18, CO2 30. The lab values are sodium 139, calcium 8.5, potassium 5.4.
, Which acid base bounds has a compensatory process of an increase in co2
retention by the lungs?
this medication is a diuretic that reduces blood pressure in two ways. It
reduces the blood volume and arterial resistance without excessive loss of
water. It also promotes the absorption of calcium. This diuretic is a preferred
medication for clients with hypertension. What is it?
Don't know?
2 of 25
Definition
The force exerted against the blood flow and is determined by the
diameter of the vessel. The lower the vascular resistance the less force
is needed to eject the blood out of the heart during systole.
Give this one a go later!
Hardening of the arteries is known as peripheral vascular resistance
You have a client where the dash diet
is mandated because of a high blood
Cardiac Output (CO) pressure. What group of foods would
be most appropriate for the dash
diet?
Don't know?
, 3 of 25
Term
The nurse is caring for a client on the MedSurg floor, blood gases were
collected and the results were PH 7.50 PACO2 34 bicarb 24.
what is the nursing priority?
Give this one a go later!
identify interventions to reduce stress
importance of low sodium/no canned
deep breathing/put them on
goods
rebreather
Decrease alcohol intake to 2 drinks a
day
If the UAP palpated the carotid artery
Weight⭐ and blood pressure and then placed the cuff 1 inch above
the brachial artery
Don't know?
4 of 25
Term
A nurse is assessing the peripheral vascular system of an older adult,
which action by the nurse would cause the supervising nurse to
intervene?
