NURSB 261 Indiana University/Purdue University At
Indianapolis -Fundamental Nursing Exam 2 IUPUI
Questions | 2026/2027 | Answers Correct | With Complete
Solutions
** Causes of hypoventilation Correct Answers Atelectasis,
COPD
** Causes of hypoxia Correct Answers Ischemia, hypoxemia,
and decreased O2 carrying capacity of blood
** signs and symptoms of hypoventilation Correct Answers
mental status changes, dysrhythmias, and potential cardiac arrest
(death)
** signs and symptoms of hypoxia Correct Answers
apprehension, restless, decreased LOC, dizzy, behavioral
changes, cant lie flat, increased pulse, increased rate and depth
of respirations, blood pressure elevated early on, cyanosis and
respiratory decline are late stages
** what are signs and symptoms of hyperventilation Correct
Answers rapid respirations, sighing breaths, numbness and
tingling of hands/feet, light-headedness, and loss of
consciousness
** What causes hyperventilation Correct Answers - severe
anxiety
- infection
- drugs
- acid-base imbalance
,2nd level of intervention fo gas impairment Correct Answers -
nasal cannula 6L/min
- high flow --> 10-15 L/min
5 reasons to wash hands? Correct Answers - before entering
room/exiting
- after touching patient
- after touching patient surronding
- after body fluid
A nurse is educating a patient on how to irrigate an ostomy bag.
Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further
instruction? Correct Answers "I can use a fleet enema to save
money because it contains the same irrigation solution."
A patient asks about treatment for urge urinary incontinence.
The nurse's best response is to advise the patient to Correct
Answers Perform pelvic floor exercise
A patient is having difficulty voiding in a bedpan but states that
she feels her bladder is full. To stimulation micturition, which
nursing intervention should the nurse try first? Correct Answers
Utilizing the power of suggestion by turning on the faucet and
letting the water run
Acceptable reasons for insertion of a Foley catheter Correct
Answers - Obstruction to urine flow
- Surgical repair of bladder, urethra and surrounding structures
- Prevention of urethral obstruction from blood clots after
genitourinary surgery
, - Accurate I&O in critical patients
- Continuous or intermittent bladder irrigations
- Severe urinary retention
- Urinary incontinence with stage 3 - 4 pressure ulcers
- Bladder decompression for surgery
- Terminally ill patient
Acute care medication for elimination Correct Answers
Cathartics and laxatives
- oral, tablet, powder and suppository forms. excessive use
increases risks for diarrhea and abnormal elimination
Antidiarrheal agents
- OTC
- Opiates used with caution
admission/ safety checklist for Trachea Correct Answers Extra
trach- same size
Extra trach- smaller size
Inner cannulas - same size
Obturator at bedside
Suction catheters
Wall Suction set up
Ambu Bag
after hemostasis Correct Answers - Slipped surgical suture
- dislodged clot
- infection
- Erosion of a blood vessel
Indianapolis -Fundamental Nursing Exam 2 IUPUI
Questions | 2026/2027 | Answers Correct | With Complete
Solutions
** Causes of hypoventilation Correct Answers Atelectasis,
COPD
** Causes of hypoxia Correct Answers Ischemia, hypoxemia,
and decreased O2 carrying capacity of blood
** signs and symptoms of hypoventilation Correct Answers
mental status changes, dysrhythmias, and potential cardiac arrest
(death)
** signs and symptoms of hypoxia Correct Answers
apprehension, restless, decreased LOC, dizzy, behavioral
changes, cant lie flat, increased pulse, increased rate and depth
of respirations, blood pressure elevated early on, cyanosis and
respiratory decline are late stages
** what are signs and symptoms of hyperventilation Correct
Answers rapid respirations, sighing breaths, numbness and
tingling of hands/feet, light-headedness, and loss of
consciousness
** What causes hyperventilation Correct Answers - severe
anxiety
- infection
- drugs
- acid-base imbalance
,2nd level of intervention fo gas impairment Correct Answers -
nasal cannula 6L/min
- high flow --> 10-15 L/min
5 reasons to wash hands? Correct Answers - before entering
room/exiting
- after touching patient
- after touching patient surronding
- after body fluid
A nurse is educating a patient on how to irrigate an ostomy bag.
Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further
instruction? Correct Answers "I can use a fleet enema to save
money because it contains the same irrigation solution."
A patient asks about treatment for urge urinary incontinence.
The nurse's best response is to advise the patient to Correct
Answers Perform pelvic floor exercise
A patient is having difficulty voiding in a bedpan but states that
she feels her bladder is full. To stimulation micturition, which
nursing intervention should the nurse try first? Correct Answers
Utilizing the power of suggestion by turning on the faucet and
letting the water run
Acceptable reasons for insertion of a Foley catheter Correct
Answers - Obstruction to urine flow
- Surgical repair of bladder, urethra and surrounding structures
- Prevention of urethral obstruction from blood clots after
genitourinary surgery
, - Accurate I&O in critical patients
- Continuous or intermittent bladder irrigations
- Severe urinary retention
- Urinary incontinence with stage 3 - 4 pressure ulcers
- Bladder decompression for surgery
- Terminally ill patient
Acute care medication for elimination Correct Answers
Cathartics and laxatives
- oral, tablet, powder and suppository forms. excessive use
increases risks for diarrhea and abnormal elimination
Antidiarrheal agents
- OTC
- Opiates used with caution
admission/ safety checklist for Trachea Correct Answers Extra
trach- same size
Extra trach- smaller size
Inner cannulas - same size
Obturator at bedside
Suction catheters
Wall Suction set up
Ambu Bag
after hemostasis Correct Answers - Slipped surgical suture
- dislodged clot
- infection
- Erosion of a blood vessel
