MVU NURS 620 (2024 2025) Exam WITH
130 Questions AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is defined as a pathophysiological process
that occurs when there is a primary excess in the extracellular
fluid of bicarbonate as a result of a loss of acid or the addition of
excess bicarbonate? - ANSWER-metabolic alkalosis
Which type of bloody urine is characteristic of bleeding from the
upper urinary tract? - ANSWER-brown, smoky, or tea colored
urine
Which of the following diagnostic studies for the evaluation of
renal function assesses for the lack of erythropoietin? - ANSWER-
serum hemoglobin and hematocrit
A factor contributing to stress incontinence is - ANSWER-a
decreased estrogen level
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Samuel wants his son circumcised, but it is noted that the baby
has hypospadias. What do you tell Samuel? - ANSWER-Your son
should not be circumcised
The most frequent complication during hemodialysis is -
ANSWER-hypotension
Eric, age 5, has enuresis. The probable cause of this is -
ANSWER-maturational delay
Sara, age 82, was unable to breathe for several minutes after
choking on a piece of meat. A successful Heimlich maneuver was
done and her ABG is pH 7.39, CO2 48, HCO3 24, PaO2 92. What
do you suspect? - ANSWER-respiratory acidosis
Which is the least expensive method for evaluating renal mass
size? - ANSWER-US
Which class of antihypertensive drugs is contraindicated in clients
with renal artery stenosis? - ANSWER-ACEI
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Martha, age 42, states that she has intercourse only about once a
month, but immediately afterward she usually gets a UTI. She is
frustrated with having to come to the office frequently to have an
examination with a urine test .She says that she is ready to kick
her husband out of bed. How do you respond? - ANSWER-take
200 mg of ofloxacin with a large glass of water after intercourse
Which of the following is associated with an elevated risk of renal
cell carcinoma RCC? - ANSWER-high levels of lead exposure
Joyce is being treated conservatively for her low back pain with
NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, and physical therapy. She has
recently been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Which of
the following statements is true? - ANSWER-She could try
acetaminophen 650mg three times a day
Which diagnostic findings may lead to a diagnosis of
nephrolithiasis? - ANSWER-urinary calcium output of greater than
300mg in 24 hours