NR 329 EXAM #1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|LATEST 2025/2026 UPDATE|GRADED A+|100% CORRECT AND ACCURATE ANSWERS

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What lab level should be checked for a possible MI? - ANSWER
B B B B B B B B B B B Troponin



What indicates metabolic acidosis? - ANSWER
B B B B B Low bicarb and low pH
B B B B




What signs would be expected for sustained blood loss? -
B B B B B B B B B



B ANSWER Hypotension and a weak, thready pulse B B B B B




What does the P wave indicate on a rhythm strip? -
B B B B B B B B B B



B ANSWER Atrial depolarization before the QRS
B B B B




What is a possible reason for lower extremity edema and what lab is used to diagnose? -
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B



B ANSWER R sided heart failure and BNP
B B B B B




What are 2 indications of R sided heart failure? - ANSWER
B B B B B B B B B B JVD and hepatomegaly
B B




A pt is post angio with a stent placed what requires immediate action? -
B B B B B B B B B B B B B



B ANSWER The development of chest pain
B B B B




What is an example of a priority symptom to report? - ANSWER
B B B B B B B B B B B Chest pain B




What level of sodium should be reported? - ANSWER
B B B B B B B B Above 145 or below 135
B B B B




What should be given for a pt with SIADH and increasing central venous pressure? -
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B



B ANSWER A diuretic
B




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, What are people with Afib at risk for and what medication should be prescribed? -
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B



B ANSWER At risk for stroke, prescribe anticoagulant
B B B B B




A pt with a history of CHF comes into the ER what would indicated the pt is overhydrated? -
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B



B ANSWER SOB



What levels would indicate respiratory acidosis? - ANSWER
B B B B B B B Low pH, high CO2, low O2
B B B B B




What puts a pt at risk for respiratory alkalosis? - ANSWER
B B B B B B B B B B Anxiety (hyperventilation) B




What would the sputum look like for a pt with a lung infection? -
B B B B B B B B B B B B B



B ANSWER Thick and green B B




What signs would indicate low fluid volume? -
B B B B B B B



B ANSWER Elevated BUN, dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, and tenting
B B B B B B B B B




What adverse effect can lasix have on electrolytes? - ANSWER
B B B B B B B B B Lowers potassium B




You are giving hand off about a pt with pneumonia, what needs to be included in the report? -
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B



B ANSWER O2 sat, temperature, sputum color, and pleuritic chest pain
B B B B B B B B




What would urine appear like in a pt with hypovolemia? -
B B B B B B B B B B



B ANSWER Dark and concentrated B B




What are some modifiable risk factors for CHF? -
B B B B B B B B



B ANSWER Smoking, obesity, diet, exercise, diabetes, and alcohol
B B B B B B




What are 8 signs that show a risk of respiratory distress? -
B B B B B B B B B B B



ANSWER
B Accessory muscle use, bronchial constriction, stridor, cyanosis, crepitus, muc B B B B B B B B



us, sore throat, and a hoarse voice
B B B B B B




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