FINAL EXAM REVIEW NURS 6531
DECK 1 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
FOR 2026-2027 ASSURED EXCEL!
1. What are signs & symptoms of SIADH (Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic
hormone)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Increased production of ADH (antidiuretic hormone),
hyponatremia, concentrated urine (from excess water resorption), elevated urine
osmolality, mental status changes from cerebral edema.
2. Diabetes insipidus is associated with what sodium level? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Hypernatremia
3. Psychogenic polydipsia results in urine that is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-diluted with low
osmolality and hyponatremia
4. How would you determine the cause of a patient's AKI who presents with decreased
urine output, history of neurogenic bladder, chronic foley, dark urine, and Cr increase
from 1.3 to 2.1 over 3 months? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Flush the foley catheter to see if
urine comes out and assess the patency of the catheter. This action will unblock clogged
sediment or biofilm from chronic bacteriuria.
5. When a female patient presents to the ER after sexual assault, what medications should
be offered prior to discharge? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ceftriaxone, azithromycin, Plan B,
and Metronidazole.
6. Manifestations of Conn syndrome (hyperaldosteronism)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
hypernatremia, hypokalemia, and hypertension
, 7. What causes Cushing syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Increased levels of
glucocorticoids, can be exogenous (from therapy) or endogenous (from adenoma or
neoplasm).
8. Manifestations of Cushing syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWERS-hypertension, truncal
obesity, osteoporosis, skin fragility, and hyperglycemia.
9. What differentiates primary adrenocortical insufficiency from secondary adrenocortical
insufficiency? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Skin hyperpigmentation is present in primary
adrenocortical insufficiency
10. What is Trousseau's sign? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A carpal spasm elicited by compression
of the upper arm with a BP cuff that indicates hypocalcemia.
11. What is Chovstek's sign? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A hemifacial tic that is induced by
tapping the facial nerve below the maxilla that indicates hypocalcemia.
12. What is Babinski's sign? - CORRECT ANSWERS-An upward response (extension) of the
hallux when the sole of the foot is stimulated with a blunt instrument. Can identify
spinal cord disease in adults.
13. What is Romberg's sign? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Loss of balance in standing when eyes
are closed. Usually indicating a loss of proprioception or lesion in the cerebellum.
14. What is Homan's sign? - CORRECT ANSWERS-pain on passive dorsiflexion of ankle,
associated with DVT.
15. What is the clinical presentation of Goodpasture's syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Urinalysis: Specific gravity: 1.020. pH 5.5, 1+ albumin and large blood present.
16. Chest XR positive for bilateral diffuse infiltrates.
DECK 1 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
FOR 2026-2027 ASSURED EXCEL!
1. What are signs & symptoms of SIADH (Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic
hormone)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Increased production of ADH (antidiuretic hormone),
hyponatremia, concentrated urine (from excess water resorption), elevated urine
osmolality, mental status changes from cerebral edema.
2. Diabetes insipidus is associated with what sodium level? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Hypernatremia
3. Psychogenic polydipsia results in urine that is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-diluted with low
osmolality and hyponatremia
4. How would you determine the cause of a patient's AKI who presents with decreased
urine output, history of neurogenic bladder, chronic foley, dark urine, and Cr increase
from 1.3 to 2.1 over 3 months? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Flush the foley catheter to see if
urine comes out and assess the patency of the catheter. This action will unblock clogged
sediment or biofilm from chronic bacteriuria.
5. When a female patient presents to the ER after sexual assault, what medications should
be offered prior to discharge? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ceftriaxone, azithromycin, Plan B,
and Metronidazole.
6. Manifestations of Conn syndrome (hyperaldosteronism)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
hypernatremia, hypokalemia, and hypertension
, 7. What causes Cushing syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Increased levels of
glucocorticoids, can be exogenous (from therapy) or endogenous (from adenoma or
neoplasm).
8. Manifestations of Cushing syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWERS-hypertension, truncal
obesity, osteoporosis, skin fragility, and hyperglycemia.
9. What differentiates primary adrenocortical insufficiency from secondary adrenocortical
insufficiency? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Skin hyperpigmentation is present in primary
adrenocortical insufficiency
10. What is Trousseau's sign? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A carpal spasm elicited by compression
of the upper arm with a BP cuff that indicates hypocalcemia.
11. What is Chovstek's sign? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A hemifacial tic that is induced by
tapping the facial nerve below the maxilla that indicates hypocalcemia.
12. What is Babinski's sign? - CORRECT ANSWERS-An upward response (extension) of the
hallux when the sole of the foot is stimulated with a blunt instrument. Can identify
spinal cord disease in adults.
13. What is Romberg's sign? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Loss of balance in standing when eyes
are closed. Usually indicating a loss of proprioception or lesion in the cerebellum.
14. What is Homan's sign? - CORRECT ANSWERS-pain on passive dorsiflexion of ankle,
associated with DVT.
15. What is the clinical presentation of Goodpasture's syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Urinalysis: Specific gravity: 1.020. pH 5.5, 1+ albumin and large blood present.
16. Chest XR positive for bilateral diffuse infiltrates.
