NUR 274 Exam 1 Review Questions and Answers 2026/27 Update - MEC
Commonly Occuring Health Problems I NUR 274 041[55352] (Medgar Evers College)
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Question 1 1.79 out of 1.79 points
Which assessment information is most important for the nurse to obtain when
evaluating whether treatment of a client with anaphylactic shock has been
effective?
Question 2 0 out of 1.79 points
A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following
conditions should the nurse monitor the client for due to the client's lack of insulin
production
Question 3 0 out of 1.79 points
A nurse is assessing a client who has myxedema. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect?
Question 4 1.79 out of 1.79 points
NUR 274 Exam 1
, Carl, an elementary student, was rushed to the hospital due to vomiting and a
decreased level of consciousness. The patient displays slow and deep (Kussmaul
breathing), and he is lethargic and irritable in response to stimulation. He appears to
be dehydrated—his eyes are sunken and mucous membranes are dry—and he has
a two-week history of polydipsia, polyuria, and weight loss. Measurement of arterial
blood gas shows pH 7.0, PaO2 90 mm Hg, PaCO2 23 mm Hg, and HCO3 12
mmol/L; other results are Na+ 126 mmol/L, K+ 5 mmol/L, and Cl- 95
mmol/L. What is your assessment?
Question 5 1.79 out of 1.79 points
In which of the following medical conditions would administering IV normal saline
solution be inappropriate? Select all that apply.
Question 6 1.79 out of 1.79 points
A client with GI obstruction has had a nasogastric tube to low intermittent
suction for the last 72 hours. You notice the client's potassium level is very low.
You are concerned that the client may be at risk for ?
Question 7 1.79 out of 1.79 points
The nurse is admitting a client with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus
and left-sided heart failure. Assessment reveals low blood pressure,
increased respiratory rate and depth, drowsiness, and confusion. The
client complains of headache and nausea. Based on the serum
laboratory results below, how would the nurse interpret the client’s
acid-base balance?
Lab Results:
pH: 7.34
HCO3-: 19 mEq/L
PaCO2: 35 mm Hg
PaO2: 88 mm Hg
Potassium: 5.3 mEq/L
Chloride: 102 mEq/L
Calcium: 10.4 mg/dl
Anion gap: 30 mEq/L
Question 8 1.79 out of 1.79 points
A cigarette vendor was brought to the emergency department of a hospital after she
fell into the ground and hurt her left leg. She is noted to be tachycardic and
tachypneic. Painkillers were carried out to lessen her pain. Suddenly, she started
complaining that she is still in pain and now experiencing muscle cramps, tingling,
NUR 274 Exam 1
Commonly Occuring Health Problems I NUR 274 041[55352] (Medgar Evers College)
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Course Commonly Occuring Health Problems I NUR 274 041[55352] (Medgar Evers
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Test NUR 274 Exam #1
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Attempt 55.49 out of 100.24 points
Score
Time Elapsed 1 hour, 16 minutes out of 1 hour and 24 minutes
Question 1 1.79 out of 1.79 points
Which assessment information is most important for the nurse to obtain when
evaluating whether treatment of a client with anaphylactic shock has been
effective?
Question 2 0 out of 1.79 points
A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following
conditions should the nurse monitor the client for due to the client's lack of insulin
production
Question 3 0 out of 1.79 points
A nurse is assessing a client who has myxedema. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect?
Question 4 1.79 out of 1.79 points
NUR 274 Exam 1
, Carl, an elementary student, was rushed to the hospital due to vomiting and a
decreased level of consciousness. The patient displays slow and deep (Kussmaul
breathing), and he is lethargic and irritable in response to stimulation. He appears to
be dehydrated—his eyes are sunken and mucous membranes are dry—and he has
a two-week history of polydipsia, polyuria, and weight loss. Measurement of arterial
blood gas shows pH 7.0, PaO2 90 mm Hg, PaCO2 23 mm Hg, and HCO3 12
mmol/L; other results are Na+ 126 mmol/L, K+ 5 mmol/L, and Cl- 95
mmol/L. What is your assessment?
Question 5 1.79 out of 1.79 points
In which of the following medical conditions would administering IV normal saline
solution be inappropriate? Select all that apply.
Question 6 1.79 out of 1.79 points
A client with GI obstruction has had a nasogastric tube to low intermittent
suction for the last 72 hours. You notice the client's potassium level is very low.
You are concerned that the client may be at risk for ?
Question 7 1.79 out of 1.79 points
The nurse is admitting a client with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus
and left-sided heart failure. Assessment reveals low blood pressure,
increased respiratory rate and depth, drowsiness, and confusion. The
client complains of headache and nausea. Based on the serum
laboratory results below, how would the nurse interpret the client’s
acid-base balance?
Lab Results:
pH: 7.34
HCO3-: 19 mEq/L
PaCO2: 35 mm Hg
PaO2: 88 mm Hg
Potassium: 5.3 mEq/L
Chloride: 102 mEq/L
Calcium: 10.4 mg/dl
Anion gap: 30 mEq/L
Question 8 1.79 out of 1.79 points
A cigarette vendor was brought to the emergency department of a hospital after she
fell into the ground and hurt her left leg. She is noted to be tachycardic and
tachypneic. Painkillers were carried out to lessen her pain. Suddenly, she started
complaining that she is still in pain and now experiencing muscle cramps, tingling,
NUR 274 Exam 1
