Nightingale - Pathophysiology
Midterm (quizzes) Exam Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
Which patient should the nurse assess for both hyperkalemia and metabolic
acidosis? A patient diagnosed with:
diabetes insipidus.
pulmonary disorders.
Cushing syndrome.
renal failure. - CORRECT ANSWER-renal failure
When planning care for a dehydrated patient, the nurse remembers that the
principle of water balance is closely related to the balance of:
potassium.
chloride.
,bicarbonate.
sodium. - CORRECT ANSWER-Sodium
Which of the following patients should the nurse assess for decreased oncotic
pressure in the capillaries? A patient with:
a high-protein diet.
liver failure.
low blood pressure.
low blood glucose. - CORRECT ANSWER-liver failure
Which finding would support the diagnosis of respiratory acidosis?
Vomiting
Hyperventilation
Pneumonia
An increase in noncarbonic acids - CORRECT ANSWER-Pneumonia
A 19-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting restlessness,
muscle cramping, and diarrhea. Lab tests reveal that he is hyperkalemic. Which of
the following could have caused his condition?
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, Primary hyperaldosteronism
Acidosis
Insulin secretion
Diuretic use - CORRECT ANSWER-Acidosis
A 5-year-old male presents to the ER with delirium and sunken eyes. After
diagnosing him with severe dehydration, the primary care provider orders fluid
replacement. The nurse administers a hypertonic intravenous solution. Which of
the following would be expected?
Symptoms subside quickly
Increased ICF volume
Decreased ECF volume
Intracellular dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER-Intracellular dehydration
Water movement between the ICF and ECF compartments is determined by:
Midterm (quizzes) Exam Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
Which patient should the nurse assess for both hyperkalemia and metabolic
acidosis? A patient diagnosed with:
diabetes insipidus.
pulmonary disorders.
Cushing syndrome.
renal failure. - CORRECT ANSWER-renal failure
When planning care for a dehydrated patient, the nurse remembers that the
principle of water balance is closely related to the balance of:
potassium.
chloride.
,bicarbonate.
sodium. - CORRECT ANSWER-Sodium
Which of the following patients should the nurse assess for decreased oncotic
pressure in the capillaries? A patient with:
a high-protein diet.
liver failure.
low blood pressure.
low blood glucose. - CORRECT ANSWER-liver failure
Which finding would support the diagnosis of respiratory acidosis?
Vomiting
Hyperventilation
Pneumonia
An increase in noncarbonic acids - CORRECT ANSWER-Pneumonia
A 19-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting restlessness,
muscle cramping, and diarrhea. Lab tests reveal that he is hyperkalemic. Which of
the following could have caused his condition?
COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, Primary hyperaldosteronism
Acidosis
Insulin secretion
Diuretic use - CORRECT ANSWER-Acidosis
A 5-year-old male presents to the ER with delirium and sunken eyes. After
diagnosing him with severe dehydration, the primary care provider orders fluid
replacement. The nurse administers a hypertonic intravenous solution. Which of
the following would be expected?
Symptoms subside quickly
Increased ICF volume
Decreased ECF volume
Intracellular dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER-Intracellular dehydration
Water movement between the ICF and ECF compartments is determined by:
