NURS 3150 WEEK 2 QUIZ WALDEN UNIVERSITY
EXAM PREP 2026 PRACTICE SOLUTION
REVIEW ANSWERS
◉ While collecting data on a patient suspected of being
dehydrated, the nurse is looking for:
1. Headache and increased urinary output
2. Weight gain and edema
3. Hypertension and decreased urinary output
4. Hypotension, headache, and dry mouth Answer: 4. Hypotension,
headache, and dry mouth
◉ A patient, newly diagnosed with hypertension, was just seen by his or
her healthcare provider. The office nurse was asked to give him or her
samples of the most commonly prescribed diuretic used for this
condition. The nurse gives the patient which of the following diuretics?
1. Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin)
2. Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
3. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
4. Mannitol (Osmitrol) Answer: 2. Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
◉ A female patient, recently started on diuretic therapy, is
taught by the nurse that she should:
,1. Take medication at night.
2. Rise slowly from a sitting position.
3. Increase sodium intake.
4. Decrease fluid intake. Answer: 2. Rise slowly from a sitting position.
◉ A patient is receiving intravenous sodium bicarbonate for treatment of
metabolic acidosis. During this infusion, how will the nurse monitor for
therapeutic effect?
1. Liver function tests
2. White blood cell count
3. Serum pH
4. Glucose levels Answer: 3. Serum pH
◉ The nurse is monitoring a patient for which of the following common
adverse effects of oral potassium chloride?
1. Drowsiness
2. Nausea and vomiting
3. Hypoglycemia
4. Muscle weakness Answer: 2. Nausea and vomiting
◉ When instructing a patient about taking potassium-sparing diuretics,
the nurse teaches the patient to:
1. Take potassium supplements.
, 2. Not take potassium supplements
3. Add potassium rich foods to his or her diet.
4. Have his or her magnesium levels monitored regularly Answer: 2. Not
take potassium supplements
◉ The patient is receiving IV normal saline because of
hyponatremia. On assessment, the nurse determines that the
hyponatremia may have been caused by: (Select all that apply.)
1. Constipation
2. Severe diarrhea and vomiting
3. Prolonged fever and sweating
4. Hemorrhage Answer: 2. Severe diarrhea and vomiting
3. Prolonged fever and sweating
◉ When taking diuretics, the patient is instructed to decrease or avoid
the intake of:
1. Dark green, leafy vegetables
2. Nuts
3. Fruits
4. Caffeine Answer: 4. Caffeine
EXAM PREP 2026 PRACTICE SOLUTION
REVIEW ANSWERS
◉ While collecting data on a patient suspected of being
dehydrated, the nurse is looking for:
1. Headache and increased urinary output
2. Weight gain and edema
3. Hypertension and decreased urinary output
4. Hypotension, headache, and dry mouth Answer: 4. Hypotension,
headache, and dry mouth
◉ A patient, newly diagnosed with hypertension, was just seen by his or
her healthcare provider. The office nurse was asked to give him or her
samples of the most commonly prescribed diuretic used for this
condition. The nurse gives the patient which of the following diuretics?
1. Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin)
2. Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
3. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
4. Mannitol (Osmitrol) Answer: 2. Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
◉ A female patient, recently started on diuretic therapy, is
taught by the nurse that she should:
,1. Take medication at night.
2. Rise slowly from a sitting position.
3. Increase sodium intake.
4. Decrease fluid intake. Answer: 2. Rise slowly from a sitting position.
◉ A patient is receiving intravenous sodium bicarbonate for treatment of
metabolic acidosis. During this infusion, how will the nurse monitor for
therapeutic effect?
1. Liver function tests
2. White blood cell count
3. Serum pH
4. Glucose levels Answer: 3. Serum pH
◉ The nurse is monitoring a patient for which of the following common
adverse effects of oral potassium chloride?
1. Drowsiness
2. Nausea and vomiting
3. Hypoglycemia
4. Muscle weakness Answer: 2. Nausea and vomiting
◉ When instructing a patient about taking potassium-sparing diuretics,
the nurse teaches the patient to:
1. Take potassium supplements.
, 2. Not take potassium supplements
3. Add potassium rich foods to his or her diet.
4. Have his or her magnesium levels monitored regularly Answer: 2. Not
take potassium supplements
◉ The patient is receiving IV normal saline because of
hyponatremia. On assessment, the nurse determines that the
hyponatremia may have been caused by: (Select all that apply.)
1. Constipation
2. Severe diarrhea and vomiting
3. Prolonged fever and sweating
4. Hemorrhage Answer: 2. Severe diarrhea and vomiting
3. Prolonged fever and sweating
◉ When taking diuretics, the patient is instructed to decrease or avoid
the intake of:
1. Dark green, leafy vegetables
2. Nuts
3. Fruits
4. Caffeine Answer: 4. Caffeine
