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NU155 \ NU 155 EXAM 1 | MEDICAL-SURGICAL
NURSING EXAM | QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+ | 2026\2027
LATEST GUIDE

What are the three mechanisms that balance the pH?
-Correct Answer-buffer systems, respiratory system, renal system


The respiratory system is also known as?
-Correct Answer-PaCO2


What can be given to treat hypocalcemia?
-Correct Answer-Calcium gluconate


Normal range for magnesium?
-Correct Answer-1.5-2.5 mEq/L


What is not a sign of hypervolemia?
-Correct Answer-Increased hematocrit


What hormone is released when BP is low & tells us to hold onto fluids?
-Correct Answer-ADH


What hormone is released to increase the reabsorption of sodium & water?
-Correct Answer-Aldosterone

,Normal range for CO2?
-Correct Answer-35-45 mmHg


Normal range for bicarbonate ( HCO3 )?
-Correct Answer-22-28


Term that refers to when the lungs to not eliminate CO2?
-Correct Answer-Hypoventilation


Term that refers to when the lungs eliminate too much CO2?
-Correct Answer-Hyperventilation


Hyperventilation, dizziness, panic attack, & deep rapid breathing are all
signs of what?
-Correct Answer-Respiratory alkalosis


What condition is phenazopyridine given for?
-Correct Answer-Cystitis


s/s of acute glomerulonephritis
-Correct Answer-Edema


Hypervolemia


Flank pain

, Increased BUN


S/S of this condition include nausea, vomitting, pallor, & can be caused by
diet
-Correct Answer-Renal calculi


Three types of acute renal failure
-Correct Answer-
Pre-renal
Intra- Renal
Post-renal


Onset of acute kidney injury includes
-Correct Answer-Last 1-3 days


Starts with a precipitating event


Continues until the oliguric development


Oliguric phase of AKI include?
-Correct Answer-Last 1-3 weeks


UO 400 mL a day or less


Serum values increase

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