NUR 265
NUR 265 Exam 1 Study Questions and
Answers 2026
1
The nurse has provided discharge instructions to a client who is newly diagnosed with
nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following client statements indicates a correct
understanding of the teaching
I must protect myself from developing an infection
2
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an assigned client; it is a priority for
the nurse to follow up with the PCP if the client
Had a AAA repair 2 days ago and has a creatinine that has increased from 0.9 to
2.5mg/dl
3
The nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized for 8 days with AKI caused by
dehydration which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the PCP
A rhythm strip reading that has tall, peaked T waves
4
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving gentamicin IV for infection and has
developed oliguria and increased blood pressure. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first
Obtain a prescription for gentamicin peak and trough levels
5
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The nurse is caring for a client with CKD, the client is reporting muscle weakness
diarrhea, and tingling in the hands. Which action should the nurse take first
Check the client's most recent serum electrolyte levels
6
The nurse is talking with a client who has CKD and has been receiving hemodialysis 3x
week. Which of the following client statements is a priority follow-up by the nurse
I try and limit my intake of dietary sodium to 5g a day
7
The nurse is teaching a client who is in the late stage of CKD. Which of the following
client statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching
If I develop and fatigue or weakness I should report it to my doctor
8
The nurse is caring for a client who has returned from receiving hemodialysis
treatment. It requires immediate follow up by the nurse if the client has
Developed a bp of 90/58mmhg
9
The nurses came for assigned client. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take
Place mask on the client when changing the client peritoneal dialysis catheter dressing
10
The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for a client who is receiving
peritoneal dialysis. It indicates correct technique if the newly hired nurse is observed
Positioning the client to High Fowler's during dialysis to improve dialysate drainage
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NUR 265 Exam 1 Study Questions and
Answers 2026
1
The nurse has provided discharge instructions to a client who is newly diagnosed with
nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following client statements indicates a correct
understanding of the teaching
I must protect myself from developing an infection
2
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an assigned client; it is a priority for
the nurse to follow up with the PCP if the client
Had a AAA repair 2 days ago and has a creatinine that has increased from 0.9 to
2.5mg/dl
3
The nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized for 8 days with AKI caused by
dehydration which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the PCP
A rhythm strip reading that has tall, peaked T waves
4
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving gentamicin IV for infection and has
developed oliguria and increased blood pressure. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first
Obtain a prescription for gentamicin peak and trough levels
5
1|Page
, NUR 265
The nurse is caring for a client with CKD, the client is reporting muscle weakness
diarrhea, and tingling in the hands. Which action should the nurse take first
Check the client's most recent serum electrolyte levels
6
The nurse is talking with a client who has CKD and has been receiving hemodialysis 3x
week. Which of the following client statements is a priority follow-up by the nurse
I try and limit my intake of dietary sodium to 5g a day
7
The nurse is teaching a client who is in the late stage of CKD. Which of the following
client statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching
If I develop and fatigue or weakness I should report it to my doctor
8
The nurse is caring for a client who has returned from receiving hemodialysis
treatment. It requires immediate follow up by the nurse if the client has
Developed a bp of 90/58mmhg
9
The nurses came for assigned client. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take
Place mask on the client when changing the client peritoneal dialysis catheter dressing
10
The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for a client who is receiving
peritoneal dialysis. It indicates correct technique if the newly hired nurse is observed
Positioning the client to High Fowler's during dialysis to improve dialysate drainage
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