NR302 Week 8 Exam 3
Question 1
A patient with left-sided heart failure presents with worsening dyspnea and
orthopnea. Which finding is most indicative of pulmonary congestion?
A. Jugular venous distention
B. Hepatomegaly
C. Bilateral crackles at the lung bases
D. Peripheral edema
Correct Answer: C. Bilateral crackles at the lung bases
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Question 2
A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is admitted to the emergency
department. Which laboratory finding would the nurse expect?
A. pH 7.48, bicarbonate 28 mEq/L
B. Blood glucose 450 mg/dL
C. Serum potassium 2.8 mEq/L with no risk for elevation
D. Decreased serum ketones
Correct Answer: B. Blood glucose 450 mg/dL
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Question 3
A patient develops sudden chest pain and shortness of breath following
surgery. Which finding is most consistent with a pulmonary embolism?
A. Bradycardia and hypertension
B. Productive cough with green sputum
C. Sudden dyspnea and tachycardia
D. Bilateral lower-extremity edema
Correct Answer: C. Sudden dyspnea and tachycardia
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Question 4
A patient with Graves disease is admitted with severe tachycardia, fever, and
agitation. Which complication should the nurse suspect?
A. Myxedema coma
B. Thyroid storm
C. Addisonian crisis
D. SIADH
Correct Answer: B. Thyroid storm
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Question 1
A patient with left-sided heart failure presents with worsening dyspnea and
orthopnea. Which finding is most indicative of pulmonary congestion?
A. Jugular venous distention
B. Hepatomegaly
C. Bilateral crackles at the lung bases
D. Peripheral edema
Correct Answer: C. Bilateral crackles at the lung bases
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Question 2
A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is admitted to the emergency
department. Which laboratory finding would the nurse expect?
A. pH 7.48, bicarbonate 28 mEq/L
B. Blood glucose 450 mg/dL
C. Serum potassium 2.8 mEq/L with no risk for elevation
D. Decreased serum ketones
Correct Answer: B. Blood glucose 450 mg/dL
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Question 3
A patient develops sudden chest pain and shortness of breath following
surgery. Which finding is most consistent with a pulmonary embolism?
A. Bradycardia and hypertension
B. Productive cough with green sputum
C. Sudden dyspnea and tachycardia
D. Bilateral lower-extremity edema
Correct Answer: C. Sudden dyspnea and tachycardia
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Question 4
A patient with Graves disease is admitted with severe tachycardia, fever, and
agitation. Which complication should the nurse suspect?
A. Myxedema coma
B. Thyroid storm
C. Addisonian crisis
D. SIADH
Correct Answer: B. Thyroid storm
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