MDC2 ExaM 1 QuEstions anD answErs PraCtiCE
QuEstions with solutions nEwEst 2026/2027 | alrEaDy
GraDED a+
Patient ends up in the burn unit with Third-spacing (emergent). What signs and
symptoms does the patient Have?
Hypovolemia
normal cellular biology
smaller nuclear:cytoplasmic ratio
tight adherence, non-migratory
cancerous cell biology
larger nuclear:cytoplasmic ratio
specific functions lost, loose adherence
rapid/continuous division
benign tumor cells
resemble normal tissue cells, no infiltration or damage of tissues, grow slow with no
metastasis, does not cause death unless it interferes with vital functions
cancerous tumor cells
little resemblance to normal cells, invades and infiltrates, rate of growth varies, gains
access to blood and lymphatic to metastasize, causes effects (anemia, weakness,
inflammation, weight loss), damage to tissues and causes death unless controlled
, Patient with breast cancer, Vasectomy and chemo 5 yrs ago with shortness of breath.
Next best thing to do?
contact Pulmonologist - possible chemo toxicity
Main goal of Hospice Care
-Focus on the quality of life
-Prepare for death
End of life care
Respect their cultural beliefs + spiritual beliefs
-"what can I do to help you?"
-Priest visit
Upon assessment patient filled with fluid with Jugular Vein Distention. Nurse
Intervention?
-Give Loop Diuretic ex. furosemide (Lasix)
-Monitor BMP electrolytes
-Sodium restricted Diet
Patient with severe dehydration in the emergency room. What solution do you give?
-0.9 Normal Saline ( Isotonic)
Patient with Congestive Heart Failure given IV solution, watch out for....
QuEstions with solutions nEwEst 2026/2027 | alrEaDy
GraDED a+
Patient ends up in the burn unit with Third-spacing (emergent). What signs and
symptoms does the patient Have?
Hypovolemia
normal cellular biology
smaller nuclear:cytoplasmic ratio
tight adherence, non-migratory
cancerous cell biology
larger nuclear:cytoplasmic ratio
specific functions lost, loose adherence
rapid/continuous division
benign tumor cells
resemble normal tissue cells, no infiltration or damage of tissues, grow slow with no
metastasis, does not cause death unless it interferes with vital functions
cancerous tumor cells
little resemblance to normal cells, invades and infiltrates, rate of growth varies, gains
access to blood and lymphatic to metastasize, causes effects (anemia, weakness,
inflammation, weight loss), damage to tissues and causes death unless controlled
, Patient with breast cancer, Vasectomy and chemo 5 yrs ago with shortness of breath.
Next best thing to do?
contact Pulmonologist - possible chemo toxicity
Main goal of Hospice Care
-Focus on the quality of life
-Prepare for death
End of life care
Respect their cultural beliefs + spiritual beliefs
-"what can I do to help you?"
-Priest visit
Upon assessment patient filled with fluid with Jugular Vein Distention. Nurse
Intervention?
-Give Loop Diuretic ex. furosemide (Lasix)
-Monitor BMP electrolytes
-Sodium restricted Diet
Patient with severe dehydration in the emergency room. What solution do you give?
-0.9 Normal Saline ( Isotonic)
Patient with Congestive Heart Failure given IV solution, watch out for....
