NURS 436 Final Exam Practice Test (2026) Pdf | A+ Rated | Instant Pdf Download

NURS 436 Final Exam Practice Test (2026) Pdf | A+
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1. Explain how dehydration can lead to acute kidney injury (AKI).
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. . Dehydration increases blood volume, leading to kidney overload.
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.. Dehydration reduces blood flow to the kidneys, impairing their function.
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.. Dehydration causes the kidneys to produce more urine, leading to damage.
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. . Dehydration has no effect on kidney function. .. .. .. .. .. ..




2. Explain the clinical significance of differentiating between hypoxemic and hypercapnic
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respiratory failure in nursing management.
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. . It helps determine the appropriate oxygen therapy and ventilation strategies
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needed for patient care.
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. . It allows nurses to predict the patient's recovery time more accurately.
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.. It is essential for diagnosingthe underlying cause of respiratory failure.
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. . It influences the choice of medications prescribed for respiratory disorders.
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3. What is considered to be a cause of acute kidney injury (AKI)?
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. . Recent infection ..




. . Certain medications ..




. . Severe dehydration ..




. . Exposure to heavy metals or toxic solvents
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, . . Blood loss, shock .. ..




.. All of the answer choices are considered to be causes of acute kidney injury
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4. Which are the main symptoms of acute cholecystitis?
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. . epigastric pain and nausea .. .. ..




. . Fever, nausea and vomiting Fever, nausea and vomiting
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. . Left upper quadrant pain and fever
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. . jaundice and vomiting .. ..




5. Respiratory failure can be divided into two main types: which is a failure of gas exchange
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leadingto low arterialO2 levels?
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. . Hypercapnic/hypoxemic respiratory failure .. ..




. . Hypoxemic respiratory failure .. ..




6. Which of the following is NOTa common cause of acute kidney injury (AKI)?
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. . Dehydration

. . Medications

. . Obstruction of urine flow .. .. ..




. . Excessive hydration ..




7. Risk factors for stroke include the following except
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. . Hypertension and a family history .. .. .. ..




. . Arthritis, osteoporosis, and obesity .. .. ..




. . Heart disease and diabetes .. .. ..