NUR 170 Med Surg Exam 2-V1 and V2 | Questions and Answers | 2026 Update | 100% Correct - Galen College of Nursing. GRADED A+

NUR 170 Med Surg Exam 2-V1 and V2 |
Questions and Answers | 2026 Update |
100% Correct - Galen College of Nursing.
GRADED A+

1. What EKG change should the nurse expect in a patient with a
potassium level of 6.2 mEq/L?

 A. Presence of U waves
 B. Tall, peaked T waves
 C. Flattened T waves
 D. ST segment depression

2. Which assessment finding is a hallmark sign of hypocalcemia?

 A. Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes
 B. Shortened QT interval
 C. Constipation and lethargy
 D. Positive Chvostek's sign

3. A patient with a sodium level of 125 mEq/L is at risk for which
complication?

 A. Dehydration
 B. Hyperthermia
 C. Cardiac dysrhythmia
 D. Seizures

4. Which ABG result indicates uncompensated respiratory acidosis?

 A. pH 7.48, PaCO2 30, HCO3 24
 B. pH 7.35, PaCO2 45, HCO3 26

, C. pH 7.32, PaCO2 38, HCO3 18
 D. pH 7.30, PaCO2 50, HCO3 24

5. A patient scheduled for surgery has not been NPO since midnight.
What is the priority action?

 A. Proceed with surgery as planned
 B. Administer an antiemetic
 C. Place an NG tube
 D. Notify the surgeon and anesthesiologist

6. Which client is best to reschedule when staffing requires a change in
home health visits?

 A. A client with a new colostomy needing teaching
 B. A client with a wound infection on IV antibiotics
 C. A client with emphysema on home oxygen with SpO2 of 91-93%
 D. A client with chest pain scheduled for an EKG

7. Using Maslow's hierarchy, which nursing diagnosis is the highest
priority?

 A. Risk for Infection
 B. Diarrhea
 C. Disturbed Body Image
 D. Impaired Gas Exchange

8. Which task is outside the RN's scope of practice when delegating?

 A. Analyzing comprehensive nursing assessment data
 B. Delegate assessment to an LPN
 C. Delegating nursing interventions
 D. Advocating for the patient

9. A nurse with a valid license in one state is moving to another state.
What should they do?

, A. Continue to practice with the old license
 B. Apply for a new license in the new state
 C. Apply for an endorsement in the new state
 D. Do nothing, licenses are reciprocal

10. A patient with BUN and creatinine elevation and anuria likely has
which diagnosis?

 A. Urinary Tract Infection
 B. Dehydration
 C. Renal Failure
 D. Glomerulonephritis




Questions 11-20
11. Which foods are highest in potassium?

 A. Apples and white bread
 B. Bananas and baked potatoes
 C. Cheese and yogurt
 D. Rice and pasta

12. A patient is admitted with DKA. Which ABG finding would the
nurse anticipate?

 A. pH 7.50, PaCO2 48, HCO3 30
 B. pH 7.30, PaCO2 30, HCO3 16
 C. pH 7.35, PaCO2 45, HCO3 24
 D. pH 7.45, PaCO2 35, HCO3 26

13. Which symptom is a classic sign of Meniere's Disease?

 A. Gradual loss of peripheral vision
 B. Constant headache and photophobia

,  C. Episodic vertigo and tinnitus
 D. Pain and redness in the eye

14. Post-operative care for a patient with a cataract removal includes:

 A. Encouraging bending and stooping
 B. Administering antibiotic and steroid eye drops
 C. Positioning the patient prone
 D. Encouraging reading to restore vision

15. A hallmark sign of a retinal detachment is:

 A. Gradual blurring of central vision
 B. Sudden flashes, floaters, and curtain-like vision loss
 C. Pain and photophobia
 D. A cloudy, white pupil

16. A patient with open-angle glaucoma is likely to experience:

 A. Sudden, severe eye pain
 B. Halos around lights
 C. Nausea and vomiting
 D. Gradual loss of peripheral vision

17. The nurse hears stridor on auscultation. This sound indicates:

 A. Fluid in the alveoli
 B. Narrowing of the trachea
 C. Mucus in the large airways
 D. Constriction of the bronchioles

18. Which oxygen delivery device is most precise for a patient with
COPD?

 A. Nasal Cannula
 B. Simple Face Mask
 C. Venturi Mask