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NUR 200 EXAM 3 (HONDROS) NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
TEST BANK| NUR200 CRITICAL THINKING EXAM 3 REVIEW WITH
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has developed an acute change in
respiratory status. Which assessment finding requires the most
immediate intervention?
A. Respiratory rate of 18/min with clear breath sounds
B. Oxygen saturation of 86% with increasing respiratory distress
C. Mild productive cough without fever
D. Respiratory rate of 20/min after ambulation
Answer: B
2. A client reports sudden chest pressure accompanied by diaphoresis,
nausea, and shortness of breath. What should the nurse do first?
A. Encourage the client to ambulate
B. Offer a large meal
C. Initiate an immediate cardiovascular assessment and follow the acute
chest-pain protocol
D. Document the complaint and reassess in one hour
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Answer: C
3. A client with heart failure reports a rapid increase in body weight
over several days and worsening bilateral ankle edema. How should the
nurse interpret these findings?
A. They suggest fluid retention and possible worsening heart failure
B. They indicate improved cardiac function
C. They are expected findings that require no intervention
D. They indicate dehydration
Answer: A
4. A client receiving a loop diuretic develops muscle weakness and an
irregular heartbeat. Which laboratory abnormality should the nurse
suspect?
A. Hypernatremia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Hypercalcemia
D. Hypermagnesemia
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Answer: B
5. A client with diabetes becomes shaky, sweaty, confused, and
tachycardic. The blood glucose level is 52 mg/dL, and the client is awake
and able to swallow. Which intervention is appropriate?
A. Administer a rapid-acting source of glucose
B. Administer additional insulin
C. Encourage strenuous exercise
D. Restrict oral intake
Answer: A
6. A client with diabetes has deep, rapid respirations, nausea,
abdominal pain, dehydration, and markedly elevated blood glucose.
Which condition should the nurse suspect?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Diabetic ketoacidosis
C. Stable diabetes mellitus
D. Hypercalcemia
Answer: B
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7. A client with chronic kidney disease has a serum potassium level of
6.4 mEq/L. Which finding requires immediate attention?
A. Peaked T waves on the ECG
B. Dry skin
C. Increased appetite
D. Mild fatigue
Answer: A
8. A client undergoing hemodialysis has an arteriovenous fistula. Which
action should the nurse avoid?
A. Assessing the fistula for a thrill and bruit
B. Inspecting the access site
C. Measuring blood pressure in the access arm
D. Monitoring for signs of infection
Answer: C
NUR 200 EXAM 3 (HONDROS) NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
TEST BANK| NUR200 CRITICAL THINKING EXAM 3 REVIEW WITH
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has developed an acute change in
respiratory status. Which assessment finding requires the most
immediate intervention?
A. Respiratory rate of 18/min with clear breath sounds
B. Oxygen saturation of 86% with increasing respiratory distress
C. Mild productive cough without fever
D. Respiratory rate of 20/min after ambulation
Answer: B
2. A client reports sudden chest pressure accompanied by diaphoresis,
nausea, and shortness of breath. What should the nurse do first?
A. Encourage the client to ambulate
B. Offer a large meal
C. Initiate an immediate cardiovascular assessment and follow the acute
chest-pain protocol
D. Document the complaint and reassess in one hour
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Answer: C
3. A client with heart failure reports a rapid increase in body weight
over several days and worsening bilateral ankle edema. How should the
nurse interpret these findings?
A. They suggest fluid retention and possible worsening heart failure
B. They indicate improved cardiac function
C. They are expected findings that require no intervention
D. They indicate dehydration
Answer: A
4. A client receiving a loop diuretic develops muscle weakness and an
irregular heartbeat. Which laboratory abnormality should the nurse
suspect?
A. Hypernatremia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Hypercalcemia
D. Hypermagnesemia
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Answer: B
5. A client with diabetes becomes shaky, sweaty, confused, and
tachycardic. The blood glucose level is 52 mg/dL, and the client is awake
and able to swallow. Which intervention is appropriate?
A. Administer a rapid-acting source of glucose
B. Administer additional insulin
C. Encourage strenuous exercise
D. Restrict oral intake
Answer: A
6. A client with diabetes has deep, rapid respirations, nausea,
abdominal pain, dehydration, and markedly elevated blood glucose.
Which condition should the nurse suspect?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Diabetic ketoacidosis
C. Stable diabetes mellitus
D. Hypercalcemia
Answer: B
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7. A client with chronic kidney disease has a serum potassium level of
6.4 mEq/L. Which finding requires immediate attention?
A. Peaked T waves on the ECG
B. Dry skin
C. Increased appetite
D. Mild fatigue
Answer: A
8. A client undergoing hemodialysis has an arteriovenous fistula. Which
action should the nurse avoid?
A. Assessing the fistula for a thrill and bruit
B. Inspecting the access site
C. Measuring blood pressure in the access arm
D. Monitoring for signs of infection
Answer: C
