NUR 163 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
2026/2027
The nurse is caring for four patents today. Which finding should the nurse immediately report to
the RN? - Correct answer ✔✔ - Patient with positive Chvostek's signs
Which patient finding should cause the nurse to encourage oral (PO) fluid intake?
- - Correct answer ✔✔ Diarrhea
The home health nurse is visiting a patient and notices the unpaid caregiver is having caregiver
strain. The nurse knows, when communicating with the patient unpaid caregiver praise is the
best way to improve caregiver strain. Which of the following would be the best response to the
caregiver? - Correct answer ✔✔ I've noticed all your time and effort with the patient. You are
very important to the healthcare team"
Which patient will the nurse determine to have potential for hypernatremia? - Correct answer
✔✔ The patient who consumes excessive amount of table salt
The LPN is preparing to discuss a plan of care with a 72-year-old patient who is hard of hearing.
When communicating with the patient. What is the best approach? - Correct answer ✔✔ Speak
in a low pitch tone and face level with the patient
patient arrives in the emergency department (ED) and is diagnosed with hyperkalemia. The
nurse will monitor the patient for which possible consequence of hyperkalemia. - Correct
answer ✔✔ Cardiac arrhythmias
Which of the following patients would least likely experience a fluid and electrolyte imbalance?
- Correct answer ✔✔ A 23-year-old with an upper extremity bone fracture
, The older adult is waiting for test results from their doctor develops nausea and excessive gas.
Which is the probable cause of these symptoms? - Correct answer ✔✔ Slowing of peristalsis
Which nursing intervention would not be appropriate for a patient with fluid volume excess? -
Correct answer ✔✔ Increase in sodium intake
The nurse is obtaining a health history from a new resident at the assisted living facility. The
nurse knows it is important to ask which question regarding fluids and electrolytes? - Correct
answer ✔✔ What medications, including dietary supplements, do you take?"
Which is true of an older adult who used coping skills effectively during his younger years? -
Correct answer ✔✔ They will continue to use similar coping behaviors throughout
The LPN is providing teaching on the use of complimentary and alternative therapies. Which
statement by the geriatric patient shows an understanding of the teaching? - Correct answer
✔✔ - I am looking forward to starting the medication classes, and all the benefits it can have on
my health
Which of the following is associated with an age-related complication, and could contribute to
the geriatric patient's pain? - Correct answer ✔✔ Bone demineralization and contractures
The patient is having a cardiac catherization in the morning. Which of the following is in
response to stress? - Correct answer ✔✔ Decreased production of digestive enzymes
Which comment about stress is true? - Correct answer ✔✔ Interventions that reduce stress are
beneficial
The nurse is evaluating the patient's use of a cane for left- sided weakness. The nurse should
intervene if the patient is observed performing which action? - Correct answer ✔✔ Moving the
cane when the right leg is moved
2026/2027
The nurse is caring for four patents today. Which finding should the nurse immediately report to
the RN? - Correct answer ✔✔ - Patient with positive Chvostek's signs
Which patient finding should cause the nurse to encourage oral (PO) fluid intake?
- - Correct answer ✔✔ Diarrhea
The home health nurse is visiting a patient and notices the unpaid caregiver is having caregiver
strain. The nurse knows, when communicating with the patient unpaid caregiver praise is the
best way to improve caregiver strain. Which of the following would be the best response to the
caregiver? - Correct answer ✔✔ I've noticed all your time and effort with the patient. You are
very important to the healthcare team"
Which patient will the nurse determine to have potential for hypernatremia? - Correct answer
✔✔ The patient who consumes excessive amount of table salt
The LPN is preparing to discuss a plan of care with a 72-year-old patient who is hard of hearing.
When communicating with the patient. What is the best approach? - Correct answer ✔✔ Speak
in a low pitch tone and face level with the patient
patient arrives in the emergency department (ED) and is diagnosed with hyperkalemia. The
nurse will monitor the patient for which possible consequence of hyperkalemia. - Correct
answer ✔✔ Cardiac arrhythmias
Which of the following patients would least likely experience a fluid and electrolyte imbalance?
- Correct answer ✔✔ A 23-year-old with an upper extremity bone fracture
, The older adult is waiting for test results from their doctor develops nausea and excessive gas.
Which is the probable cause of these symptoms? - Correct answer ✔✔ Slowing of peristalsis
Which nursing intervention would not be appropriate for a patient with fluid volume excess? -
Correct answer ✔✔ Increase in sodium intake
The nurse is obtaining a health history from a new resident at the assisted living facility. The
nurse knows it is important to ask which question regarding fluids and electrolytes? - Correct
answer ✔✔ What medications, including dietary supplements, do you take?"
Which is true of an older adult who used coping skills effectively during his younger years? -
Correct answer ✔✔ They will continue to use similar coping behaviors throughout
The LPN is providing teaching on the use of complimentary and alternative therapies. Which
statement by the geriatric patient shows an understanding of the teaching? - Correct answer
✔✔ - I am looking forward to starting the medication classes, and all the benefits it can have on
my health
Which of the following is associated with an age-related complication, and could contribute to
the geriatric patient's pain? - Correct answer ✔✔ Bone demineralization and contractures
The patient is having a cardiac catherization in the morning. Which of the following is in
response to stress? - Correct answer ✔✔ Decreased production of digestive enzymes
Which comment about stress is true? - Correct answer ✔✔ Interventions that reduce stress are
beneficial
The nurse is evaluating the patient's use of a cane for left- sided weakness. The nurse should
intervene if the patient is observed performing which action? - Correct answer ✔✔ Moving the
cane when the right leg is moved
