NIGHTINGALE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MIDTERM
EXAM 2026/2027 | 75 HIGH-YIELD QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST TEST PREP |
RECENT & MOST TESTED TOPICS | A+
PREPARATION
Which patient should the nurse assess for both hyperkalemia and metabolic acidosis? A
patient diagnosed with:
diabetes insipidus.
pulmonary disorders.
Cushing syndrome.
renal failure. - correct answer-renal failure
When planning care for a dehydrated patient, the nurse remembers that the principle of
water balance is closely related to the balance of: potassium. chloride. bicarbonate.
sodium. - correct answer-Sodium
Which of the following patients should the nurse assess for decreased oncotic pressure in
the capillaries? A patient with:
a high-protein diet.
liver failure. low
blood pressure.
low blood glucose. - correct answer-liver failure
Which finding would support the diagnosis of respiratory acidosis?
Vomiting
Hyperventilation
Pneumonia
An increase in noncarbonic acids - correct answer-Pneumonia
, A 19-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting
restlessness, muscle cramping, and diarrhea. Lab tests reveal that he is
hyperkalemic. Which of the following could have caused his condition?
Primary hyperaldosteronism
Acidosis
Insulin secretion
Diuretic use - correct answer-Acidosis
A 5-year-old male presents to the ER with delirium and sunken eyes. After diagnosing him
with severe dehydration, the primary care provider orders fluid replacement. The nurse
administers a hypertonic intravenous solution. Which of the following would be
expected?
Symptoms subside quickly
Increased ICF volume
Decreased ECF volume
Intracellular dehydration - correct answer-Intracellular dehydration
Water movement between the ICF and ECF compartments is determined by:
osmotic forces.
plasma oncotic pressure. antidiuretic
hormone. buffer systems. - correct answer-
osmotic forces.
A 10-year-old male is stung by a bee while playing in the yard. He begins itching and
develops pain, swelling, redness, and respiratory difficulties. He is suffering from:
immunodeficiency.
autoimmunity.
anaphylaxis. tissue-specific
EXAM 2026/2027 | 75 HIGH-YIELD QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST TEST PREP |
RECENT & MOST TESTED TOPICS | A+
PREPARATION
Which patient should the nurse assess for both hyperkalemia and metabolic acidosis? A
patient diagnosed with:
diabetes insipidus.
pulmonary disorders.
Cushing syndrome.
renal failure. - correct answer-renal failure
When planning care for a dehydrated patient, the nurse remembers that the principle of
water balance is closely related to the balance of: potassium. chloride. bicarbonate.
sodium. - correct answer-Sodium
Which of the following patients should the nurse assess for decreased oncotic pressure in
the capillaries? A patient with:
a high-protein diet.
liver failure. low
blood pressure.
low blood glucose. - correct answer-liver failure
Which finding would support the diagnosis of respiratory acidosis?
Vomiting
Hyperventilation
Pneumonia
An increase in noncarbonic acids - correct answer-Pneumonia
, A 19-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting
restlessness, muscle cramping, and diarrhea. Lab tests reveal that he is
hyperkalemic. Which of the following could have caused his condition?
Primary hyperaldosteronism
Acidosis
Insulin secretion
Diuretic use - correct answer-Acidosis
A 5-year-old male presents to the ER with delirium and sunken eyes. After diagnosing him
with severe dehydration, the primary care provider orders fluid replacement. The nurse
administers a hypertonic intravenous solution. Which of the following would be
expected?
Symptoms subside quickly
Increased ICF volume
Decreased ECF volume
Intracellular dehydration - correct answer-Intracellular dehydration
Water movement between the ICF and ECF compartments is determined by:
osmotic forces.
plasma oncotic pressure. antidiuretic
hormone. buffer systems. - correct answer-
osmotic forces.
A 10-year-old male is stung by a bee while playing in the yard. He begins itching and
develops pain, swelling, redness, and respiratory difficulties. He is suffering from:
immunodeficiency.
autoimmunity.
anaphylaxis. tissue-specific
