ADN 120 Final exam- Test Questions and Answers
The client has been diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease. The nurse should assess the
client for which manifestation that is most common for this disorder?
A. Headache
B. Hypotension
C. Flank pain and hematuria
D. Complaints of low pelvic pain Correct Ans-C. Flank pain and hematuria
A client with chronic kidney disease returns to the nursing unit after receiving his second
hemodialysis treatment; the nurse is monitoring the client closely for signs of disequilibrium
syndrome. What is a sign of this syndrome?
A. Irritability
B. Tachycardia
C. Hypothermia
D. Mental confusion Correct Ans-D. Mental confusion
, ADN 120 Final exam- Test Questions and Answers
A hospitalized client with chronic kidney disease has returned to the nursing unit after a
hemodialysis treatment. The nurse should check predialysis and postdialysis documentation
of which parameters to determine the effectiveness of the procedure?
A. Blood pressure and weight
B. Weight and blood urea nitrogen
C. Potassium level and creatinine levels
D. Blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels Correct Ans-A. Blood pressure and weight
The nurse notes that a child with Hirschsprung disease who is scheduled for surgery has
inadequate fluid volume. The nurse should plan to implement which intervention to stabilize
the child's hydration status before surgery?
A. Monitor daily weight.
B. Monitor intake and output.
C. Administer tap water enemas.
D. Administer intravenous fluids and electrolytes. Correct Ans-D. Administer intravenous
fluids and electrolytes
, ADN 120 Final exam- Test Questions and Answers
The nurse is preparing to care for a pediatric client with an intravenous solution infusing. The
nurse should ensure that which item is in place to prevent fluid overload in this client?
A. Armboard
B. Infusion pump
C. Macrodrip infusion set
D. Large-bore intravenous catheter Correct Ans-B. Infusion pump
A client is taking amiloride hydrochloride daily. The nurse should tell the client to take the
dose at what time?
A. At bedtime
B. On an empty stomach
C. Between lunch and dinner
D. In the morning with breakfast Correct Ans-D. In the morning with breakfast
, ADN 120 Final exam- Test Questions and Answers
A client with acute kidney injury has been treated with sodium polystyrene sulfonate by
mouth. The nurse should evaluate this therapy as most effective if which value was noted on
follow-up laboratory testing?
A. Calcium 9.8 mg/dL (2.5 mmol/L))
B. Sodium 142 mEq/L (142 mmol/L)
C. Potassium 4.9 mEq/L (4.9 mmol/L)
D. Phosphorus 3.9 mg/dL (1.26 mmol/L) Correct Ans-C. Potassium 4.9 mEq/L (4.9 mmol/L)
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a potassium-retaining diuretic. The nurse
should monitor for which side effect of the medication?
A. Dry skin
B. Constipation
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Hypernatremia Correct Ans-C. Hyperkalemia
The client has been diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease. The nurse should assess the
client for which manifestation that is most common for this disorder?
A. Headache
B. Hypotension
C. Flank pain and hematuria
D. Complaints of low pelvic pain Correct Ans-C. Flank pain and hematuria
A client with chronic kidney disease returns to the nursing unit after receiving his second
hemodialysis treatment; the nurse is monitoring the client closely for signs of disequilibrium
syndrome. What is a sign of this syndrome?
A. Irritability
B. Tachycardia
C. Hypothermia
D. Mental confusion Correct Ans-D. Mental confusion
, ADN 120 Final exam- Test Questions and Answers
A hospitalized client with chronic kidney disease has returned to the nursing unit after a
hemodialysis treatment. The nurse should check predialysis and postdialysis documentation
of which parameters to determine the effectiveness of the procedure?
A. Blood pressure and weight
B. Weight and blood urea nitrogen
C. Potassium level and creatinine levels
D. Blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels Correct Ans-A. Blood pressure and weight
The nurse notes that a child with Hirschsprung disease who is scheduled for surgery has
inadequate fluid volume. The nurse should plan to implement which intervention to stabilize
the child's hydration status before surgery?
A. Monitor daily weight.
B. Monitor intake and output.
C. Administer tap water enemas.
D. Administer intravenous fluids and electrolytes. Correct Ans-D. Administer intravenous
fluids and electrolytes
, ADN 120 Final exam- Test Questions and Answers
The nurse is preparing to care for a pediatric client with an intravenous solution infusing. The
nurse should ensure that which item is in place to prevent fluid overload in this client?
A. Armboard
B. Infusion pump
C. Macrodrip infusion set
D. Large-bore intravenous catheter Correct Ans-B. Infusion pump
A client is taking amiloride hydrochloride daily. The nurse should tell the client to take the
dose at what time?
A. At bedtime
B. On an empty stomach
C. Between lunch and dinner
D. In the morning with breakfast Correct Ans-D. In the morning with breakfast
, ADN 120 Final exam- Test Questions and Answers
A client with acute kidney injury has been treated with sodium polystyrene sulfonate by
mouth. The nurse should evaluate this therapy as most effective if which value was noted on
follow-up laboratory testing?
A. Calcium 9.8 mg/dL (2.5 mmol/L))
B. Sodium 142 mEq/L (142 mmol/L)
C. Potassium 4.9 mEq/L (4.9 mmol/L)
D. Phosphorus 3.9 mg/dL (1.26 mmol/L) Correct Ans-C. Potassium 4.9 mEq/L (4.9 mmol/L)
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a potassium-retaining diuretic. The nurse
should monitor for which side effect of the medication?
A. Dry skin
B. Constipation
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Hypernatremia Correct Ans-C. Hyperkalemia
