NUR 265 Exam 1 ACTUAL UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The nurse has provided discharge instructions to a client who is newly diagnosed with nephrotic
syndrome. Which of the following client statements indicates a correct understanding of the
teaching - CORRECT ANSWER - I must protect myself from developing an infection
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an assigned client; it is a priority for the nurse to
follow up with the PCP if the client - CORRECT ANSWER - Had a AAA repair 2 days
ago and has a creatinine that has increased from 0.9 to 2.5mg/dl
The nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized for 8 days with AKI caused by
dehydration which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the PCP - CORRECT
ANSWER - A rhythm strip reading that has tall, peaked T waves
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving gentamicin IV for infection and has developed
oliguria and increased blood pressure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first
- CORRECT ANSWER - Obtain a prescription for gentamicin peak and trough levels
The nurse is caring for a client with CKD, the client is reporting muscle weakness diarrhea, and
tingling in the hands. Which action should the nurse take first - CORRECT ANSWER -
Check the client's most recent serum electrolyte levels
The nurse is talking with a client who has CKD and has been receiving hemodialysis 3x week.
Which of the following client statements is a priority follow-up by the nurse - CORRECT
ANSWER - I try and limit my intake of dietary sodium to 5g a day
The nurse is teaching a client who is in the late stage of CKD. Which of the following client
statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching - CORRECT ANSWER - If I
develop and fatigue or weakness I should report it to my doctor
, The nurse is caring for a client who has returned from receiving hemodialysis treatment. It
requires immediate follow up by the nurse if the client has - CORRECT ANSWER -
Developed a bp of 90/58mmhg
The nurses came for assigned client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take -
CORRECT ANSWER - Place mask on the client when changing the client peritoneal
dialysis catheter dressing
The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for a client who is receiving peritoneal
dialysis. It indicates correct technique if the newly hired nurse is observed - CORRECT
ANSWER - Positioning the client to High Fowler's during dialysis to improve dialysate
drainage
The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the
following should the nurse expect to assess - CORRECT ANSWER - Back pain
The nurse is reviewing lab results of a client who had acute pancreatitis. Which results from the
box below should the nurse expect to find in the client - CORRECT ANSWER - 2,3
2. an increased amylase level of 215
3. . a WBC of 15mm
The nurse working on the med surg unit is caring for assigned clients. The nurse should first plan
to assess a client who has - CORRECT ANSWER - Acute pancreatitis and has a pulse of
126 with a bp of 98/54mmhg
The nurse has provided discharge teaching to a client who has chronic pancreatitis. Which of the
following client statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching - CORRECT
ANSWER - I will avoid eating foods that are high in fat
The nurse is developing a POC for a client who has cirrhosis and is scheduled to have a
paracentesis performed. Which of the following should the nurse include in the POC -
CORRECT ANSWER - Position the client with the HOB elevated
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The nurse has provided discharge instructions to a client who is newly diagnosed with nephrotic
syndrome. Which of the following client statements indicates a correct understanding of the
teaching - CORRECT ANSWER - I must protect myself from developing an infection
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an assigned client; it is a priority for the nurse to
follow up with the PCP if the client - CORRECT ANSWER - Had a AAA repair 2 days
ago and has a creatinine that has increased from 0.9 to 2.5mg/dl
The nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized for 8 days with AKI caused by
dehydration which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the PCP - CORRECT
ANSWER - A rhythm strip reading that has tall, peaked T waves
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving gentamicin IV for infection and has developed
oliguria and increased blood pressure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first
- CORRECT ANSWER - Obtain a prescription for gentamicin peak and trough levels
The nurse is caring for a client with CKD, the client is reporting muscle weakness diarrhea, and
tingling in the hands. Which action should the nurse take first - CORRECT ANSWER -
Check the client's most recent serum electrolyte levels
The nurse is talking with a client who has CKD and has been receiving hemodialysis 3x week.
Which of the following client statements is a priority follow-up by the nurse - CORRECT
ANSWER - I try and limit my intake of dietary sodium to 5g a day
The nurse is teaching a client who is in the late stage of CKD. Which of the following client
statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching - CORRECT ANSWER - If I
develop and fatigue or weakness I should report it to my doctor
, The nurse is caring for a client who has returned from receiving hemodialysis treatment. It
requires immediate follow up by the nurse if the client has - CORRECT ANSWER -
Developed a bp of 90/58mmhg
The nurses came for assigned client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take -
CORRECT ANSWER - Place mask on the client when changing the client peritoneal
dialysis catheter dressing
The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for a client who is receiving peritoneal
dialysis. It indicates correct technique if the newly hired nurse is observed - CORRECT
ANSWER - Positioning the client to High Fowler's during dialysis to improve dialysate
drainage
The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the
following should the nurse expect to assess - CORRECT ANSWER - Back pain
The nurse is reviewing lab results of a client who had acute pancreatitis. Which results from the
box below should the nurse expect to find in the client - CORRECT ANSWER - 2,3
2. an increased amylase level of 215
3. . a WBC of 15mm
The nurse working on the med surg unit is caring for assigned clients. The nurse should first plan
to assess a client who has - CORRECT ANSWER - Acute pancreatitis and has a pulse of
126 with a bp of 98/54mmhg
The nurse has provided discharge teaching to a client who has chronic pancreatitis. Which of the
following client statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching - CORRECT
ANSWER - I will avoid eating foods that are high in fat
The nurse is developing a POC for a client who has cirrhosis and is scheduled to have a
paracentesis performed. Which of the following should the nurse include in the POC -
CORRECT ANSWER - Position the client with the HOB elevated
