MED SURG 201 Final Exam Questions with Correct Answers
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1. The nurse uses a picture to show how ions equalize their concentration by the passive
transport process of
a. osmosis.
b. filtration.
c. titration.
d. diffusion.
Answer D - diffusion
2. how much solution does normal saline IV fluid contain?
Answer 0.9%
3. The nurse uses a diagram to demonstrate how in dehydration the water is drawn into
the plasma from the cells by the process of
A. distillation
B. diffusion
C. filtration
D. osmosis
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, Answer D. osmosis
4. The nurse explains that the active transport process that is able to move sodium and
potassium into or out of cells is
a. filtration.
b. sodium pump.
c. diffusion.
d. osmosis.
Answer B - sodium pump
5. The patient taking furosemide (Lasix) to correct excess edema shows a weight loss of
5.5 pounds in 24 hours. The nurse calculates this weight loss to be the excretion of
approximately liters of fluid.
a. 1.0
b. 1.5
c. 2.0
d. 2.5
Answer D - 2.5
6. When the nurse assesses a potassium level of 2.9 mEq/L in the patient with vomiting
and diarrhea, the nurse will be alert for
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, a. excessive urinary output.
b. abdominal distention.
c. increased reflexes.
d. hyperactive bowel sounds.
Answer B - abdominal distention
7. While the nurse is washing the face of a patient in renal failure, the patient
demonstrates a spasm of the lips and face. The nurse examines the recent electrolyte
levels to assess the level of
a. potassium.
b. calcium.
c. sodium.
d. magnesium.
Answer B - calcium
8. Prior to hanging an IV containing potassium, the nurse will confirm that there is a
a. blood pressure of at least 60 mm Hg diastolic.
b. urine output of at least 30 mL/hr.
c. filter on the IV line.
d. pulse of at least 50 beats/min.
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1. The nurse uses a picture to show how ions equalize their concentration by the passive
transport process of
a. osmosis.
b. filtration.
c. titration.
d. diffusion.
Answer D - diffusion
2. how much solution does normal saline IV fluid contain?
Answer 0.9%
3. The nurse uses a diagram to demonstrate how in dehydration the water is drawn into
the plasma from the cells by the process of
A. distillation
B. diffusion
C. filtration
D. osmosis
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, Answer D. osmosis
4. The nurse explains that the active transport process that is able to move sodium and
potassium into or out of cells is
a. filtration.
b. sodium pump.
c. diffusion.
d. osmosis.
Answer B - sodium pump
5. The patient taking furosemide (Lasix) to correct excess edema shows a weight loss of
5.5 pounds in 24 hours. The nurse calculates this weight loss to be the excretion of
approximately liters of fluid.
a. 1.0
b. 1.5
c. 2.0
d. 2.5
Answer D - 2.5
6. When the nurse assesses a potassium level of 2.9 mEq/L in the patient with vomiting
and diarrhea, the nurse will be alert for
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, a. excessive urinary output.
b. abdominal distention.
c. increased reflexes.
d. hyperactive bowel sounds.
Answer B - abdominal distention
7. While the nurse is washing the face of a patient in renal failure, the patient
demonstrates a spasm of the lips and face. The nurse examines the recent electrolyte
levels to assess the level of
a. potassium.
b. calcium.
c. sodium.
d. magnesium.
Answer B - calcium
8. Prior to hanging an IV containing potassium, the nurse will confirm that there is a
a. blood pressure of at least 60 mm Hg diastolic.
b. urine output of at least 30 mL/hr.
c. filter on the IV line.
d. pulse of at least 50 beats/min.
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