NUR 155 – Exam 3 (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) |
GUARANTEED PASS A+ [2026]
1. Which assessment finding indicates fluid volume deficit?
2. A patient with COPD retains CO₂. Which ABG value is
expected?
A. pH 7.50
B. HCO₃ 18
C. PaCO₂ 32
D. PaCO₂ 55
Correct: D
3. The nurse identifies which as a sign of hypokalemia?
A. Tall peaked T waves
B. Muscle weakness
C. Hyperactive reflexes
D. Bradycardia
Correct: B
4. A patient with heart failure reports sudden weight gain.
What action is priority?
,A. Restrict protein
B. Increase potassium
C. Assess for edema and lung sounds
D. Encourage fluids
Correct: C
5. Which patient behavior increases risk for type 2 diabetes?
A. Normal BMI
B. Daily exercise
C. Sedentary lifestyle
D. High-fiber diet
Correct: C
6. The priority intervention for a patient with low blood
glucose (BG 48 mg/dL) is:
A. Start IV insulin
B. Administer glucagon
C. Give 15 g of fast-acting carbohydrate
D. Call the provider
Correct: C
7. Early sign of hypoxia:
A. Cyanosis
B. Hypertension
C. Restlessness
D. Bradycardia
Correct: C
, 8. The nurse anticipates which order for a patient with
pulmonary embolism?
A. Furosemide
B. Opioids
C. Heparin infusion
D. Beta-blocker
Correct: C
9. In left-sided heart failure, the nurse expects:
A. Jugular vein distention
B. Weight loss
C. Crackles in lungs
D. Decreased respirations
Correct: C
10. Which food should a patient taking warfarin avoid
excessive amounts of?
A. Bananas
B. Milk
C. Spinach
D. Pasta
Correct: C
11. A patient with dehydration receives IV fluids. Which
finding shows improvement?
A. Increased hematocrit
B. Improved skin turgor
C. Low urine output
D. Dry mucous membranes
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) |
GUARANTEED PASS A+ [2026]
1. Which assessment finding indicates fluid volume deficit?
2. A patient with COPD retains CO₂. Which ABG value is
expected?
A. pH 7.50
B. HCO₃ 18
C. PaCO₂ 32
D. PaCO₂ 55
Correct: D
3. The nurse identifies which as a sign of hypokalemia?
A. Tall peaked T waves
B. Muscle weakness
C. Hyperactive reflexes
D. Bradycardia
Correct: B
4. A patient with heart failure reports sudden weight gain.
What action is priority?
,A. Restrict protein
B. Increase potassium
C. Assess for edema and lung sounds
D. Encourage fluids
Correct: C
5. Which patient behavior increases risk for type 2 diabetes?
A. Normal BMI
B. Daily exercise
C. Sedentary lifestyle
D. High-fiber diet
Correct: C
6. The priority intervention for a patient with low blood
glucose (BG 48 mg/dL) is:
A. Start IV insulin
B. Administer glucagon
C. Give 15 g of fast-acting carbohydrate
D. Call the provider
Correct: C
7. Early sign of hypoxia:
A. Cyanosis
B. Hypertension
C. Restlessness
D. Bradycardia
Correct: C
, 8. The nurse anticipates which order for a patient with
pulmonary embolism?
A. Furosemide
B. Opioids
C. Heparin infusion
D. Beta-blocker
Correct: C
9. In left-sided heart failure, the nurse expects:
A. Jugular vein distention
B. Weight loss
C. Crackles in lungs
D. Decreased respirations
Correct: C
10. Which food should a patient taking warfarin avoid
excessive amounts of?
A. Bananas
B. Milk
C. Spinach
D. Pasta
Correct: C
11. A patient with dehydration receives IV fluids. Which
finding shows improvement?
A. Increased hematocrit
B. Improved skin turgor
C. Low urine output
D. Dry mucous membranes
