NUR2214 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT VERSION>
1. The primary function of the sodium-potassium pump is to:
A. Facilitate the diffusion of sodium into the cell
B. Maintain the resting membrane potential by creating an electrochemical gradient
C. Produce ATP for cellular energy
D. Transport oxygen across the cell membrane
Answer: B (✓)
2. A patient presents with chest pain radiating to the left arm and shortness of breath. The
nurse should first:
A. Administer morphine sulfate as ordered
B. Assess vital signs and attach a cardiac monitor
C. Notify the physician
D. Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)
Answer: B (✓)
3. Which of the following is a classic sign of hyperglycemia?
A. Shakiness and diaphoresis
B. Polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia
C. Bradycardia and hypothermia
D. Constipation and dry skin
Answer: B (✓)
4. The "Master Gland" of the endocrine system is the:
A. Thyroid gland
B. Adrenal gland
C. Pancreas
D. Pituitary gland
Answer: D (✓)
5. A patient with a pH of 7.25, PaCO2 of 50 mmHg, and HCO3- of 24 mEq/L is in which acid-
base imbalance?
A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory acidosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis
Answer: C (✓)
,6. The first step of the nursing process is:
A. Planning
B. Assessment
C. Diagnosis
D. Implementation
Answer: B (✓)
7. Which lab value is most critical to monitor for a patient taking a loop diuretic like
Furosemide?
A. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
B. Serum Potassium
C. Serum Sodium
D. Hemoglobin
Answer: B (✓)
8. What is the most common cause of a myocardial infarction (MI)?
A. Coronary artery vasospasm
B. Rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque and thrombosis
C. Severe hypertension
D. Aortic dissection
Answer: B (✓)
9. The normal adult range for a heart rate is:
A. 50-80 beats per minute
B. 60-100 beats per minute
C. 80-120 beats per minute
D. 100-140 beats per minute
Answer: B (✓)
10. A patient is receiving a blood transfusion and develops chills, fever, and low back pain.
The nurse's priority action is to:
A. Administer an antihistamine
B. Slow the infusion rate
C. Stop the transfusion and keep the IV line open with normal saline
D. Notify the blood bank
Answer: C (✓)
11. Which cranial nerve is responsible for the pupillary light reflex?
A. Cranial Nerve II (Optic)
B. Cranial Nerve III (Oculomotor)
,C. Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal)
D. Cranial Nerve VII (Facial)
Answer: B (✓)
12. The therapeutic level for Lithium is:
A. 0.2-0.5 mEq/L
B. 0.6-1.2 mEq/L
C. 1.5-2.0 mEq/L
D. 2.5-3.0 mEq/L
Answer: B (✓)
13. A patient with COPD is most likely to experience which type of acid-base imbalance?
A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory acidosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis
Answer: C (✓)
14. The "Five Rights" of medication administration include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Right patient
B. Right time
C. Right route
D. Right diagnosis
Answer: D (✓)
15. Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?
A. Right Atrium
B. Right Ventricle
C. Left Atrium
D. Left Ventricle
Answer: D (✓)
16. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient with heart failure. Which statement
by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I will weigh myself every morning."
B. "I can add salt to my food to improve the taste."
C. "I will take my diuretic pill in the morning."
D. "I will report any weight gain of 3 pounds in a day to my doctor."
Answer: B (✓)
, 17. What is the primary symptom of Parkinson's disease?
A. Intention tremor
B. Bradykinesia and resting tremor
C. Memory loss and confusion
D. Severe headache
Answer: B (✓)
18. The process of phagocytosis is primarily carried out by:
A. Platelets
B. Erythrocytes
C. Neutrophils and Macrophages
D. Lymphocytes
Answer: C (✓)
19. A patient with type 1 diabetes is experiencing confusion, cool clammy skin, and
tachycardia. The most likely cause is:
A. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
B. Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State (HHS)
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Hyperthyroidism
Answer: C (✓)
20. Which vitamin is essential for blood coagulation?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin K
Answer: D (✓)
21. When auscultating lung sounds, wheezing is often associated with:
A. Pneumonia
B. Asthma or COPD
C. Pulmonary edema
D. Pleural effusion
Answer: B (✓)
22. The normal specific gravity of urine ranges from:
A. 1.000-1.020
B. 1.010-1.030
C. 1.030-1.050
DETAILED ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT VERSION>
1. The primary function of the sodium-potassium pump is to:
A. Facilitate the diffusion of sodium into the cell
B. Maintain the resting membrane potential by creating an electrochemical gradient
C. Produce ATP for cellular energy
D. Transport oxygen across the cell membrane
Answer: B (✓)
2. A patient presents with chest pain radiating to the left arm and shortness of breath. The
nurse should first:
A. Administer morphine sulfate as ordered
B. Assess vital signs and attach a cardiac monitor
C. Notify the physician
D. Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)
Answer: B (✓)
3. Which of the following is a classic sign of hyperglycemia?
A. Shakiness and diaphoresis
B. Polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia
C. Bradycardia and hypothermia
D. Constipation and dry skin
Answer: B (✓)
4. The "Master Gland" of the endocrine system is the:
A. Thyroid gland
B. Adrenal gland
C. Pancreas
D. Pituitary gland
Answer: D (✓)
5. A patient with a pH of 7.25, PaCO2 of 50 mmHg, and HCO3- of 24 mEq/L is in which acid-
base imbalance?
A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory acidosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis
Answer: C (✓)
,6. The first step of the nursing process is:
A. Planning
B. Assessment
C. Diagnosis
D. Implementation
Answer: B (✓)
7. Which lab value is most critical to monitor for a patient taking a loop diuretic like
Furosemide?
A. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
B. Serum Potassium
C. Serum Sodium
D. Hemoglobin
Answer: B (✓)
8. What is the most common cause of a myocardial infarction (MI)?
A. Coronary artery vasospasm
B. Rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque and thrombosis
C. Severe hypertension
D. Aortic dissection
Answer: B (✓)
9. The normal adult range for a heart rate is:
A. 50-80 beats per minute
B. 60-100 beats per minute
C. 80-120 beats per minute
D. 100-140 beats per minute
Answer: B (✓)
10. A patient is receiving a blood transfusion and develops chills, fever, and low back pain.
The nurse's priority action is to:
A. Administer an antihistamine
B. Slow the infusion rate
C. Stop the transfusion and keep the IV line open with normal saline
D. Notify the blood bank
Answer: C (✓)
11. Which cranial nerve is responsible for the pupillary light reflex?
A. Cranial Nerve II (Optic)
B. Cranial Nerve III (Oculomotor)
,C. Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal)
D. Cranial Nerve VII (Facial)
Answer: B (✓)
12. The therapeutic level for Lithium is:
A. 0.2-0.5 mEq/L
B. 0.6-1.2 mEq/L
C. 1.5-2.0 mEq/L
D. 2.5-3.0 mEq/L
Answer: B (✓)
13. A patient with COPD is most likely to experience which type of acid-base imbalance?
A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory acidosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis
Answer: C (✓)
14. The "Five Rights" of medication administration include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Right patient
B. Right time
C. Right route
D. Right diagnosis
Answer: D (✓)
15. Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?
A. Right Atrium
B. Right Ventricle
C. Left Atrium
D. Left Ventricle
Answer: D (✓)
16. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient with heart failure. Which statement
by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I will weigh myself every morning."
B. "I can add salt to my food to improve the taste."
C. "I will take my diuretic pill in the morning."
D. "I will report any weight gain of 3 pounds in a day to my doctor."
Answer: B (✓)
, 17. What is the primary symptom of Parkinson's disease?
A. Intention tremor
B. Bradykinesia and resting tremor
C. Memory loss and confusion
D. Severe headache
Answer: B (✓)
18. The process of phagocytosis is primarily carried out by:
A. Platelets
B. Erythrocytes
C. Neutrophils and Macrophages
D. Lymphocytes
Answer: C (✓)
19. A patient with type 1 diabetes is experiencing confusion, cool clammy skin, and
tachycardia. The most likely cause is:
A. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
B. Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State (HHS)
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Hyperthyroidism
Answer: C (✓)
20. Which vitamin is essential for blood coagulation?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin K
Answer: D (✓)
21. When auscultating lung sounds, wheezing is often associated with:
A. Pneumonia
B. Asthma or COPD
C. Pulmonary edema
D. Pleural effusion
Answer: B (✓)
22. The normal specific gravity of urine ranges from:
A. 1.000-1.020
B. 1.010-1.030
C. 1.030-1.050
