NURS 373 FINAL EXAM NEW INFO
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | NURS
373 FINAL STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE
TEST 2026/2027
1 of 118
Definition
A) Inability to focus
B) Dilated pupils
C) Feelings of doom
D) Self-absorption
E) Rapid speech
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The nurse is concerned that an older adult client is at risk for developing acute
kidney injury (AKI). Which data in the client's history supports the nurse's concern?
Select all that apply.
The nurse is preparing to administer 20 mEq of potassium chloride to a client who
has been vomiting. Which information about the purpose of this medication should
the nurse explain to the client?
, The nurse is admitting a client experiencing a panic attack to the behavioral
health unit.
Which clinical manifestations would indicate that the client's anxiety is at a
panic level of severity?
The nurse is asked to explain the effects of alcohol use between males and females.
With which information about females should the nurse respond?
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2 of 118
Term
A client has been admitted to a healthcare facility for treatment of
alcohol use. For which reason will the client be prescribed
carbamazepine?
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The client is experiencing
The client is experiencing cravings for
withdrawal-related seizure
nicotine.
activity.
The client is addicted to opioids. The client has high levels of anxiety.
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, 3 of 118
Term
A client diagnosed with general anxiety disorder (GAD) is prescribed a
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Which statement indicates
to the nurse the client needs additional information about the
medication?
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"My doctor will start me off on a
"This medicine could make me feel
high dose and then decrease
agitated."
the dose."
"This medicine alters the levels of the
"I may experience some nausea while
neurotransmitter serotonin in the
on this medication."
brain."
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4 of 118
Term
A client at which levels of anxiety would be most receptive to learning
tools that would help the client recognize triggers?
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, A) Difficulty sleeping
B) Hypovigilance
Assist the client in ambulating around
C) Alcohol abuse
the room at least three times daily.
D) Aggressive behavior
E) Hair pulling
A) Mild
B) Moderate
The client is experiencing withdrawal-
C) Severe
related seizure activity.
D) Panic
E) Phobia
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5 of 118
Term
The nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a female client suspected
of having a fluid imbalance. Which laboratory value should indicate to
the nurse that the client is experiencing dehydration?
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Serum osmolality 230 mOsm/kg Serum potassium 3.8 mEq/L
Hematocrit 53% Hematocrit 30%
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | NURS
373 FINAL STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE
TEST 2026/2027
1 of 118
Definition
A) Inability to focus
B) Dilated pupils
C) Feelings of doom
D) Self-absorption
E) Rapid speech
Give this one a go later!
The nurse is concerned that an older adult client is at risk for developing acute
kidney injury (AKI). Which data in the client's history supports the nurse's concern?
Select all that apply.
The nurse is preparing to administer 20 mEq of potassium chloride to a client who
has been vomiting. Which information about the purpose of this medication should
the nurse explain to the client?
, The nurse is admitting a client experiencing a panic attack to the behavioral
health unit.
Which clinical manifestations would indicate that the client's anxiety is at a
panic level of severity?
The nurse is asked to explain the effects of alcohol use between males and females.
With which information about females should the nurse respond?
Don't know?
2 of 118
Term
A client has been admitted to a healthcare facility for treatment of
alcohol use. For which reason will the client be prescribed
carbamazepine?
Give this one a go later!
The client is experiencing
The client is experiencing cravings for
withdrawal-related seizure
nicotine.
activity.
The client is addicted to opioids. The client has high levels of anxiety.
Don't know?
, 3 of 118
Term
A client diagnosed with general anxiety disorder (GAD) is prescribed a
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Which statement indicates
to the nurse the client needs additional information about the
medication?
Give this one a go later!
"My doctor will start me off on a
"This medicine could make me feel
high dose and then decrease
agitated."
the dose."
"This medicine alters the levels of the
"I may experience some nausea while
neurotransmitter serotonin in the
on this medication."
brain."
Don't know?
4 of 118
Term
A client at which levels of anxiety would be most receptive to learning
tools that would help the client recognize triggers?
Give this one a go later!
, A) Difficulty sleeping
B) Hypovigilance
Assist the client in ambulating around
C) Alcohol abuse
the room at least three times daily.
D) Aggressive behavior
E) Hair pulling
A) Mild
B) Moderate
The client is experiencing withdrawal-
C) Severe
related seizure activity.
D) Panic
E) Phobia
Don't know?
5 of 118
Term
The nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a female client suspected
of having a fluid imbalance. Which laboratory value should indicate to
the nurse that the client is experiencing dehydration?
Give this one a go later!
Serum osmolality 230 mOsm/kg Serum potassium 3.8 mEq/L
Hematocrit 53% Hematocrit 30%
Don't know?
