NRSG 2350 MODULE 1 TEST BANK 2026/2027 | COMPLETE NURSING
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1. Describe how hypernatremia can be caused by increased sodium intake and
fluid loss.
Increased sodium intake raises sodium levels in the blood, while
fluid loss decreases water levels, leading to hypernatremia.
Increased sodium intake has no effect on sodium levels, while fluid
loss increases water levels, leading to hypernatremia.
Increased sodium intake raises sodium levels in the blood, while fluid
loss has no effect on sodium levels, leading to hypernatremia.
Increased sodium intake decreases sodium levels in the blood, while
fluid loss increases water levels, leading to hypernatremia.
2. Describe how environmental influences can act as predisposing factors for
diseases.
Environmental influences only affect physical health, not mental
health.
Environmental influences are solely related to genetic predispositions.
Environmental influences can include factors such as pollution,
lifestyle choices, and exposure to pathogens that increase the risk
of developing diseases.
Environmental influences have no impact on disease risk.
3. If a patient presents with symptoms of fluid volume overload, which of the
following assessments would be most critical to perform?
Assessing serum electrolyte levels
Performing a complete blood count
, Measuring blood glucose levels
Evaluating liver function tests
4. Describe the role of energy in active transport compared to passive
transport.
Both active and passive transport require energy to function.
Active transport requires energy to move substances against their
concentration gradient, while passive transport does not require
energy and moves substances along their gradient.
Active transport and passive transport are the same processes.
Active transport moves substances along their gradient without
energy, while passive transport requires energy.
5. Describe the condition of hyponatremia and its significance in terms of
sodium levels in the extracellular fluid.
Hyponatremia occurs when sodium levels exceed 135 mEq/L,
indicating dehydration.
Hyponatremia is defined as having normal sodium levels in the
extracellular fluid, which is essential for cellular function.
Hyponatremia refers to a condition where sodium levels are within the
normal range, indicating good health.
Hyponatremia is a condition characterized by sodium levels in the
extracellular fluid that fall below 135 mEq/L, which can lead to
various health complications.
6. In a fluid volume deficit, the labs will likely show which imbalance?
Hyponatremia and increased urine osmolality
Hypernatremia and decreased urine osmolality
, Hypernatremia and increased urine osmolality
Hyponatremia and decreased urine osmolality
7. What is the term used to describe the sum of all chemical reactions in a living
organism?
Respiration
Metabolism
Photosynthesis
Homeostasis
8. What is the defining characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
They reproduce asexually only.
They have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
They lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
They are unicellular only.
9. What is the term for the movement of substances from an area of lower
concentration to an area of higher concentration using energy?
Passive transport
Active transport
Osmosis
Facilitated diffusion
10. Which of the following organisms have cells that contain a nucleus and
membrane-bound organelles?
all organisms
, archaea
prokaryote
eukaryote
11. Which part of a cell contains the chromosomes or genetic material?
Organelles
Golgi apparatus
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
12. Describe the role of cells in the context of living organisms.
Cells are responsible for the movement of organisms.
Cells serve as the basic structural and functional units of all living
organisms.
Cells are the largest components of living organisms.
Cells are only found in multicellular organisms.
13. In a scenario where a tissue is deprived of oxygen for an extended period,
which cellular response is most likely to occur, and what are the potential
consequences?
Necrosis, which will promote healing.
Ischemia, which can lead to necrosis if not resolved.
Apoptosis, which will enhance tissue regeneration.
Apoptosis, which will cause inflammation.
EXAM PREP | HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS |
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE | LATEST UPDATED VERSION
1. Describe how hypernatremia can be caused by increased sodium intake and
fluid loss.
Increased sodium intake raises sodium levels in the blood, while
fluid loss decreases water levels, leading to hypernatremia.
Increased sodium intake has no effect on sodium levels, while fluid
loss increases water levels, leading to hypernatremia.
Increased sodium intake raises sodium levels in the blood, while fluid
loss has no effect on sodium levels, leading to hypernatremia.
Increased sodium intake decreases sodium levels in the blood, while
fluid loss increases water levels, leading to hypernatremia.
2. Describe how environmental influences can act as predisposing factors for
diseases.
Environmental influences only affect physical health, not mental
health.
Environmental influences are solely related to genetic predispositions.
Environmental influences can include factors such as pollution,
lifestyle choices, and exposure to pathogens that increase the risk
of developing diseases.
Environmental influences have no impact on disease risk.
3. If a patient presents with symptoms of fluid volume overload, which of the
following assessments would be most critical to perform?
Assessing serum electrolyte levels
Performing a complete blood count
, Measuring blood glucose levels
Evaluating liver function tests
4. Describe the role of energy in active transport compared to passive
transport.
Both active and passive transport require energy to function.
Active transport requires energy to move substances against their
concentration gradient, while passive transport does not require
energy and moves substances along their gradient.
Active transport and passive transport are the same processes.
Active transport moves substances along their gradient without
energy, while passive transport requires energy.
5. Describe the condition of hyponatremia and its significance in terms of
sodium levels in the extracellular fluid.
Hyponatremia occurs when sodium levels exceed 135 mEq/L,
indicating dehydration.
Hyponatremia is defined as having normal sodium levels in the
extracellular fluid, which is essential for cellular function.
Hyponatremia refers to a condition where sodium levels are within the
normal range, indicating good health.
Hyponatremia is a condition characterized by sodium levels in the
extracellular fluid that fall below 135 mEq/L, which can lead to
various health complications.
6. In a fluid volume deficit, the labs will likely show which imbalance?
Hyponatremia and increased urine osmolality
Hypernatremia and decreased urine osmolality
, Hypernatremia and increased urine osmolality
Hyponatremia and decreased urine osmolality
7. What is the term used to describe the sum of all chemical reactions in a living
organism?
Respiration
Metabolism
Photosynthesis
Homeostasis
8. What is the defining characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
They reproduce asexually only.
They have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
They lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
They are unicellular only.
9. What is the term for the movement of substances from an area of lower
concentration to an area of higher concentration using energy?
Passive transport
Active transport
Osmosis
Facilitated diffusion
10. Which of the following organisms have cells that contain a nucleus and
membrane-bound organelles?
all organisms
, archaea
prokaryote
eukaryote
11. Which part of a cell contains the chromosomes or genetic material?
Organelles
Golgi apparatus
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
12. Describe the role of cells in the context of living organisms.
Cells are responsible for the movement of organisms.
Cells serve as the basic structural and functional units of all living
organisms.
Cells are the largest components of living organisms.
Cells are only found in multicellular organisms.
13. In a scenario where a tissue is deprived of oxygen for an extended period,
which cellular response is most likely to occur, and what are the potential
consequences?
Necrosis, which will promote healing.
Ischemia, which can lead to necrosis if not resolved.
Apoptosis, which will enhance tissue regeneration.
Apoptosis, which will cause inflammation.
