MULTIDIMENSIONAL NURSING 2 EXAM
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Hypovolemia will have low BP and
elevated HR True or False ( Correct
answers ) True
Pulse usually bounding, and blood
pressure can be within normal range or
lowered
There is no relationship between electrolyte imbalances Trousseau or
Chvostek's sign True or False ( Correct answers ) False
Diet has nothing to do with
hypovolemia True or False ( Correct
answers ) False
Sodium Lab Values ( Correct answers )
135-145 Hyponatremic: <135
Hypernatremic: >145
Fluid restriction is used for
hypokalemia True or False ( Correct
answers ) False
pH 7.43
PaCO2 52
HCO3 33 ( Correct answers ) Fully
compensated metabolic acidosis
Asthma causes metabolic alkalosis ( Correct answers )
False Asthma causes metabolic acidosis
ABCs ( Correct answers )
Airway Breathing
Circulation
PTs with metabolic disorders do NOT need nutritional
support True or False ( Correct answers ) False
Educate patients on which foods to consume based on potential electrolyte
imbalances A hypertonic solution is appropriate for dehydration
True or False ( Correct answers ) False
, Potassium Lab Values ( Correct answers )
3.5-5 Hypokalemic: <3.5
Hyperkalemic: >5
Cardiac arrhythmias are associated with potassium electrolyte
imbalances True or False ( Correct answers ) True
Hyperkalemia: Ventricular Fibrillation
The primary electrolyte imbalance to monitor for dialysis PTs is
hyponatremia True or False ( Correct answers ) False
Colloids is the expected solution for
DKA True or False ( Correct
answers ) False
Colloids is the expected solution for hypovolemia/
hypovolemic shock Respiratory Alkalosis causes tall T waves
True or False ( Correct answers ) False
Flattens T waves
IV fluids that can be used with hypernatremia ( Correct answers )
Isotonic Saline Respiratory Acidosis ( Correct answers ) Hypoventilation
Increase CO2
Increase or normal HCO3
Chronically seen in PTs w/ pulmonary disease, sleep apnea, and obesity
Respiratory Acidosis Symptoms ( Correct answers )
Tachycardia Hypertension
Ventricular
Fib Anxiety
Irritabilit
y
Confusio
n
Ineffective, Shallow, Rapid
Breathing Pale or Cyanotic
As acidosis worsens
bradycardia, hypotension,
lethargy, and possible coma
develop
Respiratory Acidosis Nursing Interventions ( Correct answers ) Oxygen
Therapy Maintain Patent Airway
Enhance Gas Exchange:
Positioning
Breathing Techniques
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Hypovolemia will have low BP and
elevated HR True or False ( Correct
answers ) True
Pulse usually bounding, and blood
pressure can be within normal range or
lowered
There is no relationship between electrolyte imbalances Trousseau or
Chvostek's sign True or False ( Correct answers ) False
Diet has nothing to do with
hypovolemia True or False ( Correct
answers ) False
Sodium Lab Values ( Correct answers )
135-145 Hyponatremic: <135
Hypernatremic: >145
Fluid restriction is used for
hypokalemia True or False ( Correct
answers ) False
pH 7.43
PaCO2 52
HCO3 33 ( Correct answers ) Fully
compensated metabolic acidosis
Asthma causes metabolic alkalosis ( Correct answers )
False Asthma causes metabolic acidosis
ABCs ( Correct answers )
Airway Breathing
Circulation
PTs with metabolic disorders do NOT need nutritional
support True or False ( Correct answers ) False
Educate patients on which foods to consume based on potential electrolyte
imbalances A hypertonic solution is appropriate for dehydration
True or False ( Correct answers ) False
, Potassium Lab Values ( Correct answers )
3.5-5 Hypokalemic: <3.5
Hyperkalemic: >5
Cardiac arrhythmias are associated with potassium electrolyte
imbalances True or False ( Correct answers ) True
Hyperkalemia: Ventricular Fibrillation
The primary electrolyte imbalance to monitor for dialysis PTs is
hyponatremia True or False ( Correct answers ) False
Colloids is the expected solution for
DKA True or False ( Correct
answers ) False
Colloids is the expected solution for hypovolemia/
hypovolemic shock Respiratory Alkalosis causes tall T waves
True or False ( Correct answers ) False
Flattens T waves
IV fluids that can be used with hypernatremia ( Correct answers )
Isotonic Saline Respiratory Acidosis ( Correct answers ) Hypoventilation
Increase CO2
Increase or normal HCO3
Chronically seen in PTs w/ pulmonary disease, sleep apnea, and obesity
Respiratory Acidosis Symptoms ( Correct answers )
Tachycardia Hypertension
Ventricular
Fib Anxiety
Irritabilit
y
Confusio
n
Ineffective, Shallow, Rapid
Breathing Pale or Cyanotic
As acidosis worsens
bradycardia, hypotension,
lethargy, and possible coma
develop
Respiratory Acidosis Nursing Interventions ( Correct answers ) Oxygen
Therapy Maintain Patent Airway
Enhance Gas Exchange:
Positioning
Breathing Techniques
