NURSG 546 - Exam 2 Latest Update 2025-2026
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A patient who has had multiple blood transfusions over the past 2 days has a pH of 7.30
and is experiencing tingling around the mouth and difficulty swallowing, which
electrolyte imbalance is the cause of this? - CORRECT ANSWER: hypocalcemia under
8.6 mg/dL
Define cystitis - CORRECT ANSWER: inflammation of bladder
Define hydronephrosis - CORRECT ANSWER: dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces
Define interstitial fluid - CORRECT ANSWER: fluid between cells
Define neurogenic bladder - CORRECT ANSWER: bladder dysfunction related to
abnormal or absent bladder innervation
Define pyelonephritis - CORRECT ANSWER: inflammation of kidney
Define urethritis - CORRECT ANSWER: inflammation of urethra
Describe the difference between a complicated UTI and an uncomplicated UTI. -
CORRECT ANSWER: An uncomplicated UTI occurs in an otherwise normal urinary tract
and usually only involves the bladder while a complicated UTI is in a person with a
structural or functional problem in the urinary tract
How does acute pyelonephritis occur? - CORRECT ANSWER: begins with colonization
of lower urinary tract and then moves upward into kidneys
,How is hypernatremia treated? - CORRECT ANSWER: IV fluids - hypotonic, isotonic
List the possible causes for abdominal ascites - CORRECT ANSWER: -
hyperaldosteronism
-decreased albumin levels (hypoalbuminemia)
-portal hypertension
What are clinical manifestations of hepatic encephalopathy? - CORRECT ANSWER: -
changes in neurologic or mental responsiveness
-impaired consciousness
-inappropriate behavior
-asterixis
-fector hepaticus (musty, sweet odor of breath)
What are factors that may contribute to development of urinary calculi formation? -
CORRECT ANSWER: -Obstruction with urinary stasis
-UTI
-Genetics
-Thiazides diuretics use
What are important complications in regards to sexual function to inform a patient
undergoing TURP? - CORRECT ANSWER: -decreased or absent ejaculate volume
-retrograde ejaculation
What are problems that usually coexist in a complicated UTI? - CORRECT ANSWER: -
gallstones
-obstruction
-renal transplant
, -CKD
-AKI
-abnormal GU tract
-catheters
What are risk factors for developing BPH? - CORRECT ANSWER: -alcohol
consumption
-aging
-family history of BPH
-smoking
-diabetes
-erectile dysfunction
-obesity
What are signs of infection to monitor for with a patient who has an external fixation? -
CORRECT ANSWER: tenderness, exudate, pain, erythema
What are skin manifestations associated with cirrhosis? - CORRECT ANSWER: spider
angiomars and palmar erythema
What are the 6 P's of compartment syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. pain
2. paresthesias
3. pallor
4. pulselessness
5. pressure
6. paralysis
What are the causes of hypercalcemia? - CORRECT ANSWER: -hyperparathyroidism
110 Questions and 100% Verified Correct
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A patient who has had multiple blood transfusions over the past 2 days has a pH of 7.30
and is experiencing tingling around the mouth and difficulty swallowing, which
electrolyte imbalance is the cause of this? - CORRECT ANSWER: hypocalcemia under
8.6 mg/dL
Define cystitis - CORRECT ANSWER: inflammation of bladder
Define hydronephrosis - CORRECT ANSWER: dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces
Define interstitial fluid - CORRECT ANSWER: fluid between cells
Define neurogenic bladder - CORRECT ANSWER: bladder dysfunction related to
abnormal or absent bladder innervation
Define pyelonephritis - CORRECT ANSWER: inflammation of kidney
Define urethritis - CORRECT ANSWER: inflammation of urethra
Describe the difference between a complicated UTI and an uncomplicated UTI. -
CORRECT ANSWER: An uncomplicated UTI occurs in an otherwise normal urinary tract
and usually only involves the bladder while a complicated UTI is in a person with a
structural or functional problem in the urinary tract
How does acute pyelonephritis occur? - CORRECT ANSWER: begins with colonization
of lower urinary tract and then moves upward into kidneys
,How is hypernatremia treated? - CORRECT ANSWER: IV fluids - hypotonic, isotonic
List the possible causes for abdominal ascites - CORRECT ANSWER: -
hyperaldosteronism
-decreased albumin levels (hypoalbuminemia)
-portal hypertension
What are clinical manifestations of hepatic encephalopathy? - CORRECT ANSWER: -
changes in neurologic or mental responsiveness
-impaired consciousness
-inappropriate behavior
-asterixis
-fector hepaticus (musty, sweet odor of breath)
What are factors that may contribute to development of urinary calculi formation? -
CORRECT ANSWER: -Obstruction with urinary stasis
-UTI
-Genetics
-Thiazides diuretics use
What are important complications in regards to sexual function to inform a patient
undergoing TURP? - CORRECT ANSWER: -decreased or absent ejaculate volume
-retrograde ejaculation
What are problems that usually coexist in a complicated UTI? - CORRECT ANSWER: -
gallstones
-obstruction
-renal transplant
, -CKD
-AKI
-abnormal GU tract
-catheters
What are risk factors for developing BPH? - CORRECT ANSWER: -alcohol
consumption
-aging
-family history of BPH
-smoking
-diabetes
-erectile dysfunction
-obesity
What are signs of infection to monitor for with a patient who has an external fixation? -
CORRECT ANSWER: tenderness, exudate, pain, erythema
What are skin manifestations associated with cirrhosis? - CORRECT ANSWER: spider
angiomars and palmar erythema
What are the 6 P's of compartment syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. pain
2. paresthesias
3. pallor
4. pulselessness
5. pressure
6. paralysis
What are the causes of hypercalcemia? - CORRECT ANSWER: -hyperparathyroidism
