PNR 201 Exam 4 Study Guide 2025: Practical Nursing Practice Questions

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EXAM 4: PNR201 / PNR 201 (LATEST 2025 UPDATES

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MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I | QUESTIONS AND

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What is the relationship between chronic kidney disease (CKD)

and anemia? .....ANSWER.....CKD leads to anemia.

Why does chronic kidney disease cause anemia?

.....ANSWER.....Due to decreased erythropoietin production by

the kidneys.

What is erythropoietin necessary for? .....ANSWER.....Red blood

cell (RBC) production.

What are Non-modifiable risk factors .....ANSWER.....Age,

gender, genetics, ethnicity, and family history of diseases.

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What is iron-deficiency anemia? .....ANSWER.....Iron-deficiency

anemia is a condition that occurs when the body lacks enough

iron to produce hemoglobin.

What are common symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia?

.....ANSWER.....Common symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia

include fatigue, weakness, pale skin, and shortness of breath.

What does a pulse grade of 0 indicate? .....ANSWER.....Absent

(no pulse)

What does a pulse grade of 1+ indicate? .....ANSWER.....Weak

or thready

What does a pulse grade of 2+ indicate? .....ANSWER.....Light

volume

What does a pulse grade of 3+ indicate? .....ANSWER.....Normal

volume

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What does a pulse grade of 4+ indicate?

.....ANSWER.....Full,Bounding

What safety measures should you teach for Furosemide safety

.....ANSWER.....Call the provider if the patient experiences severe

hypotension, dehydration, hypokalemia, tinnitus, or signs of acute

kidney injury.

What is the role of iron in blood? .....ANSWER.....Essential for

hemoglobin production

What is the function of platelets in blood?

.....ANSWER.....Involved in blood clotting

What is the role of albumin in blood? .....ANSWER.....Maintains

oncotic pressure and fluid balance

What do leukocytes (WBCs) do? .....ANSWER.....Fight infections

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What are some Complications from DVT

.....ANSWER.....Pulmonary embolism (PE), post-thrombotic

syndrome, stroke.

Antidote for warfarin .....ANSWER.....Vitamin K (Phytonadione).

What type of razor should be used for shaving in patients with

thrombocytopenia? .....ANSWER.....An electric razor

What type of sports should be avoided by patients with

thrombocytopenia? .....ANSWER.....Contact sports

What type of toothbrush should be used by patients with

thrombocytopenia? .....ANSWER.....A soft-bristle toothbrush

What should patients with thrombocytopenia monitor for?

.....ANSWER.....Signs of bleeding

RBCs function .....ANSWER.....RBCs transport oxygen using

hemoglobin and have a lifespan of 120 days.