Herzing NSG 521 Fundamentals/Health
Assessment Exam 3 LATEST ACTUAL
EXAM 2024-2025 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) | A+ GRADE
If this electrolyte imbalance isn't treated timely, prolonged
effects of an elevated level could cause: kidney stones,
kidney failure, osteoporosis, confusion Correct Answer
Calcium
(Hypocalcemia includes: numbness and tingling of fingers,
mouth, or feet; tetany; muscle cramps; and seizures.
Hypercalcemia includes: nausea, vomiting, constipation,
bone pain, excessive urination, thirst, confusion, lethargy,
and slurred speech.)
Which of the following body systems influence the acid-
base balance to produce compensatory changes for a
patient experiencing metabolic acidosis?
1)Vascular/veins
2)Hepatic/liver
3)Renal/kidneys
4)Respiratory/lungs Correct Answer 4)Respiratory/Lungs
(Metabolic acidosis is an acidotic state in the kidneys,
Lungs help compensate and vise versa) (Respiratory
acidosis is an acidotic state in the lungs, Kidneys help
compensate)
,True or False-
Hypervolemia is caused by prolonged nausea, vomiting
and diarrhea Correct Answer False
(Hypervolemia is extra fluid build up such as excess
sodium/water retention)
(Hypovolemia is low fluid caused by ex. N/V)
True or False-
If a patient complains of tenderness to a quadrant of the
abdomen, the nurse should not assess that quadrant for
fear of injury to the patient. Correct Answer False (Save
the most tender area for last of the 4 quadrants)
(Order of evaluating- 1. inspect in supine 2. auscultate
(listen for up to 5 mins in every quadrant starting in LRQ
and working clockwise) 3. percuss 4. palpate
The nurse is teaching an older adult patient about
changes to the GI system that occur with aging. Which of
the following should the nurse not include?
1)Stool moves more slowly through the intestine as we
age.
2)Medication absorption decreases as the kidneys and
liver function slows down.
3)Drooling develops as swallowing becomes impaired.
4)Dentition does not affect the digestive process. Correct
Answer 4)Dentition does not affect the digestive process.
(IT DOES such as how much we chew)
The nurse assesses an abdominal fluid wave. She knows
this is likely indicative of this Correct Answer Ascites
(500mL or more of fluid in the abdomen)
, Positive Blumberg sign is indicative of this disease
process Correct Answer Appendicitis
You have a group of 4 patients. Which patient is at highest
risk of developing altered bowel elimination?
1)Patient NPO after midnight for surgical procedure
2)An elderly patient who takes a prescribed stool softener
daily
3)A patient scheduled for a routine colonoscopy in two
days
4)A patient who has received IV antibiotics for the last 2
weeks Correct Answer 4)A patient who has received IV
antibiotics for the last 2 weeks (could potentially get c-diff,
affects the normal flora in our gut)
Where is the prostate gland located? Correct Answer
Surrounds the urethra near the bladder
What is the role of the fallopian tubes? Correct Answer
Carry ova from the ovaries to the uterus
True or False-
Kidneys do not help with RBC production or BP regulation
Correct Answer False (they do- and renin)
Define insensible fluid loss Correct Answer Amount of
body fluid lost daily that is not easily measured, from the
respiratory system and skin (ex: sweat). Sensible is easily
measured such as urine output.
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