NR572 Week 4 Midterm Exam (Sept 2026)

[SOLVED] NR572 Week 4 Midterm Exam (Sept 2026)

                                                                     [SOLVED] NR572 Week 4 Midterm Exam (Sept 2026)
Question 1
You are called by the nursing staff for a patient with a history of heavy, daily alcohol use. He was admitted 48 hours ago with cellulitis in the right foot. The patient has become acutely agitated, confused, and diaphoretic. VS are as follows: BP 198/88; HR 134; RR 28; T 38.4°C. What is the most appropriate intervention for this patient?
A. Haloperidol 5mg IV q 8 hour
B. Clonazepam 0.5mg po q 12 hours
C. Propofol IV 10mg/kg/hr
D. Lorazepam 4mg IV q 4 hours ✅
Question 2
Which of the following patients are most likely to have metabolic acidosis?
A. Gastroenteritis, COVID-19, and Hyperglycemia Hyperosmolar State
B. Pancreatitis, pulmonary embolism, and small bowel obstruction
C. Sepsis, DKA, and acute renal failure ✅
D. MI, COPD, and DVT
Question 3
You are called to evaluate a 43-year-old female. She was found minimally responsive and breathing 8 times per minute. As the NP what would you expect to find on the ABG?
A. Metabolic Alkalosis
B. Metabolic Acidosis
C. Respiratory Alkalosis
D. Respiratory Acidosis ✅

Question 49
You are caring for a 73-year-old male with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who was admitted to the ICU for acute respiratory failure. You are evaluating the patient for extubation and note the following ABG results: pH 7.32; PCO2 66; HCO3 30; and PaO2 66. How do you interpret the ABG?
A. Uncompensated Respiratory Acidosis
B. Partially Compensated Metabolic Acidosis
C. Compensated Respiratory Acidosis
D. Partially Compensated Respiratory Acidosis ✅
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Question 50
You are caring for 76-year-old male with a history of cirrhosis. He was admitted 3 days ago for shortness of breath and worsening ascites. You are called to the bedside by his nurse for concerns of hypotension. VS are as follows: BP 88/50; HR 76; RR 22; SpO2 97% on room air. As the NP what is the most important initial assessment that you should perform in this patient scenario?
A. Urine output
B. Hypoxia
C. Level of consciousness
D. Acute bleeding ✅………………………………add to cart and check out to access the entire exam questions and answers at $70 only