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NUR 421 NCLEX EXAM PREP – CANVAS LATEST
2025 EXAM 1| COMPLETE EXAM| QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+
A patient has renal failure with a Hemoglobin of 7.1 What is the cause? - ANSWER - Lack of Erythropoietin
What do you immediately check for with Kidney Transplant? - ANSWER - 1. Urine Output
2. WBC
- BUN/Cr
- Electrolytes
What do you check for later with a Kidney Transplant? - ANSWER - 1.Infection
- Rejection
Education for post-Renal biopsy - ANSWER - 1. Watch the site for bleeding
- Position supine for 6-8 hours
Questions to ask before a renal biopsy - ANSWER - 1. Ask if on Anticoagulants and last time taken
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pg. 2 Labs for Renal Failure - ANSWER - 1. LOW Sodium
- HIGH Potassium
- LOW Calcium
- HIGH Phosphorus
- HIGH BUN/Cr
What disease is common linked with renal problems? - ANSWER - Diabetes
Assessment for Renal Failure - ANSWER - 1. BUN/Cr
- Electrolytes
- Anemia
- Metabolic Acidosis
Educations for Peritoneal Dialysis - ANSWER - 1. Check level of drainage bag
- Reposition to side AFTER
- Check tubing is free of kinks
- Dialysate is clear
What does Dialysate look like with an infection? - ANSWER - Cloudy/Yellowish
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pg. 3 What is the treatment for urinary meatus spasms related to a bladder infection? - ANSWER - Phenazopyridine
What is the first symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia? - ANSWER - Decreased force of the urine stream
What are some drugs for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)? - ANSWER - 1. Tamsulosin
- 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor (Finasteride)
A patient 2 hours after a TURP procedure asks about bleeding, how should the nurse respond? - ANSWER - Expect SOME bleeding, Blood clots in the Foley bag are common 24-48 hours after surgery
What is a Suprapubic Catheter? - ANSWER - urinary drainage tube inserted surgically into the bladder through the abdominal wall above the symphysis pubis
What are signs/symptoms of a Bladder Infection - ANSWER - -Onset Confusion (older adults) -Burning/pain when urinating -Frequency
What is a main sign/symptom to diagnose Pyelonephritis? - ANSWER - Costovertebral Tenderness -Flank Pain
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