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NUR 211MIDPOINT ASSESSMENT SUMMER 1 2026 Question 4 of 40

A nurse is providing care for a client who experienced a myocardial infarction prior to a cardiac arrest. Which of the following laboratory tests will identify early injury to the cardiac muscle?

• Creatine kinase-myocardial band (CK-MB) test
• Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) test
• Troponin T test
• Creatine kinase (CK) test

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Question 5 of 40

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following lifestyle modifications should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?

• Dietary and fluid restrictions  
• Encouraging increased mobility
• Cessation of hormonal supplements
• Cessation of intravenous (IV) drug use

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Question 6 of 40

A nurse in an emergency department is planning care for a client who is having an acute myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse should plan to administer which of the following medications after the initial acute phase to manage the client’s pain and anxiety?  NUR 211MIDPOINT ASSESSMENT SUMMER 1 2026

• Nitroglycerin
• Oxygen
• Aspirin
• Morphine

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Question 7 of 40

A nurse is caring for a client who has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions is the most common cause of ARDS?  NUR 211MIDPOINT ASSESSMENT SUMMER 1 2026

• Sepsis
• Pneumonia
• Motor vehicle accident trauma
• Aspiration

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Question 8 of 40

A nurse is assessing a client with COPD and suspects the development of pneumonia. Which clinical cue should prompt the nurse to notify the healthcare provider?

• Steady oxygen saturation levels despite exertion
• Afternoon fatigue resolving with rest
• Increased coughing and yellow sputum
• Slight headache relieved by over-the-counter medication    NUR 211MIDPOINT ASSESSMENT SUMMER 1 2026

Question 9 of 40

A nurse is educating a client about risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD). Which of the following client characteristics should the nurse identify as modifiable risk factors for CAD?

• Gender
• Family history of CAD
• Tobacco use
• Age

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