NCLEX RN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAMS WITH NGN, 2023 VERSION (REAL EXAM) 1. Ques(on Category: Physiological Adaptation The nurse is aware that the following terms used to describe reduced cardiac output and perfusion impairment due to ineffective pumping of the heart is: A. Anaphylactic shock B. Cardiogenic shock C. Distributive shock D. Myocardial infarction (MI) Correct Answer: B. Cardiogenic shock Cardiogenic shock is shock related to ineffective pumping of the heart. 2. Ques(on Category: Physiological Adaptation A client with hypertension asks the nurse which factors can cause blood pressure to drop to normal levels? A. Kidneys excretion to sodium only. B. Kidneys retention of sodium and water. C. Kidneys excretion of sodium and water. D. Kidneys retention of sodium and excretion of water. Correct Answer: C. Kidneys excretion of sodium and water. The kidneys respond to rise in blood pressure by excreting sodium and excess water. This response ultimately affects systolic blood pressure by regulating blood volume. 3. Ques(on Category: Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesNurse Rose is aware that the statement that best explains why furosemide (Lasix) is administered to treat hypertension is: A. It dilates peripheral blood vessels. B. It decreases sympathetic cardio acceleration. C. It inhibits the angiotensin-converting enzymes. D.