CCRN Domain 3: Endocrine/Hematology/Gastrointestinal/Renal/Integumentary

A patient with chronic kidney disease is at risk for developing renal osteodystrophy. Which laboratory finding is most indicative of this condition?

In patients with acute pancreatitis, which of the following is a critical indicator of systemic complications and should be monitored closely?

A patient with Addison's disease is admitted to the ICU. Which of the following is the most likely finding in this patient's electrolyte profile?

In a patient with suspected gastrointestinal bleeding, which of the following laboratory tests would be most indicative of ongoing blood loss?

A nurse is caring for a patient with severe burns covering 30% of the total body surface area. Which of the following renal changes is most likely to occur in this patient?

In a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis 'DKA', which of the following laboratory findings is most characteristic?

A patient with cirrhosis is showing signs of hepatic encephalopathy. Which of the following treatments is most effective in reducing ammonia levels in this patient?

A patient with end-stage renal disease 'ESRD' is most likely to exhibit which acid-base imbalance?

In evaluating a patient with suspected acute adrenal crisis, which of the following symptoms is most indicative of this condition?

For a patient with a hematologic disorder, which of the following findings is most consistent with disseminated intravascular coagulation 'DIC'?

A patient with acute kidney injury (AKI) demonstrates a sudden rise in serum creatinine and oliguria. Which phase of AKI is the patient most likely experiencing?

In a patient with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, which of the following is the most likely gastrointestinal manifestation?

A patient with severe burns is most likely to experience which type of metabolic disturbance?

In patients with acute liver failure, which neurological condition is of greatest concern due to the accumulation of ammonia?

A critical care nurse is assessing a patient with suspected gastrointestinal bleed. Which of the following is the most reliable initial diagnostic test?

A patient in the ICU with a history of renal transplantation is showing signs of graft rejection. Which of the following lab findings would most likely indicate acute rejection?

In a patient with primary hyperparathyroidism, which of the following clinical manifestations is most likely to be observed?

A critical care nurse is caring for a patient with acute liver failure. Which of the following interventions is most crucial to prevent the progression of hepatic encephalopathy?

A patient with chronic kidney disease 'CKD' is undergoing evaluation for anemia. Which of the following is a common cause of anemia in CKD?

In evaluating a patient with suspected Cushing's syndrome, which of the following findings would be most indicative of this condition?