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1. A nurse is assigned to four patients. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A 55-year-old post-op patient reporting pain of 8/10 at the incision site.
B. A 40-year-old with a chest tube showing 150mL of bright red drainage in the last hour.
C. A 62-year-old with COPD whose $O_2$ saturation is 89% on 2L nasal cannula.
D. A 30-year-old with a tibia fracture reporting tingling in the toes.
Answer: B. Bright red drainage >100mL/hr in a chest tube indicates active hemorrhage and is the highest priority.2. A patient with a spinal cord injury at T4 reports a sudden, severe headache and is sweating profusely. The BP is 190/110 mmHg. What is the nurse's first action?
A. Administer prescribed PRN antihypertensives.
B. Lower the head of the bed to a flat position.
C. Check the patient's bladder for distension or a kinked catheter.
D. Notify the physician immediately.
Answer: C. This describes Autonomic Dysreflexia. The priority is to remove the stimulus (usually a full bladder) after sitting the patient up.3. Which clinical finding is the most sensitive early indicator of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
A. Cushing’s triad (bradycardia, hypertension, widened pulse pressure).
B. Change in the level of consciousness (LOC).
C. Dilated, non-reactive pupils.
D. Projectile vomiting.
Answer: B. LOC changes are always the first sign of neurological deterioration.4. A nurse is caring for a patient with a DVT. The patient suddenly reports chest pain and shortness of breath. After applying oxygen, what is the next priority?
A. Prepare for a STAT V/Q scan.
B. Auscultate lung sounds.
C. Elevate the head of the bed to 90 degrees.
D. Administer a bolus of Heparin.
Answer: C. In respiratory distress, positioning (High Fowlers) is the immediate nursing intervention to improve gas exchange.5. A patient is 2 hours post-thyroidectomy. The nurse notes the patient has developed a "crowing" sound on inspiration and is restless. What should the nurse prepare for?
A. Administration of oral calcium gluconate.
B. Immediate tracheostomy at the bedside.
C. Suctioning the posterior pharynx.
D. Increasing the IV fluid rate.
Answer: B. Stridor (crowing) indicates airway obstruction. A tracheostomy kit should always be at the bedside post-thyroidectomy.A patient is receiving a Heparin drip. The current aPTT is 110 seconds (Control: 30-40). What is the nurse's immediate action?
A. Continue the infusion and recheck in 4 hours.
B. Stop the infusion and prepare Protamine Sulfate.
C. Decrease the rate as per the hospital protocol.
D. Increase the rate to reach therapeutic levels.
Answer: B. Normal therapeutic aPTT is 1.5–2.5 times the control (approx. 60–80s). 110s is dangerously high; the drug must be stopped to prevent bleeding.7. A physician orders Digoxin 0.125mg PO daily. The pharmacy provides Digoxin 250mcg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer?
A. 0.5 tablet.
B. 1 tablet.
C. 2 tablets.
D. 1.5 tablets.
Answer: A. 0.5 tablet.Using the formula (Dose Ordered / Dose on Hand) * Quantity, the calculation is (125 mcg / 250 mcg) * 1 tablet = 0.5 tablet.
8. Which medication should the nurse question for a patient with a history of asthma?
A. Metoprolol.
B. Propranolol.
C. Amlodipine.
D. Lisinopril.
Answer: B. Propranolol is a non-selective beta-blocker and can cause bronchospasm.9. A patient on Warfarin (Coumadin) has an INR of 5.5. The nurse should anticipate administering:
A. Vitamin K.
B. Protamine Sulfate.
C. Enoxaparin.
D. Platelets.
Answer: A. Vitamin K is the antidote for Warfarin.10. A nurse is preparing to administer IV Potassium Chloride. Which action is a "never event"?
A. Using an infusion pump.
B. Diluting the medication in 500mL of NS.
C. Administering via IV push.
D. Monitoring urine output.
Answer: C. IV push potassium causes instant cardiac arrest.11. An 8-month-old infant is admitted with Tetralogy of Fallot. During a blood draw, the infant becomes cyanotic and dyspneic. What is the nurse's first action?
A. Administer 100% oxygen via mask.
B. Place the infant in a knee-chest position.
C. Prepare for emergency intubation.
D. Start a peripheral IV line.
Answer: B. This is a "Tet Spell." Knee-chest position increases systemic vascular resistance and improves oxygenation.12. A mother who is 34 weeks pregnant presents with painless, bright red vaginal bleeding. What is the nurse's priority?
A. Perform a sterile vaginal exam to check dilation.
B. Apply an external fetal monitor.
C. Prepare the patient for immediate delivery.
D. Encourage the patient to ambulate.
Answer: B. Painless bleeding suggests Placenta Previa. Vaginal exams are strictly contraindicated. Assessing fetal well-being is the priority.13. A 4-year-old child is suspected of having epiglottitis. Which action is contraindicated?
A. Assessing the throat with a tongue blade.
B. Keeping the child on the parent's lap.
C. Monitoring oxygen saturation.
D. Preparing for lateral neck X-ray.
Answer: A. Inserting anything into the throat can cause total airway laryngospasm.14. A newborn has a 1-minute Apgar score of 4. What is the nurse's immediate action?
A. Continue to observe for 5 more minutes.
B. Start bag-valve-mask ventilation.
C. Document the findings and keep the baby warm.
D. Administer Epinephrine IV.
Answer: B. A score of 4-6 indicates moderate distress requiring stimulation and respiratory support.15. Which finding in a 3-day-old infant should be reported to the physician immediately?
A. Jaundice appearing on the face and chest.
B. Not passing meconium yet.
C. A heart rate of 140 bpm while sleeping.
D. Rust-colored spots in the diaper.
Answer: B. Meconium should pass within 24-48 hours. Failure to pass it can indicate Hirschsprung’s disease or imperforate anus.16. Which type of precaution is required for a patient with Pulmonary Tuberculosis?
A. Droplet.
B. Contact.
C. Airborne.
D. Standard only.
Answer: C. Requires N95 mask and negative pressure room.17. When removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which item is removed first?
A. Mask.
B. Gown.
C. Gloves.
D. Goggles.
Answer: C. Gloves are considered the most contaminated and are removed first.18. A nurse is performing a wound irrigation. Which solution is most appropriate to promote healing?
A. Povidone-iodine.
B. Hydrogen peroxide.
C. 0.9% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline).
D. Acetic acid.
Answer: C. Normal saline is isotonic and non-toxic to healing tissues.19. A patient is scheduled for an MRI. Which item in the history is a contraindication?
A. History of claustrophobia.
B. Permanent cardiac pacemaker.
C. Allergy to shellfish.
D. History of hypertension.
Answer: B. MRI uses powerful magnets that will malfunction or dislodge metal implants.20. A nurse finds a patient lying on the floor. What is the first action?
A. Call for help.
B. Assess the patient’s responsiveness and vital signs.
C. Move the patient back to bed.
D. Fill out an incident report.
Answer: B. Assessment is always the first step of the nursing process.21. A nurse discovers a medication error but the patient is unharmed. What is the ethical obligation of the nurse?
A. Do nothing since no harm occurred.
B. Document the error in the patient's chart only.
C. Report the error to the supervisor and complete an incident report.
D. Wait for the next shift to see if the patient develops symptoms.
Answer: C. Veracity (truth-telling) and patient safety require full reporting.22. Which task can the RN safely delegate to a Nursing Assistant (UAP)?
A. Monitoring the BP of a patient receiving a blood transfusion.
B. Teaching a patient how to use an incentive spirometer.
C. Ambulating a stable patient on their second post-op day.
D. Adjusting the rate of an IV infusion.
Answer: C. UAPs can perform routine tasks for stable patients. Monitoring (during critical windows) and teaching are RN roles.23. A patient refuses a life-saving blood transfusion due to religious beliefs. What is the nurse's role?
A. Administer the blood anyway while the patient is asleep.
B. Respect the patient's autonomy and notify the doctor.
C. Try to convince the patient that they will die without it.
D. Call the patient's family to get permission.
Answer: B. Autonomy allows competent adults to refuse treatment.24. The "S" in the SBAR communication tool stands for:
A. Sequence.
B. Situation.
C. Safety.
D. Severity.
Answer: B. SBAR = Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation.25. A nurse is caring for a patient who is under "Involuntary Commitment." The patient wants to leave. What should the nurse do?
A. Let the patient leave; it's their right.
B. Restrain the patient to the bed.
C. Explain that they are legally required to stay for treatment.
D. Call the police to arrest the patient.
Answer: C. Involuntary commitment is for those who are a danger to themselves or others.26. A patient in the ICU has the following ABG: pH 7.25, $PaCO_2$ 55, $HCO_3$ 24. This indicates:
A. Metabolic Acidosis.
B. Respiratory Acidosis.
C. Metabolic Alkalosis.
D. Respiratory Alkalosis.
Answer: B. Low pH and high $CO_2$ indicate a respiratory acid-base imbalance.27. During CPR, the monitor shows Ventricular Fibrillation. What is the priority?
A. Administer Epinephrine 1mg.
B. Perform synchronized cardioversion.
C. Defibrillate immediately.
D. Check for a carotid pulse.
Answer: C. "V-fib is D-fib." Defibrillation is the only treatment to stop uncoordinated quivering.28. A patient with a history of heart failure reports sleeping on three pillows at night. This is known as:
A. Dyspnea.
B. Orthopnea.
C. Apnea.
D. Bradypnea.
Answer: B. Orthopnea is difficulty breathing when lying flat.29. Which assessment finding is most concerning for a patient with a large burn injury (40% BSA) in the first 24 hours?
A. Pain of 10/10.
B. Urine output of 15mL/hr.
C. Extensive blistering.
D. Edema in the extremities.
Answer: B. Low urine output indicates hypovolemic shock (Fluid Volume Deficit), which is the leading cause of death in early burn care.30. A patient is receiving a blood transfusion. 15 minutes in, they report lower back pain and chills. What is the first step?
A. Slow the infusion rate.
B. Stop the transfusion.
C. Notify the doctor.
D. Administer Diphenhydramine.
Answer: B. These are signs of a Hemolytic Reaction. Stop the blood immediately and disconnect the tubing at the hub.Conclusion
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