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Adult health nursing -II

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48. A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 7. The nurse interprets this as indicating:

A. Mild TBI

B. Moderate TBI

C. Severe TBI ✓

D. No brain injury

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49. A patient is recovering from an ischemic stroke with right-sided weakness and aphasia. The nurse prioritizes interventions to prevent:

A. Hyperglycemia

B. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) ✓

C. Left-sided weakness

D. Respiratory alkalosis

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50. A nurse is teaching a patient with epilepsy about medication management. The most important instruction is:

A. Adjust dose based on seizure activity.

B. Take medications only when feeling auras.

C. Take medications consistently, even if seizure-free. ✓

D. Stop medications if side effects occur.

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51. A patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) is experiencing severe fatigue. The nurse should advise the patient to:

A. Exercise vigorously daily

B. Take hot baths to relax

C. Plan rest periods throughout the day ✓

D. Avoid all physical activity

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52. A nurse is caring for a patient with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) who is experiencing respiratory distress. The nurse recognizes this as a potential:

A. Cholinergic crisis

B. Myasthenic crisis ✓

C. Hypoglycemic crisis

D. Seizure

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54. A nurse is providing care for a patient with an open fracture. The priority nursing intervention is to:

A. Apply a sterile dressing

B. Elevate the extremity

C. Administer pain medication

D. Assess neurovascular status distal to the injury ✓

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55. A patient with osteomyelitis is receiving long-term antibiotic therapy. The nurse should instruct the patient to monitor for:

A. Increased appetite

B. Oral thrush or diarrhea ✓

C. Weight gain

D. Improved mobility

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44. A patient with hyperthyroidism is prescribed propylthiouracil (PTU). The nurse should instruct the patient to monitor for which adverse effect?

A. Constipation

B. Weight gain

C. Sore throat and fever ✓

D. Bradycardia

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45. A nurse is caring for a patient with Addison’s disease. The patient is experiencing hypotension, weakness, and hyperkalemia. The nurse recognizes these as signs of:

A. Adrenal crisis ✓

B. Cushing's syndrome

C. Hyperthyroidism

D. Diabetes insipidus

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46. A patient with Cushing’s syndrome has moon face, buffalo hump, and thin extremities. The nurse explains these are due to:

A. Estrogen deficiency

B. Overproduction of cortisol ✓

C. Insulin resistance

D. Thyroid hormone excess

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47. A nurse is caring for a patient who had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. The nurse should monitor for which postoperative complication?

A. Hypertension

B. Diabetes insipidus ✓

C. Hyperglycemia

D. Respiratory acidosis

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32. A patient with COPD is taught pursed-lip breathing. The primary purpose of this technique is to:

A. Increase oxygen intake

B. Promote CO2 elimination and prevent airway collapse ✓

C. Strengthen inspiratory muscles

D. Reduce mucus production

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33. A nurse is assessing a patient with a suspected pulmonary embolism (PE). Which symptom is most characteristic?

A. Bradycardia

B. Sudden onset dyspnea and chest pain ✓

C. Flushed skin

D. Decreased respiratory rate

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34. A patient is admitted with community-acquired pneumonia. Which is the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia?

A. Influenza virus

B. Streptococcus pneumoniae ✓

C. Staphylococcus aureus

D. Mycoplasma pneumoniae

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35. A patient with active tuberculosis (TB) is being discharged home. What is the most important teaching point regarding medication adherence?

A. Take medications only when symptoms are present.

B. It's okay to skip doses if feeling better.

C. Take all prescribed medications for the full duration, even if symptoms improve. ✓

D. Stop medications if side effects occur.

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36. A nurse is caring for a patient with an exacerbation of asthma. Which medication is a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) used as a rescue inhaler?

A. Salmeterol

B. Ipratropium

C. Albuterol ✓

D. Fluticasone

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37. A patient with ulcerative colitis is experiencing frequent, bloody stools. The nurse should monitor for which electrolyte imbalance?

A. Hypernatremia

B. Hyperkalemia

C. Hypokalemia ✓

D. Hypercalcemia

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38. A patient with Crohn’s disease is experiencing a flare-up. Which dietary recommendation is appropriate during active inflammation?

A. High-fiber diet

B. High-fat diet

C. Low-residue diet ✓

D. Regular diet

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39. A nurse is caring for a patient with diverticulitis. Which dietary instruction is appropriate during an acute attack?

A. High-fiber diet

B. NPO or clear liquids ✓

C. High-fat diet

D. Red meat daily

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Practice Questions

48. A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 7. The nurse interprets this as indicating:

49. A patient is recovering from an ischemic stroke with right-sided weakness and aphasia. The nurse prioritizes interventions to prevent:

50. A nurse is teaching a patient with epilepsy about medication management. The most important instruction is:

51. A patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) is experiencing severe fatigue. The nurse should advise the patient to:

52. A nurse is caring for a patient with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) who is experiencing respiratory distress. The nurse recognizes this as a potential:

54. A nurse is providing care for a patient with an open fracture. The priority nursing intervention is to:

55. A patient with osteomyelitis is receiving long-term antibiotic therapy. The nurse should instruct the patient to monitor for:

44. A patient with hyperthyroidism is prescribed propylthiouracil (PTU). The nurse should instruct the patient to monitor for which adverse effect?

45. A nurse is caring for a patient with Addison’s disease. The patient is experiencing hypotension, weakness, and hyperkalemia. The nurse recognizes these as signs of:

46. A patient with Cushing’s syndrome has moon face, buffalo hump, and thin extremities. The nurse explains these are due to:

47. A nurse is caring for a patient who had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. The nurse should monitor for which postoperative complication?

32. A patient with COPD is taught pursed-lip breathing. The primary purpose of this technique is to:

33. A nurse is assessing a patient with a suspected pulmonary embolism (PE). Which symptom is most characteristic?

34. A patient is admitted with community-acquired pneumonia. Which is the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia?

35. A patient with active tuberculosis (TB) is being discharged home. What is the most important teaching point regarding medication adherence?

36. A nurse is caring for a patient with an exacerbation of asthma. Which medication is a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) used as a rescue inhaler?

37. A patient with ulcerative colitis is experiencing frequent, bloody stools. The nurse should monitor for which electrolyte imbalance?

38. A patient with Crohn’s disease is experiencing a flare-up. Which dietary recommendation is appropriate during active inflammation?

39. A nurse is caring for a patient with diverticulitis. Which dietary instruction is appropriate during an acute attack?

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