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2. A patient with a history of myocardial infarction reports new onset of shortness of breath and orthopnea. The nurse suspects left-sided heart failure. Which lung sound would the nurse anticipate?

A. Rhonchi

B. Wheezes

C. Crackles ✓

D. Friction rub

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3. A patient is prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin for stable angina. The nurse should instruct the patient to call emergency medical services (EMS) if pain is not relieved after how many doses?

A. 1 dose

B. 2 doses

C. 3 doses ✓

D. 4 doses

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4. Which nursing intervention is a priority for a patient experiencing an acute myocardial infarction (MI)?

A. Administering oral fluids

B. Providing a back massage

C. Administering oxygen as ordered ✓

D. Ambulation to the bathroom

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5. A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a patient with heart failure. Before administering, the nurse should assess the patient’s:

A. Blood pressure

B. Apical pulse ✓

C. Respiratory rate

D. Temperature

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6. A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is prescribed a low-protein diet. The nurse explains this is to:

A. Increase calcium absorption

B. Reduce the buildup of nitrogenous waste products ✓

C. Prevent fluid overload

D. Improve potassium levels

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7. A patient on hemodialysis complains of muscle cramps during treatment. The nurse should assess for:

A. Hypertension

B. Hyperglycemia

C. Hypokalemia ✓

D. Hyponatremia

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8. Which finding is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

A. Bradycardia

B. Headache

C. Restlessness

D. Papilledema ✓

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9. A nurse is caring for a patient with a new colostomy. The most important initial nursing intervention is to:

A. Begin irrigation of the stoma

B. Assess the stoma for color and perfusion ✓

C. Apply a large appliance immediately

D. Teach about diet modifications

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10. A patient with COPD is receiving oxygen therapy. The nurse should be cautious with high-flow oxygen because it can:

A. Cause respiratory alkalosis

B. Suppress the hypoxic drive to breathe ✓

C. Lead to hyperventilation

D. Dry out mucous membranes excessively

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11. A patient with a new diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus asks the nurse what caused the disease. The nurse explains it is due to:

A. Obesity and sedentary lifestyle

B. Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells ✓

C. Insulin resistance in target cells

D. Excessive carbohydrate intake

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12. A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is admitted to the emergency department. The nurse anticipates which primary initial treatment?

A. Oral insulin administration

B. IV potassium bolus

C. IV regular insulin infusion ✓

D. Oral fluid replacement

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13. A nurse is caring for a patient with acute pancreatitis. Which dietary instruction is appropriate during the acute phase?

A. High-fat diet

B. Nothing by mouth (NPO) ✓

C. High-protein diet

D. Regular diet

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14. A patient with cirrhosis develops ascites. The nurse anticipates administration of which medication?

A. Lactulose

B. Spironolactone ✓

C. Metoclopramide

D. Ondansetron

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15. A patient with a severe exacerbation of ulcerative colitis is experiencing significant bloody diarrhea. The nurse should monitor for signs of:

A. Hypokalemia ✓

B. Hypernatremia

C. Hypercalcemia

D. Hyperglycemia

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1. A nurse is caring for a patient admitted with acute decompensated heart failure. Which assessment finding is most indicative of fluid volume overload?

A. Jugular venous distention (JVD) ✓

B. Decreased heart rate

C. Dry mucous membranes

D. Hypotension

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150. Which male reproductive accessory gland secretes a fluid that contributes to sperm motility and viability and contains fructose?

A. Prostate gland

B. Bulbourethral gland

C. Epididymis

D. Seminal vesicle ✓

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146. The muscular tube that connects the stomach to the large intestine is the:

A. Esophagus

B. Pharynx

C. Small intestine ✓

D. Duodenum

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147. The primary function of the stomach is to:

A. Absorb nutrients

B. Digest fats

C. Store food and begin protein digestion ✓

D. Absorb water

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148. The primary site of water reabsorption in the urinary system is the:

A. Glomerulus

B. Loop of Henle and collecting duct ✓

C. Bowman's capsule

D. Urethra

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2. A patient with a history of myocardial infarction reports new onset of shortness of breath and orthopnea. The nurse suspects left-sided heart failure. Which lung sound would the nurse anticipate?

3. A patient is prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin for stable angina. The nurse should instruct the patient to call emergency medical services (EMS) if pain is not relieved after how many doses?

4. Which nursing intervention is a priority for a patient experiencing an acute myocardial infarction (MI)?

5. A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a patient with heart failure. Before administering, the nurse should assess the patient’s:

6. A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is prescribed a low-protein diet. The nurse explains this is to:

7. A patient on hemodialysis complains of muscle cramps during treatment. The nurse should assess for:

8. Which finding is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

9. A nurse is caring for a patient with a new colostomy. The most important initial nursing intervention is to:

10. A patient with COPD is receiving oxygen therapy. The nurse should be cautious with high-flow oxygen because it can:

11. A patient with a new diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus asks the nurse what caused the disease. The nurse explains it is due to:

12. A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is admitted to the emergency department. The nurse anticipates which primary initial treatment?

13. A nurse is caring for a patient with acute pancreatitis. Which dietary instruction is appropriate during the acute phase?

14. A patient with cirrhosis develops ascites. The nurse anticipates administration of which medication?

15. A patient with a severe exacerbation of ulcerative colitis is experiencing significant bloody diarrhea. The nurse should monitor for signs of:

1. A nurse is caring for a patient admitted with acute decompensated heart failure. Which assessment finding is most indicative of fluid volume overload?

150. Which male reproductive accessory gland secretes a fluid that contributes to sperm motility and viability and contains fructose?

146. The muscular tube that connects the stomach to the large intestine is the:

147. The primary function of the stomach is to:

148. The primary site of water reabsorption in the urinary system is the:

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