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181. You are providing care to a patient in isolation for an airborne pathogen (e.g., Tuberculosis). What personal protective equipment (PPE) is required?

A. Surgical mask and gloves
B. N95 respirator mask and gown
C. N95 respirator mask, gown, and gloves
D. Standard procedure mask only
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182. A patient with a history of cardiac arrhythmias is complaining of sudden, severe palpitations and dizziness. What is your immediate action?

A. Offer a glass of water
B. Take their blood pressure only
C. Obtain an ECG and notify the physician immediately
D. Tell them to rest
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Jun 6, 2026

183. A client in a therapy session repeatedly expresses negative self-talk, such as “I’m a failure.” What is the most appropriate cognitive behavioral technique to use?

A. Tell them they are not a failure
B. Challenge the negative thought and explore evidence for/against it
C. Agree with the thought
D. Ignore the self-talk
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Jun 6, 2026

184. A patient’s potassium level is 2.5 mEq/L (normal: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L). What is your critical concern and action?

A. Hyperkalemia; administer potassium binders
B. Hypokalemia; administer potassium replacement (as ordered) and monitor cardiac rhythm
C. Normal potassium level; no action needed
D. Hyponatremia; administer sodium
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186. A patient who is actively psychotic and agitated attempts to physically harm a staff member. What is the immediate action to ensure safety?

A. Engage in verbal de-escalation for 30 minutes
B. Call for assistance, ensure safety of all, and consider physical restraint or rapid tranquilization as per protocol
C. Yell at the patient to stop
D. Leave the patient alone in the room
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187. A patient with a history of gastric ulcers is prescribed ibuprofen for pain. What is your critical concern?

A. Increased risk of hypertension
B. Increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
C. Increased risk of constipation
D. Decreased effectiveness of ibuprofen
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Jun 6, 2026

188. A client states they are experiencing thoughts of harming their abusive spouse. What is your ethical and legal obligation?

A. Maintain confidentiality at all costs
B. Assess for specific threats, plan, and means, and initiate duty to warn/protect protocols if applicable
C. Advise them to seek legal divorce
D. Tell them to calm down
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190. A patient on a psychiatric unit is prescribed Clozapine. What critical monitoring is required due to the risk of agranulocytosis?

A. Daily blood pressure monitoring
B. Weekly CBC (Complete Blood Count) monitoring
C. Daily weight monitoring
D. Monthly liver function tests
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Jun 6, 2026

176. A patient is on strict intake and output (I&O) monitoring. What does “output” include?

A. All fluids consumed
B. Urine, emesis, liquid stool, wound drainage
C. Only urine
D. Only oral fluids
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177. A client with Borderline Personality Disorder frequently engages in self-harm and expresses intense fear of abandonment. What is a critical aspect of the therapeutic approach for such clients?

A. Ignoring self-harm behaviors
B. Maintaining strict boundaries and consistency, while validating their distress
C. Encouraging dependence on the therapist
D. Focusing solely on past trauma
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162. You are preparing to administer an insulin injection. You notice the insulin appears cloudy. What is your technical understanding?

A. This is normal for all insulins
B. This indicates contamination, discard it
C. This indicates it is NPH or a mixed insulin, which can be cloudy
D. This indicates it is expired
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164. In a clinical setting, effective teamwork and communication among healthcare professionals are essential for:

A. Minimizing patient interaction
B. Delivering safe and high-quality patient care
C. Avoiding individual responsibility
D. Completing tasks independently
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165. A patient with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding is prescribed an NSAID (Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug) for pain. What is your critical concern?

A. Increased risk of hypertension
B. Increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
C. Increased risk of constipation
D. Decreased effectiveness of the NSAID
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Jun 6, 2026

166. A client in a therapy session begins to cry silently. What is the most appropriate therapeutic response?

A. Immediately offer advice to fix their problem
B. Sit silently and allow them to experience their emotions, while remaining present and supportive
C. Tell them to stop crying
D. Change the subject to distract them
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167. You are assessing a patient’s level of consciousness using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). A low score indicates:

A. High level of consciousness
B. Normal cognitive function
C. Impaired neurological function
D. Minimal neurological impairment
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