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157. You are administering medication intravenously. What is the critical step to ensure you are in the vein before pushing the medication?

A. Aspirate for blood return
B. Flush with medication
C. Pinch the tubing
D. Observe for swelling only
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Jun 6, 2026

158. A patient is prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). What is a common sexual side effect associated with SSRIs?

A. Increased libido
B. Erectile dysfunction or delayed ejaculation
C. Priapism
D. Hypersexuality
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Jun 6, 2026

159. When performing chest compressions during CPR on an adult, what is the recommended rate?

A. 60-80 compressions/minute
B. 80-100 compressions/minute
C. 100-120 compressions/minute
D. 120-140 compressions/minute
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Jun 6, 2026

160. A patient with a history of heart failure is experiencing sudden, severe shortness of breath and frothy sputum. What is your immediate concern and action?

A. Pneumonia; administer antibiotics
B. Pulmonary edema; elevate head of bed, administer oxygen, and notify physician
C. Asthma attack; administer bronchodilator
D. Dehydration; increase fluid intake
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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132. A patient with dementia is trying to remove their urinary catheter. What is the most appropriate initial behavioral intervention?

A. Apply mitts or restraints immediately
B. Distract and redirect the patient with a preferred activity
C. Yell at the patient to stop
D. Ignore the behavior
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Jun 6, 2026
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Jun 6, 2026

134. A client in therapy experiences a sudden “flashback” to a traumatic event. What is the most appropriate immediate therapeutic response?

A. Encourage them to relive the entire memory in detail
B. Use grounding techniques to help them orient to the present moment
C. Tell them the memory is not real
D. Change the subject abruptly
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Jun 6, 2026
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Jun 6, 2026

136. A patient is found unresponsive with a blood glucose level of 40 mg/dL. What is the immediate action?

A. Administer oral insulin
B. Administer IV dextrose (if available and trained) or glucagon IM
C. Provide a sugar-free drink
D. Give a full meal
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Jun 6, 2026

138. When providing care, maintaining patient dignity and privacy is paramount. What action best demonstrates this?

A. Discussing patient details in public areas
B. Leaving the patient's room door open during care
C. Knocking before entering and closing the door during care
D. Using the patient's full name in casual conversation
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Jun 6, 2026

140. You are suctioning a patient’s tracheostomy. What is the critical technical consideration to prevent hypoxia?

A. Suction for prolonged periods (e.g., over 30 seconds)
B. Apply suction while inserting the catheter
C. Limit suction passes to 10-15 seconds and hyperoxygenate before/after
D. Use sterile technique only for catheter insertion, not for withdrawal
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Jun 6, 2026

141. A patient with an advanced directive specifies that they refuse artificial nutrition and hydration. When they are no longer able to eat, what is the ethical approach?

A. Override the directive for their well-being
B. Respect the patient's wishes as stated in the advance directive
C. Ask the family to decide, regardless of the directive
D. Provide nutrition against their wishes
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Jun 6, 2026
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Jun 6, 2026

143. You are assessing a patient’s pain using a pain scale. The patient is non-verbal. What is the most appropriate pain assessment tool?

A. Numeric rating scale (NRS)
B. Wong-Baker FACES pain rating scale or FLACC scale (for non-verbal)
C. Verbal descriptor scale
D. Visual analog scale (VAS)
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Jun 6, 2026

144. A client in a therapy session begins to talk about abstract, philosophical concepts and avoids concrete discussion about their problems. What is the most appropriate therapeutic response?

A. Engage in the philosophical discussion indefinitely
B. Gently bring the conversation back to the client's current concerns and goals
C. Tell them their thoughts are irrelevant
D. Terminate the session due to lack of progress
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

145. A patient develops sudden, severe shortness of breath, pleuritic chest pain, and hemoptysis (coughing up blood) after a long flight. You suspect a pulmonary embolism. What is the urgency?

A. Low; can wait for primary care appointment
B. Moderate; monitor at home
C. High; requires immediate emergency medical attention
D. Routine; schedule for elective imaging
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Jun 6, 2026
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