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56. You are preparing to insert a Foley catheter. What technical principle is paramount?

A. Clean technique
B. Sterile technique
C. Aseptic technique
D. Non-touch technique
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59. A patient is confused and attempts to climb out of bed, posing a fall risk. After exhausting less restrictive measures, the team decides to apply soft wrist restraints. What is a critical nursing responsibility immediately after applying restraints?

A. Leave the patient unattended to rest
B. Document the reason for restraint and ongoing assessment, and release criteria
C. Reassure the patient that they are being punished
D. Apply restraints loosely to prevent injury
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60. A child comes to the clinic with symptoms of extreme fear of social situations, avoiding school, and physical complaints when social events are anticipated. This aligns with criteria for:

A. Separation Anxiety Disorder
B. Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
C. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
D. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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46. A patient complains of sudden, sharp, tearing chest pain radiating to the back. What life-threatening emergency should you consider?

A. Myocardial Infarction
B. Aortic Dissection
C. Pneumonia
D. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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47. When documenting patient care, the principle of “SOAP” notes stands for:

A. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
B. Signs, Outcomes, Actions, Progress
C. Symptoms, Observations, Aims, Procedures
D. Standard, Objective, Analysis, Presentation
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48. A patient is scheduled for surgery. They express extreme anxiety about the procedure. What is the most appropriate therapeutic response?

A. Dismiss their fears and tell them it's a routine surgery
B. Acknowledge their anxiety, provide factual information, and offer relaxation techniques
C. Tell them to pray and trust the doctors
D. Advise them to cancel the surgery
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49. You are performing wound care on a patient and accidentally prick yourself with a used needle. What is your immediate priority?

A. Inform the patient that you are fine
B. Wash the exposed area thoroughly with soap and water, report the incident, and follow institutional post-exposure protocol
C. Document the incident later in the day
D. Cover the wound with a bandage and continue working
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35. You are leading a group therapy session. One member repeatedly monopolizes the conversation, preventing others from participating. What is your most effective intervention?

A. Allow the member to continue, as it shows engagement
B. Politely interrupt, acknowledge their contribution, and invite others to share
C. Confront the member aggressively
D. End the group session early
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36. You are performing CPR on an adult. What is the correct compression depth?

A. At least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
B. At least 2 inches (5 cm)
C. No more than 1 inch (2.5 cm)
D. At least 4 inches (10 cm)
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37. A patient with diabetes presents with confusion, cool and clammy skin, and tremors. What immediate condition should you suspect?

A. Hyperglycemia
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
D. Hypertensive crisis
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38. A client reveals during a session that they have been physically abusing their child. What is your ethical and legal obligation?

A. Maintain confidentiality as per general client-therapist privilege
B. Report to the appropriate child protective services agency
C. Advise the client to seek legal counsel
D. Encourage the client to stop the behavior on their own
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40. A patient on Lithium therapy for bipolar disorder develops nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and coarse tremors. What is the most immediate concern?

A. Normal side effects of Lithium
B. Lithium toxicity
C. Onset of a new viral infection
D. Hypoglycemia
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41. You are taking a patient’s temperature using an oral thermometer. The patient just drank hot coffee. What is your most appropriate action?

A. Take the temperature immediately
B. Wait 15-30 minutes before taking the temperature
C. Take a rectal temperature instead
D. Add 2 degrees to the reading
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43. A practicum student is asked to conduct a “mini-mental status exam.” This is primarily a screening tool for:

A. Personality disorders
B. Cognitive impairment
C. Mood disorders
D. Substance use disorders
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