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Clinical Practicum

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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

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
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

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
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
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
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

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
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

161. A client in a counseling session expresses anger towards a family member. What is the most appropriate therapeutic response?

A. Tell them to forgive the family member
B. Validate their feelings and explore the source and impact of the anger
C. Tell them anger is a negative emotion
D. Advise them to cut off contact with the family member
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

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
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

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
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

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
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
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
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

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
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

169. A client reports experiencing persistent hallucinations and delusions, disorganized speech, and negative symptoms (e.g., avolition, alogia). This aligns with criteria for:

A. Bipolar I Disorder
B. Major Depressive Disorder
C. Schizophrenia
D. Borderline Personality Disorder
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

170. You are responding to a patient who has fallen. After ensuring scene safety, what is your immediate action?

A. Try to move the patient back to bed immediately
B. Assess the patient for injury before moving them
C. Call their family first
D. Document the fall before assessment
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

171. A patient is diagnosed with urinary tract infection (UTI). What is a critical patient teaching point regarding antibiotic therapy?

A. Stop antibiotics when symptoms improve
B. Take antibiotics only when feeling unwell
C. Complete the entire course of antibiotics as prescribed
D. Share antibiotics with family members
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

172. You are preparing to administer a rectal suppository. What is the correct technical position for the patient?

A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Left lateral (Sims' position)
D. High-Fowler's
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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