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Clinical Practicum

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73. You are leading a psychoeducation group for patients with anxiety disorders. A patient asks, “How long will it take for my anxiety to go away?” What is the most appropriate response?

A. "It will be gone in a week if you try hard enough."
B. "Anxiety never truly goes away."
C. "Managing anxiety is a process, and progress varies, but consistent practice of coping skills is key."
D. "Medication will eliminate it completely."
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

74. A patient is reporting sudden, crushing substernal chest pain radiating to the left arm and jaw. You suspect a myocardial infarction. What is the priority action while awaiting medical team arrival?

A. Administer aspirin (if no contraindications) and oxygen, and prepare for ECG
B. Provide a warm blanket
C. Offer a large meal
D. Encourage light exercise
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

75. When administering medication, what are the “Five Rights” of medication administration?

A. Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time
B. Right doctor, right nurse, right room, right time, right mood
C. Right diagnosis, right symptom, right attitude, right family, right outcome
D. Right color, right smell, right taste, right temperature, right consistency
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

61. You are providing patient education. The patient has low literacy. What is the most effective teaching strategy?

A. Provide complex written materials
B. Use simple language, visual aids, and the "teach-back" method
C. Speak quickly to cover all information
D. Avoid asking questions to prevent embarrassment
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

62. A patient suddenly experiences a severe allergic reaction to a new medication, including widespread hives, wheezing, and facial swelling. What is your immediate action?

A. Administer the next scheduled dose of the medication
B. Stop the medication immediately and call for emergency medical assistance
C. Monitor the patient for a few hours
D. Give the patient a glass of water
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

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
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

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
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

51. A patient in a long-term care facility frequently wanders off the unit. What is the most appropriate initial behavioral intervention?

A. Apply physical restraints
B. Lock all doors on the unit
C. Identify triggers for wandering and provide alternative, safe activities or structured engagement
D. Administer a sedative to keep them in bed
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

52. You are preparing to administer medication to an infant. What is the most appropriate site for an intramuscular (IM) injection?

A. Deltoid muscle
B. Ventrogluteal muscle
C. Vastus lateralis muscle
D. Dorsogluteal muscle
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

53. A patient suddenly becomes unresponsive, and you observe tonic-clonic movements, frothing at the mouth, and loss of bladder control. What is the most appropriate initial action during this suspected seizure?

A. Restrain the patient to prevent injury
B. Insert an oral airway
C. Protect the patient from injury, loosen clothing, and time the seizure
D. Force objects into their mouth to prevent tongue biting
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

54. A client expresses frustration during a therapy session, stating, “You don’t understand me at all!” What is the most appropriate therapeutic response?

A. "You're right, I don't."
B. "Tell me more about what you mean by that, so I can better understand."
C. "That's not true, I understand perfectly."
D. "Perhaps you're not expressing yourself clearly."
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

55. A patient on a psychiatric unit is exhibiting signs of acute psychosis, including paranoid delusions and command hallucinations to harm others. What is the immediate priority for the clinical team?

A. Engage in a philosophical debate about the delusions
B. Ensure the safety of the patient and others, and consider de-escalation or rapid tranquilization
C. Encourage the patient to act on the hallucinations
D. Ignore the delusions, as they are not real
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

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

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
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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