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nmdcat.online Adult health nursing -II
Jun 6, 2026

92. A nurse is caring for a patient after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stent placement. The nurse should monitor for:

A. Bradycardia
B. Retroperitoneal bleeding
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Increased appetite
nmdcat.online Adult health nursing -II
Jun 6, 2026

91. A patient with chronic stable angina has an order for a calcium channel blocker. The nurse understands this medication helps by:

A. Increasing heart rate
B. Dilating coronary arteries and reducing myocardial oxygen demand
C. Increasing contractility
D. Constricting peripheral blood vessels
nmdcat.online Adult health nursing -II
Jun 6, 2026
nmdcat.online Adult health nursing -II
Jun 6, 2026

89. A patient with a history of rheumatic fever develops mitral stenosis. The nurse should monitor for signs of:

A. Right-sided heart failure
B. Pulmonary congestion
C. Systemic hypertension
D. Hypoglycemia
nmdcat.online Adult health nursing -II
Jun 6, 2026

88. A nurse is assessing a patient with aortic regurgitation. Which pulse characteristic would the nurse anticipate?

A. Weak, thready pulse
B. Bounding water-hammer pulse
C. Irregular pulse
D. Absent peripheral pulses
nmdcat.online Adult health nursing -II
Jun 6, 2026

87. A patient with peripheral artery disease (PAD) complains of intermittent claudication. The nurse advises the patient to:

A. Elevate legs above the heart
B. Walk until the point of pain, then rest
C. Apply warm compresses directly to the legs
D. Wear constrictive clothing
nmdcat.online Adult health nursing -II
Jun 6, 2026

86. A nurse is teaching a patient about reducing risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD). The nurse should emphasize:

A. Increasing saturated fat intake
B. Smoking cessation
C. Limiting physical activity
D. Avoiding all dairy products
nmdcat.online Adult health nursing -II
Jun 6, 2026
nmdcat.online Adult health nursing -II
Jun 6, 2026

84. A nurse is caring for a patient with septic shock. The primary goal of fluid resuscitation is to:

A. Decrease blood pressure
B. Restore tissue perfusion
C. Increase urine output only
D. Cause peripheral edema
nmdcat.online Adult health nursing -II
Jun 6, 2026

83. A patient with HIV/AIDS is experiencing wasting syndrome. The nurse should recommend:

A. A low-calorie, low-protein diet
B. Increasing fluid intake only
C. A high-calorie, high-protein diet
D. Restricting carbohydrates
nmdcat.online Adult health nursing -II
Jun 6, 2026

82. A patient with a malignant tumor develops tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). The nurse should monitor for which electrolyte imbalance?

A. Hypokalemia
B. Hypophosphatemia
C. Hypercalcemia
D. Hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia
nmdcat.online Adult health nursing -II
Jun 6, 2026

81. A nurse is preparing a patient for radiation therapy for lung cancer. The nurse should inform the patient that a common side effect is:

A. Weight gain
B. Hair loss all over the body
C. Fatigue
D. Increased appetite
nmdcat.online Adult health nursing -II
Jun 6, 2026
nmdcat.online Adult health nursing -II
Jun 6, 2026
nmdcat.online Adult health nursing -II
Jun 6, 2026

78. A nurse is teaching a patient with osteoarthritis about pain management. The nurse should recommend:

A. High-impact exercise
B. Applying cold packs to stiff joints
C. Weight-bearing exercises
D. Low-impact aerobic exercise and rest as needed
nmdcat.online Adult health nursing -II
Jun 6, 2026

77. A patient with Parkinson’s disease is prescribed levodopa/carbidopa. The nurse should instruct the patient that this medication helps to:

A. Cure the disease
B. Increase dopamine levels in the brain
C. Reduce tremors only
D. Enhance acetylcholine production
nmdcat.online Adult health nursing -II
Jun 6, 2026

76. A nurse is caring for a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS). The patient is experiencing diplopia. The nurse should:

A. Encourage reading in dim light
B. Suggest wearing an eye patch for part of the day
C. Administer pain medication
D. Apply warm compresses to the eyes
nmdcat.online Adult health nursing -II
Jun 6, 2026

75. A patient with Alzheimer’s disease exhibits sundowning. The nurse should:

A. Restrain the patient at night
B. Provide a stimulating environment in the evening
C. Maintain a consistent routine and lighting in the evening
D. Administer sedatives as needed
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Jun 6, 2026
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