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24. A patient with heart failure is prescribed a diuretic. The nurse should instruct the patient to monitor their:

A. Daily weight ✓

B. Visual acuity

C. Temperature

D. Blood pressure only in the morning

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23. A patient with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is receiving thrombolytic therapy. Which is the most critical nursing assessment during this therapy?

A. Monitoring urine output hourly

B. Assessing for signs of bleeding ✓

C. Checking blood glucose levels

D. Evaluating bowel sounds

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22. A nurse is teaching a patient about managing chronic stable angina. Which statement indicates understanding of the teaching?

A. "I should take nitroglycerin as soon as I feel chest pain." ✓

B. "I will avoid all physical activity to prevent chest pain."

C. "If my chest pain goes away with rest, it's not serious."

D. "I only need to take nitroglycerin if the pain is severe."

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21. A patient is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. The nurse should assess for allergies to:

A. Penicillin

B. Latex

C. Shellfish or iodine ✓

D. Aspirin

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20. A nurse is reviewing lab results for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. Which finding is most indicative of active inflammation?

A. Decreased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

B. Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) ✓

C. Normal white blood cell count

D. Decreased rheumatoid factor (RF)

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19. A patient with Parkinson’s disease has difficulty ambulating. The nurse should instruct the patient to:

A. Take large, quick strides

B. Keep eyes focused on feet

C. Use a cane with a single-point tip

D. Lift feet and march in place ✓

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18. The nurse is caring for a patient with an ischemic stroke. The priority nursing assessment in the initial hours after admission is to monitor for changes in:

A. Skin integrity

B. Bowel sounds

C. Neurological status ✓

D. Urine output

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17. A patient with a spinal cord injury at T6 is complaining of a pounding headache and is profusely sweating above the injury. The nurse suspects:

A. Hypovolemic shock

B. Autonomic dysreflexia ✓

C. Spinal shock

D. Orthostatic hypotension

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16. A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient with gout. Which food should the patient be advised to limit?

A. Dairy products

B. Whole grains

C. Organ meats ✓

D. Fruits

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15. A patient with a severe exacerbation of ulcerative colitis is experiencing significant bloody diarrhea. The nurse should monitor for signs of:

A. Hypokalemia ✓

B. Hypernatremia

C. Hypercalcemia

D. Hyperglycemia

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14. A patient with cirrhosis develops ascites. The nurse anticipates administration of which medication?

A. Lactulose

B. Spironolactone ✓

C. Metoclopramide

D. Ondansetron

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13. A nurse is caring for a patient with acute pancreatitis. Which dietary instruction is appropriate during the acute phase?

A. High-fat diet

B. Nothing by mouth (NPO) ✓

C. High-protein diet

D. Regular diet

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12. A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is admitted to the emergency department. The nurse anticipates which primary initial treatment?

A. Oral insulin administration

B. IV potassium bolus

C. IV regular insulin infusion ✓

D. Oral fluid replacement

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11. A patient with a new diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus asks the nurse what caused the disease. The nurse explains it is due to:

A. Obesity and sedentary lifestyle

B. Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells ✓

C. Insulin resistance in target cells

D. Excessive carbohydrate intake

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10. A patient with COPD is receiving oxygen therapy. The nurse should be cautious with high-flow oxygen because it can:

A. Cause respiratory alkalosis

B. Suppress the hypoxic drive to breathe ✓

C. Lead to hyperventilation

D. Dry out mucous membranes excessively

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9. A nurse is caring for a patient with a new colostomy. The most important initial nursing intervention is to:

A. Begin irrigation of the stoma

B. Assess the stoma for color and perfusion ✓

C. Apply a large appliance immediately

D. Teach about diet modifications

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8. Which finding is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

A. Bradycardia

B. Headache

C. Restlessness

D. Papilledema ✓

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7. A patient on hemodialysis complains of muscle cramps during treatment. The nurse should assess for:

A. Hypertension

B. Hyperglycemia

C. Hypokalemia ✓

D. Hyponatremia

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6. A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is prescribed a low-protein diet. The nurse explains this is to:

A. Increase calcium absorption

B. Reduce the buildup of nitrogenous waste products ✓

C. Prevent fluid overload

D. Improve potassium levels

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Practice Questions

24. A patient with heart failure is prescribed a diuretic. The nurse should instruct the patient to monitor their:

23. A patient with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is receiving thrombolytic therapy. Which is the most critical nursing assessment during this therapy?

22. A nurse is teaching a patient about managing chronic stable angina. Which statement indicates understanding of the teaching?

21. A patient is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. The nurse should assess for allergies to:

20. A nurse is reviewing lab results for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. Which finding is most indicative of active inflammation?

19. A patient with Parkinson’s disease has difficulty ambulating. The nurse should instruct the patient to:

18. The nurse is caring for a patient with an ischemic stroke. The priority nursing assessment in the initial hours after admission is to monitor for changes in:

17. A patient with a spinal cord injury at T6 is complaining of a pounding headache and is profusely sweating above the injury. The nurse suspects:

16. A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient with gout. Which food should the patient be advised to limit?

15. A patient with a severe exacerbation of ulcerative colitis is experiencing significant bloody diarrhea. The nurse should monitor for signs of:

14. A patient with cirrhosis develops ascites. The nurse anticipates administration of which medication?

13. A nurse is caring for a patient with acute pancreatitis. Which dietary instruction is appropriate during the acute phase?

12. A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is admitted to the emergency department. The nurse anticipates which primary initial treatment?

11. A patient with a new diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus asks the nurse what caused the disease. The nurse explains it is due to:

10. A patient with COPD is receiving oxygen therapy. The nurse should be cautious with high-flow oxygen because it can:

9. A nurse is caring for a patient with a new colostomy. The most important initial nursing intervention is to:

8. Which finding is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

7. A patient on hemodialysis complains of muscle cramps during treatment. The nurse should assess for:

6. A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is prescribed a low-protein diet. The nurse explains this is to:

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