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196. A patient with a history of seizure disorder is prescribed an anti-epileptic medication. What critical patient teaching point should be emphasized?

A. Discontinue the medication if seizures stop
B. Take the medication only when a seizure is felt coming on
C. Take the medication consistently as prescribed to maintain therapeutic levels
D. Double the dose if a seizure occurs
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

195. You are preparing to administer medication through an IV line. What is the critical step before administering the medication if the IV is infusing other fluids?

A. Stop the primary infusion, flush, administer medication, flush, and restart infusion
B. Administer the medication directly into the primary infusion bag
C. Administer the medication without flushing
D. Administer the medication very slowly
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

193. A patient suddenly experiences loss of consciousness. You confirm they are not breathing and have no pulse. What is your immediate action?

A. Begin chest compressions and call for help
B. Call the physician only
C. Wait for the code team
D. Start an IV line
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

192. When documenting a patient’s pain, what components should be included?

A. Only the pain intensity
B. Location, intensity, quality, onset, duration, aggravating/alleviating factors
C. Only the medication administered
D. Only the patient's emotional response
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
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

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

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
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

184. A patient’s potassium level is 2.5 mEq/L (normal: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L). What is your critical concern and action?

A. Hyperkalemia; administer potassium binders
B. Hypokalemia; administer potassium replacement (as ordered) and monitor cardiac rhythm
C. Normal potassium level; no action needed
D. Hyponatremia; administer sodium
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

183. A client in a therapy session repeatedly expresses negative self-talk, such as “I’m a failure.” What is the most appropriate cognitive behavioral technique to use?

A. Tell them they are not a failure
B. Challenge the negative thought and explore evidence for/against it
C. Agree with the thought
D. Ignore the self-talk
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

182. A patient with a history of cardiac arrhythmias is complaining of sudden, severe palpitations and dizziness. What is your immediate action?

A. Offer a glass of water
B. Take their blood pressure only
C. Obtain an ECG and notify the physician immediately
D. Tell them to rest
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

181. You are providing care to a patient in isolation for an airborne pathogen (e.g., Tuberculosis). What personal protective equipment (PPE) is required?

A. Surgical mask and gloves
B. N95 respirator mask and gown
C. N95 respirator mask, gown, and gloves
D. Standard procedure mask only
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

179. A patient prescribed a benzodiazepine (e.g., Diazepam) for anxiety should be educated about which critical side effect?

A. Insomnia
B. Diarrhea
C. Sedation and risk of dependence
D. Hypertension
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

178. You are assisting a patient to ambulate who is at risk for falls. What is the most appropriate way to position yourself?

A. Walk several steps ahead of the patient
B. Walk behind the patient, holding their arm
C. Walk slightly behind and to the side of the patient, providing support with a gait belt
D. Walk alongside them, texting on your phone
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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