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177. A client with Borderline Personality Disorder frequently engages in self-harm and expresses intense fear of abandonment. What is a critical aspect of the therapeutic approach for such clients?

A. Ignoring self-harm behaviors
B. Maintaining strict boundaries and consistency, while validating their distress
C. Encouraging dependence on the therapist
D. Focusing solely on past trauma
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Jun 6, 2026

176. A patient is on strict intake and output (I&O) monitoring. What does “output” include?

A. All fluids consumed
B. Urine, emesis, liquid stool, wound drainage
C. Only urine
D. Only oral fluids
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

175. A patient with a history of falls is confused and agitated. What is the most appropriate initial strategy to reduce fall risk?

A. Apply a soft wrist restraint immediately
B. Increase environmental stimuli
C. Frequent rounding, reorientation, and ensure call light is within reach
D. Administer sedatives without specific indication
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

174. In a therapy session, a client asks personal questions about your life. What is the most appropriate therapeutic response?

A. Answer honestly to build rapport
B. Share minimal, professional information and gently redirect focus back to the client
C. Ignore the question
D. Lie to protect your privacy
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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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

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

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

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
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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

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

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

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

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

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

160. A patient with a history of heart failure is experiencing sudden, severe shortness of breath and frothy sputum. What is your immediate concern and action?

A. Pneumonia; administer antibiotics
B. Pulmonary edema; elevate head of bed, administer oxygen, and notify physician
C. Asthma attack; administer bronchodilator
D. Dehydration; increase fluid intake
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

159. When performing chest compressions during CPR on an adult, what is the recommended rate?

A. 60-80 compressions/minute
B. 80-100 compressions/minute
C. 100-120 compressions/minute
D. 120-140 compressions/minute
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Jun 6, 2026
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