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120. When performing a sterile procedure, maintaining a 1-inch border around the edge of a sterile field is considered:

A. A contaminated area
B. A safe area for non-sterile items
C. Part of the sterile field
D. An area for discarded supplies
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119. A patient is on telemetry monitoring. You observe a sudden change in their cardiac rhythm to ventricular fibrillation. What is your immediate action?

A. Call the patient's family
B. Begin chest compressions and call for a defibrillator
C. Monitor the rhythm for a few minutes
D. Document the rhythm change only
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118. A client in a therapy session describes experiencing flashbacks, nightmares, and avoidance behaviors related to a traumatic event that occurred six months ago. This aligns with criteria for:

A. Acute Stress Disorder
B. Adjustment Disorder
C. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
D. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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117. You are assessing a patient’s pain. What is the most reliable indicator of pain?

A. Grimacing
B. Moaning
C. The patient's self-report
D. Elevated heart rate
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116. A patient is on fall precautions. What is the most effective environmental intervention to prevent falls?

A. Leave the bed in the highest position
B. Keep pathways clear, use non-slip socks, and ensure adequate lighting
C. Apply restraints at all times
D. Allow the patient to wander freely
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Jun 6, 2026

115. A patient with asthma is prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid. What is a critical teaching point for this medication?

A. It is a rescue inhaler for acute attacks
B. It should be used for immediate symptom relief
C. It is a preventative medication and should be taken daily, even without symptoms
D. It can be discontinued once symptoms improve
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Jun 6, 2026

114. In mental health, the concept of “duty to warn” (Tarasoff ruling) refers to:

A. The obligation to report all client secrets
B. The obligation to warn an identifiable third party if a client expresses a serious threat of violence against them
C. The obligation to warn clients about the risks of therapy
D. The obligation to warn families about client's financial issues
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113. A patient suddenly experiences loss of motor function on one side of their body, facial drooping, and slurred speech. What is your immediate suspicion and action?

A. Myocardial Infarction; administer oxygen
B. Stroke; activate stroke team and prepare for rapid assessment/imaging
C. Seizure; protect from injury
D. Hypoglycemia; administer glucose
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112. You are preparing to administer subcutaneous (SQ) insulin. What is the appropriate needle angle for injection?

A. 15 degrees
B. 30 degrees
C. 45 or 90 degrees, depending on fat thickness
D. 90 degrees only
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111. A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has difficulty forming new memories. This type of memory impairment is called:

A. Retrograde amnesia
B. Anterograde amnesia
C. Dissociative amnesia
D. Global amnesia
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110. A patient reports feeling consistently sad, having low energy, and crying frequently for the past three weeks. They deny suicidal ideation. What is the most appropriate initial response?

A. Suggest they just need to exercise more
B. Validate their feelings and assess for additional symptoms of depression
C. Tell them to stop crying
D. Ignore their complaints
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109. You are assisting a physician with a sterile procedure. The physician’s sterile gown brushes against an unsterile surface. What is your immediate action?

A. Say nothing and continue
B. Inform the physician that they are contaminated and need to re-gown
C. Help the physician re-adjust their gown
D. Wipe the contaminated area with an alcohol swab
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Jun 6, 2026

108. A practicum student is asked to identify common non-opioid pain relievers. Which of the following is correct?

A. Morphine, Oxycodone
B. Fentanyl, Hydromorphone
C. Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen
D. Codeine, Tramadol
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107. A patient with a history of opioid overdose is admitted. They are receiving a continuous opioid infusion for pain. What is the critical assessment finding that would necessitate immediate intervention?

A. Mild pain at the incision site
B. Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/minute
C. Patient reports feeling sleepy
D. Bowel sounds present
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106. You are preparing to administer medication to a patient via a gastrostomy (G-tube). After checking tube placement, what is the next step to prevent aspiration?

A. Leave the head of the bed flat
B. Elevate the head of the bed to at least 30-45 degrees
C. Immediately unclamp the tube
D. Administer medication quickly
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105. A patient with diabetes suddenly loses consciousness. What is the immediate action to manage their airway?

A. Tilt head, lift chin, and check for breathing
B. Force food into their mouth
C. Place a pillow under their head
D. Begin chest compressions immediately
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104. A client in a therapy session begins to cry after discussing a painful memory. What is the most appropriate non-verbal therapeutic response?

A. Look away to give them privacy
B. Maintain empathetic eye contact, offer a tissue, and remain present
C. Start writing notes rapidly
D. Leave the room
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102. You are preparing to insert a peripheral IV. What is the correct order of steps after gathering supplies and performing hand hygiene?

A. Select site, apply tourniquet, clean skin, insert catheter
B. Clean skin, select site, apply tourniquet, insert catheter
C. Apply tourniquet, clean skin, select site, insert catheter
D. Insert catheter, apply tourniquet, clean skin, select site
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