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94. You are preparing to insert a peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter. What is the purpose of applying a tourniquet?

A. To decrease blood flow to the extremity
B. To make the veins more visible and palpable ✓
C. To sterilize the skin
D. To numb the area
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

93. A client in a therapy session, who has a history of trauma, becomes visibly dysregulated and states, “I can’t breathe! I feel like I’m back there!” What is your immediate clinical priority?

A. Explore the traumatic memory in detail
B. Help the client with grounding techniques to return to the present moment ✓
C. Tell them to calm down
D. End the session abruptly
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

92. When using therapeutic communication, “active listening” primarily involves:

A. Planning your next response while the patient speaks
B. Silently judging the patient's statements
C. Paying full attention, demonstrating empathy, and providing verbal/non-verbal cues of understanding ✓
D. Only focusing on factual information
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

91. A patient suddenly becomes unresponsive and you cannot palpate a carotid pulse. What is your immediate next action?

A. Call the patient's family
B. Initiate chest compressions ✓
C. Document the time of unresponsiveness
D. Perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation only
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

89. You are performing a rapid glucose check on a patient. What is the technical process after obtaining a blood sample?

A. Apply the blood to the reagent strip and immediately insert it into the glucometer ✓
B. Wipe the blood off the strip before inserting
C. Insert the strip into the glucometer before applying blood
D. Shake the glucometer before reading
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

88. A client in a therapy session expresses culturally specific beliefs that seem unusual to you. What is your most appropriate response demonstrating cultural humility?

A. Challenge their beliefs directly
B. Dismiss their beliefs as irrational
C. Seek to understand their perspective within their cultural context, avoiding judgment ✓
D. Explain your own cultural beliefs to them
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Jun 6, 2026

87. In the context of interprofessional collaboration, what is the purpose of a “handover” or “shift report”?

A. To complain about difficult patients
B. To quickly transfer critical patient information and care responsibilities to the next shift ✓
C. To gossip about colleagues
D. To update the patient's family only
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

86. A patient presents with acute abdominal pain, rebound tenderness, and guarding. What is the most urgent concern?

A. Appendicitis or peritonitis ✓
B. Constipation
C. Heartburn
D. Muscle strain
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

85. You are helping a visually impaired patient navigate the hallway. What is the most appropriate technique?

A. Push them gently from behind
B. Walk slightly ahead of them, offering your arm, and describe obstacles ✓
C. Shout directions from a distance
D. Let them navigate on their own to promote independence
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

81. A patient with a history of seizures suddenly experiences an aura, indicating an impending seizure. What is your immediate action?

A. Ask them to stand up
B. Restrain them tightly to prevent injury
C. Guide them to a safe position (e.g., lying down on their side) and protect their head ✓
D. Insert a tongue blade into their mouth
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

80. You are performing a neurological assessment on a patient. When testing pupillary response, what is a normal finding?

A. Pupils are dilated and fixed
B. Pupils are constricted and non-reactive
C. Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation ✓
D. Pupils are unequal and non-reactive
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

79. A client in a therapy session repeatedly expresses feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness, stating, “There’s no point in anything.” What is your critical next step in assessment?

A. Assume they are just seeking attention
B. Explore for suicidal ideation, plan, and intent ✓
C. Encourage them to think positively
D. Refer them to a spiritual advisor
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

78. A patient is experiencing severe dyspnea and wheezing. What is the immediate action to manage their airway?

A. Offer a glass of water
B. Place them in a supine position
C. Position them in high-Fowler's and prepare for oxygen administration ✓
D. Encourage shallow breathing
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

77. You are interacting with a patient who is expressing anger towards the healthcare system. What is the most therapeutic communication technique?

A. Tell them their anger is irrational
B. Listen actively and validate their feelings, even if you don't agree with their specific complaints ✓
C. Defend the healthcare system vigorously
D. Change the topic to a more positive subject
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

76. A patient on an atypical antipsychotic (e.g., Olanzapine) is at risk for which metabolic side effects?

A. Weight loss and hyperglycemia
B. Weight gain, hyperglycemia, and dyslipidemia ✓
C. Hypoglycemia and hyperlipidemia
D. Hair loss and anemia
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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