Practice Questions

69. A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) reports pruritus. The nurse attributes this to:

A. Hypocalcemia
B. Uremic frost
C. Accumulation of nitrogenous waste products ✓
D. Peripheral neuropathy
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68. A nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse should encourage which activity initially?

A. Ambulation in the hallway
B. Bed rest with commode use ✓
C. Full range of motion exercises
D. Cycling on a stationary bike
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67. A patient with heart failure is prescribed lisinopril. The nurse should monitor for which common side effect of ACE inhibitors?

A. Bradycardia
B. Dry, persistent cough ✓
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Constipation
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65. A patient is admitted with sepsis. The nurse anticipates which initial action?

A. Administering oral antibiotics
B. Obtaining blood cultures before antibiotics ✓
C. Administering antipyretics
D. Waiting for definitive diagnosis
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64. A nurse is teaching an HIV-positive patient about preventing the spread of the virus. Which statement indicates understanding?

A. "I should share needles with trusted friends."
B. "I will always use condoms during sexual activity." ✓
C. "It's safe to donate blood since I'm on medication."
D. "My medication cures the virus completely."
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63. A patient with HIV/AIDS develops Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). The nurse recognizes this as a(n):

A. Bacterial infection
B. Opportunistic infection ✓
C. Viral infection
D. Fungal infection
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60. A patient with advanced cancer develops superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome. The nurse should assess for:

A. Hypertension and bradycardia
B. Facial and upper extremity edema ✓
C. Peripheral neuropathy
D. Severe abdominal pain
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