Practice Questions

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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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