Practice Questions

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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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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