Practice Questions

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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101. A patient with a severe psychiatric illness refuses medication, citing religious beliefs. What is your ethical approach, assuming they have decision-making capacity?

A. Force the medication
B. Respect their autonomy and engage in shared decision-making, exploring alternatives and concerns
C. Tell them their religious beliefs are wrong
D. Document refusal and take no further action
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100. A patient on IV fluids experiences sudden shortness of breath, crackles in their lungs, and increased edema. You suspect fluid overload. What is your immediate action?

A. Increase the IV fluid rate
B. Elevate the head of the bed, slow down or stop the IV infusion, and notify the physician
C. Administer a diuretic without an order
D. Encourage more fluid intake
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99. A client in a therapy session frequently avoids discussing difficult topics, changing the subject or becoming silent. What is the most appropriate therapeutic response?

A. Allow the avoidance to continue
B. Directly challenge their avoidance in a confrontational manner
C. Gently bring the conversation back to the avoided topic, validating their discomfort
D. Shift the topic to something entirely different
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98. You are completing a patient’s discharge instructions. The patient lives alone and has limited family support. What critical aspect should you ensure is addressed in the discharge plan?

A. Extensive social media engagement
B. A plan for follow-up appointments, medication management, and emergency contacts
C. A luxurious vacation plan
D. Only medication details
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96. When taking a patient’s blood pressure, what is the critical technical error that can lead to a falsely high reading?

A. Using a cuff that is too wide
B. Using a cuff that is too narrow
C. Patient's arm is at heart level
D. Taking multiple readings
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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
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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
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