Practice Questions

What does CPU stand for?

A. Central Processing Unit
B. Computer Personal Unit
C. Central Power Unit
D. Core Processing Unit
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Which of the following is an input device?

A. Printer
B. Speaker
C. Keyboard
D. Monitor
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200. A patient with severe heart failure is prescribed a continuous dobutamine infusion. The nurse observes new onset of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). What medicinal concern is immediate?

A. Insufficient dobutamine dose
B. Dobutamine-induced arrhythmias, requiring physician notification and possible dose adjustment
C. Hypokalemia
D. Hypoglycemia
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198. A patient post-cardiac arrest is undergoing targeted temperature management (TTM). The nurse observes the patient’s temperature is rising above the target range. What is the urgent nursing intervention?

A. Remove cooling devices
B. Increase cooling interventions (e.g., adjust cooling blanket, administer cold IV fluids)
C. Administer warming blankets
D. Administer antipyretics only
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197. A nurse is caring for a patient with a central venous catheter (CVC) that has a triple lumen. What is the critical technical consideration for administering incompatible medications?

A. Administer through the same lumen sequentially
B. Administer incompatible medications through separate lumens to prevent precipitation or inactivation
C. Administer through a peripheral IV only
D. Mix all medications together
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195. A patient with a severe gastrointestinal hemorrhage is receiving a continuous infusion of proton pump inhibitor (PPI). What is the medicinal purpose of this infusion?

A. To increase stomach acid
B. To suppress gastric acid secretion and promote ulcer healing
C. To stimulate appetite
D. To reduce nausea
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194. A patient in acute heart failure has severe dyspnea and crackles bilaterally. The nurse is preparing to administer furosemide IV. What is the medicinal purpose of furosemide in this situation?

A. To increase blood pressure
B. To reduce fluid overload and pulmonary edema
C. To increase heart rate
D. To sedate the patient
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193. A patient with severe respiratory failure is on mechanical ventilation and receiving high levels of oxygen. The nurse notes new onset of confusion and somnolence. What critical respiratory concern is immediate?

A. Patient is agitated
B. CO2 narcosis in patients with chronic hypercapnia (e.g., COPD) due to excessive oxygen
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Patient is anxious
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