#1
Which organ is primarily responsible for removing bilirubin from the bloodstream?
Liver
Kidneys
Spleen
Pancreas
#2
Which of the following is not a common symptom of diabetes mellitus?
Polyuria
Polyphagia
Bradycardia
Polydipsia
#3
Which of the following is a common complication of immobility in hospitalized patients?
Hypertension
Deep vein thrombosis
Hypernatremia
Hyperkalemia
#4
What is the primary purpose of incentive spirometry?
To assess lung function
To promote lung expansion
To deliver oxygen therapy
To prevent pneumonia
#5
Which of the following is a characteristic of septic shock?
Hypotension with increased cardiac output
Hypotension with decreased cardiac output
Hypertension with decreased cardiac output
Hypertension with increased cardiac output
#6
What is the primary nursing intervention for a patient experiencing a hypertensive crisis?
Administering beta-blockers
Administering antihypertensive medications
Administering vasoconstrictors
Administering calcium channel blockers
#7
What is the primary role of insulin in the body?
To decrease blood glucose levels
To increase blood glucose levels
To convert glucose to fat
To convert fat to glucose
#8
Which of the following is a potential complication of a patient receiving a blood transfusion?
Hypertension
Hypernatremia
Hyperkalemia
Hemolytic reaction
#9
Which of the following is a characteristic of Type 1 diabetes mellitus?
Insulin resistance
Gradual onset
Obesity
Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells
#10
What is the primary goal of treatment for a patient with heart failure?
To increase blood pressure
To reduce preload and afterload
To promote fluid retention
To increase cardiac workload
#11
Which of the following is a potential complication of a chest tube insertion?
Pneumothorax
Pleural effusion
Atelectasis
Empyema
#12
What is the primary goal of treatment for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
To reduce airway inflammation
To promote bronchoconstriction
To increase respiratory rate
To improve gas exchange and relieve symptoms
#13
What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient experiencing anaphylaxis?
Administering epinephrine
Administering antihistamines
Administering corticosteroids
Administering bronchodilators
#14
Which medication is commonly used to treat atrial fibrillation by controlling heart rate?
Warfarin
Aspirin
Digoxin
Lisinopril
#15
Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid analgesics?
Sedation
Hypertension
Tachycardia
Hypoglycemia
#16
Which of the following is a common side effect of corticosteroid therapy?
Hypotension
Hypoglycemia
Hyperkalemia
Immunosuppression
#17
Which medication is commonly used to treat hyperthyroidism by inhibiting thyroid hormone synthesis?
Levothyroxine
Methimazole
Propylthiouracil
Liothyronine