#1
Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a patient with heart failure?
Encouraging high-sodium diet
Promoting fluid restriction
Encouraging sedentary lifestyle
Administering IV fluids liberally
#2
What is a common complication of diabetes mellitus?
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
Hypertension
Hypothyroidism
#3
Which condition is characterized by a deficiency of insulin and elevated blood glucose levels?
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Gestational diabetes mellitus
Insipidus diabetes
#4
Which medication is commonly used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Antibiotics
Antipsychotics
#5
Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the liver?
Gastroenteritis
Pancreatitis
Hepatitis
Appendicitis
#6
Which condition is characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitial spaces?
Dehydration
Edema
Ascites
Hyponatremia
#7
Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the airways, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm?
Pneumonia
Asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Lung cancer
#8
What is a priority nursing intervention for a patient experiencing a hypertensive crisis?
Administering beta-blockers
Encouraging increased fluid intake
Administering a vasodilator
Encouraging physical activity
#9
What is a priority intervention for a patient experiencing anaphylaxis?
Administering corticosteroids
Providing oxygen therapy
Administering antihistamines
Administering epinephrine (adrenaline)
#10
Which intervention is appropriate for a patient with a seizure disorder?
Keeping the environment bright and noisy
Restraining the patient during a seizure
Placing the patient in a side-lying position
Administering benzodiazepines prophylactically
#11
What is a potential complication of prolonged immobility in a hospitalized patient?
Increased muscle strength
Decreased risk of pressure ulcers
Venous thromboembolism
Improved respiratory function
#12
What is a potential complication of a patient undergoing chemotherapy?
Increased appetite
Increased immune function
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV)
Improved bone marrow function
#13
Which assessment finding indicates a potential complication in a patient with renal failure?
Decreased serum creatinine levels
Increased urine output
Hypokalemia
Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels
#14
Which assessment finding is indicative of a potential complication in a patient with appendicitis?
Decreased white blood cell count (WBC)
Pain localized in the left lower quadrant
Decreased C-reactive protein (CRP) levels
Rebound tenderness in the right lower quadrant