#1
Which of the following is not a common assessment finding in a patient with congestive heart failure (CHF)?
Shortness of breath
Peripheral edema
Decreased heart rate
Crackles in the lungs
#2
Which of the following is a characteristic of a hypertensive emergency?
Systolic blood pressure consistently above 160 mm Hg
Mild headache
Normal organ function
Absence of end-organ damage
#3
What is the primary pharmacological intervention for a patient experiencing a hypertensive emergency with acute myocardial infarction (MI)?
Aspirin
Nitroglycerin
Calcium channel blockers
Beta-blockers
#4
Which of the following is a common symptom of serotonin syndrome?
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Hyperthermia
Decreased muscle tone
#5
Which of the following is a priority intervention for a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
Administering bronchodilators
Initiating mechanical ventilation
Providing oxygen therapy via nasal cannula
Encouraging deep breathing exercises
#6
What is the most common cause of septic shock?
Bacterial infection
Viral infection
Fungal infection
Parasitic infection
#7
Which of the following is a common manifestation of neurogenic shock?
Bradycardia
Hypertension
Hypothermia
Increased urinary output
#8
What is the primary treatment goal for a patient with acute pancreatitis?
Promoting fat intake
Maintaining high glucose levels
Providing aggressive IV fluid resuscitation
Administering nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
#9
Which of the following is a primary manifestation of acute kidney injury (AKI)?
Polyuria
Hypokalemia
Hypernatremia
Oliguria
#10
Which of the following is a characteristic of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
Prolonged clotting times
Decreased bleeding tendencies
Increased platelet count
Elevated fibrinogen levels
#11
A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is likely to present with which of the following laboratory findings?
Hyperglycemia and metabolic alkalosis
Hyperglycemia and metabolic acidosis
Hypoglycemia and metabolic alkalosis
Hypoglycemia and metabolic acidosis
#12
Which of the following is a typical clinical manifestation of a tension pneumothorax?
Decreased respiratory rate
Tracheal deviation away from the affected side
Decreased heart rate
Clear breath sounds on auscultation
#13
What is the primary pharmacological intervention for a patient with status epilepticus?
Benzodiazepines
Beta-blockers
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Calcium channel blockers
#14
What is the primary goal of treatment for a patient with hypertensive encephalopathy?
Maintaining high blood pressure
Preventing cerebral edema
Administering beta-blockers
Providing sedation