LATTEST UPDATE FOR
Readiness Predictor
2025-
2026 WITH VERRIFIED
QUESTIONS AND
QUALIFIED
ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT.
,1. A patient with heart failure is prescribed
furosemide. What electrolyte should the nurse
monitor closely?
A. Sodium
B. Calcium
C. Potassium
D. Magnesium
Furosemide is a loop diuretic that causes potassium
loss, increasing risk for hypokalemia and
dysrhythmias.
2. Which finding indicates hypoglycemia?
A. Polyuria
B. Fruity breath
C. Diaphoresis and tremors
D. Kussmaul respirations
Hypoglycemia activates the sympathetic nervous
system causing sweating, tremors, and anxiety.
,3. The priority nursing action for a client
experiencing an asthma attack is:
A. Obtain ABGs
B. Give oral fluids
C. Administer a short-acting bronchodilator
D. Start antibiotics
Rapid bronchodilation is essential to restore airflow.
4. Which lab value indicates renal failure?
A. BUN 10 mg/dL
B. Creatinine 0.8 mg/dL
C. Creatinine 5.2 mg/dL
D. Potassium 3.5 mEq/L
Elevated creatinine indicates impaired kidney
function.
5. A nurse is caring for a patient in DKA. Which
insulin is given initially?
, A. NPH
B. Lantus
C. Regular insulin IV
D. Lispro
IV regular insulin is the treatment of choice for DKA.
6. Which sign is an early indicator of shock?
A. Hypotension
B. Bradycardia
C. Tachycardia
D. Cyanosis
Compensatory tachycardia maintains cardiac
output.
7. A patient receiving heparin should be monitored
using:
A. PT/INR
B. Platelets only
C. aPTT
Readiness Predictor
2025-
2026 WITH VERRIFIED
QUESTIONS AND
QUALIFIED
ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT.
,1. A patient with heart failure is prescribed
furosemide. What electrolyte should the nurse
monitor closely?
A. Sodium
B. Calcium
C. Potassium
D. Magnesium
Furosemide is a loop diuretic that causes potassium
loss, increasing risk for hypokalemia and
dysrhythmias.
2. Which finding indicates hypoglycemia?
A. Polyuria
B. Fruity breath
C. Diaphoresis and tremors
D. Kussmaul respirations
Hypoglycemia activates the sympathetic nervous
system causing sweating, tremors, and anxiety.
,3. The priority nursing action for a client
experiencing an asthma attack is:
A. Obtain ABGs
B. Give oral fluids
C. Administer a short-acting bronchodilator
D. Start antibiotics
Rapid bronchodilation is essential to restore airflow.
4. Which lab value indicates renal failure?
A. BUN 10 mg/dL
B. Creatinine 0.8 mg/dL
C. Creatinine 5.2 mg/dL
D. Potassium 3.5 mEq/L
Elevated creatinine indicates impaired kidney
function.
5. A nurse is caring for a patient in DKA. Which
insulin is given initially?
, A. NPH
B. Lantus
C. Regular insulin IV
D. Lispro
IV regular insulin is the treatment of choice for DKA.
6. Which sign is an early indicator of shock?
A. Hypotension
B. Bradycardia
C. Tachycardia
D. Cyanosis
Compensatory tachycardia maintains cardiac
output.
7. A patient receiving heparin should be monitored
using:
A. PT/INR
B. Platelets only
C. aPTT
