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1. A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who reports dyspnea when
lying flat. What is the priority intervention?
A. Administer IV fluids
B. Place the client in high-Fowler’s position
C. Encourage ambulation
D. Restrict sodium intake
Answer: B
High-Fowler’s position decreases venous return and improves lung expansion,
reducing dyspnea.
2. A client with diabetes mellitus has a blood glucose of 52 mg/dL. Which
action should the nurse take?
A. Administer regular insulin
B. Provide 15 g of fast-acting carbohydrate
C. Start IV normal saline
D. Encourage exercise
Answer: B
Hypoglycemia is treated using the 15-15 rule: 15 g carbohydrate, recheck in 15
minutes.
3. A nurse is assessing a client with increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
Which finding requires immediate action?
A. Headache
B. Nausea
C. Unequal pupils
D. Restlessness
,Answer: C
Unequal pupils indicate brain herniation and require emergency intervention.
4. A postoperative client reports calf pain. What is the priority action?
A. Massage the leg
B. Apply heat
C. Assess for redness and swelling
D. Encourage ambulation
Answer: C
Calf pain may indicate DVT; assessment is priority before interventions.
5. Which lab value indicates neutropenia?
A. WBC 10,000/mm³
B. Platelets 150,000/mm³
C. Absolute neutrophil count 900/mm³
D. Hemoglobin 13 g/dL
Answer: C
ANC <1000/mm³ indicates neutropenia and infection risk.
6. A client receiving morphine develops respiratory depression. Which
medication should the nurse administer?
A. Flumazenil
B. Naloxone
C. Protamine
D. Atropine
Answer: B
Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression.
7. A client with COPD is receiving oxygen therapy. What is the target oxygen
saturation?
, A. 100%
B. 95–100%
C. 88–92%
D. 80–85%
Answer: C
COPD clients require lower oxygen targets to prevent suppression of respiratory
drive.
8. Which electrolyte imbalance is associated with peaked T waves?
A. Hypokalemia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Hyponatremia
D. Hypercalcemia
Answer: B
Hyperkalemia causes peaked T waves and cardiac arrhythmias.
9. A nurse is teaching about warfarin therapy. Which statement indicates
understanding?
A. “I will increase spinach intake.”
B. “I will use a soft toothbrush.”
C. “I can skip INR tests.”
D. “I will take aspirin daily.”
Answer: B
Soft toothbrush reduces bleeding risk. Vitamin K foods and aspirin affect
warfarin.
10. Which isolation precaution is required for tuberculosis?
A. Contact
B. Droplet
C. Airborne
D. Standard only
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Rationales 2025/2026 Q&A | Instant Download
1. A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who reports dyspnea when
lying flat. What is the priority intervention?
A. Administer IV fluids
B. Place the client in high-Fowler’s position
C. Encourage ambulation
D. Restrict sodium intake
Answer: B
High-Fowler’s position decreases venous return and improves lung expansion,
reducing dyspnea.
2. A client with diabetes mellitus has a blood glucose of 52 mg/dL. Which
action should the nurse take?
A. Administer regular insulin
B. Provide 15 g of fast-acting carbohydrate
C. Start IV normal saline
D. Encourage exercise
Answer: B
Hypoglycemia is treated using the 15-15 rule: 15 g carbohydrate, recheck in 15
minutes.
3. A nurse is assessing a client with increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
Which finding requires immediate action?
A. Headache
B. Nausea
C. Unequal pupils
D. Restlessness
,Answer: C
Unequal pupils indicate brain herniation and require emergency intervention.
4. A postoperative client reports calf pain. What is the priority action?
A. Massage the leg
B. Apply heat
C. Assess for redness and swelling
D. Encourage ambulation
Answer: C
Calf pain may indicate DVT; assessment is priority before interventions.
5. Which lab value indicates neutropenia?
A. WBC 10,000/mm³
B. Platelets 150,000/mm³
C. Absolute neutrophil count 900/mm³
D. Hemoglobin 13 g/dL
Answer: C
ANC <1000/mm³ indicates neutropenia and infection risk.
6. A client receiving morphine develops respiratory depression. Which
medication should the nurse administer?
A. Flumazenil
B. Naloxone
C. Protamine
D. Atropine
Answer: B
Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression.
7. A client with COPD is receiving oxygen therapy. What is the target oxygen
saturation?
, A. 100%
B. 95–100%
C. 88–92%
D. 80–85%
Answer: C
COPD clients require lower oxygen targets to prevent suppression of respiratory
drive.
8. Which electrolyte imbalance is associated with peaked T waves?
A. Hypokalemia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Hyponatremia
D. Hypercalcemia
Answer: B
Hyperkalemia causes peaked T waves and cardiac arrhythmias.
9. A nurse is teaching about warfarin therapy. Which statement indicates
understanding?
A. “I will increase spinach intake.”
B. “I will use a soft toothbrush.”
C. “I can skip INR tests.”
D. “I will take aspirin daily.”
Answer: B
Soft toothbrush reduces bleeding risk. Vitamin K foods and aspirin affect
warfarin.
10. Which isolation precaution is required for tuberculosis?
A. Contact
B. Droplet
C. Airborne
D. Standard only
