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1. A nurse is assessing a client with hypokalemia. Which finding is
expected?
A. Hyperactive reflexes
B. Bradycardia
C. Muscle weakness
D. Hypertension
,Answer: C
Hypokalemia reduces neuromuscular excitability, leading to muscle
weakness.
2. Which client should the nurse assess first?
A. Fever of 38°C (100.4°F)
B. Chest pain and shortness of breath
C. Mild headache
D. Constipation
Answer: B
Chest pain with dyspnea suggests a life-threatening condition like MI or
PE.
3. A client is receiving heparin therapy. Which lab value is most
important?
A. INR
B. Platelet count
C. aPTT
D. Hemoglobin
Answer: C
aPTT monitors the therapeutic level of heparin.
4. Which intervention prevents infection in a client with neutropenia?
A. Fresh flowers in room
B. Raw vegetables
,C. Hand hygiene
D. No visitors
Answer: C
Hand hygiene is the most effective infection prevention method.
5. A nurse teaches a client about insulin administration. Which
statement indicates understanding?
A. “I will shake the insulin.”
B. “I will rotate injection sites.”
C. “I will reuse needles.”
D. “I will inject into muscle.”
Answer: B
Rotating sites prevents lipodystrophy.
6. A client with heart failure is prescribed furosemide. What should the
nurse monitor?
A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Calcium
D. Magnesium
Answer: B
Loop diuretics cause potassium loss.
7. Which position improves oxygenation in a client with dyspnea?
A. Supine
, B. Prone
C. High Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
Answer: C
High Fowler’s maximizes lung expansion.
8. A client has a blood glucose of 50 mg/dL. What is the priority action?
A. Administer insulin
B. Give glucose
C. Check vital signs
D. Call provider
Answer: B
Immediate treatment of hypoglycemia is essential.
9. Which finding indicates fluid overload?
A. Hypotension
B. Dry skin
C. Crackles in lungs
D. Weak pulse
Answer: C
Crackles indicate pulmonary edema.
10. A client is on warfarin. Which food should be limited?
A. Apples
B. Bread
Predictor. LATTEST
UPDATE WITH
VERRIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
1. A nurse is assessing a client with hypokalemia. Which finding is
expected?
A. Hyperactive reflexes
B. Bradycardia
C. Muscle weakness
D. Hypertension
,Answer: C
Hypokalemia reduces neuromuscular excitability, leading to muscle
weakness.
2. Which client should the nurse assess first?
A. Fever of 38°C (100.4°F)
B. Chest pain and shortness of breath
C. Mild headache
D. Constipation
Answer: B
Chest pain with dyspnea suggests a life-threatening condition like MI or
PE.
3. A client is receiving heparin therapy. Which lab value is most
important?
A. INR
B. Platelet count
C. aPTT
D. Hemoglobin
Answer: C
aPTT monitors the therapeutic level of heparin.
4. Which intervention prevents infection in a client with neutropenia?
A. Fresh flowers in room
B. Raw vegetables
,C. Hand hygiene
D. No visitors
Answer: C
Hand hygiene is the most effective infection prevention method.
5. A nurse teaches a client about insulin administration. Which
statement indicates understanding?
A. “I will shake the insulin.”
B. “I will rotate injection sites.”
C. “I will reuse needles.”
D. “I will inject into muscle.”
Answer: B
Rotating sites prevents lipodystrophy.
6. A client with heart failure is prescribed furosemide. What should the
nurse monitor?
A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Calcium
D. Magnesium
Answer: B
Loop diuretics cause potassium loss.
7. Which position improves oxygenation in a client with dyspnea?
A. Supine
, B. Prone
C. High Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
Answer: C
High Fowler’s maximizes lung expansion.
8. A client has a blood glucose of 50 mg/dL. What is the priority action?
A. Administer insulin
B. Give glucose
C. Check vital signs
D. Call provider
Answer: B
Immediate treatment of hypoglycemia is essential.
9. Which finding indicates fluid overload?
A. Hypotension
B. Dry skin
C. Crackles in lungs
D. Weak pulse
Answer: C
Crackles indicate pulmonary edema.
10. A client is on warfarin. Which food should be limited?
A. Apples
B. Bread
