HEALTHSTREAM JANE ASSESSMENT TEST
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TESTING VERSION | ALREADY GRADED
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PASS 2026-2027
1. A patient admitted with acute heart failure suddenly develops severe dyspnea,
crackles throughout both lung fields, SpO₂ 84% on room air, and pink frothy sputum.
What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Increase IV fluids
B. Place the patient in High Fowler's position and administer oxygen
C. Obtain a chest X-ray before intervening
D. Encourage coughing and deep breathing
Answer: B
2. A nurse notes the following laboratory results:
• Potassium: 2.9 mEq/L
• Sodium: 140 mEq/L
• Magnesium: 2.0 mg/dL
Which complication is the patient at greatest risk for?
A. Seizures
B. Cardiac dysrhythmias
C. Cerebral edema
D. Renal failure
Answer: B
3. A patient suddenly develops facial drooping, slurred speech, and right arm weakness.
What is the priority nursing action?
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, A. Administer aspirin immediately.
B. Activate the stroke protocol.
C. Place the patient flat.
D. Encourage oral fluids.
Answer: B
4. Which patient requires immediate assessment?
A. Temperature 100.4°F after surgery
B. Blood pressure 150/88 with mild headache
C. Chest pain with diaphoresis and nausea
D. Blood glucose 210 mg/dL before lunch
Answer: C
5. Which medication should the nurse question before administration?
A. Metoprolol to HR 48 bpm patient
B. Acetaminophen for fever 101.8°F
C. Ceftriaxone after cultures obtained
D. Furosemide for pulmonary edema
Answer: A
6. A patient receiving insulin becomes confused, diaphoretic, and shaky. The first
nursing action is to:
A. Administer glucagon IM immediately.
B. Check the blood glucose level.
C. Call the provider.
D. Administer long-acting insulin.
Answer: B
7. Which ECG rhythm requires immediate defibrillation?
A. Sinus bradycardia
B. Atrial fibrillation
C. Ventricular fibrillation
D. First-degree AV block
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WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS| CURRENTLY
TESTING VERSION | ALREADY GRADED
A+|EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED
PASS 2026-2027
1. A patient admitted with acute heart failure suddenly develops severe dyspnea,
crackles throughout both lung fields, SpO₂ 84% on room air, and pink frothy sputum.
What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Increase IV fluids
B. Place the patient in High Fowler's position and administer oxygen
C. Obtain a chest X-ray before intervening
D. Encourage coughing and deep breathing
Answer: B
2. A nurse notes the following laboratory results:
• Potassium: 2.9 mEq/L
• Sodium: 140 mEq/L
• Magnesium: 2.0 mg/dL
Which complication is the patient at greatest risk for?
A. Seizures
B. Cardiac dysrhythmias
C. Cerebral edema
D. Renal failure
Answer: B
3. A patient suddenly develops facial drooping, slurred speech, and right arm weakness.
What is the priority nursing action?
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, A. Administer aspirin immediately.
B. Activate the stroke protocol.
C. Place the patient flat.
D. Encourage oral fluids.
Answer: B
4. Which patient requires immediate assessment?
A. Temperature 100.4°F after surgery
B. Blood pressure 150/88 with mild headache
C. Chest pain with diaphoresis and nausea
D. Blood glucose 210 mg/dL before lunch
Answer: C
5. Which medication should the nurse question before administration?
A. Metoprolol to HR 48 bpm patient
B. Acetaminophen for fever 101.8°F
C. Ceftriaxone after cultures obtained
D. Furosemide for pulmonary edema
Answer: A
6. A patient receiving insulin becomes confused, diaphoretic, and shaky. The first
nursing action is to:
A. Administer glucagon IM immediately.
B. Check the blood glucose level.
C. Call the provider.
D. Administer long-acting insulin.
Answer: B
7. Which ECG rhythm requires immediate defibrillation?
A. Sinus bradycardia
B. Atrial fibrillation
C. Ventricular fibrillation
D. First-degree AV block
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