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Adult Health I
FINAL READINESS EXAM
Q&S
©2024/2025
,Question: A patient presents with a new onset of dyspnea,
orthopnea, and peripheral edema. Which of the following
conditions is most likely the cause of these symptoms?
a) Left-sided heart failure
b) Right-sided heart failure
c) Pulmonary embolism
d) Pneumonia
Answer: a) Left-sided heart failure
Rationale: Left-sided heart failure is characterized by a
backup of blood in the lungs, leading to dyspnea,
orthopnea, and pulmonary edema.
Question: A patient with a history of hypertension is
admitted to the hospital with a sudden onset of severe
headache, nausea, and vomiting. Which of the following is
the most likely diagnosis?
a) Stroke
b) Meningitis
c) Hypertensive crisis
d) Migraine
Answer: c) Hypertensive crisis
Rationale: Hypertensive crisis is a sudden, severe
elevation in blood pressure that can cause headache,
nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms.
©2024/2025
, Question: A patient with a history of diabetes is admitted to
the hospital with a foot ulcer. Which of the following is the
most important nursing intervention to prevent further
complications?
a) Administering antibiotics
b) Elevating the affected foot
c) Assessing the wound for signs of infection
d) Providing nutritional counseling
Answer: c) Assessing the wound for signs of infection
Rationale: Foot ulcers in diabetic patients are prone to
infection, which can lead to serious complications such as
amputation. Regular wound assessment is crucial for early
detection and treatment of infection.
Fill-in-the-Blank:
Question: The most common cause of _ is atherosclerosis,
which is a buildup of plaque in the arteries.
Answer: Coronary artery disease
Rationale: Atherosclerosis is the primary cause of
coronary artery disease, leading to narrowed arteries and
reduced blood flow to the heart.
Question: A patient with _ may experience chest pain,
shortness of breath, and fatigue.
Answer: Heart failure
Rationale: Heart failure is a condition where the heart is
©2024/2025
Adult Health I
FINAL READINESS EXAM
Q&S
©2024/2025
,Question: A patient presents with a new onset of dyspnea,
orthopnea, and peripheral edema. Which of the following
conditions is most likely the cause of these symptoms?
a) Left-sided heart failure
b) Right-sided heart failure
c) Pulmonary embolism
d) Pneumonia
Answer: a) Left-sided heart failure
Rationale: Left-sided heart failure is characterized by a
backup of blood in the lungs, leading to dyspnea,
orthopnea, and pulmonary edema.
Question: A patient with a history of hypertension is
admitted to the hospital with a sudden onset of severe
headache, nausea, and vomiting. Which of the following is
the most likely diagnosis?
a) Stroke
b) Meningitis
c) Hypertensive crisis
d) Migraine
Answer: c) Hypertensive crisis
Rationale: Hypertensive crisis is a sudden, severe
elevation in blood pressure that can cause headache,
nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms.
©2024/2025
, Question: A patient with a history of diabetes is admitted to
the hospital with a foot ulcer. Which of the following is the
most important nursing intervention to prevent further
complications?
a) Administering antibiotics
b) Elevating the affected foot
c) Assessing the wound for signs of infection
d) Providing nutritional counseling
Answer: c) Assessing the wound for signs of infection
Rationale: Foot ulcers in diabetic patients are prone to
infection, which can lead to serious complications such as
amputation. Regular wound assessment is crucial for early
detection and treatment of infection.
Fill-in-the-Blank:
Question: The most common cause of _ is atherosclerosis,
which is a buildup of plaque in the arteries.
Answer: Coronary artery disease
Rationale: Atherosclerosis is the primary cause of
coronary artery disease, leading to narrowed arteries and
reduced blood flow to the heart.
Question: A patient with _ may experience chest pain,
shortness of breath, and fatigue.
Answer: Heart failure
Rationale: Heart failure is a condition where the heart is
©2024/2025
