QUESTIONS 2024-2025
Overview\ AND CORRECT DETAILED EXAM
ANSWERS
A condition characterized by hyperglycemia and acidosis requiring
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
insulin administration as the first priority.
A loop diuretic that causes potassium loss, necessitating close
Furosemide
monitoring of potassium levels.
A sign of chronic hypoxemia often seen in COPD or other pul-
Clubbing of the fingers
monary diseases.
The presence of blood in urine, which may indicate bleeding
Hematuria
complications requiring immediate action.
Antihypertensive medication should not be stopped abruptly to
Hypertension medication adherence
avoid rebound hypertension.
A fever of 101°F may indicate infection and warrants immediate
Chronic renal failure and hemodialysis
notification to the provider.
A respiratory rate below 10 indicates potential respiratory depres-
Morphine administration
sion and requires immediate intervention.
Clients on warfarin should avoid aspirin due to increased bleeding
Warfarin and dietary restrictions
risk.
Encouraging expression of feelings is important for assessing
Postpartum depression
postpartum depression.
Potassium levels should be monitored closely in clients prescribed
Potassium monitoring in heart failure
furosemide due to risk of arrhythmias.
Administering regular insulin IV is the first priority to correct hyper-
Insulin in DKA
glycemia and acidosis.
Fever in a client scheduled for hemodialysis may indicate infection
Signs of infection in dialysis patients
and requires immediate action.
A respiratory rate of 8 after morphine administration indicates
Respiratory depression from opioids
potential respiratory depression.
Aspirin should be avoided by clients on anticoagulants like war-
Aspirin use with anticoagulants
farin due to increased bleeding risk.
Encouraging clients to express their feelings can help assess
Therapeutic communication
mental health concerns.
A weight gain of 2 lbs may indicate fluid retention but does not
Weight gain in renal failure
require immediate action.
An AV fistula bruit is a normal finding and does not require imme-
AV fistula bruit
diate notification.
A blood pressure of 140/88 mmHg in a client with chronic renal
Blood pressure monitoring
failure does not require immediate action.
Oral fluid intake is not suitable in DKA due to likely altered level of
Fluid intake in DKA
consciousness.
A pain level of 3/10 does not require immediate intervention after
Pain management post-surgery
morphine administration.
Clients on warfarin should be educated to report any signs of
Signs of bleeding
bleeding.
Long-term hypoxia is indicated by clubbing of the fingers in clients
Hypoxia in COPD
with COPD.
Hold the medication and notify the provider if the apical pulse is
Digoxin Administration
below 90-100 bpm depending on age.
Reposition yourself every 2 hours to help prevent skin breakdown
Pressure Injury Prevention
and pressure injuries, especially in immobile clients.
We use it to keep the spine in alignment, particularly important
Log-Rolling Technique
after spinal injury or surgery.
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QUESTIONS 2024-2025
Overview\ AND CORRECT DETAILED EXAM
ANSWERS
Infection Control for C. difficile
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