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1. A common cause of respiratory alkalosis is: A. COPD exacerbation B. Opioid overdose C. Hyperventilation from anxiety, pain or early hypoxemia D. Diabetic ketoacidosis Correct Answer: C. Hyperventilation from anxiety, pain or early hypoxemia Rationale: Blowing off CO2 raises pH. COPD and opioids cause respiratory acidosis, and DKA causes metabolic acidosis. 2. When a peripheral IV infiltrates, the nurse should first: A. Increase the rate to flush the line B. Stop the infusion and rem...

1. The primary goal of nursing care for a client with a chronic illness is to: A. Maximize function, independence and quality of life B. Cure the disease C. Keep the client on bed rest D. Make all decisions for the client Correct Answer: A. Maximize function, independence and quality of life Rationale: Most chronic conditions cannot be cured, so care focuses on self-management and preventing complications. Bed rest and paternalism reduce independence. 2. Health promotion for older adults...

1. Palliative care differs from hospice care in that palliative care: A. Is only for the last 6 months of life B. Can be provided at any stage of serious illness alongside curative treatment C. Requires stopping all treatment D. Is only for cancer Correct Answer: B. Can be provided at any stage of serious illness alongside curative treatment Rationale: Palliative care focuses on symptom relief and quality of life from diagnosis onward. Hospice is for those with a prognosis of about 6 mon...

1. Adolescents are in Erikson's stage of: A. Identity vs. role confusion B. Industry vs. inferiority C. Intimacy vs. isolation D. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt Correct Answer: A. Identity vs. role confusion Rationale: Teens explore who they are, value peer acceptance and are sensitive about body image. Respecting privacy and allowing peer contact supports this stage. Industry is the school-age task and autonomy the toddler task, while intimacy vs. isolation belongs to young adulthood. ...

1. The posterior fontanel typically closes by: A. 2 months B. 12 months C. 18 months D. 3 years Correct Answer: A. 2 months Rationale: The posterior fontanel is small and usually closes by about 2 months, while the anterior fontanel closes later, at 12 to 18 months. A posterior fontanel still open at 12 months, 18 months or 3 years is abnormal and needs evaluation, and a bulging or sunken fontanel suggests increased intracranial pressure or dehydration. 2. A 6-month-old infant is expec...

1. Breast development in adolescents is assessed using: A. Tanner sexual maturity rating stages 1 to 5 B. The Apgar score C. The Glasgow Coma Scale D. Braden Scale Correct Answer: A. Tanner sexual maturity rating stages 1 to 5 Rationale: Tanner stages describe progression from prepubertal to adult breast development, with breast buds (thelarche) as stage 2. The other scales assess newborns, consciousness and skin risk. 2. The breast exam in a transgender woman taking estrogen should: A....

1. Which is an appropriate way to ask about a patient's gender identity and pronouns? A. 'Are you really a man or a woman?' B. 'What name and pronouns would you like me to use?' C. 'I'll just use what's on your ID.' D. Avoid asking and guess Correct Answer: B. 'What name and pronouns would you like me to use?' Rationale: Asking respectfully supports trust and accurate records, and the patient's stated name and pronouns are used. Questioning the patient...

1. Health literacy can be quickly assessed by asking: A. 'Did you graduate from college?' B. 'Can you read?' C. 'Do you understand English?' D. 'How confident are you filling out medical forms by yourself?' Correct Answer: D. 'How confident are you filling out medical forms by yourself?' Rationale: This validated single question identifies patients who may need extra help without causing embarrassment. Education level does not reliably predict health literacy...

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1. A nurse suspects a colleague is diverting opioids. The nurse should: A. Confront the colleague publicly B. Ignore it to avoid conflict C. Report the concern through the chain of command per policy D. Post about it online Correct Answer: C. Report the concern through the chain of command per policy Rationale: Diversion endangers patients and the impaired nurse. Following policy ensures a proper investigation and access to help. Public confrontation can escalate and compromise an investi...

1. Burnout is characterized by: A. Increased energy and engagement B. Physical illness only C. A single bad shift D. Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced sense of accomplishment Correct Answer: D. Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced sense of accomplishment Rationale: Maslach's three dimensions define burnout. Strategies include self-care, peer support, reasonable workloads and organizational changes. A single bad shift is ordinary stress, and burnout is ...