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SOLUTIONS Q&A QUESTIONS 2025/2026 |INSTANT
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1. Which of the following is a common complication of uncontrolled diabetes?
A. Neuropathy
B. Retinopathy
C. Hypertension
D. All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to multiple
complications affecting nerves, eyes, and blood pressure.
2. What is a frequent complication after a myocardial infarction?
A. Heart failure
B. Arrhythmias
C. Stroke
D. Kidney failure
Answer: B – Arrhythmias. Arrhythmias are common post-MI due to damaged
cardiac tissue disrupting electrical conduction.
3. Which complication is most associated with long-term corticosteroid use?
A. Osteoporosis
B. Cataracts
C. Hyperglycemia
D. All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above. Chronic corticosteroid use affects bones, eyes, and
glucose metabolism.
4. Postoperative infection is most likely in which situation?
A. Clean surgery
B. Contaminated surgery
C. Sterile surgery
,D. Minor surgery
Answer: B – Contaminated surgery. Contaminated surgical fields have higher
infection risk due to microbial presence.
5. Which is a possible complication of prolonged immobility?
A. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
B. Pulmonary embolism (PE)
C. Pressure ulcers
D. All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above. Immobility increases risks of thromboembolism and
skin breakdown.
6. What is a common complication of pneumonia in elderly patients?
A. Sepsis
B. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
C. Pleural effusion
D. All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above. Elderly patients are at higher risk for severe
pneumonia complications.
7. Which of the following can result from untreated hypertension?
A. Stroke
B. Heart failure
C. Kidney disease
D. All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above. Chronic hypertension damages multiple organs over
time.
8. What is a complication of urinary tract infections if untreated?
A. Pyelonephritis
B. Sepsis
C. Chronic kidney disease
D. All of the above
, Answer: D – All of the above. Untreated UTIs can ascend to kidneys and lead to
systemic infection.
9. Which is a potential complication of central venous catheter placement?
A. Infection
B. Pneumothorax
C. Thrombosis
D. All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above. CV lines carry risks of infection, mechanical injury,
and clot formation.
10. Which complication is most likely after a blood transfusion?
A. Transfusion reaction
B. Hypocalcemia
C. Iron overload
D. All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above. Blood transfusions can cause immune reactions and
metabolic disturbances.
11. What complication is associated with uncontrolled hyperthyroidism?
A. Atrial fibrillation
B. Osteoporosis
C. Thyroid storm
D. All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above. Hyperthyroidism affects the heart, bones, and can
trigger life-threatening thyroid storm.
12. Which complication can occur after chemotherapy?
A. Immunosuppression
B. Anemia
C. Nausea/vomiting
D. All of the above
SOLUTIONS Q&A QUESTIONS 2025/2026 |INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following is a common complication of uncontrolled diabetes?
A. Neuropathy
B. Retinopathy
C. Hypertension
D. All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to multiple
complications affecting nerves, eyes, and blood pressure.
2. What is a frequent complication after a myocardial infarction?
A. Heart failure
B. Arrhythmias
C. Stroke
D. Kidney failure
Answer: B – Arrhythmias. Arrhythmias are common post-MI due to damaged
cardiac tissue disrupting electrical conduction.
3. Which complication is most associated with long-term corticosteroid use?
A. Osteoporosis
B. Cataracts
C. Hyperglycemia
D. All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above. Chronic corticosteroid use affects bones, eyes, and
glucose metabolism.
4. Postoperative infection is most likely in which situation?
A. Clean surgery
B. Contaminated surgery
C. Sterile surgery
,D. Minor surgery
Answer: B – Contaminated surgery. Contaminated surgical fields have higher
infection risk due to microbial presence.
5. Which is a possible complication of prolonged immobility?
A. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
B. Pulmonary embolism (PE)
C. Pressure ulcers
D. All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above. Immobility increases risks of thromboembolism and
skin breakdown.
6. What is a common complication of pneumonia in elderly patients?
A. Sepsis
B. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
C. Pleural effusion
D. All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above. Elderly patients are at higher risk for severe
pneumonia complications.
7. Which of the following can result from untreated hypertension?
A. Stroke
B. Heart failure
C. Kidney disease
D. All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above. Chronic hypertension damages multiple organs over
time.
8. What is a complication of urinary tract infections if untreated?
A. Pyelonephritis
B. Sepsis
C. Chronic kidney disease
D. All of the above
, Answer: D – All of the above. Untreated UTIs can ascend to kidneys and lead to
systemic infection.
9. Which is a potential complication of central venous catheter placement?
A. Infection
B. Pneumothorax
C. Thrombosis
D. All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above. CV lines carry risks of infection, mechanical injury,
and clot formation.
10. Which complication is most likely after a blood transfusion?
A. Transfusion reaction
B. Hypocalcemia
C. Iron overload
D. All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above. Blood transfusions can cause immune reactions and
metabolic disturbances.
11. What complication is associated with uncontrolled hyperthyroidism?
A. Atrial fibrillation
B. Osteoporosis
C. Thyroid storm
D. All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above. Hyperthyroidism affects the heart, bones, and can
trigger life-threatening thyroid storm.
12. Which complication can occur after chemotherapy?
A. Immunosuppression
B. Anemia
C. Nausea/vomiting
D. All of the above
