QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
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Below is Set 1 (Questions .
,1. A patient with heart failure is prescribed furosemide. Which lab requires immediate follow-up?
A. Sodium 138
B. Potassium 3.1
C. Calcium 9.0
D. Chloride 100
Answer: B
Loop diuretics cause potassium loss → dysrhythmia risk.
2. Which condition is associated with Cheyne-Stokes respirations?
A. COPD
B. Heart failure
C. Asthma
D. Pneumonia
Answer: B
, 3. A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis will most likely present with:
A. Metabolic alkalosis
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Metabolic acidosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis
Answer: C
4. Priority action for suspected stroke?
A. Give aspirin
B. Check blood glucose
C. Lower BP immediately
D. Give insulin
Answer: B
5. Hyperkalemia ECG change:
A. U waves
B. Peaked T waves
C. Flat T waves
D. ST depression
Answer: B
6. Which is a sign of hypoglycemia?
A. Polyuria
B. Diaphoresis
C. Fruity breath
D. Dry skin
Answer: B