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Question 1
,A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who is
prescribed furosemide. Which finding indicates the
medication is effective?
A. Increased blood pressure
B. Decreased urine output
C. Reduced peripheral edema
D. Increased heart rate
Answer: C — Reduced peripheral edema
Furosemide is a loop diuretic that removes excess fluid. A
reduction in edema indicates effective fluid removal.
Question 2
A nurse is assessing a client receiving morphine IV. Which
finding requires immediate action?
A. Pain rating 4/10
B. Respiratory rate 10/min
C. Respiratory rate 8/min
D. Oxygen saturation 95%
Answer: C — Respiratory rate 8/min
Morphine suppresses respiratory drive. A respiratory rate
below 12/min is concerning, and 8/min requires urgent
intervention.
Question 3
A nurse is teaching a client about metformin. Which
statement indicates understanding?
,A. “I will take it only when my blood sugar is high.”
B. “I will take it with meals.”
C. “I should stop it if I feel tired.”
D. “It replaces insulin.”
Answer: B — “I will take it with meals.”
Metformin should be taken with meals to reduce
gastrointestinal upset.
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a client with hypokalemia. Which food
should the nurse recommend?
A. Apples
B. Rice
C. Bananas
D. Bread
Answer: C — Bananas
Bananas are rich in potassium and help correct
hypokalemia.
Question 5
A nurse is assessing a postoperative client. Which finding
suggests infection?
A. Mild swelling
B. Clear drainage
C. Purulent drainage
D. Slight redness
, Answer: C — Purulent drainage
Purulent drainage indicates bacterial infection.
Question 6
A nurse is caring for a client receiving warfarin. Which lab
value should be monitored?
A. Hemoglobin
B. Platelets
C. INR
D. WBC
Answer: C — INR
Warfarin effectiveness is monitored using INR.
Question 7
A nurse is caring for a client with COPD. Which oxygen
delivery method is preferred?
A. Nonrebreather mask
B. Nasal cannula at low flow
C. Simple mask
D. Venturi mask at high flow
Answer: B — Nasal cannula at low flow
Clients with COPD require controlled low-flow oxygen to
prevent respiratory depression.
Question 8
Comprehensive
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Question 1
,A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who is
prescribed furosemide. Which finding indicates the
medication is effective?
A. Increased blood pressure
B. Decreased urine output
C. Reduced peripheral edema
D. Increased heart rate
Answer: C — Reduced peripheral edema
Furosemide is a loop diuretic that removes excess fluid. A
reduction in edema indicates effective fluid removal.
Question 2
A nurse is assessing a client receiving morphine IV. Which
finding requires immediate action?
A. Pain rating 4/10
B. Respiratory rate 10/min
C. Respiratory rate 8/min
D. Oxygen saturation 95%
Answer: C — Respiratory rate 8/min
Morphine suppresses respiratory drive. A respiratory rate
below 12/min is concerning, and 8/min requires urgent
intervention.
Question 3
A nurse is teaching a client about metformin. Which
statement indicates understanding?
,A. “I will take it only when my blood sugar is high.”
B. “I will take it with meals.”
C. “I should stop it if I feel tired.”
D. “It replaces insulin.”
Answer: B — “I will take it with meals.”
Metformin should be taken with meals to reduce
gastrointestinal upset.
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a client with hypokalemia. Which food
should the nurse recommend?
A. Apples
B. Rice
C. Bananas
D. Bread
Answer: C — Bananas
Bananas are rich in potassium and help correct
hypokalemia.
Question 5
A nurse is assessing a postoperative client. Which finding
suggests infection?
A. Mild swelling
B. Clear drainage
C. Purulent drainage
D. Slight redness
, Answer: C — Purulent drainage
Purulent drainage indicates bacterial infection.
Question 6
A nurse is caring for a client receiving warfarin. Which lab
value should be monitored?
A. Hemoglobin
B. Platelets
C. INR
D. WBC
Answer: C — INR
Warfarin effectiveness is monitored using INR.
Question 7
A nurse is caring for a client with COPD. Which oxygen
delivery method is preferred?
A. Nonrebreather mask
B. Nasal cannula at low flow
C. Simple mask
D. Venturi mask at high flow
Answer: B — Nasal cannula at low flow
Clients with COPD require controlled low-flow oxygen to
prevent respiratory depression.
Question 8