CMSRN Practice Exam Questions and 100%
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Question 1
What should happen when the Q wave appears on an ECG readout?
A. The readout will go up
B. The readout will go down
C. The depth will appear the same all around
D. A stable line will develop
Correct Answer
B. The readout will go down. The q wave is then followed by the R wave, the highest
point in the ECG readout
Question 2
What can result from diabetic ketoacidosis?
A. Urinary tract infection
B. Stale breath
C. Sudden bouts of activity
D. All of the above
Correct Answer
A. urinary tract infection. Excess sugar in the urine can cause urinary tract infection.
It may also lead to diabetic ketoacidosis.
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,Question 3
A patient requires supplemental oxygen for a pulmonary treatment. Which of the
following is correct about the oxygen that must be administered?
A. The oxygen must be consistent
B. The pressure should be high
C. The pressure should be low
D. The oxygen must be fully humidified
Correct Answer
D. The oxygen must be fully humidified. The humidification will allow the oxygen to
circulate throughout the body.
Question 4
What happens when the transport of sodium is interfered with?
A. Effects of Parkinson's may be minimal
B. Blood sugar levels will decline
C. Blood pressure levels will decline
D. Cerebrospinal fluid production is lessened
Correct Answer
D. Cerebrospinal fluid is not produced as much when the transport of sodium is
affected through the use of Lasix or diuretics, especially the ones that prevent
cerebral edema
Question 5
A patient claims to be urinating far too often. What is one sign that this could be a
symptom of developing diabetes?
A. Blood pressure changes
B. Hyperactivity
C. Lethargy
D. Weight loss
Correct Answer
D. Weight loss. Weight loss may be noted when a person urinates too often. A
sudden amount of weight loss due to excess urination may be a sign of developing
diabetes.
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,Question 6
Foreign body aspiration entails an object in the:
A. Larynx
B. Trachea
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Correct Answer
C. Both A and B. An object in the larynx or trachea blocking the airway.
Question 7
It is safe for a patient with gout to consume caffeine?
A. Coffee may help reduce symptoms of gout
B. Carbonated drinks can reduce symptoms of gout
C. Caffeine should always be avoided as it can exacerbate symptoms of gout
D. It depends on the patient's specific conditions
Correct Answer
A. Coffee may reduce the symptoms of gout
Coffee should be consumed without the added sugars. Sugar can trigger gout
related symptoms. Therefore caffeinated carbonated drinks that are filled with sugar
should be avoided.
Question 8
In the Trendelenburg position, a patient is supine. How should the legs be positioned?
A. extended
B. Together
C. Flat
D. No specific direction
Correct Answer
A. Extended. The legs should be extended to allow blood flow to the heart and
other areas
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, Question 9
What is the first stage in the Kubler-Ross theory?
A. Depression
B. Anger
C. Denial
d. Bargaining
Correct Answer
C. Denial
DABDA
denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Question 10
What is not a part of Virchow's Triad for diagnosis thrombosis?
A. Stasis of blood
B. Endothelial functionality
C. Blood coagulation
D. Blood pressure
Correct Answer
D. Blood pressure is NOT a part of Virchow's triad
Question 11
A patient with a significant asthma attach will likely experience all but which of the
following?
A. Chest pains
B. Shortness of breath
C. Fever
D. Tinnitus
Correct Answer
D. Tinnitus
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Verified Answers
Question 1
What should happen when the Q wave appears on an ECG readout?
A. The readout will go up
B. The readout will go down
C. The depth will appear the same all around
D. A stable line will develop
Correct Answer
B. The readout will go down. The q wave is then followed by the R wave, the highest
point in the ECG readout
Question 2
What can result from diabetic ketoacidosis?
A. Urinary tract infection
B. Stale breath
C. Sudden bouts of activity
D. All of the above
Correct Answer
A. urinary tract infection. Excess sugar in the urine can cause urinary tract infection.
It may also lead to diabetic ketoacidosis.
Page 1 of 109
,Question 3
A patient requires supplemental oxygen for a pulmonary treatment. Which of the
following is correct about the oxygen that must be administered?
A. The oxygen must be consistent
B. The pressure should be high
C. The pressure should be low
D. The oxygen must be fully humidified
Correct Answer
D. The oxygen must be fully humidified. The humidification will allow the oxygen to
circulate throughout the body.
Question 4
What happens when the transport of sodium is interfered with?
A. Effects of Parkinson's may be minimal
B. Blood sugar levels will decline
C. Blood pressure levels will decline
D. Cerebrospinal fluid production is lessened
Correct Answer
D. Cerebrospinal fluid is not produced as much when the transport of sodium is
affected through the use of Lasix or diuretics, especially the ones that prevent
cerebral edema
Question 5
A patient claims to be urinating far too often. What is one sign that this could be a
symptom of developing diabetes?
A. Blood pressure changes
B. Hyperactivity
C. Lethargy
D. Weight loss
Correct Answer
D. Weight loss. Weight loss may be noted when a person urinates too often. A
sudden amount of weight loss due to excess urination may be a sign of developing
diabetes.
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,Question 6
Foreign body aspiration entails an object in the:
A. Larynx
B. Trachea
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Correct Answer
C. Both A and B. An object in the larynx or trachea blocking the airway.
Question 7
It is safe for a patient with gout to consume caffeine?
A. Coffee may help reduce symptoms of gout
B. Carbonated drinks can reduce symptoms of gout
C. Caffeine should always be avoided as it can exacerbate symptoms of gout
D. It depends on the patient's specific conditions
Correct Answer
A. Coffee may reduce the symptoms of gout
Coffee should be consumed without the added sugars. Sugar can trigger gout
related symptoms. Therefore caffeinated carbonated drinks that are filled with sugar
should be avoided.
Question 8
In the Trendelenburg position, a patient is supine. How should the legs be positioned?
A. extended
B. Together
C. Flat
D. No specific direction
Correct Answer
A. Extended. The legs should be extended to allow blood flow to the heart and
other areas
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, Question 9
What is the first stage in the Kubler-Ross theory?
A. Depression
B. Anger
C. Denial
d. Bargaining
Correct Answer
C. Denial
DABDA
denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Question 10
What is not a part of Virchow's Triad for diagnosis thrombosis?
A. Stasis of blood
B. Endothelial functionality
C. Blood coagulation
D. Blood pressure
Correct Answer
D. Blood pressure is NOT a part of Virchow's triad
Question 11
A patient with a significant asthma attach will likely experience all but which of the
following?
A. Chest pains
B. Shortness of breath
C. Fever
D. Tinnitus
Correct Answer
D. Tinnitus
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