A patient has an order to receive 250 mL of IV fluid containing 200 mg of medication over 8 hours. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL. What is the IV flow rate in drops per minute (gtt/min)?
A. 0.25
B. 0.52
C. 25
D. 31
A. 0.25
B. 0.52
C. 25
D. 31
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A patient post-total hysterectomy has bleeding & miscarriage. What’s the priority nursing action?
Anonymous Quiz
46%
A. Monitor vital signs
13%
B. Start IV fluids
4%
C. Prepare for surgery
37%
D. Call the physician
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A patient on Nitroglycerin complains of headache. What should the nurse do?
Anonymous Quiz
41%
A. Stop the medication
41%
B. Continue the medication
14%
C. Reduce the dose
5%
D. Switch to another drug
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Which condition is associated with a flat nasal bridge?
Anonymous Quiz
24%
A. Iron deficiency anemia
51%
B. Thalassemia B
19%
C. Hemophilia
5%
D. Leukemia
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Which brain part is first affected in cognitive decline?
Anonymous Quiz
64%
A. Cerebrum
22%
B. Cerebellum
7%
C. Brainstem
7%
D. Hypothalamus
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At which gestational week is lung surfactant considered fully developed?
Anonymous Quiz
22%
A. Week 24
37%
B. Week 28
14%
C. Week 32
27%
D. Week 35
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Where should IV not be inserted after mastectomy?
Anonymous Quiz
32%
A. Opposite arm
57%
B. Same arm
3%
C. Leg
8%
D. Central line only
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A patient involved in a car accident presents with BP 50/40, cold clammy skin, and rapid weak pulse. What type of shock is this?
A. Cardiogenic shock B. Hypovolemic shock C. Neurogenic shock D. Septi
A. Cardiogenic shock B. Hypovolemic shock C. Neurogenic shock D. Septi
Anonymous Quiz
15%
A
68%
B
15%
C
2%
D
A patient is too heavy to move manually. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
Anonymous Quiz
17%
A. Ask two staff members to help lift the patient manually
2%
B. Wait until the patient loses weight
79%
C. Use a mechanical lift
3%
D. Ask the patient to move themselves
After lochia has completely stopped, a woman asks when she can resume sexual intercourse. What is the correct response?
Anonymous Quiz
15%
A. After 1 month
14%
B. Immediately
60%
C. After lochia has stopped
10%
D. After 12 weeks
Which type of organizational structure helps prevent overlapping duties in the healthcare setting?
Anonymous Quiz
22%
A. Horizontal
32%
B. Decentralized
41%
C. Functional
4%
D. Circular
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What is the appropriate pain scale to assess a 7-year-old child?
Anonymous Quiz
7%
A. Numeric scale
67%
B. Wong-Baker FACES scale
24%
C. FLACC scale
2%
D. Visual analog scale
A patient is in denial after a terminal diagnosis. In the stage of grief, which behavior is expected?
Anonymous Quiz
16%
A. Anger at staff
12%
B. Bargaining for more time
59%
C. Refusal to believe the diagnosis
13%
D. Depression
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Which of the following is an example of intentional tort?
Anonymous Quiz
21%
A. Negligence
19%
B. False documentation
52%
C. Battery
7%
D. Failure to warn
Why is vitamin K given to newborns after birth?
Anonymous Quiz
0%
A. To increase weight
8%
B. To improve immunity
89%
C. To prevent bleeding
3%
D. To enhance bone growth
Folic acid is recommended for women planning pregnancy to prevent which condition?
Anonymous Quiz
9%
A. Down syndrome
87%
B. Neural tube defects
1%
C. Autism
3%
D. Respiratory distress
In a patient suspected with sepsis, what is the priority nursing action?
Anonymous Quiz
13%
A. Administer IV fluids
40%
B. Give antibiotics
46%
C. Obtain blood culture
1%
D. Insert Foley catheter
A pregnant woman with no complications is being assessed for fetal growth. Which method is appropriate?
Anonymous Quiz
18%
A. Biophysical profile
62%
B. Kick chart
7%
C. Amniocentesis
13%
D. Contraction stress test
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A patient has swelling and pink discoloration at a peripheral IV site on day 2. What is the most likely complication?
Anonymous Quiz
34%
A. Infiltration
56%
B. Phlebitis
7%
C. Extravasation
3%
D. Occlusion
Which body part is most at risk of infection from a central line insertion site?
Anonymous Quiz
11%
A. Peripheral hand
10%
B. Peripheral foot
74%
C. Jugular site
5%
D. Antecubital site