Question: Brief loss of consciousness with amnesia describes:
Answer Choices: A. Concussion B. Contusion C. Epidural hematoma D. Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Answer: A. Concussion
Question: Which of the following are least likely to compose a kidney stone?
Answer Choices: A. Magnesium phosphate; B. Cholesterol; C. Uric acid; D. Calcium oxalate
Answer: B. Cholesterol
Question: Which statement about balloon tamponade for esophageal varices is accurate?
Answer Choices: A. It has a low success rate. B. It is a curative procedure. C. Recurrence is low after tamponade. D. A balloon can remain in place up to 12 hours to control bleeding.
Answer: D. A balloon can remain in place up to 12 hours to control bleeding.
Question: Best nursing action for child adjusting well in shelter:
Answer Choices: Recommend foster placement Evaluate for developmental problems Domestic violence referral Foster healthy traits and supports
Answer: Foster healthy traits and supports
Question: While caring for a patient who experienced second‑ and third‑degree burn injuries, it is important to ensure the patient is consuming a diet high in:
Answer Choices: A. Protein B. Fiber C. Potassium D. Fats
Answer: A. Protein
Question: Examples of post‑renal acute kidney injury include blood loss and dehydration.
Answer Choices: A. True B. False
Answer: B. False
Question: A transient neurologic deficit without structural injury defines:
Answer Choices: A. Concussion B. Contusion C. Diffuse axonal injury D. Epidural hematoma
Answer: A. Concussion
Question: The basic rhythm of breathing and stimulating the inspiratory muscles is controlled by which respiratory group?
Answer Choices: A. Pontine respiratory group; B. Ventral respiratory group; C. Dorsal respiratory group
Answer: C. Dorsal respiratory group
Question: Interpret this ABG: pH 7.39, PaCO₂ 17 mm Hg, HCO₃⁻ 9 mEq/L.
Answer Choices: A. Normal ABG B. Respiratory acidosis, uncompensated C. Metabolic acidosis, completely compensated D. Metabolic acidosis, uncompensated
Answer: C. Metabolic acidosis, completely compensated
Question: With which situation will the kidneys increase their excretion of hydrogen ions?
Answer Choices: A. Acidosis B. Alkalosis
Answer: A. Acidosis
Question: A 35‑year‑old male patient has superficial partial‑thickness burns to the anterior right arm, posterior left leg, and anterior head and neck. Using the Rule of Nines, calculate the total body‑surface‑area percentage that is burned.
Answer Choices: A. 13.5 B. 36 C. 18 D. 9
Answer: C. 18
Question: Drug of choice for pulseless VT/VF after CPR and defibrillation:
Answer Choices: A. Epinephrine B. Amiodarone C. Lidocaine D. Magnesium sulfate
Answer: A. Epinephrine
Question: ABG: pH 7.39, PaCO₂ 48 mm Hg, HCO₃⁻ 28 mEq/L.
Answer Choices: A. Normal ABG B. Respiratory acidosis C. Metabolic alkalosis D. Mixed disorder
Answer: A. Normal ABG
Question: Key nursing action after basilar skull fracture with halo sign:
Answer Choices: A. Keep spine immobilized B. Insert NG tube C. Suction via nasopharyngeal airway D. Place patient supine
Answer: A. Keep spine immobilized
Question: In hepatic encephalopathy, apraxia is best described as:
Answer Choices: A. Involuntary flapping of hands B. Inability to reproduce a simple figure in 2‑ or 3‑D C. Lack of voluntary coordination of movement D. Non‑repetitive involuntary movements of arms, legs, face
Answer: B. Inability to reproduce a simple figure in 2‑ or 3‑D
Question: Analyze the following EKG (regular rhythm, normal P waves, rate < 60 bpm).
Answer Choices: A. Atrial bradycardia B. Third‑degree heart block C. Sinus bradycardia D. Junctional rhythm
Answer: C. Sinus bradycardia