Question: Which classification of clients would be at greatest risk for hospital-acquired endocarditis?

Answer Options: A – Hemodialysis clients B – Clients on immunoglobulins C – Clients who undergo intermittent urinary catheterization D – Children under the age of 12

Answer: A – Hemodialysis clients

Question: A client converts from normal sinus rhythm… main goal?

Answer Options: A – Decrease SA node conduction. B – Control ventricular heart rate. C – Improve oxygenation. D – Maintain anticoagulation.

Answer: B – Control ventricular heart rate

Question: Most likely complications after pancreatic surgery?

Answer Options: A – Proteinuria and hyperkalemia B – Hemorrhage and hypercalcemia C – Weight loss and hypoglycemia D – Malabsorption and hyperglycemia

Answer: D – Malabsorption and hyperglycemia

Question: Priority goal for cardiomyopathy?

Answer Options: A – Absence of complications B – Adherence to self-care program C – Improved cardiac output D – Increased activity tolerance

Answer: C – Improved cardiac output

Question: Post-CABG low urine output action?

Answer Options: A – Document the client’s low urine output and monitor closely B – Contact the dietitian C – Contact the client’s health care provider D – Increase IV fluids

Answer: C – Contact the client’s health care provider and continue to assess fluid balance and renal function

Question: Position for pulmonary edema?

Answer Options: A – In a high Fowler position B – On the left side-lying position C – In a flat, supine position D – In the Trendelenburg position

Answer: A – In a high Fowler position

Question: Moderate head injury increased respiratory effort action?

Answer Options: A – Inform the care team and assess for increased ICP B – Administer bronchodilators C – Increase bed height D – Administer saline

Answer: A – Inform the care team and assess for further signs of possible increased ICP