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Individual Clinical Practice




FINALS READINESS EXAM
Q&S




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,1. A 65-year-old male presents with new-onset confusion
and a history of atrial fibrillation. Which diagnostic test is
most appropriate to evaluate the suspected cause of his
condition?
- A) MRI of the brain
- B) Chest X-ray
- C) ECG
- D) Serum sodium level
- Correct Answer: A) MRI of the brain
- Rationale: MRI will help identify ischemic or
hemorrhagic stroke, which is a common complication of
atrial fibrillation.

2. A patient on warfarin is scheduled for surgery. Which
lab finding is crucial to evaluate perioperative bleeding risk?
- A) Complete blood count (CBC)
- B) PT/INR
- C) PTT
- D) D-dimer
- Correct Answer: B) PT/INR
- Rationale: PT/INR specifically monitors the
anticoagulation effect of warfarin and helps assess bleeding
risk.

3. When managing a patient's pain using a Patient-
Controlled Analgesia (PCA) pump, which principle is most
important to maintain safety?
- A) Regularly check the infusion pump settings
- B) Allow family members to control the PCA for the
patient
- C) Administer additional oral pain medications routinely
- D) Set the PCA to maximum dosage limits to ensure
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, pain relief
- Correct Answer: A) Regularly check the infusion pump
settings
- Rationale: Ensuring the PCA settings are correct is
essential for secure and effective pain management.

4. Which intervention is prioritized for a patient
experiencing an acute asthma exacerbation?
- A) Administer oral corticosteroids
- B) Provide supplemental oxygen
- C) Initiate intravenous fluids
- D) Administer inhaled bronchodilators
- Correct Answer: D) Administer inhaled bronchodilators
- Rationale: Bronchodilators quickly open airways,
making them crucial in an acute asthma exacerbation.

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5. The treatment protocol for a patient experiencing
diabetic ketoacidosis involves the administration of
intravenous _______ to correct acidosis.
- Correct Answer: insulin
- Rationale: Insulin helps lower blood glucose levels and
correct metabolic acidosis in diabetic ketoacidosis.

6. Elevated _______ levels in a young adult could indicate
a genetic predisposition to hyperlipidemia, requiring further
cardiovascular evaluation.
- Correct Answer: LDL cholesterol
- Rationale: LDL cholesterol is a key marker for
cardiovascular risk screening.

7. In a patient with a history of chronic kidney disease,
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