(FIU) NUR 3226L Nursing Care of Adults I Clinical Midterm Readiness Exam 2024.(FIU) NUR 3226L Nursing Care of Adults I Clinical Midterm Readiness Exam 2024.(FIU) NUR 3226L Nursing Care of Adults I Clinical Midterm Readiness Exam 2024.
,1. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing
intervention for a patient experiencing acute dyspnea?
A) Administering sedative medications
B) Positioning the patient in a high fowler's position
C) Applying warm compresses to the chest
D) Encouraging the patient to take deep breaths
Correct Answer: B)
Rationale: High fowler's position allows for maximum lung
expansion and facilitates breathing.
2. A patient with heart failure is prescribed a diuretic. What
electrolyte imbalance should the nurse monitor for?
A) Hyperkalemia
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Hypernatremia
D) Hypokalemia
Correct Answer: D)
Rationale: Diuretics can lead to increased loss of
potassium, resulting in hypokalemia.
3. Which assessment finding in a patient with pneumonia
would indicate a need for immediate action?
A) Elevated temperature
B) Productive cough with yellow sputum
C) Decreased oxygen saturation levels
D) Chest pain with deep breathing
, 4. A nurse is caring for a diabetic patient who has
developed a foot ulcer. Which is the best initial nursing
intervention?
A) Debriding the ulcer
B) Checking blood glucose levels
C) Educating the patient on foot care
D) Applying a topical antibiotic
Correct Answer: B)
Rationale: Addressing blood glucose levels is crucial for
the healing process.
5. In managing a patient with acute renal failure, the nurse
should prioritize which of the following?
A) Fluid restriction
B) High protein diet
C) Daily exercise
D) Increased sodium intake
Correct Answer: A)
Rationale: Fluid restriction is critical to prevent fluid
overload in patients with renal failure.
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6. The normal range for adult blood pressure is
__________ mmHg.
Correct Answer: 90/60 to 120/80 mmHg
Rationale: This range defines normal blood pressure in
adults.
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