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What is a “critical value” in laboratory testing?

1. AA result that the patient has asked to see
2. BA result that is needed only for research
3. CA result that is slightly outside the normal range and can wait for the ward round
4. DA result that may be life-threatening and must be reported at once

Which platelet count is within the normal adult range?

1. A250,000/mm³ (250 × 10⁹/L)
2. B90,000/mm³ (90 × 10⁹/L)
3. C40,000/mm³ (40 × 10⁹/L)
4. D700,000/mm³ (700 × 10⁹/L)

What does a “STAT” order mean?

1. ACarry it out at the next routine round
2. BCarry it out within the next 24 hours
3. CCarry it out immediately
4. DCarry it out only if the patient asks for it

Before giving a scheduled dose of metoprolol, which assessment is most important?

1. ATemperature and the latest pain score
2. BBlood glucose and weight
3. CBowel sounds and urine color
4. DApical pulse and blood pressure

A patient has a serum potassium of 6.8 mEq/L. Which action comes first?

1. ARecheck the level next week
2. BGive the patient’s scheduled potassium supplement
3. CEncourage foods high in potassium
4. DPlace the patient on a cardiac monitor

A patient taking lisinopril develops swelling of the lips and tongue. What should the nurse do first?

1. AAssess the airway and call for urgent help
2. BTell the patient this is a common, harmless effect
3. CApply a cold pack and recheck in an hour
4. DGive the next dose of lisinopril with water

A patient is bleeding internally after a fall. Which finding is usually an early sign of hypovolemic shock?

1. ALoss of consciousness with gasping breaths
2. BRestlessness and a rising heart rate while the blood pressure is still normal
3. CA slow heart rate with warm, dry, flushed skin and a normal blood pressure throughout
4. DA very low blood pressure with fixed, dilated pupils

Which patient with cirrhosis should the nurse see first?

1. AWants to talk about stopping drinking alcohol for good
2. BVomiting bright red blood, heart rate 120/min
3. CLarge ascites that is unchanged from yesterday
4. DLong-standing jaundice and itchy skin, asking for cream