1. Which of the following is considered subjective data?
2. Which lab is most indicative of heart failure?
3. A normal adult White Blood Cell (WBC) count range is approximately:
4. Pink, frothy sputum is most commonly associated with:
5. Sinus bradycardia is defined as a heart rate below:
6. Which medication is a loop diuretic often used to treat hypertension and fluid overload?
7. A patient on beta-blockers may have which of the following side effects?
8. Which class of antihypertensives is known for a possible side effect of a persistent dry cough?
9. An elevated LDL level increases the risk for:
10. Which of the following is used to detect cardiac muscle damage (e.g., in myocardial infarction)?
11. Normal respiratory rate for a healthy adult is approximately:
12. Which assessment finding is most indicative of chronic hypoxia (commonly seen in COPD)?
13. Which of the following terms refers to an abnormally low oxygen level in the blood?
14. Orthostatic hypotension is a concern when patients are taking:
15. The best position to promote full lung expansion is:
16. Which oxygen delivery device provides the highest O₂ concentration (up to ~70–100%)?
17. A dry, hacking cough is commonly associated with:
18. In assessing someone’s cough, determining if it is “productive” means:
19. Which breath sound is described as low-pitched, continuous, and often related to secretions in large airways?
20. A patient with COPD normally has lower O₂ saturation. Their typical target SpO₂ might be:
21. Which of these interventions helps prevent atelectasis?
22. Thick sputum often indicates:
23. Which statement about sputum cultures is correct?
24. Carbon monoxide poisoning often presents with headache and dizziness because CO:
25. The diagnostic test for confirming CO poisoning severity is checking:
26. The immediate treatment for CO poisoning is:
27. A nurse sees a patient is short of breath and turning cyanotic. First action:
28. Which class of drugs reduces blood pressure by blocking angiotensin II’s formation?
29. If a patient’s HR is 55 bpm and they are due for metoprolol, the nurse should:
30. A major side effect of corticosteroids is:
31. Which measure is part of “health promotion” in hypertension?
32. Orthopnea refers to difficulty in breathing when:
33. A patient’s SpO₂ reads 100% but they are actually hypoxic. A likely cause is:
34. Noncompliance with antihypertensives may be due to:
35. Troponin levels are used primarily to assess for:
36. Which daily assessment is key in tracking fluid balance for patients with edema?
37. To help break up secretions, a patient might receive:
38. Clubbing of the fingernails typically indicates:
39. A nurse teaches a client about smoking cessation because smoking can:
40. When administering a bronchodilator like albuterol, the nurse should expect which side effect?
41. What is the primary purpose of pursed-lip breathing in COPD patients?
42. A patient complains of dizziness upon standing. This might indicate:
43. Which of the following is a recommended nonpharmacological measure for hypertension management?
44. A low hematocrit and hemoglobin could lead to which condition affecting oxygen delivery?
45. Which breath sound is often described as discontinuous, popping sounds heard on inspiration (fluid in alveoli)?
46. Lovenox (enoxaparin) is primarily used for:
47. In teaching a patient with heart failure to reduce edema, the nurse advises:
48. Which medication class is indicated for rapid bronchodilation in asthma exacerbations?
49. The highest priority for a patient receiving morphine is to monitor:
50. After applying oxygen therapy, the best way to evaluate if it's effective is by: