5/7 Trivia Night

Question 1

A diabetic patient has a blood glucose of 42 mg/dL. What should the nurse give first?

Accepted Answer

A) 4 oz orange juice

Question 2

(SATA) Which conditions require contact precautions?

Accepted Answer

B) C. diff, A) MRSA, D) RSV (in infants)

Question 3

A patient with Addison’s disease is at risk for which electrolyte imbalance?

Accepted Answer

D) Hyponatremia

Question 4

(SATA) Which findings indicate fluid volume overload?

Accepted Answer

B) Crackles in lungs, D) Weight gain of 2 kg in 24 hours, A) Jugular venous distension (JVD)

Question 5

A patient with pancreatitis should avoid which type of diet?

Accepted Answer

B) High-fat

Question 6

A client with heart failure has crackles in the lungs and dyspnea. Which intervention takes priority?

Accepted Answer

A) Administer furosemide (Lasix)

Question 7

(SATA) Which conditions are contraindications for beta-blockers?

Accepted Answer

C) Asthma, D) Severe bradycardia, B) Heart block (2nd/3rd degree)

Question 8

Which finding indicates toxicity in a patient taking lithium?

Accepted Answer

B) Coarse hand tremors & confusion

Question 9

(SATA) Which interventions are appropriate for a patient with hemorrhagic stroke?

Accepted Answer

B) Monitor for increased ICP, C) Elevate HOB 30°, A) Maintain BP control

Question 10

(SATA) Which interventions are priority for a patient in thyroid storm?

Accepted Answer

C) Monitor for dysrhythmias, A) Administer propylthiouracil (PTU), B) Provide cooling measures

Question 11

A patient with TB should be placed on which precautions?

Accepted Answer

C) Airborne

Question 12

(SATA) Which are symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

A) Tremors, C) Tachycardia, B) Hallucinations

Question 13

(SATA) Which labs indicate dehydration?

Accepted Answer

C) Increased hematocrit, A) Elevated BUN, D) Urine specific gravity > 1.030

Question 14

(SATA) Which symptoms indicate serotonin syndrome?

Accepted Answer

B) Hyperthermia, D) Agitation, C) Clonus

Question 15

A client with a head injury has clear drainage from the nose. What should the nurse do first?

Accepted Answer

D) Test for glucose (CSF leakage)

Question 16

(SATA) Which are signs of magnesium sulfate toxicity?

Accepted Answer

C) Oliguria, B) Respiratory depression, A) Loss of deep tendon reflexes

Question 17

A patient with Cushing’s syndrome is at risk for which complication?

Accepted Answer

B) Osteoporosis

Question 18

(SATA) Which are signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

Accepted Answer

D) Decreased level of consciousness, B) Cushing’s triad (hypertension, bradycardia, irregular respirations), C) Decerebrate posturing

Question 19

(SATA) Which signs indicate hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

A) Diaphoresis, B) Shakiness, D) Confusion

Question 20

Which heart sound is associated with heart failure?

Accepted Answer

B) S3

Question 21

Which drug reverses heparin overdose?

Accepted Answer

A) Protamine sulfate

Question 22

(SATA) Which are complications of uncontrolled diabetes?

Accepted Answer

D) Peripheral neuropathy, C) Nephropathy, A) Retinopathy

Question 23

A patient with GERD should avoid which food?

Accepted Answer

C) Chocolate

Question 24

Which condition is a contraindication for metformin (Glucophage)?

Accepted Answer

D) Renal failure

Question 25

(SATA) Which nursing actions are appropriate for a patient with chest tubes?

Accepted Answer

C) Assess for tidaling in the water seal chamber, D) Monitor for sudden increase in drainage (>100 mL/hr), A) Keep the drainage system below chest level

Question 26

Which medication should NOT be given to a patient taking an MAOI?

Accepted Answer

C) Meperidine (Demerol)

Question 27

(SATA) Which are expected findings in metabolic acidosis?

Accepted Answer

D) Decreased HCO₃, B) pH < 7.35, C) Kussmaul respirations

Question 28

A patient with myasthenia gravis experiences worsening muscle weakness. What is the priority action?

Accepted Answer

A) Administer neostigmine

Question 29

(SATA) Which interventions prevent pressure ulcers?

Accepted Answer

D) Using moisture barriers, C) Avoiding friction/shear, A) Repositioning every 2 hours

Question 30

(SATA) Which are symptoms of opioid overdose?

Accepted Answer

D) Cyanosis, C) Pinpoint pupils, B) Respiratory depression

Question 31

(SATA) Which drugs cause hyperkalemia?

Accepted Answer

B) ACE inhibitors, C) Spironolactone

Question 32

(SATA) Which foods are high in potassium?

Accepted Answer

B) Spinach, D) Oranges, A) Bananas

Question 33

A newborn has a bilirubin level of 16 mg/dL. What is the nurse’s priority action?

Accepted Answer

B) Prepare for phototherapy

Question 34

A patient with Parkinson’s is at risk for which complication?

Accepted Answer

A) Aspiration pneumonia

Question 35

A post-op patient has absent bowel sounds and abdominal distension. What complication should the nurse suspect?

Accepted Answer

B) Paralytic ileus

Question 36

A postpartum patient has heavy bleeding and a boggy uterus. What is the nurse’s first action?

Accepted Answer

D) Massage the fundus

Question 37

(SATA) Which are symptoms of hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A) Fatigue, D) Cold intolerance, B) Weight gain

Question 38

Which antidote is given for acetaminophen overdose?

Accepted Answer

A) N-acetylcysteine (NAC)

Question 39

(SATA) Which are risk factors for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

Accepted Answer

A) Prolonged immobility, B) Oral contraceptive use, C) Recent surgery

Question 40

Which lab value indicates dehydration?

Accepted Answer

B) High BUN

Question 41

(SATA) Which symptoms are red flags for compartment syndrome?

Accepted Answer

C) Pallor, D) Pain unrelieved by opioids, B) Paresthesia (numbness/tingling)

Question 42

A patient has a potassium of 2.8 mEq/L. Which ECG change should the nurse expect?

Accepted Answer

B) U waves

Question 43

Which medication should be held if a patient’s potassium is 6.2 mEq/L?

Accepted Answer

D) Spironolactone (Aldactone)

Question 44

(SATA) Which vaccines are live attenuated?

Accepted Answer

D) Varicella, A) MMR

Question 45

(SATA) Which are signs of meningitis?

Accepted Answer

C) Fever, A) Nuchal rigidity, B) Photophobia

Question 46

(SATA) A client with COPD should avoid which of the following?

Accepted Answer

D) Smoking, B) Sedatives, A) High-flow oxygen (without caution)

Question 47

Which medication requires weekly CBC monitoring?

Accepted Answer

D) Clozapine (Clozaril)

Question 48

(SATA) Which interventions prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?

Accepted Answer

D) Sedation holidays, A) Elevating HOB 30-45°, C) Oral care every 2-4 hours

Question 49

Which vaccine is contraindicated in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

C) MMR

Question 50

A client with a pulmonary embolism is most likely to exhibit which symptom?

Accepted Answer

B) Sudden onset dyspnea

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