5/21 Trivia Night

Question 1

Which vaccine is contraindicated in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

c) MMR

Question 2

Which finding is an early sign of hypoxia in a patient?

Accepted Answer

c) Restlessness

Question 3

Which drug requires weekly CBC monitoring?

Accepted Answer

b) Clozapine

Question 4

A patient with a new ileostomy should avoid which food?

Accepted Answer

d) Popcorn

Question 5

SATA: Which interventions are appropriate for a patient with a pulmonary embolism?

Accepted Answer

b) Apply oxygen, a) Administer heparin

Question 6

A patient taking lithium should monitor for which sign of toxicity?

Accepted Answer

a) Coarse tremors

Question 7

Which lab result indicates heparin effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

a) aPTT

Question 8

Which medication is contraindicated in a patient with glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

d) Atropine

Question 9

SATA: Which are complications of immobility?

Accepted Answer

b) Deep vein thrombosis, d) Pressure ulcers

Question 10

SATA: Which are signs of sepsis?

Accepted Answer

a) Fever, d) Tachycardia

Question 11

SATA: A patient with Addison’s disease may exhibit:

Accepted Answer

a) Hyperpigmentation, b) Hypotension

Question 12

SATA: Which are signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)?

Accepted Answer

c) Hyperthermia, a) Muscle rigidity

Question 13

Which food should a patient on MAOIs avoid?

Accepted Answer

b) Aged cheese

Question 14

SATA: A patient with a peptic ulcer should avoid:

Accepted Answer

d) Alcohol, a) NSAIDs

Question 15

SATA: A nurse is caring for a patient with tuberculosis. Which precautions should be implemented?

Accepted Answer

c) Standard precautions, a) Private negative-pressure room, b) N95 respirator mask

Question 16

Which patient should the nurse assess first?

Accepted Answer

b) Post-op patient with 88% SpO₂

Question 17

Which symptom is most concerning in a patient with pernicious anemia?

Accepted Answer

b) Numbness in extremities

Question 18

A client with heart failure is prescribed furosemide. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse monitor for?

Accepted Answer

b) Hypokalemia

Question 19

SATA: A patient with a thyroidectomy is at risk for:

Accepted Answer

d) Laryngeal nerve damage, c) Hypocalcemia

Question 20

SATA: Which are signs of alcohol withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

a) Tachycardia, c) Hallucinations

Question 21

SATA: A patient with a blood transfusion reaction may experience:

Accepted Answer

a) Fever, b) Hypotension

Question 22

A patient with ARDS is on mechanical ventilation. Which setting indicates correct PEEP?

Accepted Answer

c) Improved oxygenation

Question 23

A patient with type 1 diabetes has a blood glucose of 50 mg/dL. What should the nurse administer first?

Accepted Answer

a) 15g of fast-acting carbs

Question 24

SATA: Which are signs of magnesium sulfate toxicity in a pregnant patient?

Accepted Answer

d) Hyporeflexia, b) Respiratory depression

Question 25

A patient with myasthenia gravis should be monitored for:

Accepted Answer

a) Cholinergic crisis

Question 26

Which finding is a late sign of increased ICP?

Accepted Answer

c) Cushing’s triad

Question 27

SATA: A patient with Parkinson’s disease may experience:

Accepted Answer

c) Pill-rolling tremor, a) Bradykinesia

Question 28

A newborn with spina bifida is placed prone. What is the primary reason?

Accepted Answer

b) Protect the sac from rupture

Question 29

SATA: Which are signs of a tension pneumothorax?

Accepted Answer

d) Tracheal deviation, b) Absent breath sounds

Question 30

Which intervention is priority for a patient with acute pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

c) NPO status

Question 31

SATA: Which findings indicate fluid volume excess in a CHF patient?

Accepted Answer

b) Jugular vein distention, d) Crackles in lungs

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

d) Test for glucose

Question 33

SATA: A patient with diabetes insipidus is at risk for:

Accepted Answer

c) Dehydration, a) Hypernatremia

Question 34

SATA: A patient with DKA will likely have:

Accepted Answer

a) Kussmaul respirations, c) Ketones in urine

Question 35

SATA: Which are symptoms of meningitis?

Accepted Answer

b) Photophobia, a) Nuchal rigidity

Question 36

SATA: Which are symptoms of serotonin syndrome?

Accepted Answer

c) Agitation, b) Hyperthermia

Question 37

SATA: A patient with cirrhosis may develop:

Accepted Answer

d) Ascites, c) Esophageal varices

Question 38

SATA: Which are signs of hypocalcemia?

Accepted Answer

b) Positive Chvostek’s sign, c) Positive Trousseau’s sign

Question 39

SATA: A patient with a latex allergy may also be allergic to:

Accepted Answer

d) Avocados, a) Bananas

Question 40

SATA: Which are signs of hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

a) Weight loss, d) Heat intolerance

Question 41

A patient with a history of DVTs is prescribed warfarin. Which lab is most important?

Accepted Answer

b) INR

Question 42

A patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome is at greatest risk for:

Accepted Answer

a) Respiratory failure

Question 43

A client with a pneumothorax has a chest tube. What indicates a complication?

Accepted Answer

b) Sudden absence of drainage

Question 44

SATA: Which are symptoms of opioid withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

d) Dilated pupils, c) Diaphoresis

Question 45

A patient with a potassium level of 6.2 mEq/L should receive which medication?

Accepted Answer

a) Calcium gluconate

Question 46

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

Accepted Answer

b) Oral contraceptive use, a) Prolonged immobility

Question 47

SATA: A patient with a spinal cord injury at T6 is at risk for:

Accepted Answer

d) Autonomic dysreflexia, b) Orthostatic hypotension

Question 48

A patient with a platelet count of 15,000/mm³ is at highest risk for:

Accepted Answer

c) Spontaneous bleeding

Question 49

Which finding indicates digoxin toxicity?

Accepted Answer

a) Yellow-green halos

Question 50

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

Accepted Answer

c) Infection

5/21 Trivia Night

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5/21 Trivia Night

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