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1. Pediatric Vital Signs Q1: What is the normal range for a resting heart rate in a 2-year-old child? A) 60-100 bpm B) 80-120 bpm C) 100-140 bpm D) 120-160 bpm Answer: B) 80-120 bpm Elaboration: The normal resting heart rate for toddlers (1-3 years) is typically between 80 and 120 beats per...

1. APGAR Q1: What does the "P" in the APGAR score stand for? A) Pulse B) Pressure C) Position D) Prolapse Answer: A) Pulse Elaboration: The APGAR score evaluates five criteria (Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration) to assess the health of a newborn at one and five minutes...

Endocrine Q1: Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating blood glucose levels? A) Insulin B) Cortisol C) Thyroxine D) Glucagon Answer: A) Insulin Elaboration: Insulin, produced by the pancreas, lowers blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into the body's cel...

Common Abbreviations & "DO NOT use list" Q1: What does the abbreviation "NPO" stand for? A) Nothing by mouth B) Nutrition provided orally C) No past orders D) Normal patient output Answer: A) Nothing by mouth Elaboration: NPO is a medical abbreviation meaning the patient should not take...

Suffixes, Prefixes, Antidotes, & Common Therapeutic Levels Q1: Which of the following suffixes indicates that a drug is a beta-blocker? A) -pril B) -olol C) -statin D) -cillin Answer: B) -olol Elaboration: The suffix “-olol” is commonly used for beta-blockers, which are medications that...

General Assessment Principles Q1: What is the primary purpose of performing a comprehensive health assessment? A) To diagnose diseases B) To establish a baseline for future assessments C) To prescribe medications D) To determine the patient's financial status Answer: B) To establish a basel...

1. General Knowledge of Blood Types Q1: Which blood type is considered the universal donor? A) A B) B C) AB D) O Answer: D) O Elaboration: Blood type O is known as the universal donor because it lacks A and B antigens, making it safe for transfusion to any blood type. Individuals with type ...

1. General Lab Values Q1: What is the normal range for serum sodium levels? A) 135-145 mEq/L B) 3.5-5.0 mEq/L C) 70-100 mg/dL D) 8.5-10.5 mg/dL Answer: A) 135-145 mEq/L Elaboration: Serum sodium levels are crucial for maintaining fluid balance and nerve function. Values outside this range c...

1. Therapeutic Communication Techniques Q1: Which of the following is an example of active listening in therapeutic communication? A) Nodding and maintaining eye contact B) Interrupting to clarify information C) Giving unsolicited advice D) Distracting the patient with small talk Answer: A) ...

1. Suffixes, Prefixes, Antidotes, & Common Therapeutic Levels Question 1: What suffix is commonly associated with beta-blockers? A) -pril B) -olol C) -cillin D) -pine Answer: B) -olol Elaboration: Beta-blockers, such as metoprolol and atenolol, are often identified by the suffix -olol, indi...