NSG3033
Caring for Adults I
Midterms Exam (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial
intervention for a patient experiencing acute chest pain?
- A. Administering aspirin
- B. Performing a 12-lead ECG
- C. Providing oxygen therapy
- D. Administering nitroglycerin
- ANS: B. Performing a 12-lead ECG
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, - Rationale: A 12-lead ECG is essential for diagnosing the
cause of chest pain and guiding further treatment.
2. What is the primary goal of managing a patient with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
- A. Cure the disease
- B. Prevent exacerbations
- C. Increase physical activity
- D. Reduce medication use
- ANS: B. Prevent exacerbations
- Rationale: Preventing exacerbations is crucial to improving
the quality of life and reducing hospitalizations in COPD patients.
3. Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated
with heart failure?
- A. Hyperkalemia
- B. Hypokalemia
- C. Hypernatremia
- D. Hyponatremia
- ANS: D. Hyponatremia
- Rationale: Hyponatremia is common in heart failure due to
fluid retention and dilutional effects.
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, Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The primary treatment for acute myocardial infarction
includes the administration of __________.
- ANS: thrombolytics
- Rationale: Thrombolytics help dissolve the clot causing the
myocardial infarction, restoring blood flow to the heart.
5. In patients with chronic kidney disease, the target hemoglobin
level is typically between __________ and __________ g/dL.
- ANS: 10, 12
- Rationale: Maintaining hemoglobin levels within this range
helps manage anemia without increasing the risk of
cardiovascular events.
True/False Questions
6. True or False: Beta-blockers are contraindicated in patients
with asthma.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Beta-blockers can cause bronchoconstriction,
which may exacerbate asthma symptoms.
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, 7. True or False: Diabetic patients should avoid all forms of
carbohydrates.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: Diabetic patients need to manage their
carbohydrate intake, not avoid it entirely, to maintain blood
glucose levels.
Multiple Response Questions
8. Which of the following are common symptoms of
hyperthyroidism? (Select all that apply)
- A. Weight gain
- B. Heat intolerance
- C. Tachycardia
- D. Constipation
- ANS: B. Heat intolerance, C. Tachycardia
- Rationale: Hyperthyroidism increases metabolic rate,
leading to heat intolerance and tachycardia.
9. Which interventions are appropriate for managing a patient
with acute pancreatitis? (Select all that apply)
©2024/2025
Caring for Adults I
Midterms Exam (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial
intervention for a patient experiencing acute chest pain?
- A. Administering aspirin
- B. Performing a 12-lead ECG
- C. Providing oxygen therapy
- D. Administering nitroglycerin
- ANS: B. Performing a 12-lead ECG
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: A 12-lead ECG is essential for diagnosing the
cause of chest pain and guiding further treatment.
2. What is the primary goal of managing a patient with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
- A. Cure the disease
- B. Prevent exacerbations
- C. Increase physical activity
- D. Reduce medication use
- ANS: B. Prevent exacerbations
- Rationale: Preventing exacerbations is crucial to improving
the quality of life and reducing hospitalizations in COPD patients.
3. Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated
with heart failure?
- A. Hyperkalemia
- B. Hypokalemia
- C. Hypernatremia
- D. Hyponatremia
- ANS: D. Hyponatremia
- Rationale: Hyponatremia is common in heart failure due to
fluid retention and dilutional effects.
©2024/2025
, Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The primary treatment for acute myocardial infarction
includes the administration of __________.
- ANS: thrombolytics
- Rationale: Thrombolytics help dissolve the clot causing the
myocardial infarction, restoring blood flow to the heart.
5. In patients with chronic kidney disease, the target hemoglobin
level is typically between __________ and __________ g/dL.
- ANS: 10, 12
- Rationale: Maintaining hemoglobin levels within this range
helps manage anemia without increasing the risk of
cardiovascular events.
True/False Questions
6. True or False: Beta-blockers are contraindicated in patients
with asthma.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Beta-blockers can cause bronchoconstriction,
which may exacerbate asthma symptoms.
©2024/2025
, 7. True or False: Diabetic patients should avoid all forms of
carbohydrates.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: Diabetic patients need to manage their
carbohydrate intake, not avoid it entirely, to maintain blood
glucose levels.
Multiple Response Questions
8. Which of the following are common symptoms of
hyperthyroidism? (Select all that apply)
- A. Weight gain
- B. Heat intolerance
- C. Tachycardia
- D. Constipation
- ANS: B. Heat intolerance, C. Tachycardia
- Rationale: Hyperthyroidism increases metabolic rate,
leading to heat intolerance and tachycardia.
9. Which interventions are appropriate for managing a patient
with acute pancreatitis? (Select all that apply)
©2024/2025
