,1. A 65-year-old patient with COPD has been admitted to the
hospital. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate
to include in the nursing care plan to improve the patient's
respiratory status?
A. Encourage fluid restriction
B. Administer high-dose oxygen therapy
C. Position in semi-Fowler’s
D. Complete bed rest
ANS: C. Position in semi-Fowler’s
2. In the management of a patient with diabetes mellitus and
renal failure, which of the following is a key dietary
consideration?
A. High protein intake
B. Low sodium diet
C. High phosphorus intake
D. Increased potassium intake
, 3. A patient with a history of heart failure presents with jugular
venous distention and pitting edema. What is the most likely
cause of these symptoms?
A. Left ventricular hypertrophy
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Right-sided heart failure
D. Pulmonary edema
ANS: C. Right-sided heart failure
### Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. In the context of anticoagulation therapy, the therapeutic
range for INR in a patient with atrial fibrillation is typically
between ______ and ______.
ANS: 2.0 and 3.0
5. The primary goal of opioid administration for cancer pain
management is to maintain a consistent _______ while
minimizing side effects.
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