MATERNITY
Q: What is a common sign of preeclampsia?
A) Decreased reflexes
B) Bradycardia
C) Proteinuria
D) Hyperglycemia
C) Proteinuria ✅
Q: Best response to a client hearing voices?
A) “That’s not real.”
B) “I understand you hear them, but I don’t.”
C) “You’re just hallucinating.”
D) “Ignore the voices.”
B) “I understand you hear them, but I don’t.” ✅
Q: Priority action for a patient with chest pain?
A. Obtain ECG
B. Administer aspirin
C. Start IV fluids
D. Measure blood pressure
A. Obtain ECG ✅
Q: A patient is prescribed furosemide. Which lab value is most important to monitor?
A) Hemoglobin
B) Potassium
C) Glucose
D) Platelets
Potassium
Q: What action is priority when inserting a Foley catheter?
A) Lubricate the catheter
B) Drape the patient
C) Wash hands
D) Inflate the balloon
WASH HANDS
Q: Which newborn reflex disappears first?
A) Rooting
B) Moro
C) Babinski
D) Palmar grasp
A) Rooting
Q: First sign of escalating agitation?
A) Yelling
B) Pacing
C) Hitting
D) Crying
B) Pacing ✅
Q: Which electrolyte imbalance causes peaked T waves?
A. Hypokalemia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Hyponatremia
D. Hypercalcemia
B. Hyperkalemia ✅
Q: Which medication requires avoiding grapefruit juice?
A) Digoxin
B) Metoprolol
C) Atorvastatin
D) Warfarin
C) Atorvastatin
Q: What position prevents aspiration in unconscious patients?
A) Prone
B) Supine
C) High Fowler’s
D) Trendelenburg
C) High Fowler’s ✅
Q: Priority nursing action after water breaks?
A) Administer antibiotics
B) Check fetal heart rate
C) Call the provider
D) Start Pitocin
B) Check fetal heart rate ✅
Q: Lithium toxicity is suspected when:
A) Thirst improves
B) Diarrhea occurs
C) Energy increases
D) Skin clears up
B) Diarrhea occurs ✅
Q: A patient with COPD should be monitored for:
A. Hyperventilation
B. Respiratory acidosis
C. Metabolic alkalosis
D. Hypoxia only
B. Respiratory acidosis ✅
Q: What is a key side effect of aminoglycosides?
A) Hepatotoxicity
B) Nephrotoxicity
C) Diarrhea
D) Photosensitivity
B) Nephrotoxicity ✅
Q: Which is the best way to verify NG tube placement?
A) Air bolus
B) Auscultation
C) X-ray
D) Aspirating stomach contents
X-RAY
Q: When is RhoGAM given to an Rh-negative mother?
A) After delivery
B) 28 weeks and within 72 hrs postpartum
C) Only if baby is Rh-negative
D) With first prenatal visit
B) 28 weeks and within 72 hrs postpartum ✅
Q: Which is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
A) Hallucinations
B) Flat affect
C) Delusions
D) Paranoia
B) Flat affect ✅
Q: Best position for patient after abdominal surgery:
A. Supine with legs elevated
B. Trendelenburg
C. Prone
D. Side-lying flat
A. Supine with legs elevated ✅
Q: When administering insulin lispro, when should the nurse ensure a meal is available?
A) 1 hour later
B) Before bedtime
C) Within 15 minutes
D) 30 minutes after
C) Within 15 minutes
Q: What’s the correct order of doffing PPE?
A) Gloves, mask, goggles, gown
B) Gloves, goggles, gown, mask
C) Gown, gloves, goggles, mask
D) Mask, gloves, gown, goggles
B) Gloves, goggles, gown, mask ✅
EQ: Which is a sign of postpartum hemorrhage?
A) Uterus firm at midline
B) Saturating 1 pad in 1 hour
C) Fundus above umbilicus, boggy
D) Pulse 60
C) Fundus above umbilicus, boggy ✅
Q: Which therapy is best for PTSD?
A. Electroconvulsive therapy
B. Cognitive behavioral therapy
C. Psychoanalysis
D. Group therapy
B. Cognitive behavioral therapy ✅
Q: Which sign indicates worsening heart failure?
A. Peripheral edema
B. Bradycardia
C. Weight loss
D. Polyuria
A. Peripheral edema ✅
Q: Which medication is contraindicated in pregnancy?
A) Heparin
B) Lisinopril
C) Acetaminophen
D) Nifedipine
B) Lisinopril
Q: The best method to prevent pressure injuries is:
A) Massage bony areas
B) Use donut cushions
C) Turn every 2 hours
D) Limit fluid intake
C) Turn every 2 hours ✅