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Nursing Vital Signs Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The cardiac marker which is elevated soon after MI is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Troponin-T (A) rises within 3-4 hours post-MI, making it an early and specific marker. Myoglobin (D) rises earlier but is less specific, CK-MB (B) peaks later, and LDH (C) is even later.
Question 2 of 5
Route of administration of BCG vaccine? (AIIMS Delhi 2011)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The BCG vaccine is administered intradermally (ID, B) to stimulate immunity against tuberculosis effectively.
Question 3 of 5
The nursing care plan for a client with decreased adrenal function should include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting visitors (C) reduces stress on adrenal glands in adrenal insufficiency, preventing an addisonian crisis. Activity (A) increases stress, isolation (B) is unnecessary, and constipation (D) is secondary.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis. Which finding should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rebound tenderness in the right lower quadrant (B) is a classic sign of appendicitis (McBurney’s point). Pain relief with pressure (A) is atypical, bowel sounds (C) may vary, and fever (D) is usually moderate.
Question 5 of 5
A client with Parkinson’s disease is prescribed levodopa-carbidopa. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Levodopa-carbidopa causes orthostatic hypotension (B) due to dopamine effects on blood pressure. Appetite (A) isn’t affected, strength (C) and tremors (D) improve therapeutically.