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  1. Q1A patient with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which instruction is correct?

    • ATake it at bedtime with a glass of milk
    • BTake it with iron supplements for better absorption
    • CTake it with antacids to reduce GI upset
    • DTake it on an empty stomach 30-60 minutes before breakfast
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    ✓ Correct answer: D. Take it on an empty stomach 30-60 minutes before breakfast

    Levothyroxine absorption is significantly reduced by food, calcium, iron, antacids, and proton pump inhibitors. It must be taken on an empty stomach 30-60 minutes before breakfast for optimal absorption.

  2. Q2The body mass index (BMI) range for normal weight in adults is:

    • A< 18.5 kg/m²
    • B18.5–24.9 kg/m²
    • C25–29.9 kg/m²
    • D≥ 30 kg/m²
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. 18.5–24.9 kg/m²

  3. Q3A nurse in Saudi Arabia is asked to perform a procedure that they have not been trained to perform. What is the appropriate response?

    • AAttempt the procedure carefully, learning on the job
    • BPerform the procedure if a senior nurse supervises remotely by phone
    • CDecline and explain they have not received training or demonstrated competency for this procedure, then seek appropriate supervision or escalate
    • DPerform it since all nurses should know all procedures
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    ✓ Correct answer: C. Decline and explain they have not received training or demonstrated competency for this procedure, then seek appropriate supervision or escalate

    [Saudi-specific] SCFHS scope of practice requires nurses to only perform procedures for which they have demonstrated competency. Performing procedures outside one's competence is a patient safety risk and a professional violation. Nurses have the right and obligation to decline unsafe practice and escalate appropriately.

  4. Q4SBAR stands for:

    • ASymptoms, Background, Assessment, Response
    • BSituation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
    • CStatus, Brief, Action, Result
    • DSigns, Background, Advice, Report
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation

  5. Q5Proper documentation of care should be:

    • AWritten in pencil for easy correction
    • BDone at the end of the shift to compile all information
    • CCompleted as soon as possible after care is provided
    • DCompleted by any available nurse
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    ✓ Correct answer: C. Completed as soon as possible after care is provided

  6. Q6Ordered: morphine 2 mg IV. Available: morphine 4 mg/mL. How many mL is administered?

    • A0.25 mL
    • B0.5 mL
    • C1 mL
    • D2 mL
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. 0.5 mL

  7. Q7A patient is prescribed digoxin 0.25 mg orally daily. The available tablet strength is 0.125 mg. How many tablets should the nurse administer?

    • A0.5 tablet
    • B1 tablet
    • C3 tablets
    • D2 tablets
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    ✓ Correct answer: D. 2 tablets

    Dose calculation: Desired dose ÷ Available dose = Number of tablets. 0.25 mg ÷ 0.125 mg = 2 tablets. Always double-check digoxin calculations and assess apical pulse for 1 full minute before administration.

  8. Q8A patient with asthma requires both a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) and an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). In which order should the inhalers be used?

    • AICS first, then wait 5 minutes, then SABA
    • BUse both simultaneously
    • CSABA first (to open airways), wait several minutes, then ICS
    • DICS and SABA can be used in any order
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    ✓ Correct answer: C. SABA first (to open airways), wait several minutes, then ICS

    The bronchodilator (SABA, e.g., salbutamol) is used first to open the airways, then the corticosteroid inhaler (ICS) is used to deliver the anti-inflammatory medication deeper into the now-dilated airways for maximum effect.

  9. Q9Which is the CORRECT technique for measuring blood pressure?

    • ACuff should cover 40% of the arm circumference and 80% of the arm length
    • BCuff inflated to 20 mmHg above the point where the radial pulse disappears
    • CTake reading immediately after exercise
    • DPatient arm should be above heart level
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. Cuff inflated to 20 mmHg above the point where the radial pulse disappears

  10. Q10Which position is SAFEST for a newborn after feeding to reduce the risk of SIDS?

    • AProne
    • BSide-lying
    • CSupine (on back)
    • DLateral with pillow support
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    ✓ Correct answer: C. Supine (on back)

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