以下是一些护士职称英语考试真题：

1. The nurse is assessing a patient's pain. Which of the following is the most appropriate pain assessment tool to use for a nonverbal patient?
A. Visual Analog Scale
B. Numeric Rating Scale
C. Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale
D. FLACC Scale

2. A patient who has been diagnosed with hypertension is prescribed a diuretic. Which of the following is a common side effect of diuretics?
A. Constipation
B. Hypotension
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Hyperkalemia

3. The nurse is caring for a patient who has a nasogastric tube in place. Which of the following is the most important nursing intervention to prevent complications associated with the nasogastric tube?
A. Monitor the patient's fluid intake and output
B. Keep the head of the bed elevated
C. Check the placement of the tube before administering medications or feedings
D. Administer tube feedings at room temperature

4. A patient is prescribed warfarin (Coumadin) for the treatment of a blood clot. Which of the following is a common adverse effect of warfarin therapy?
A. Hypertension
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Bleeding
D. Hypoglycemia

5. The nurse is caring for a patient who has a stage III pressure ulcer on the sacrum. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention for this patient?
A. Apply a hydrocolloid dressing to the ulcer
B. Turn and reposition the patient every 2 hours
C. Apply a topical steroid cream to the ulcer
D. Cleanse the ulcer with hydrogen peroxide

6. A patient with a history of heart failure is prescribed furosemide (Lasix). Which of the following is the most important nursing intervention when administering furosemide?
A. Monitor the patient's blood glucose levels
B. Administer the medication on an empty stomach
C. Monitor the patient's serum potassium levels
D. Administer the medication with a full glass of water

7. The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving oxygen therapy via nasal cannula. Which of the following is the most important nursing intervention to prevent skin breakdown from the nasal cannula?
A. Apply a moisturizing lotion to the patient's nose and cheeks
B. Check the patient's oxygen saturation level every 4 hours
C. Use a nasal cannula with a larger diameter tubing
D. Reposition the nasal cannula every 2 hours

8. A patient is prescribed morphine sulfate for pain management. Which of the following is the most important nursing intervention when administering morphine sulfate?
A. Monitor the patient's respiratory rate
B. Administer the medication with food
C. Monitor the patient's blood pressure
D. Administer the medication via intramuscular injection

9. The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following is the most important nursing intervention to prevent infection associated with TPN?
A. Monitor the patient's blood glucose levels
B. Use aseptic technique when changing the TPN bag and tubing
C. Monitor the patient's electrolyte levels
D. Administer the TPN via a peripheral IV line

10. A patient is prescribed heparin for the treatment of a blood clot. Which of the following is the most important nursing intervention when administering heparin?
A. Monitor the patient's respiratory rate
B. Administer the medication via intramuscular injection
C. Monitor the patient's activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
D. Administer the medication on an empty stomach