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Table of Contents
Part 1 Test Nursing Practice I Nursing Practice II Mock Board Examination Scope/ Coverage Foundation of Nursing, Nursing Research, Professional Adjustment, Leade rship and Management Maternal and Child Health, Community Health Nursing, Commun icable Diseases, Integrated Management of Childhood Illness Medical and Surgical Nursing Medical and Surgical Nursing Psychiatric Nursing
Nursing Practice III Nursing Practice IV Nursing Practice V Part 2 Nursing Pract ice I-V Part 3 Practice Test 1 Answers and Rationale Practice Test 2 Answers and Rationale Practice Test 3 Answers and Rationale Practice Test 4 Answers and Rat ionale
Answers and Rationale
Selected Practice Test from Nursing Crib’s website
Foundation of Nursing Maternal and Child Health Medical Surgical Nursing Psychia tric Nursing
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PART I
NURSING PRACTICE I
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TEST I - Foundation of Professional Nursing Practice 1. The nurse In-charge in l abor and delivery unit administered a dose of terbutaline to a client without ch ecking the client’s pulse. The standard that would be used to determine if the nur se was negligent is: a. The physician’s orders. b. The action of a clinical nurse specialist who is recognized expert in the field. c. The statement in the drug l iterature about administration of terbutaline. d. The actions of a reasonably pr udent nurse with similar education and experience. 2. Nurse Trish is caring for a female client with a history of GI bleeding, sickle cell disease, and a platel et count of 22,000/μl. The female client is dehydrated and receiving dextrose 5% i n half-normal saline solution at 150 ml/hr. The client complains of severe bone pain and is scheduled to receive a dose of morphine sulfate. In administering th e medication, Nurse Trish should avoid which route? a. b. c. d. I.V I.M Oral S.C 3. Dr. Garcia writes the following order for the client who has been recently ad mitted “Digoxin .125 mg P.O. once daily.” To prevent a dosage error, how should the nurse document this order onto the medication administration record? a. b. c. d.
“Digoxin .1250 mg P.O. once daily” “Digoxin 0.1250 mg P.O. once daily” “Digoxin 0.125 mg P.O. once daily” “Digoxin .125 mg P.O. once daily”
4. A newly admitted female client was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis. Which nursing diagnosis should receive the highest priority? a. b. c. d. Ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion related to venous congestion. Risk for injury relate d to edema. Excess fluid volume related to peripheral vascular disease. Impaired gas exchange related to increased blood flow.
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5. Nurse Betty is assigned to the following clients. The client that the nurse w ould see first after endorsement? a. A 34 year-old post operative appendectomy c lient of five hours who is complaining of pain. b. A 44 year-old myocardial infa rction (MI) client who is complaining of nausea. c. A 26 year-old client admitte d for dehydration whose intravenous (IV) has infiltrated. d. A 63 year-old post operative’s abdominal hysterectomy client of three days whose incisional dressing is saturated with serosanguinous fluid. 6. Nurse Gail places a client in a four-point restraint following orders from the physician. The client care plan should include: a. b. c. d. Assess temperature frequently. Provide diversional activit ies. Check circulation every 15-30 minutes. Socialize with other patients once a shift.
7. A male client who has severe burns is receiving H2 receptor antagonist therap y. The nurse In-charge knows the purpose of this therapy is to: a. b. c. d. Prev ent stress ulcer Block prostaglandin synthesis Facilitate protein synthesis. Enh ance gas exchange
8. The doctor orders hourly urine output measurement for a postoperative male cl ient. The nurse Trish records the following amounts of output for 2 consecutive hours: 8 a.m.: 50 ml; 9 a.m.: 60 ml. Based on these amounts, which action should the nurse take? a. b. c. d. Increase the I.V. fluid infusion rate Irrigate the indwelling urinary catheter Notify the physician Continue to monitor and record hourly urine output
9. Tony, a basketball player twist his right ankle while playing on the court an d seeks care for ankle pain and swelling. After the nurse applies ice to the ank le for 30 minutes, which statement by Tony suggests that ice application has bee n effective? a. “My ankle looks less swollen now”. b. “My ankle feels warm”.
c. “My ankle appears redder now”. d. “I need something stronger for pain relief” 10. The physician prescribes a loop diuretic for a client. When administering this drug
, the nurse anticipates that the client may develop which electrolyte imbalance? a. b. c. d. Hypernatremia Hyperkalemia Hypokalemia Hypervolemia
11. She finds out that some managers have benevolent-authoritative style of mana gement. Which of the following behaviors will she exhibit most likely? a. b. c. d. Have condescending trust and confidence in their subordinates. Gives economic and ego awards. Communicates downward to staffs. Allows decision making among s ubordinates.
12. Nurse Amy is aware that the following is true about functional nursing a. Pr ovides continuous, coordinated and comprehensive nursing services. b. One-to-one nurse patient ratio. c. Emphasize the use of group collaboration. d. Concentrat es on tasks and activities. 13. Which type of medication order might read "Vitam in K 10 mg I.M. daily × 3 days?" a. b. c. d. Single order Standard written order S tanding order Stat order
14. A female client with a fecal impaction frequently exhibits which clinical ma nifestation? a. b. c. d. Increased appetite Loss of urge to defecate Hard, brown , formed stools Liquid or semi-liquid stools
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15. Nurse Linda prepares to perform an otoscopic examination on a female client. For proper visualization, the nurse should position the client s ear by: a. b. c. d. Pulling the lobule down and back Pulling the helix up and forward Pulling the helix up and back Pulling the lobule down and forward
16. Which instruction should nurse Tom give to a male client who is having exter nal radiation therapy: a. b. c. d. Protect the irritated skin from sunlight. Eat 3 to 4 hours before treatment. Wash the skin over regularly. Apply lotion or oi l to the radiated area when it is red or sore.
17. In assisting a female client for immediate surgery, the nurse In-charge is a ware that she should: a. b. c. d. Encourage the client to void following preoper ative medication. Explore the client’s fears and anxieties about the surgery. Assi st the client in removing dentures and nail polish. Encourage the client to drin k water prior to surgery.
18. A male client is admitted and diagnosed with acute pancreatitis after a holi day celebration of excessive food and alcohol. Which assessment finding reflects this diagnosis? a. b. c. d. Blood pressure above normal range. Presence of crac kles in both lung fields. Hyperactive bowel sounds Sudden onset of continuous ep igastric and back pain.
19. Which dietary guidelines are important for nurse Oliver to implement in cari ng for the client with burns? a. b. c. d. Provide high-fiber, high-fat diet Prov ide high-protein, high-carbohydrate diet. Monitor intake to prevent weight gain. Provide ice chips or water intake.
20. Nurse Hazel will administer a unit of whole blood, which priority informatio n should the nurse have about the client? a. Blood pressure and pulse rate.
b. Height and weight. c. Calcium and potassium levels d. Hgb and Hct levels. 21. Nurse Michelle witnesses a female client sustain a fall and suspects that the l eg may be broken. The nurse takes which priority action? a. b. c. d. Takes a set of vital signs. Call the radiology department for X-ray. Reassure the client th at everything will be alright. Immobilize the leg before moving the client. 22. A male client is being transferred to the nursing unit for admission after r eceiving a radium implant for bladder cancer. The nurse in-charge would take whi ch priority action in the care of this client? a. b. c. d. Place client on rever se isolation. Admit the client into a private room. Encourage the client to take frequent rest periods. Encourage family and friends to visit.
23. A newly admitted female client was diagnosed with agranulocytosis. The nurse formulates which priority nursing diagnosis? a. b. c. d. Constipation Diarrhea Risk for infection Deficient knowledge
24. A male client is receiving total parenteral nutrition suddenly demonstrates signs and symptoms of an air embolism. What is the priority action by the nurse? a. b. c. d. Notify the physician. Place the client on the left side in the Tren delenburg position. Place the client in high-Fowlers position. Stop the total pa renteral nutrition.
25. Nurse May attends an educational conference on leadership styles. The nurse is sitting with a nurse employed at a large trauma center who states that the le adership style at the trauma center is task-oriented and directive. The nurse de termines that the leadership style used at the trauma center is: a. Autocratic. b. Laissez-faire.
c. Democratic. d. Situational 26. The physician orders DS 500 cc with KCl 10 mEq /liter at 30 cc/hr. The nurse in-charge is going to hang a 500 cc bag. KCl is su pplied 20 mEq/10 cc. How many cc’s of KCl will be added to the IV solution? a. b. c. d. .5 cc 5 cc 1.5 cc 2.5 cc
27. A child of 10 years old is to receive 400 cc of IV fluid in an 8 hour shift. The IV drip factor is 60. The IV rate that will deliver this amount is: a. b. c . d. 50 cc/ hour 55 cc/ hour 24 cc/ hour 66 cc/ hour
28. The nurse is aware that the most important nursing action when a client retu rns from surgery is: a. b. c. d. Assess the IV for type of fluid and rate of flo w. Assess the client for presence of pain. Assess the Foley catheter for patency and urine output Assess the dressing for drainage.
29. Which of the following vital sign assessments that may indicate cardiogenic
shock after myocardial infarction? a. b. c. d. BP – 80/60, Pulse – 110 irregular BP – 90/50, Pulse – 50 regular BP – 130/80, Pulse – 100 regular BP – 180/100, Pulse – 90 irregu lar
30. Which is the most appropriate nursing action in obtaining a blood pressure m easurement? a. Take the proper equipment, place the client in a comfortable posi tion, and record the appropriate information in the client’s chart. b. Measure the client’s arm, if you are not sure of the size of cuff to use. c. Have the client recline or sit comfortably in a chair with the forearm at the level of the heart .
d. Document the measurement, which extremity was used, and the position that the client was in during the measurement. 31. Asking the questions to determine if the person understands the health teaching provided by the nurse would be includ ed during which step of the nursing process? a. b. c. d. Assessment Evaluation I mplementation Planning and goals
32. Which of the following item is considered the single most important factor i n assisting the health professional in arriving at a diagnosis or determining th e person’s needs? a. b. c. d. Diagnostic test results Biographical date History of present illness Physical examination
33. In preventing the development of an external rotation deformity of the hip i n a client who must remain in bed for any period of time, the most appropriate n ursing action would be to use: a. Trochanter roll extending from the crest of th e ileum to the midthigh. b. Pillows under the lower legs. c. Footboard d. Hip-ab ductor pillow 34. Which stage of pressure ulcer development does the ulcer exten d into the subcutaneous tissue? a. b. c. d. Stage I Stage II Stage III Stage IV 35. When the method of wound healing is one in which wound edges are not surgica lly approximated and integumentary continuity is restored by granulations, the w ound healing is termed a. Second intention healing b. Primary intention healing c. Third intention healing
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d. First intention healing 36. An 80-year-old male client is admitted to the hos pital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Nurse Oliver learns that the client lives a lone and hasn’t been eating or drinking. When assessing him for dehydration, nurse Oliver would expect to find: a. b. c. d. Hypothermia Hypertension Distended nec k veins Tachycardia
37. The physician prescribes meperidine (Demerol), 75 mg I.M. every 4 hours as n eeded, to control a client’s postoperative pain. The package insert is “Meperidine, 100 mg/ml.” How many milliliters of meperidine should the client receive? a. b. c. d. 0.75 0.6 0.5 0.25
38. A male client with diabetes mellitus is receiving insulin. Which statement c orrectly describes an insulin unit? a. b. c. d. It’s a common measurement in the m etric system. It’s the basis for solids in the avoirdupois system. It’s the smallest measurement in the apothecary system. It’s a measure of effect, not a standard me asure of weight or quantity.
39. Nurse Oliver measures a client’s temperature at 102° F. What is the equivalent C entigrade temperature? a. b. c. d. 40.1 °C 38.9 °C 48 °C 38 °C
40. The nurse is assessing a 48-year-old client who has come to the physician’s of fice for his annual physical exam. One of the first physical signs of aging is: a. Accepting limitations while developing assets. b. Increasing loss of muscle t one. c. Failing eyesight, especially close vision.
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d. Having more frequent aches and pains. 41. The physician inserts a chest tube into a female client to treat a pneumothorax. The tube is connected to water-sea l drainage. The nurse in-charge can prevent chest tube air leaks by: a. b. c. d. Checking and taping all connections. Checking patency of the chest tube. Keepin g the head of the bed slightly elevated. Keeping the chest drainage system below the level of the chest.
42. Nurse Trish must verify the client’s identity before administering medication. She is aware that the safest way to verify identity is to: a. Check the client’s identification band. b. Ask the client to state his name. c. State the client’s na me out loud and wait a client to repeat it. d. Check the room number and the cli ent’s name on the bed. 43. The physician orders dextrose 5 % in water, 1,000 ml to be infused over 8 hours. The I.V. tubing delivers 15 drops/ml. Nurse John shoul d run the I.V. infusion at a rate of: a. b. c. d. 30 drops/minute 32 drops/minut e 20 drops/minute 18 drops/minute
44. If a central venous catheter becomes disconnected accidentally, what should the nurse in-charge do immediately? a. b. c. d. Clamp the catheter Call another nurse Call the physician Apply a dry sterile dressing to the site.
45. A female client was recently admitted. She has fever, weight loss, and water y diarrhea is being admitted to the facility. While assessing the client, Nurse Hazel inspects the client’s abdomen and notice that it is slightly concave. Additi onal assessment should proceed in which order: a. b. c. d. Palpation, auscultati on, and percussion. Percussion, palpation, and auscultation. Palpation, percussi on, and auscultation. Auscultation, percussion, and palpation.
46. Nurse Betty is assessing tactile fremitus in a client with pneumonia. For th is examination, nurse Betty should use the: a. b. c. d. Fingertips Finger pads D orsal surface of the hand Ulnar surface of the hand
47. Which type of evaluation occurs continuously throughout the teaching and lea rning process? a. b. c. d. Summative Informative Formative Retrospective
48. A 45 year old client, has no family history of breast cancer or other risk f actors for this disease. Nurse John should instruct her to have mammogram how of ten? a. b. c. d. Twice per year Once per year Every 2 years Once, to establish b aseline
49. A male client has the following arterial blood gas values: pH 7.30; Pao2 89 mmHg; Paco2 50 mmHg; and HCO3 26mEq/L. Based on these values, Nurse Patricia sho uld expect which condition? a. b. c. d. Respiratory acidosis Respiratory alkalos is Metabolic acidosis Metabolic alkalosis
50. Nurse Len refers a female client with terminal cancer to a local hospice. Wh at is the goal of this referral? a. To help the client find appropriate treatmen t options. b. To provide support for the client and family in coping with termin al illness. c. To ensure that the client gets counseling regarding health care c osts. d. To teach the client and family about cancer and its treatment.
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51. When caring for a male client with a 3-cm stage I pressure ulcer on the cocc yx, which of the following actions can the nurse institute independently? a. Mas saging the area with an astringent every 2 hours. b. Applying an antibiotic crea m to the area three times per day. c. Using normal saline solution to clean the ulcer and applying a protective dressing as necessary. d. Using a povidone-iodin e wash on the ulceration three times per day. 52. Nurse Oliver must apply an ela stic bandage to a client’s ankle and calf. He should apply the bandage beginning a t the client’s: a. b. c. d. Knee Ankle Lower thigh Foot
53. A 10 year old child with type 1 diabetes develops diabetic ketoacidosis and receives a continuous insulin infusion. Which condition represents the greatest risk to this child? a. b. c. d. Hypernatremia Hypokalemia Hyperphosphatemia Hype rcalcemia
54. Nurse Len is administering sublingual nitrglycerin (Nitrostat) to the newly admitted client. Immediately afterward, the client may experience: a. b. c. d. T hrobbing headache or dizziness Nervousness or paresthesia. Drowsiness or blurred vision. Tinnitus or diplopia.
55. Nurse Michelle hears the alarm sound on the telemetry monitor. The nurse qui ckly looks at the monitor and notes that a client is in a ventricular tachycardi a. The nurse rushes to the client’s room. Upon reaching the client’s bedside, the nu rse would take which action first? a. b. c. d. Prepare for cardioversion Prepare to defibrillate the client Call a code Check the client’s level of consciousness Nursing Crib – Student Nurses’ Community
56. Nurse Hazel is preparing to ambulate a female client. The best and the safes t position for the nurse in assisting the client is to stand: a. b. c. d. On the unaffected side of the client. On the affected side of the client. In front of the client. Behind the client.
57. Nurse Janah is monitoring the ongoing care given to the potential organ dono r who has been diagnosed with brain death. The nurse determines that the standar d of care had been maintained if which of the following data is observed? a. b. c. d. Urine output: 45 ml/hr Capillary refill: 5 seconds Serum pH: 7.32 Blood pr essure: 90/48 mmHg
58. Nurse Amy has an order to obtain a urinalysis from a male client with an ind welling urinary catheter. The nurse avoids which of the following, which contami nate the specimen? a. b. c. d. Wiping the port with an alcohol swab before inser ting the syringe. Aspirating a sample from the port on the drainage bag. Clampin g the tubing of the drainage bag. Obtaining the specimen from the urinary draina ge bag.
59. Nurse Meredith is in the process of giving a client a bed bath. In the middl e of the procedure, the unit secretary calls the nurse on the intercom to tell t he nurse that there is an emergency phone call. The appropriate nursing action i s to: a. Immediately walk out of the client’s room and answer the phone call. b. C over the client, place the call light within reach, and answer the phone call. c . Finish the bed bath before answering the phone call. d. Leave the client’s door open so the client can be monitored and the nurse can answer the phone call. 60. Nurse Janah is collecting a sputum specimen for culture and sensitivity testing from a client who has a productive cough. Nurse Janah plans to implement which intervention to obtain the specimen? a. Ask the client to expectorate a small am ount of sputum into the emesis basin.
b. Ask the client to obtain the specimen after breakfast. c. Use a sterile plast ic container for obtaining the specimen. d. Provide tissues for expectoration an d obtaining the specimen. 61. Nurse Ron is observing a male client using a walke r. The nurse determines that the client is using the walker correctly if the cli ent: a. Puts all the four points of the walker flat on the floor, puts weight on the hand pieces, and then walks into it. b. Puts weight on the hand pieces, mov es the walker forward, and then walks into it. c. Puts weight on the hand pieces , slides the walker forward, and then walks into it. d. Walks into the walker, p uts weight on the hand pieces, and then puts all four points of the walker flat on the floor. 62. Nurse Amy has documented an entry regarding client care in the client’s medical record. When checking the entry, the nurse realizes that incorre ct information was documented. How does the nurse correct this error? a. Erases the error and writes in the correct information. b. Uses correction fluid to cov er up the incorrect information and writes in the correct information. c. Draws one line to cross out the incorrect information and then initials the change. d. Covers up the incorrect information completely using a black pen and writes in the correct information 63. Nurse Ron is assisting with transferring a client fr om the operating room table to a stretcher. To provide safety to the client, the nurse should: a. b. c. d. Moves the client rapidly from the table to the stretc her. Uncovers the client completely before transferring to the stretcher. Secure s the client safety belts after transferring to the stretcher. Instructs the cli ent to move self from the table to the stretcher.
64. Nurse Myrna is providing instructions to a nursing assistant assigned to giv e a bed bath to a client who is on contact precautions. Nurse Myrna instructs th e nursing assistant to use which of the following protective items when giving b ed bath? a. b. c. d. Gown and goggles Gown and gloves Gloves and shoe protectors Gloves and goggles
65. Nurse Oliver is caring for a client with impaired mobility that occurred as a result of a stroke. The client has right sided arm and leg weakness. The nurse would suggest that the client use which of the following assistive devices that would provide the best stability for ambulating? a. b. c. d. Crutches Single st raight-legged cane Quad cane Walker
66. A male client with a right pleural effusion noted on a chest X-ray is being prepared for thoracentesis. The client experiences severe dizziness when sitting upright. To provide a safe environment, the nurse assists the client to which p osition for the procedure? a. b. c. d. Prone with head turned toward the side su pported by a pillow. Sims’ position with the head of the bed flat. Right side-lyin g with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees. Left side-lying with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees.
67. Nurse John develops methods for data gathering. Which of the following crite ria of a good instrument refers to the ability of the instrument to yield the sa me results upon its repeated administration? a. b. c. d. Validity Specificity Se nsitivity Reliability
68. Harry knows that he has to protect the rights of human research subjects. Wh ich of the following actions of Harry ensures anonymity? a. b. c. d. Keep the id entities of the subject secret Obtain informed consent Provide equal treatment t o all the subjects of the study. Release findings only to the participants of th e study
69. Patient’s refusal to divulge information is a limitation because it is beyond the control of Tifanny”. What type of research is appropriate for this study? a. b . c. d. Descriptive- correlational Experiment Quasi-experiment Historical
70. Nurse Ronald is aware that the best tool for data gathering is? a. b. c. d. Interview schedule Questionnaire Use of laboratory data Observation
71. Monica is aware that there are times when only manipulation of study variabl es is possible and the elements of control or randomization are not attendant. W hich type of research is referred to this? a. b. c. d. Field study Quasi-experim ent Solomon-Four group design Post-test only design
72. Cherry notes down ideas that were derived from the description of an investi gation written by the person who conducted it. Which type of reference source re fers to this? a. b. c. d. Footnote Bibliography Primary source Endnotes
73. When Nurse Trish is providing care to his patient, she must remember that he r duty is bound not to do doing any action that will cause the patient harm. Thi s is the meaning of the bioethical principle: a. b. c. d. Non-maleficence Benefi cence Justice Solidarity
74. When a nurse in-charge causes an injury to a female patient and the injury c aused becomes the proof of the negligent act, the presence of the injury is said to exemplify the principle of: a. b. c. d. Force majeure Respondeat superior Re s ipsa loquitor Holdover doctrine
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75. Nurse Myrna is aware that the Board of Nursing has quasi-judicial power. An example of this power is: a. The Board can issue rules and regulations that will govern the practice of nursing b. The Board can investigate violations of the n ursing law and code of ethics c. The Board can visit a school applying for a per mit in collaboration with CHED d. The Board prepares the board examinations 76. When the license of nurse Krina is revoked, it means that she: a. Is no longer a llowed to practice the profession for the rest of her life b. Will never have he r/his license re-issued since it has been revoked c. May apply for re-issuance o f his/her license based on certain conditions stipulated in RA 9173 d. Will rema in unable to practice professional nursing 77. Ronald plans to conduct a researc h on the use of a new method of pain assessment scale. Which of the following is the second step in the conceptualizing phase of the research process? a. b. c. d. Formulating the research hypothesis Review related literature Formulating and delimiting the research problem Design the theoretical and conceptual framework 78. The leader of the study knows that certain patients who are in a specialized research setting tend to respond psychologically to the conditions of the study . This referred to as : a. b. c. d. Cause and effect Hawthorne effect Halo effec t Horns effect
79. Mary finally decides to use judgment sampling on her research. Which of the following actions of is correct? a. Plans to include whoever is there during his study. b. Determines the different nationality of patients frequently admitted and decides to get representations samples from each. c. Assigns numbers for eac h of the patients, place these in a fishbowl and draw 10 from it.
d. Decides to get 20 samples from the admitted patients 80. The nursing theorist who developed transcultural nursing theory is: a. b. c. d. Florence Nightingale Madeleine Leininger Albert Moore Sr. Callista Roy
81. Marion is aware that the sampling method that gives equal chance to all unit s in the population to get picked is: a. b. c. d. Random Accidental Quota Judgme nt
82. John plans to use a Likert Scale to his study to determine the: a. b. c. d. Degree of agreement and disagreement Compliance to expected standards Level of s atisfaction Degree of acceptance
83. Which of the following theory addresses the four modes of adaptation? a. b. c. d. Madeleine Leininger Sr. Callista Roy Florence Nightingale Jean Watson 84. Ms. Garcia is responsible to the number of personnel reporting to her. This principle refers to: a. b. c. d. Span of control Unity of command Downward commu nication Leader
85. Ensuring that there is an informed consent on the part of the patient before a surgery is done, illustrates the bioethical principle of: a. b. c. d. Benefic ence Autonomy Veracity Non-maleficence
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86. Nurse Reese is teaching a female client with peripheral vascular disease abo ut foot care; Nurse Reese should include which instruction? a. b. c. d. Avoid we aring cotton socks. Avoid using a nail clipper to cut toenails. Avoid wearing ca nvas shoes. Avoid using cornstarch on feet.
87. A client is admitted with multiple pressure ulcers. When developing the clie nt s diet plan, the nurse should include: a. b. c. d. Fresh orange slices Steame d broccoli Ice cream Ground beef patties
88. The nurse prepares to administer a cleansing enema. What is the most common client position used for this procedure? a. b. c. d. Lithotomy Supine Prone Sims’ left lateral
89. Nurse Marian is preparing to administer a blood transfusion. Which action sh ould the nurse take first? a. Arrange for typing and cross matching of the clien t’s blood. b. Compare the client’s identification wristband with the tag on the unit of blood. c. Start an I.V. infusion of normal saline solution. d. Measure the c lient’s vital signs. 90. A 65 years old male client requests his medication at 9 p .m. instead of 10 p.m. so that he can go to sleep earlier. Which type of nursing intervention is required? a. b. c. d. Independent Dependent Interdependent Intr adependent
91. A female client is to be discharged from an acute care facility after treatm ent for right leg thrombophlebitis. The Nurse Betty notes that the client s leg is pain-free, without redness or edema. The nurse s actions reflect which step o f the nursing process?
a. b. c. d.
Assessment Diagnosis Implementation Evaluation
92. Nursing care for a female client includes removing elastic stockings once pe r day. The Nurse Betty is aware that the rationale for this intervention? a. b. c. d. To increase blood flow to the heart To observe the lower extremities To al low the leg muscles to stretch and relax To permit veins in the legs to fill wit h blood.
93. Which nursing intervention takes highest priority when caring for a newly ad mitted client who s receiving a blood transfusion? a. b. c. d. Instructing the c lient to report any itching, swelling, or dyspnea. Informing the client that the transfusion usually take 1 ½ to 2 hours. Documenting blood administration in the client care record. Assessing the client’s vital signs when the transfusion ends. 94. A male client complains of abdominal discomfort and nausea while receiving t ube feedings. Which intervention is most appropriate for this problem? a. b. c. d. Give the feedings at room temperature. Decrease the rate of feedings and the concentration of the formula. Place the client in semi-Fowler s position while f eeding. Change the feeding container every 12 hours.
95. Nurse Patricia is reconstituting a powdered medication in a vial. After addi ng the solution to the powder, she nurse should: a. b. c. d. Do nothing. Invert the vial and let it stand for 3 to 5 minutes. Shake the vial vigorously. Roll th e vial gently between the palms.
96. Which intervention should the nurse Trish use when administering oxygen by f ace mask to a female client? a. Secure the elastic band tightly around the clien t s head. b. Assist the client to the semi-Fowler position if possible. c. Apply the face mask from the client s chin up over the nose.
d. Loosen the connectors between the oxygen equipment and humidifier. 97. The ma ximum transfusion time for a unit of packed red blood cells (RBCs) is: a. b. c. d. 6 hours 4 hours 3 hours 2 hours
98. Nurse Monique is monitoring the effectiveness of a client s drug therapy. Wh en should the nurse Monique obtain a blood sample to measure the trough drug lev el? a. b. c. d. 1 hour before administering the next dose. Immediately before ad ministering the next dose. Immediately after administering the next dose. 30 min utes after administering the next dose.
99. Nurse May is aware that the main advantage of using a floor stock system is: a. b. c. d. The nurse can implement medication orders quickly. The nurse receiv es input from the pharmacist. The system minimizes transcription errors. The sys tem reinforces accurate calculations.
100. Nurse Oliver is assessing a client s abdomen. Which finding should the nurs e report as abnormal? a. b. c. d. Dullness over the liver. Bowel sounds occurrin g every 10 seconds. Shifting dullness over the abdomen. Vascular sounds heard ov er the renal arteries.
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NURSING PRACTICE II
Community Health Nursing and Care of the Mother and Child Nursing Crib – Student Nurses’ Community
TEST II - Community Health Nursing and Care of the Mother and Child 1. May arriv es at the health care clinic and tells the nurse that her last menstrual period was 9 weeks ago. She also tells the nurse that a home pregnancy test was positiv e but she began to have mild cramps and is now having moderate vaginal bleeding. During the physical examination of the client, the nurse notes that May has a d ilated cervix. The nurse determines that May is experiencing which type of abort ion? a. b. c. d. Inevitable Incomplete Threatened Septic
2. Nurse Reese is reviewing the record of a pregnant client for her first prenat al visit. Which of the following data, if noted on the client’s record, would aler t the nurse that the client is at risk for a spontaneous abortion? a. b. c. d. A ge 36 years History of syphilis History of genital herpes History of diabetes me llitus
3. Nurse Hazel is preparing to care for a client who is newly admitted to the ho spital with a possible diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. Nurse Hazel develops a pl an of care for the client and determines that which of the following nursing act ions is the priority? a. b. c. d. Monitoring weight Assessing for edema Monitori ng apical pulse Monitoring temperature
4. Nurse Oliver is teaching a diabetic pregnant client about nutrition and insul in needs during pregnancy. The nurse determines that the client understands diet ary and insulin needs if the client states that the second half of pregnancy req uire: a. b. c. d. Decreased caloric intake Increased caloric intake Decreased In sulin Increase Insulin
5. Nurse Michelle is assessing a 24 year old client with a diagnosis of hydatidi form mole. She is aware that one of the following is unassociated with this cond ition? a. b. c. d. Excessive fetal activity. Larger than normal uterus for gesta tional age. Vaginal bleeding Elevated levels of human chorionic gonadotropin. 6. A pregnant client is receiving magnesium sulfate for severe pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH). The clinical findings that would warrant use of the antidot e , calcium gluconate is: a. b. c. d. Urinary output 90 cc in 2 hours. Absent pa tellar reflexes. Rapid respiratory rate above 40/min. Rapid rise in blood pressu re.
7. During vaginal examination of Janah who is in labor, the presenting part is a t station plus two. Nurse, correctly interprets it as: a. b. c. d. Presenting pa rt is 2 cm above the plane of the ischial spines. Biparietal diameter is at the level of the ischial spines. Presenting part in 2 cm below the plane of the isch ial spines. Biparietal diameter is 2 cm above the ischial spines.
8. A pregnant client is receiving oxytocin (Pitocin) for induction of labor. A c ondition that warrant the nurse in-charge to discontinue I.V. infusion of Pitoci n is: a. b. c. d. Contractions every 1 ½ minutes lasting 70-80 seconds. Maternal t emperature 101.2 Early decelerations in the fetal heart rate. Fetal heart rate b aseline 140-160 bpm.
9. Calcium gluconate is being administered to a client with pregnancy induced hy pertension (PIH). A nursing action that must be initiated as the plan of care th roughout injection of the drug is: a. b. c. d. Ventilator assistance CVP reading s EKG tracings Continuous CPR
10. A trial for vaginal delivery after an earlier caesareans, would likely to be given to a gravida, who had: a. First low transverse cesarean was for active he rpes type 2 infections; vaginal culture at 39 weeks pregnancy was positive. b. F irst and second caesareans were for cephalopelvic disproportion. c. First caesar ean through a classic incision as a result of severe fetal distress. d. First lo w transverse caesarean was for breech position. Fetus in this pregnancy is in a vertex presentation. 11. Nurse Ryan is aware that the best initial approach when trying to take a crying toddler’s temperature is: a. b. c. d. Talk to the mother first and then to the toddler. Bring extra help so it can be done quickly. Encou rage the mother to hold the child. Ignore the crying and screaming.
12. Baby Tina a 3 month old infant just had a cleft lip and palate repair. What should the nurse do to prevent trauma to operative site? a. b. c. d. Avoid touch ing the suture line, even when cleaning. Place the baby in prone position. Give the baby a pacifier. Place the infant’s arms in soft elbow restraints.
13. Which action should nurse Marian include in the care plan for a 2 month old with heart failure? a. b. c. d. Feed the infant when he cries. Allow the infant to rest before feeding. Bathe the infant and administer medications before feedi ng. Weigh and bathe the infant before feeding.
14. Nurse Hazel is teaching a mother who plans to discontinue breast feeding aft er 5 months. The nurse should advise her to include which foods in her infant’s di et? a. b. c. d. Skim milk and baby food. Whole milk and baby food. Iron-rich for mula only. Iron-rich formula and baby food.
15. Mommy Linda is playing with her infant, who is sitting securely alone on the floor of the clinic. The mother hides a toy behind her back and the
infant looks for it. The nurse is aware that estimated age of the infant would b e: a. b. c. d. 6 months 4 months 8 months 10 months
16. Which of the following is the most prominent feature of public health nursin g? a. It involves providing home care to sick people who are not confined in the hospital. b. Services are provided free of charge to people within the catchmen ts area. c. The public health nurse functions as part of a team providing a publ ic health nursing services. d. Public health nursing focuses on preventive, not curative, services. 17. When the nurse determines whether resources were maximiz ed in implementing Ligtas Tigdas, she is evaluating a. b. c. d. Effectiveness Ef ficiency Adequacy Appropriateness
18. Vangie is a new B.S.N. graduate. She wants to become a Public Health Nurse. Where should she apply? a. b. c. d. Department of Health Provincial Health Offic e Regional Health Office Rural Health Unit
19. Tony is aware the Chairman of the Municipal Health Board is: a. b. c. d. May or Municipal Health Officer Public Health Nurse Any qualified physician
20. Myra is the public health nurse in a municipality with a total population of about 20,000. There are 3 rural health midwives among the RHU personnel. How ma ny more midwife items will the RHU need?
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1 2 3 The RHU does not need any more midwife item.
21. According to Freeman and Heinrich, community health nursing is a development al service. Which of the following best illustrates this statement? a. The commu nity health nurse continuously develops himself personally and professionally. b . Health education and community organizing are necessary in providing community health services. c. Community health nursing is intended primarily for health p romotion and prevention and treatment of disease. d. The goal of community healt h nursing is to provide nursing services to people in their own places of reside nce. 22. Nurse Tina is aware that the disease declared through Presidential Proc lamation No. 4 as a target for eradication in the Philippines is? a. b. c. d. Po liomyelitis Measles Rabies Neonatal tetanus
23. May knows that the step in community organizing that involves training of po tential leaders in the community is: a. b. c. d. Integration Community organizat ion Community study Core group formation
24. Beth a public health nurse takes an active role in community participation. What is the primary goal of community organizing? a. To educate the people regar ding community health problems b. To mobilize the people to resolve community he alth problems c. To maximize the community’s resources in dealing with health prob lems. d. To maximize the community’s resources in dealing with health problems. Nursing Crib – Student Nurses’ Community
25. Tertiary prevention is needed in which stage of the natural history of disea se? a. b. c. d. Pre-pathogenesis Pathogenesis Prodromal Terminal
26. The nurse is caring for a primigravid client in the labor and delivery area. Which condition would place the client at risk for disseminated intravascular c oagulation (DIC)? a. b. c. d. Intrauterine fetal death. Placenta accreta. Dysfun ctional labor. Premature rupture of the membranes.
27. A fullterm client is in labor. Nurse Betty is aware that the fetal heart rat e would be: a. b. c. d. 80 to 100 beats/minute 100 to 120 beats/minute 120 to 16 0 beats/minute 160 to 180 beats/minute
28. The skin in the diaper area of a 7 month old infant is excoriated and red. N urse Hazel should instruct the mother to: a. b. c. d. Change the diaper more oft en. Apply talc powder with diaper changes. Wash the area vigorously with each di aper change. Decrease the infant’s fluid intake to decrease saturating diapers. 29. Nurse Carla knows that the common cardiac anomalies in children with Down Sy ndrome (tri-somy 21) is: a. b. c. d. Atrial septal defect Pulmonic stenosis Vent ricular septal defect Endocardial cushion defect
30. Malou was diagnosed with severe preeclampsia is now receiving I.V. magnesium sulfate. The adverse effects associated with magnesium sulfate is: a. Anemia Nursing Crib – Student Nurses’ Community
b. Decreased urine output c. Hyperreflexia d. Increased respiratory rate 31. A 2 3 year old client is having her menstrual period every 2 weeks that last for 1 w eek. This type of menstrual pattern is bets defined by: a. b. c. d. Menorrhagia Metrorrhagia Dyspareunia Amenorrhea
32. Jannah is admitted to the labor and delivery unit. The critical laboratory r esult for this client would be: a. b. c. d. Oxygen saturation Iron binding capac ity Blood typing Serum Calcium
33. Nurse Gina is aware that the most common condition found during the second-t rimester of pregnancy is: a. b. c. d. Metabolic alkalosis Respiratory acidosis M astitis Physiologic anemia
34. Nurse Lynette is working in the triage area of an emergency department. She sees that several pediatric clients arrive simultaneously. The client who needs to be treated first is: a. A crying 5 year old child with a laceration on his sc alp. b. A 4 year old child with a barking coughs and flushed appearance. c. A 3 year old child with Down syndrome who is pale and asleep in his mother’s arms. d. A 2 year old infant with stridorous breath sounds, sitting up in his mother’s arms and drooling. 35. Maureen in her third trimester arrives at the emergency room with painless vaginal bleeding. Which of the following conditions is suspected? a. b. c. d. Placenta previa Abruptio placentae Premature labor Sexually transmit ted disease
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36. A young child named Richard is suspected of having pinworms. The community n urse collects a stool specimen to confirm the diagnosis. The nurse should schedu le the collection of this specimen for: a. b. c. d. Just before bedtime After th e child has been bathe Any time during the day Early in the morning
37. In doing a child’s admission assessment, Nurse Betty should be alert to note w hich signs or symptoms of chronic lead poisoning? a. b. c. d. Irritability and s eizures Dehydration and diarrhea Bradycardia and hypotension Petechiae and hemat uria
38. To evaluate a woman’s understanding about the use of diaphragm for family plan ning, Nurse Trish asks her to explain how she will use the appliance. Which resp onse indicates a need for further health teaching? a. “I should check the diaphrag m carefully for holes every time I use it” b. “I may need a different size of diaphr agm if I gain or lose weight more than 20 pounds” c. “The diaphragm must be left in place for atleast 6 hours after intercourse” d. “I really need to use the diaphragm and jelly most during the middle of my menstrual cycle”. 39. Hypoxia is a common c omplication of laryngotracheobronchitis. Nurse Oliver should frequently assess a child with laryngotracheobronchitis for: a. b. c. d. Drooling Muffled voice Res tlessness Low-grade fever
40. How should Nurse Michelle guide a child who is blind to walk to the playroom ? a. Without touching the child, talk continuously as the child walks down the h all. b. Walk one step ahead, with the child’s hand on the nurse’s elbow. c. Walk sli ghtly behind, gently guiding the child forward. d. Walk next to the child, holdi ng the child’s hand.
41. When assessing a newborn diagnosed with ductus arteriosus, Nurse Olivia shou ld expect that the child most likely would have an: a. b. c. d. Loud, machinery-like murmur. Bluish color to the lips. Decreased BP reading in the upper extremi ties Increased BP reading in the upper extremities.
42. The reason nurse May keeps the neonate in a neutral thermal environment is t hat when a newborn becomes too cool, the neonate requires: a. b. c. d. Less oxyg en, and the newborn’s metabolic rate increases. More oxygen, and the newborn’s metab olic rate decreases. More oxygen, and the newborn’s metabolic rate increases. Less oxygen, and the newborn’s metabolic rate decreases.
43. Before adding potassium to an infant’s I.V. line, Nurse Ron must be sure to as sess whether this infant has: a. b. c. d. Stable blood pressure Patant fontanell es Moro’s reflex Voided
44. Nurse Carla should know that the most common causative factor of dermatitis in infants and younger children is: a. b. c. d. Baby oil Baby lotion Laundry det ergent Powder with cornstarch
45. During tube feeding, how far above an infant’s stomach should the nurse hold t he syringe with formula? a. b. c. d. 6 inches 12 inches 18 inches 24 inches
46. In a mothers’ class, Nurse Lhynnete discussed childhood diseases such as chick en pox. Which of the following statements about chicken pox is correct?
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a. The older one gets, the more susceptible he becomes to the complications of c hicken pox. b. A single attack of chicken pox will prevent future episodes, incl uding conditions such as shingles. c. To prevent an outbreak in the community, q uarantine may be imposed by health authorities. d. Chicken pox vaccine is best g iven when there is an impending outbreak in the community. 47. Barangay Pinoy ha d an outbreak of German measles. To prevent congenital rubella, what is the BEST advice that you can give to women in the first trimester of pregnancy in the ba rangay Pinoy? a. b. c. d. Advice them on the signs of German measles. Avoid crow ded places, such as markets and movie houses. Consult at the health center where rubella vaccine may be given. Consult a physician who may give them rubella imm unoglobulin.
48. Myrna a public health nurse knows that to determine possible sources of sexu ally transmitted infections, the BEST method that may be undertaken is: a. b. c. d. Contact tracing Community survey Mass screening tests Interview of suspects 49. A 33-year old female client came for consultation at the health center with the chief complaint of fever for a week. Accompanying symptoms were muscle pains and body malaise. A week after the start of fever, the client noted yellowish d iscoloration of his sclera. History showed that he waded in flood waters about 2 weeks before the onset of symptoms. Based on her history, which disease conditi on will you suspect? a. b. c. d. Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Tetanus Leptospirosis 50. Mickey a 3-year old client was brought to the health center with the chief c omplaint of severe diarrhea and the passage of “rice water” stools. The client is mo st probably suffering from which condition? a. Giardiasis b. Cholera c. Amebiasi s
d. Dysentery 51. The most prevalent form of meningitis among children aged 2 mon ths to 3 years is caused by which microorganism? a. b. c. d. Hemophilus influenz ae Morbillivirus Steptococcus pneumoniae Neisseria meningitidis
52. The student nurse is aware that the pathognomonic sign of measles is Koplik’s spot and you may see Koplik’s spot by inspecting the: a. b. c. d. Nasal mucosa Buc cal mucosa Skin on the abdomen Skin on neck
53. Angel was diagnosed as having Dengue fever. You will say that there is slow capillary refill when the color of the nailbed that you pressed does not return within how many seconds? a. b. c. d. 3 seconds 6 seconds 9 seconds 10 seconds 54. In Integrated Management of Childhood Illness, the nurse is aware that the s evere conditions generally require urgent referral to a hospital. Which of the f ollowing severe conditions DOES NOT always require urgent referral to a hospital ? a. b. c. d. Mastoiditis Severe dehydration Severe pneumonia Severe febrile dis ease
55. Myrna a public health nurse will conduct outreach immunization in a barangay Masay with a population of about 1500. The estimated number of infants in the b arangay would be: a. b. c. d. 45 infants 50 infants 55 infants 65 infants
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56. The community nurse is aware that the biological used in Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) should NOT be stored in the freezer? a. b. c. d. DPT Oral po lio vaccine Measles vaccine MMR
57. It is the most effective way of controlling schistosomiasis in an endemic ar ea? a. b. c. d. Use of molluscicides Building of foot bridges Proper use of sani tary toilets Use of protective footwear, such as rubber boots
58. Several clients is newly admitted and diagnosed with leprosy. Which of the f ollowing clients should be classified as a case of multibacillary leprosy? a. b. c. d. 3 skin lesions, negative slit skin smear 3 skin lesions, positive slit sk in smear 5 skin lesions, negative slit skin smear 5 skin lesions, positive slit skin smear
59. Nurses are aware that diagnosis of leprosy is highly dependent on recognitio n of symptoms. Which of the following is an early sign of leprosy? a. b. c. d. M acular lesions Inability to close eyelids Thickened painful nerves Sinking of th e nosebridge
60. Marie brought her 10 month old infant for consultation because of fever, sta rted 4 days prior to consultation. In determining malaria risk, what will you do ? a. b. c. d. Perform a tourniquet test. Ask where the family resides. Get a spe cimen for blood smear. Ask if the fever is present everyday.
61. Susie brought her 4 years old daughter to the RHU because of cough and colds . Following the IMCI assessment guide, which of the following is a danger sign t hat indicates the need for urgent referral to a hospital?
a. b. c. d.
Inability to drink High grade fever Signs of severe dehydration Cough for more t han 30 days
62. Jimmy a 2-year old child revealed “baggy pants”. As a nurse, using the IMCI guid elines, how will you manage Jimmy? a. Refer the child urgently to a hospital for confinement. b. Coordinate with the social worker to enroll the child in a feed ing program. c. Make a teaching plan for the mother, focusing on menu planning f or her child. d. Assess and treat the child for health problems like infections and intestinal parasitism. 63. Gina is using Oresol in the management of diarrhe a of her 3-year old child. She asked you what to do if her child vomits. As a nu rse you will tell her to: a. b. c. d. Bring the child to the nearest hospital fo r further assessment. Bring the child to the health center for intravenous fluid therapy. Bring the child to the health center for assessment by the physician. Let the child rest for 10 minutes then continue giving Oresol more slowly.
64. Nikki a 5-month old infant was brought by his mother to the health center be cause of diarrhea for 4 to 5 times a day. Her skin goes back slowly after a skin pinch and her eyes are sunken. Using the IMCI guidelines, you will classify thi s infant in which category? a. b. c. d. No signs of dehydration Some dehydration Severe dehydration The data is insufficient.
65. Chris a 4-month old infant was brought by her mother to the health center be cause of cough. His respiratory rate is 42/minute. Using the Integrated Manageme nt of Child Illness (IMCI) guidelines of assessment, his breathing is considered as: a. b. c. d. Fast Slow Normal Insignificant
66. Maylene had just received her 4th dose of tetanus toxoid. She is aware that her baby will have protection against tetanus for a. b. c. d. 1 year 3 years 5 y ears Lifetime
67. Nurse Ron is aware that unused BCG should be discarded after how many hours of reconstitution? a. b. c. d. 2 hours 4 hours 8 hours At the end of the day 68. The nurse explains to a breastfeeding mother that breast milk is sufficient for all of the baby’s nutrient needs only up to: a. b. c. d. 5 months 6 months 1 y ear 2 years
69. Nurse Ron is aware that the gestational age of a conceptus that is considere d viable (able to live outside the womb) is: a. b. c. d. 8 weeks 12 weeks 24 wee ks 32 weeks
70. When teaching parents of a neonate the proper position for the neonate’s sleep , the nurse Patricia stresses the importance of placing the neonate on his back to reduce the risk of which of the following? a. b. c. d. Aspiration Sudden infa nt death syndrome (SIDS) Suffocation Gastroesophageal reflux (GER)
71. Which finding might be seen in baby James a neonate suspected of having an i nfection? a. Flushed cheeks b. Increased temperature
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c. Decreased temperature d. Increased activity level 72. Baby Jenny who is small -for-gestation is at increased risk during the transitional period for which com plication? a. b. c. d. Anemia probably due to chronic fetal hyposia Hyperthermia due to decreased glycogen stores Hyperglycemia due to decreased glycogen stores Polycythemia probably due to chronic fetal hypoxia
73. Marjorie has just given birth at 42 weeks’ gestation. When the nurse assessing the neonate, which physical finding is expected? a. b. c. d. A sleepy, lethargi c baby Lanugo covering the body Desquamation of the epidermis Vernix caseosa cov ering the body
74. After reviewing the Myrna’s maternal history of magnesium sulfate during labor , which condition would nurse Richard anticipate as a potential problem in the n eonate? a. b. c. d. Hypoglycemia Jitteriness Respiratory depression Tachycardia 75. Which symptom would indicate the Baby Alexandra was adapting appropriately t o extra-uterine life without difficulty? a. b. c. d. Nasal flaring Light audible grunting Respiratory rate 40 to 60 breaths/minute Respiratory rate 60 to 80 bre aths/minute
76. When teaching umbilical cord care for Jennifer a new mother, the nurse Jenny would include which information? a. b. c. d. Apply peroxide to the cord with ea ch diaper change Cover the cord with petroleum jelly after bathing Keep the cord dry and open to air Wash the cord with soap and water each day during a tub bat h.
77. Nurse John is performing an assessment on a neonate. Which of the following findings is considered common in the healthy neonate?
a. b. c. d.
Simian crease Conjunctival hemorrhage Cystic hygroma Bulging fontanelle
78. Dr. Esteves decides to artificially rupture the membranes of a mother who is on labor. Following this procedure, the nurse Hazel checks the fetal heart tone s for which the following reasons? a. b. c. d. To determine fetal well-being. To assess for prolapsed cord To assess fetal position To prepare for an imminent d elivery.
79. Which of the following would be least likely to indicate anticipated bonding behaviors by new parents? a. b. c. d. The parents’ willingness to touch and hold the new born. The parent’s expression of interest about the size of the new born. The parents’ indication that they want to see the newborn. The parents’ interactions with each other.
80. Following a precipitous delivery, examination of the client s vagina reveals a fourth-degree laceration. Which of the following would be contraindicated whe n caring for this client? a. Applying cold to limit edema during the first 12 to 24 hours. b. Instructing the client to use two or more peripads to cushion the area. c. Instructing the client on the use of sitz baths if ordered. d. Instruct ing the client about the importance of perineal (kegel) exercises. 81. A pregnan t woman accompanied by her husband, seeks admission to the labor and delivery ar ea. She states that she s in labor and says she attended the facility clinic for prenatal care. Which question should the nurse Oliver ask her first? a. b. c. d
. “Do you have any chronic illnesses?” “Do you have any allergies?” “What is your expected due date?” “Who will be with you during labor?”
82. A neonate begins to gag and turns a dusky color. What should the nurse do fi rst?
a. b. c. d.
Calm the neonate. Notify the physician. Provide oxygen via face mask as ordered Aspirate the neonate’s nose and mouth with a bulb syringe.
83. When a client states that her "water broke," which of the following actions would be inappropriate for the nurse to do? a. b. c. d. Observing the pooling of straw-colored fluid. Checking vaginal discharge with nitrazine paper. Conductin g a bedside ultrasound for an amniotic fluid index. Observing for flakes of vern ix in the vaginal discharge.
84. A baby girl is born 8 weeks premature. At birth, she has no spontaneous resp irations but is successfully resuscitated. Within several hours she develops res piratory grunting, cyanosis, tachypnea, nasal flaring, and retractions. She s di agnosed with respiratory distress syndrome, intubated, and placed on a ventilato r. Which nursing action should be included in the baby s plan of care to prevent retinopathy of prematurity? a. b. c. d. Cover his eyes while receiving oxygen. Keep her body temperature low. Monitor partial pressure of oxygen (Pao2) levels. Humidify the oxygen.
85. Which of the following is normal newborn calorie intake? a. b. c. d. 110 to 130 calories per kg. 30 to 40 calories per lb of body weight. At least 2 ml per feeding 90 to 100 calories per kg
86. Nurse John is knowledgeable that usually individual twins will grow appropri ately and at the same rate as singletons until how many weeks? a. 16 to 18 weeks b. 18 to 22 weeks c. 30 to 32 weeks d. 38 to 40 weeks 87. Which of the followin g classifications applies to monozygotic twins for whom the cleavage of the fert ilized ovum occurs more than 13 days after fertilization? a. conjoined twins b. diamniotic dichorionic twins
c. diamniotic monochorionic twin d. monoamniotic monochorionic twins 88. Tyra ex perienced painless vaginal bleeding has just been diagnosed as having a placenta previa. Which of the following procedures is usually performed to diagnose plac enta previa? a. b. c. d. Amniocentesis Digital or speculum examination External fetal monitoring Ultrasound
89. Nurse Arnold knows that the following changes in respiratory functioning dur ing pregnancy is considered normal: a. b. c. d. Increased tidal volume Increased expiratory volume Decreased inspiratory capacity Decreased oxygen consumption 90. Emily has gestational diabetes and it is usually managed by which of the fol lowing therapy? a. b. c. d. Diet Long-acting insulin Oral hypoglycemic Oral hypo glycemic drug and insulin
91. Magnesium sulfate is given to Jemma with preeclampsia to prevent which of th e following condition? a. b. c. d. Hemorrhage Hypertension Hypomagnesemia Seizur e
92. Cammile with sickle cell anemia has an increased risk for having a sickle ce ll crisis during pregnancy. Aggressive management of a sickle cell crisis includ es which of the following measures? a. b. c. d. Antihypertensive agents Diuretic agents I.V. fluids Acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain
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93. Which of the following drugs is the antidote for magnesium toxicity? a. b. c . d. Calcium gluconate (Kalcinate) Hydralazine (Apresoline) Naloxone (Narcan) Rh o (D) immune globulin (RhoGAM)
94. Marlyn is screened for tuberculosis during her first prenatal visit. An intr adermal injection of purified protein derivative (PPD) of the tuberculin bacilli is given. She is considered to have a positive test for which of the following results? a. An indurated wheal under 10 mm in diameter appears in 6 to 12 hours. b. An indurated wheal over 10 mm in diameter appears in 48 to 72 hours. c. A fl at circumcised area under 10 mm in diameter appears in 6 to 12 hours. d. A flat circumcised area over 10 mm in diameter appears in 48 to 72 hours. 95. Dianne, 2 4 year-old is 27 weeks’ pregnant arrives at her physician’s office with complaints o f fever, nausea, vomiting, malaise, unilateral flank pain, and costovertebral an gle tenderness. Which of the following diagnoses is most likely? a. b. c. d. Asy mptomatic bacteriuria Bacterial vaginosis Pyelonephritis Urinary tract infection (UTI)
96. Rh isoimmunization in a pregnant client develops during which of the followi ng conditions? a. Rh-positive maternal blood crosses into fetal blood, stimulati ng fetal antibodies. b. Rh-positive fetal blood crosses into maternal blood, sti mulating maternal antibodies. c. Rh-negative fetal blood crosses into maternal b lood, stimulating maternal antibodies. d. Rh-negative maternal blood crosses int o fetal blood, stimulating fetal antibodies. 97. To promote comfort during labor , the nurse John advises a client to assume certain positions and avoid others. Which position may cause maternal hypotension and fetal hypoxia? a. Lateral posi tion b. Squatting position c. Supine position
d. Standing position 98. Celeste who used heroin during her pregnancy delivers a neonate. When assessing the neonate, the nurse Lhynnette expects to find: a. b. c. d. Lethargy 2 days after birth. Irritability and poor sucking. A flattened n ose, small eyes, and thin lips. Congenital defects such as limb anomalies.
99. The uterus returns to the pelvic cavity in which of the following time frame s? a. b. c. d. 7th to 9th day postpartum. 2 weeks postpartum. End of 6th week po stpartum. When the lochia changes to alba.
100. Maureen, a primigravida client, age 20, has just completed a difficult, for ceps-assisted delivery of twins. Her labor was unusually long and required oxyto cin (Pitocin) augmentation. The nurse who s caring for her should stay alert for : a. b. c. d. Uterine inversion Uterine atony Uterine involution Uterine discomf ort
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NURSING PRACTICE III
Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alterations Nursing Crib – Student Nurses’ Community
TEST III - Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alterations 1. Nurs e Michelle should know that the drainage is normal 4 days after a sigmoid colost omy when the stool is: a. b. c. d. Green liquid Solid formed Loose, bloody Semif ormed
2. Where would nurse Kristine place the call light for a male client with a righ t-sided brain attack and left homonymous hemianopsia? a. b. c. d. On the client’s right side On the client’s left side Directly in front of the client Where the cli ent like
3. A male client is admitted to the emergency department following an accident. What are the first nursing actions of the nurse? a. b. c. d. Check respiration, circulation, neurological response. Align the spine, check pupils, and check for hemorrhage. Check respirations, stabilize spine, and check circulation. Assess level of consciousness and circulation.
4. In evaluating the effect of nitroglycerin, Nurse Arthur should know that it r educes preload and relieves angina by: a. b. c. d. Increasing contractility and slowing heart rate. Increasing AV conduction and heart rate. Decreasing contract ility and oxygen consumption. Decreasing venous return through vasodilation. 5. Nurse Patricia finds a female client who is post-myocardial infarction (MI) s lumped on the side rails of the bed and unresponsive to shaking or shouting. Whi ch is the nurse next action? a. b. c. d. Call for help and note the time. Clear the airway Give two sharp thumps to the precordium, and check the pulse. Adminis ter two quick blows.
6. Nurse Monett is caring for a client recovering from gastro-intestinal bleedin g. The nurse should:
a. Plan care so the client can receive 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night . b. Monitor vital signs every 2 hours. c. Make sure that the client takes food and medications at prescribed intervals. d. Provide milk every 2 to 3 hours. 7. A male client was on warfarin (Coumadin) before admission, and has been receivin g heparin I.V. for 2 days. The partial thromboplastin time (PTT) is 68 seconds. What should Nurse Carla do? a. b. c. d. Stop the I.V. infusion of heparin and no tify the physician. Continue treatment as ordered. Expect the warfarin to increa se the PTT. Increase the dosage, because the level is lower than normal.
8. A client undergone ileostomy, when should the drainage appliance be applied t o the stoma? a. b. c. d. 24 hours later, when edema has subsided. In the operati ng room. After the ileostomy begin to function. When the client is able to begin self-care procedures.
9. A client undergone spinal anesthetic, it will be important that the nurse imm ediately position the client in: a. b. c. d. On the side, to prevent obstruction of airway by tongue. Flat on back. On the back, with knees flexed 15 degrees. F lat on the stomach, with the head turned to the side.
10. While monitoring a male client several hours after a motor vehicle accident, which assessment data suggest increasing intracranial pressure? a. Blood pressu re is decreased from 160/90 to 110/70. b. Pulse is increased from 87 to 95, with an occasional skipped beat. c. The client is oriented when aroused from sleep, and goes back to sleep immediately. d. The client refuses dinner because of anor exia. 11. Mrs. Cruz, 80 years old is diagnosed with pneumonia. Which of the foll owing symptoms may appear first? a. Altered mental status and dehydration
b. Fever and chills c. Hemoptysis and Dyspnea d. Pleuritic chest pain and cough 12. A male client has active tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following symptoms will be exhibit? a. b. c. d. Chest and lower back pain Chills, fever, night swea ts, and hemoptysis Fever of more than 104°F (40°C) and nausea Headache and photophob ia
13. Mark, a 7-year-old client is brought to the emergency department. He’s tachypn eic and afebrile and has a respiratory rate of 36 breaths/minute and has a nonpr oductive cough. He recently had a cold. Form this history; the client may have w hich of the following conditions? a. b. c. d. Acute asthma Bronchial pneumonia C hronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Emphysema
14. Marichu was given morphine sulfate for pain. She is sleeping and her respira tory rate is 4 breaths/minute. If action isn’t taken quickly, she might have which of the following reactions? a. b. c. d. Asthma attack Respiratory arrest Seizur e Wake up on his own
15. A 77-year-old male client is admitted for elective knee surgery. Physical ex amination reveals shallow respirations but no sign of respiratory distress. Whic h of the following is a normal physiologic change related to aging? a. b. c. d. Increased elastic recoil of the lungs Increased number of functional capillaries in the alveoli Decreased residual volume Decreased vital capacity
16. Nurse John is caring for a male client receiving lidocaine I.V. Which factor is the most relevant to administration of this medication? a. Decrease in arter ial oxygen saturation (SaO2) when measured with a pulse oximeter. b. Increase in systemic blood pressure.
c. Presence of premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) on a cardiac monitor. d . Increase in intracranial pressure (ICP). 17. Nurse Ron is caring for a male cl ient taking an anticoagulant. The nurse should teach the client to: a. b. c. d. Report incidents of diarrhea. Avoid foods high in vitamin K Use a straight razor when shaving. Take aspirin to pain relief.
18. Nurse Lhynnette is preparing a site for the insertion of an I.V. catheter. T he nurse should treat excess hair at the site by: a. b. c. d. Leaving the hair i ntact Shaving the area Clipping the hair in the area Removing the hair with a de pilatory.
19. Nurse Michelle is caring for an elderly female with osteoporosis. When teach ing the client, the nurse should include information about which major complicat ion: a. b. c. d. Bone fracture Loss of estrogen Negative calcium balance Dowager’s hump
20. Nurse Len is teaching a group of women to perform BSE. The nurse should expl ain that the purpose of performing the examination is to discover: a. b. c. d. C ancerous lumps Areas of thickness or fullness Changes from previous examinations . Fibrocystic masses
21. When caring for a female client who is being treated for hyperthyroidism, it is important to: a. Provide extra blankets and clothing to keep the client warm . b. Monitor the client for signs of restlessness, sweating, and excessive weigh t loss during thyroid replacement therapy. c. Balance the client’s periods of acti vity and rest. d. Encourage the client to be active to prevent constipation.