1.
A 9 month old is placed on Fer-In-Sol an oral
iron preparation. When teaching the parents about administering this medication
the nurse should include which of the following instructions.
A.
Administer with breakfast once a day
B.
Administer with milk to help prevent staining of
the teeth
C.
Administer between meals to help enhance
absorption
D.
Do not administer with foods high in iron such
as green leafy vegetables
2.
A 29 week old premature infant is diagnosed with
respiratory distress syndrome. The physician orders surfactant to be given via
the endotracheal tube. The mother asks the nurse why this medication is
ordered. The best response by the nurse is:
A.
This medication will decrease HCO3 levels in the
bloodstream
B.
This medication will prevent alveoli from
collapsing
C.
This medication will increase the PaCO2 in the
bloodstream
D.
This medication may require the patient to be on
mechanical ventilation longer
3.
A 33 year old female has just given birth. The
doctor order Hydralazine due to this patient’s diagnosis of cardiomyopathy. The
nurse is aware the most common form of pregnancy related cardiomyopathy is
which of the following?
A.
Restrictive
B.
Arrhythmogenic
C.
Dilated
D.
Hypertrophic
4.
A nurse is writing a care plan for a woman who
suffered an ectopic pregnancy. Which of the following goals is most important to
include in the plan of care after the patient has had a laparotomy?
A.
Fluid replacement
B.
Pain control
C.
Respiratory support
D.
Physical therapy
5.
A patient recently diagnosed with a left lower
extremity deep vein thrombosis presents to the emergency room. The patient is
complaining of chest pain, difficulty breathing, and shortness of breath. The
nurse suspects a pulmonary embolism. What is the first nursing action?
A.
Administer oxygen and place patient in high
fowler’s position
B.
Assess the client’s blood pressure and heart
rate
C.
Call the physician immediately
D.
Administer a bolus of heparin to prevent further
clots
6.
A nurse is ending her shift and has to assess
her four clients. Which client should she see first?
A.
The client with intestinal bleeding complaining
of vomiting
B.
The client with a right lobe brain tumor
complaining of vomiting
C.
The client with pancreatic cancer who is
receiving chemotherapy complaining of vomiting
D.
The client with a new left kidney transplant
complaining of vomiting
7.
A nurse is beginning her shift in the emergency
room and has to see four clients. Which is the priority patient?
A.
A client with no sensation and no pulse in the
right leg
B.
A client with a knife wound to the chest
C.
A client actively bleeding from the nose after
head trauma
D.
A client with a gunshot wound to the upper left
extremity
8.
When assisting a client that is learning how to
use a cane for the first time. The nurse should stand in which of the following
positions?
A.
Approximately
two feet directly behind the client
B.
Approximately two feet from the client’s weak
side
C.
Approximately one foot from the client’s strong
side
D.
Approximately one foot slightly behind the
client’s weak side
9.
A nurse is caring for an elderly client who
needs new education concerning a medication. The nurse is aware of age related
hearing changes. She knows the client may have lost the ability to hear which
of the following sounds?
A.
Low pitched sounds
B.
High pitched sounds
C.
Slow sounds
D.
Rapid sounds
10.
A nurse is reading a client’s admission orders.
He is aware the proper abbreviation for before meals is which of the following?
A.
A.C.
B.
P.C.
C.
B.C.
D.
O.C.
11.
A client is diagnosed with difficulty chewing.
Which of the following diet is most appropriate?
A.
Low residual
B.
Liquid diet
C.
Mechanical soft
D.
Bland
12.
When transferring a client with right side
weakness from a wheelchair to the bed. The nurse should stand on which side of
the patient?
A.
The right side
B.
The left side
C.
In front of the client
D.
Behind the client
13.
A registered nurse has just delegated the task
of applying hot therapy to the LVN/LPN. The registered nurse explains the hot
water bottle is an example of:
A.
Local moist heat application
B.
Generalized moist heat application
C.
Local dry heat application
D.
Generalized dry heat application
14.
A registered nurse is teaching a nursing student
how to do indwelling catheter care. Which of the following instructions should
she include? Select all that apply.
A.
Wash hands before care begins
B.
Wash the catheter towards the meatus
C.
Dry the catheter in the direction away from the
meatus
D.
Use a clean technique to obtain a specimen for culture
and sensitivity
15. A client with a brain tumor has a decreased amount
of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH). The nurse anticipates the client will
exhibit:
A.
A low serum sodium
level
B.
Hematuria
C.
Cullen’s
sign
D.
Dry mucous
membranes
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