NURSE EXAM STUDY MODE NURSE ONLINE EXAM PRACTICE STUDY MODE Study mode allow you to attend the question without any time limitation. If you want to know the correct answer please move your mouse point at the hint notification Please click on the Next Button to Start the Exam Name Business Email Phone Number 1. A 22-year-old is admitted to the unit for substance abuse. The doctor prescribes the client diazepam (Valium). The nurse understands that the drug is used to do what? Prevent encephalopathy Diminish anxiety and adverse effects of withdrawal. Control seizures. Sedate the client. 2. You are talking to the parents of a child who was born with a unilateral cleft lip and cleft palate. You can expect that the parents and family would NOT exhibit which of the following initial reactions grief guilt and disappointment anger and a sense of loss acceptance 3. If you have a patient in your unit who often has a problem with increasing anger, which of the following would be the best place on the unit for him to de-escalate his anger? in a secluded place away from all other patients in an out-of-the-way corner near the nursing station in his own room in a far corner of the activity room 4. Which of the following is the fifth provision of the Code of Ethics for nurses? “The nurse participates in the advancement of the profession through contributions to practice, education, administration, and knowledge development.” “The nurse participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving health care environments and conditions of employment conducive to the provision of quality health care and consistent with the values of the profession through individual and collective action.” “The profession of nursing, as represented by associations and their members, is responsible for articulating nursing values, for maintaining the integrity of the profession and its practice, and for shaping social policy.” “The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to preserve integrity and safety, to maintain competence, and to continue personal and professional growth.” 5. A nurse has a patient returning from surgery who has had a spinal anesthetic. She knows that in order to avoid the side effects of spinal anesthesia the best position for this patient will be which of the following? in the high-Fowler position on the bed flat on the bed in the semi-Fowler position on the bed on her side in a semi-Fowler position 6. The nurse is caring for a client who requires intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring. The nurse should be alert for what major complication of ICP monitoring? Apnea. Infection. High blood pressure. Coma. 7. A postmenopausal woman has reported frequent pelvic fullness, accompanied by pain with intercourse and constipation, and she has felt something protruding from her vagina. Visual assessment reveals the end of the cervix visible at the vaginal opening. Since the woman is in good health, the most likely treatment for this condition will be what Kegel exercises daily. placement of a vaginal pessary complete hysterectomy laser ablation, followed by chemotherapy 8. When assessing a newborn's need for oxygen, which value should the nurse assess as it is the best indicator of low oxygen levels in the baby? Respiratory rate Pulse rate Skin color Arterial p02 9. A nurse was discharged from the hospital because of numerous errors made in administering medication to patients. When you are called for a reference for this nurse who has applied at another hospital, what should you say? You must call human resources to answer your questions. This nurse was discharged because she was incompetent. This nurse worked here for three years and was discharged. This nurse was discharged but I don’t know why. 10. Which of the following factors is important in increasing blood pressure? Parasympathetic nervous system stimulation. Vasolidation stimulation. Adrenomedulin stimulation. Sympathetic nervous system stimulation. 11. A nurse is assessing a day-old infant for jaundice. Which of the following is the best method for this? applying pressure over a bony area such as the forehead and evaluating the skin color after this pressure is removed assessing the infant’s arms and legs assessing the color of the infant’s hands and feet assessing the infant’s tongue 12. You have a patient who has been diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer. The physician tells the patient that in an attempt to stop metastasis he will need to take the most drastic method available. Which of the following would this be? radiation hysterectomy conization pelvic exenteration 13. Brian has difficulty leaving his apartment because he has to check that all appliances are unplugged. He does this several times even though he has seen that they are all unplugged. Brian is suffering from which of the following disorders? moderate anxiety disorder panic disorder with agoraphobia obsessive-compulsive disorder agoraphobia 14. A 76-year-old client has dementia. The nurse places a leg band on the client's leg who is confined to the bed. Which of the following positions is best to place the client's leg so the alarm device is triggered when the client gets out of bed? bent horizontal straight horizontal prone vertical supine vertical 15. You are talking to a group of new parents about what they can expect in their child’s first year of development. Which of the following would be the most accurate statement about the average child? He or she will be able to understand the game of peek-a-boo by 12 months Birth weight will triple by 6 months At one month he or she will turn the head to locate sounds. He or she is likely to walk with assistance at 10 to 12 months. 16. A client is hospitalized with Gillain-Barre syndrome. Which nursing assessment finding is most significant? Urine output of 40 ml/hour Even, unlabored respirations. Soft, nondistended abdomen Warm, dry skin. 17. Which of the following medications has a brand name of Femiron? Ferrous Gluconate. Ferrous Sulfate. Iron Polysaccharide. Ferrous Fumarate 18. When caring for an immobile client, the nurse understands that a potential problem is urinary frequency constipation risk for urinary deflux decrepitation 19. Which of the following are dietary practices of Seventh-Day Adventists? check all answers that apply 5 to 6 hours between meals without snacking is practiced Members avoid consumption of anything to which blood has been added. Those who eat meat avoid poultry and poultry products. Alcohol is usually prohibited. 20. Which of the following is NOT a measure to prevent falls? Keep the lights dim to allow for less stimulation to the client. Assign the client at high risk for falls to a room near the nurse's station. Lock all beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers. Instruct the client to seek assistance when getting up from the bed. 21. You are reviewing several concepts of arterial pressure with your student nurses. You ask one of the students which concept involves pressure within the right atrium. She is correct if she answers which of the following? mean arterial pressure (MAP central venous pressure (CVP) cardiac output (CO) peripheral resistance (PR) 22. Which of the following asthma medications is inhaled? Flovent Diskus. Azmacort. Both A & B. Prednisolone. 23. Which of the following are terms associated with eye disorders? check all answers that apply miosis cycloplegia presbycusis hyperopia 24. A client in a long-term care facility refuses to take his oral medications. The nurse threatens the client and tells him that, if the medication is not taken, restraints will be applied and the medication will be given by injection. The nurse's statement constitutes which legal tort? Assault Negligence Battery Right to refuse care 25. A woman who is in her 38th week of pregnancy comes into the maternity unit with contractions. You are assessing her to determine if she is in true labor. Which of the following would be an indicator of false labor? contractions that intensify with ambulation progressive cervical dilatation and effacement contractions decrease in intensity or frequency with ambulation pain in lower back that radiates to abdomen 26. The nurse obtains vital signs on a 6-hour-old newborn. The nurse would consider which of the following assessment findings indicative of respiratory distress? Respiratory rate is 50. The nostrils flare with each breath Respirations are irregular and shallow. Hands and feet are blue 27. All of the following vital signs are in the normal range for a newborn EXCEPT apical heart rate – 145 beats/min. respirations – 40 breaths/min. blood pressure – 100/60 mm Hg axillary temperature – 97.8° F 28. Which of the following indications is the primary use for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? Noncompliance with treatment. Antisocial behavior. Major depression with psychotic features Severe agitation 29. According to Piaget's cognitive development theory, the nurse understands that infants 4 to 8 months of age begin to have which of the following? Response to new stimuli Awareness of space and time Perceptual recognition Reflexive ability 30. When caring for a client with a nursing diagnosis of impaired swallowing related to neuromuscular impairment, the nurse should do what? Position the client in a supine position. Encourage thin liquids for dietary intake Elevate the head of the bed 90 degrees during meals. Encourage the client to remove dentures. 31. During the assessment, the nurse palpates the lymph nodes of a 3-year- client. The lymph nodes are firm, warm, tender to touch and enlarged. This assessment may indicate what? a local infection a thyroid condition webbing of the neck a nodule 32. Which of the following medications has a brand name of Estrace? Norethindrone Estradiol Patch Medroxyprogestrone Acetate. Estradiol. 33. Your pregnant patient suffers from heartburn. She asks you for suggestions as to how to avoid or relieve it. You would tell her all but which of the following? Avoid fatty and spicy foods. Sit upright for at least 3 hours after a meal Consult with the health care provider about the use of antacids. Avoid milk between meals. Eat small, frequent meals. 34. A client scheduled for a skin biopsy asks the nurse how painful the procedure is. The appropriate response by the nurse would be what? "The local anesthetic may cause a burning or stinging sensation." "A preoperative medication will be given so you will be sleeping and will not feel pain." "There is some pain, but the physician will prescribe an opioid analgesic following the procedure." "There is no pain associated with this procedure." 35. A physician orders a 4 mg. digoxin I.V. for a client in rapid atrial fibrillation. How should the nurse proceed? Fill the dose as directed. Talk to the pharmacist privately. Call the doctor’s superior. Question the doctor as to the dose Hint 36. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is the most appropriate for a child diagnosed with autism? Impaired verbal communication related to altered perception. Imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements related to eating in response to internal cues other than hunger. Chronic low self-esteem related to negative self-evaluation. Powerlessness related to sense of helplessness. 37. The nurse is caring for a 5 year old child who is dehydrated. The nurse places the side rails on the bed in the upright position. Which of the following best explains why raising the bed rails is an important safety measure? children who are dehydrated experience electrolyte imbalance children who are dehydrated develop extracelluar volume excess children who are dehydrated has rapid weight gain children who are dehydrated may experience dizziness and fatigue 38. Which of the following diagnostics tests looks at the inner airway and analyzes the trachea, larynx and bronchi? Pulmonary function test Chest X-ray Bronchoscopy Thoracentesis 39. Which plane divides the body longitudinally into anterior and posterior regions? Transverse plane. Midsagittal plane. Frontal plane. Sagittal plane. 40. You have a patient who is suffering from severe anxiety disorder. He attends group therapy and tells you that today the group began to identify their problems. Which phase of group intervention does this characterize? initial phase orientation termination phase middle phase 41. The nursing assessment reveals a 2-month-old infant has a rounded chest with the anteroposterior diameter equal to the lateral diameter. Which of the following is the most appropriate conclusion of the findings? An abnormal finding, which identifies an obstructive lung disease. An abnormal finding, which indicates a pigeon chest is present. A normal finding, which indicates a funnel chest in the infan A normal finding for the age of the infant 42. A client scheduled for a skin biopsy asks the nurse how painful the procedure is. The appropriate response by the nurse would be what? "There is no pain associated with this procedure." "The local anesthetic may cause a burning or stinging sensation." "A preoperative medication will be given so you will be sleeping and will not feel pain." "There is some pain, but the physician will prescribe an opioid analgesic following the procedure." 43. Which of the following maternal factors MOST likely contributes to low birth weight in babies? a mother who receives prenatal care a mother who is underweight before pregnancy a mother who copes well with stres a mother who is aged 30 44. A nurse has a patient who has been diagnosed with Chrohn’s disease and must be placed on a restricted diet. The patient is not eating. She says that she does not like anything that is on this restricted diet and therefore cannot eat. What collaborative action should the nurse take for this patient? Provide the patient and the patient’s family with recipes that use the foods on the restricted diet. Go over the foods with the patient and try to choose those that are least disagreeable. Ask the physician to talk to the patient about the dangers of not eating the right foods. Call a dietitian in to talk to the patient about acceptable foods. 45. Which of the following is a short-term medication for asthma? Both B & C. Systemic glucocorticoids. Omalizumab. Anticholinergics. 46. Which medical diagnosis should the nurse expect while collecting the history from a client who is scheduled for a gastrectomy? duodenal ulcer hyperthyroidism encephalorrhagia phatnorrhagia 47. Which of the following components of nutrition has a primary function of helping with tissue growth and repair? Fat. Vitamin E. Vitamin D. Protein. 48. A client has a diagnosis of AIDS and developed Penumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP). What is important for the nurse to include in the nursing care plan? Whenever he has visitors in his room, put a mask on the client When providing direct care to the client, wear a mask and gown When assisting the client with personal hygiene, wear a gown and gloves. Explain to him for that he is not able to go outside his room. 49. The nurse is developing a list of home care instructions for a client being discharged after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following instructions would be least appropriate to include in the postoperative discharge plan of care? activity restrictions follow-up care wound care deep-breathing exercises 50. A 55-year-old client has gout. The client has elevated uric acid levels, which may contribute to the formation of an uric acid stone. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? Chocolate. Dried fruits. Whole grains. Sardines 51. If a client experienced a stroke that damaged the hypothalamus, the nurse would anticipate that the client has problems with which of the following? Visual acuity. Balance and equilibrium Body temperature control. Thinking and reasoning. 52. A 3-year-old girl is brought into the clinic with a 102.5 degree fever. Bruising is noted on her abdomen. Which of the following would NOT warrant further evaluation by the nurse? Circular symmetrical burns on the lower legs. A parent who pushes away a frightened child. Welts or bruises in various stages of healing. Scratches and scrapes on the arms. 53. The nurse is assessing a client with possible Cushing's syndrome. In a client with Cushing's syndrome, the nurse would expect to find what? Hypotension. Thick, coarse skin. Deposits of adipose tissue in the trunk and dorsocervical area. Weight gain in arms and legs. Hint 54. The nurse understands a client who is taking a diuretic agent may experience which of the following? Dyspnea. Orthostatic hypotension. Increased blood pressure. Anorexia. 55. The nurse should begin screening for lead poisoning when a child reaches which age? 12 months 6 months 18 months 24 months 56. A 63 year old client's wound has purulent exudate. Which of the following would the nurse identify as the bacteria responsible for making pus? subdural bacteria pyogenic bacteria keloid bacteria hematoma bacteria 57. A RN is preparing to hang the first bag of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solution. The client has a central line and this is the first bag he will receive. Which of the following is the most essential piece of equipment to obtain prior to hanging the bag? Urine test strips. Blood glucose meter. Noninvasive blood pressure monitor Electronic infusion pump. 58. A teaching plan for a client with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) should include a recommendation to restrict her intake of: breads, cereals, and beans. coffee, colas, and chocolate cake. high-starch foods such as potatoes and spaghetti chicken, eggs, and fish. 59. A nurse is getting ready to administer packed red blood cells (PRBCs) to a patient. The first thing that the nurse should do in her preparation is Take the patient’s vital signs Explain to the patient what she is about to do Get the PRBCs from the blood bank Verify the physician’s order. 60. Your patient has been diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease (PVD). You recognize that this disease has a relationship to a number of other diseases. Which of the following diseases is least likely to be associated with PVD? diabetes Buerger disease Raynaud disease Graves disease 61. A 22-year-old is admitted to the unit for substance abuse. The doctor prescribes the client diazepam (Valium). The nurse understands that the drug is used to do what? Prevent encephalopathy Sedate the client. Diminish anxiety and adverse effects of withdrawal. Control seizures 62. To prevent infection a wound should be debrided of any necrotic tissue. If you use a synthetic dressing to cover the wound and allow the enzymes naturally present in the wound fluid to digest the devitalized tissue, this is known as which of the following? autolytic debridement mechanical debridement sharp debridement chemical debridement 63. Which of the following would be an example of a nurse performing a primary prevention activity? immunizing a pregnant woman testing a newborn for phenylketonuria dietary teaching for a woman diagnosed with gestational diabetes testing a pregnant woman's urine for protein 64. The final stage of family recovery involves working with the mental health system so the client will obtain treatment, a stage which reflects what? Personal and political advocacy. Discovery and denial. Recognition and acceptance. Competence 65. During the assessment of a client with Graves' disease, the nurse may find which of the following? swelling of the tonsils a goiter ketosis hepatospleenomegaly 66. Of the following medicines used to treat atopic dermatitis, which are topical systemic immunosuppressants? check all answers that apply pimecrolimus 1% cream methotrexate tacrolimus azathioprine cyclosporine 67. Which of the following theorists created eight psychosocial stages of development? Hildegard Peplau. Abraham Maslow. Sigmund Freud. Erik Erickson. 68. A woman who is six weeks gestation asks if she can listen to the baby's heart beat. What should be included in the nurse's reply? The heart is not beating at six weeks The heart does not start beating until 20 weeks gestation. The heart beat can be heard with an electronic fetoscope. The heart is formed and beating but is too weak to be heard with a stethoscope. 69. The nurse understands that a side effect of an antipsychotic is what? dystonia thrombocytopenia tinnitus diarrhea 70. A client has undergone a leg amputation. On the nursing care plan, the nurse lists the nursing diagnosis as impaired physical mobility. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse performs associated with this nursing diagnosis? Evaluate the client’s stump for bleeding Wash the stump daily after the wound has healed Turn the client every 2 hours while in bed and place the client in the prone position for muscle exercise to prevent contractures of the hip Monitor the stump for a reduction in swelling Be sure to click Submit Exam to see your results! Time's up
