UAE MOH NURSE EXAM SM KIT-16NURSE ONLINE EXAM PRACTICESTUDY MODEStudy mode allow you to attend the question without any time limitation. If you want to know the correct answer please move your mouse pointat the hint notificationPlease click on the Next Button to Start the ExamNameBusinessEmailPhone Number1.Which medical diagnosis should the nurse expect while collecting the history from a client who is scheduled for a gastrectomy?encephalorrhagiaphatnorrhagiaduodenal ulcerhyperthyroidism2.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?conizationradiationhysterectomypelvic exenteration3.Which of the following nursing diagnoses is the most appropriate for a child diagnosed with autism?Powerlessness related to sense of helplessness.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.4.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 encephalopathyDiminish anxiety and adverse effects of withdrawal.Sedate the client.Control seizures5.All of the following vital signs are in the normal range for a newborn EXCEPTaxillary temperature – 97.8° Fblood pressure – 100/60 mm Hgapical heart rate – 145 beats/min.respirations – 40 breaths/min.6.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 whatcomplete hysterectomyplacement of a vaginal pessarylaser ablation, followed by chemotherapyKegel exercises daily.7.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?Explain to him for that he is not able to go outside his room.When assisting the client with personal hygiene, wear a gown and gloves.Whenever he has visitors in his room, put a mask on the clientWhen providing direct care to the client, wear a mask and gown8.Which of the following components of nutrition has a primary function of helping with tissue growth and repair?Vitamin E.Fat.Protein.Vitamin D.9.Which of the following medications has a brand name of Estrace?Medroxyprogestrone Acetate.NorethindroneEstradiol.Estradiol Patch10.Which of the following theorists created eight psychosocial stages of development?Abraham Maslow.Sigmund Freud.Erik Erickson.Hildegard Peplau.11.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.12.Of the following medicines used to treat atopic dermatitis, which are topical systemic immunosuppressants? check all answers that applypimecrolimus 1% creamcyclosporineazathioprinetacrolimusmethotrexate13.During the assessment of a client with Graves' disease, the nurse may find which of the following?a goiterhepatospleenomegalyswelling of the tonsilsketosis14.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?supine verticalstraight horizontalprone verticalbent horizontal15.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.SardinesWhole grains.16.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?orientationmiddle phasetermination phaseinitial phase17.Which of the following medications has a brand name of Femiron?Ferrous FumarateFerrous Gluconate.Ferrous Sulfate.Iron Polysaccharide.18.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 his own roomin a secluded place away from all other patientsin an out-of-the-way corner near the nursing stationin a far corner of the activity room19.A nurse is assessing a day-old infant for jaundice. Which of the following is the best method for this?assessing the infant’s tongueassessing the infant’s arms and legsapplying pressure over a bony area such as the forehead and evaluating the skin color after this pressure is removedassessing the color of the infant’s hands and feet20.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 decrease in intensity or frequency with ambulationpain in lower back that radiates to abdomencontractions that intensify with ambulationprogressive cervical dilatation and effacement21.Which of the following are terms associated with eye disorders? check all answers that applymiosishyperopiacycloplegiapresbycusis22.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?The nostrils flare with each breathRespiratory rate is 50.Hands and feet are blueRespirations are irregular and shallow.23.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?Consult with the health care provider about the use of antacids.Avoid fatty and spicy foods.Sit upright for at least 3 hours after a mealAvoid milk between meals.Eat small, frequent meals.24.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 develop extracelluar volume excesschildren who are dehydrated experience electrolyte imbalancechildren who are dehydrated has rapid weight gainchildren who are dehydrated may experience dizziness and fatigue25.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?Deposits of adipose tissue in the trunk and dorsocervical area.Thick, coarse skin.Hypotension.Weight gain in arms and legs.Hint26.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.Thinking and reasoning.Body temperature control.Balance and equilibrium27.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?follow-up caredeep-breathing exerciseswound careactivity restrictions28.Which of the following is NOT a measure to prevent falls?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.Keep the lights dim to allow for less stimulation to the client.29.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?Wash the stump daily after the wound has healedMonitor the stump for a reduction in swellingTurn the client every 2 hours while in bed and place the client in the prone position for muscle exercise to prevent contractures of the hipEvaluate the client’s stump for bleeding30.A client is hospitalized with Gillain-Barre syndrome. Which nursing assessment finding is most significant?Even, unlabored respirations.Soft, nondistended abdomenUrine output of 40 ml/hourWarm, dry skin.31.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 stimuliAwareness of space and timeReflexive abilityPerceptual recognition32.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?mechanical debridementautolytic debridementchemical debridementsharp debridement33.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?Raynaud diseaseBuerger diseaseGraves diseasediabetes34.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 indicates a pigeon chest is present.A normal finding, which indicates a funnel chest in the infanA normal finding for the age of the infantAn abnormal finding, which identifies an obstructive lung disease.35.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.""There is some pain, but the physician will prescribe an opioid analgesic following the procedure.""A preoperative medication will be given so you will be sleeping and will not feel pain.""The local anesthetic may cause a burning or stinging sensation."36.Which of the following indications is the primary use for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?Severe agitationAntisocial behavior.Major depression with psychotic featuresNoncompliance with treatment.37.Which of the following would be an example of a nurse performing a primary prevention activity?dietary teaching for a woman diagnosed with gestational diabetesimmunizing a pregnant womantesting a pregnant woman's urine for proteintesting a newborn for phenylketonuria38.Which plane divides the body longitudinally into anterior and posterior regions?Sagittal plane.Transverse plane.Midsagittal plane.Frontal plane.39.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?agoraphobiaobsessive-compulsive disordermoderate anxiety disorderpanic disorder with agoraphobia40.The nurse understands a client who is taking a diuretic agent may experience which of the following?Orthostatic hypotension.Increased blood pressure.Anorexia.Dyspnea.41.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 semi-Fowler position on the bedon her side in a semi-Fowler positionflat on the bedin the high-Fowler position on the bed42.Which of the following are dietary practices of Seventh-Day Adventists? check all answers that applyThose who eat meat avoid poultry and poultry products.5 to 6 hours between meals without snacking is practicedMembers avoid consumption of anything to which blood has been added.Alcohol is usually prohibited.43.Which of the following asthma medications is inhaled?Both A & B.Flovent Diskus.Azmacort.Prednisolone.44.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?Sedate the client.Prevent encephalopathyDiminish anxiety and adverse effects of withdrawal.Control seizures.45.A physician orders a 4 mg. digoxin I.V. for a client in rapid atrial fibrillation. How should the nurse proceed?Question the doctor as to the doseTalk to the pharmacist privately.Fill the dose as directed.Call the doctor’s superior.Hint46.Which of the following is a short-term medication for asthma?Both B & C.Anticholinergics.Omalizumab.Systemic glucocorticoids.47.Which of the following diagnostics tests looks at the inner airway and analyzes the trachea, larynx and bronchi?ThoracentesisPulmonary function testChest X-rayBronchoscopy48.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 reactionsgriefguilt and disappointmentacceptanceanger and a sense of loss49.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? Birth weight will triple by 6 monthsHe or she is likely to walk with assistance at 10 to 12 months.He or she will be able to understand the game of peek-a-boo by 12 monthsAt one month he or she will turn the head to locate sounds.50.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?Go over the foods with the patient and try to choose those that are least disagreeable.Call a dietitian in to talk to the patient about acceptable foods.Provide the patient and the patient’s family with recipes that use the foods on the restricted diet.Ask the physician to talk to the patient about the dangers of not eating the right foods.51.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 spaghettichicken, eggs, and fish.52.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?Skin colorRespiratory rateArterial p02Pulse rate53.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?Noninvasive blood pressure monitorBlood glucose meter.Urine test strips.Electronic infusion pump.54.The nurse understands that a side effect of an antipsychotic is what?dystoniathrombocytopeniadiarrheatinnitus55.Which of the following is the fifth provision of the Code of Ethics for nurses?“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 participates in the advancement of the profession through contributions to practice, education, administration, and knowledge development.”“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.”“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.”56.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?This nurse worked here for three years and was discharged.This nurse was discharged because she was incompetent.This nurse was discharged but I don’t know why.You must call human resources to answer your questions.57.When caring for a client with a nursing diagnosis of impaired swallowing related to neuromuscular impairment, the nurse should do what?Encourage the client to remove dentures.Elevate the head of the bed 90 degrees during meals.Encourage thin liquids for dietary intakePosition the client in a supine position.58.Which of the following factors is important in increasing blood pressure?Vasolidation stimulation.Sympathetic nervous system stimulation.Parasympathetic nervous system stimulation.Adrenomedulin stimulation.59.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?pyogenic bacteriasubdural bacteriakeloid bacteriahematoma bacteria60.Which of the following maternal factors MOST likely contributes to low birth weight in babies?a mother who receives prenatal carea mother who is underweight before pregnancya mother who is aged 30a mother who copes well with stres61.When caring for an immobile client, the nurse understands that a potential problem isconstipationdecrepitationurinary frequencyrisk for urinary deflux62.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 beat can be heard with an electronic fetoscope.The heart is formed and beating but is too weak to be heard with a stethoscope.The heart does not start beating until 20 weeks gestation.The heart is not beating at six weeks63.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 thyroid conditiona nodulea local infectionwebbing of the neck64.The nurse should begin screening for lead poisoning when a child reaches which age?12 months18 months24 months6 months65.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?Scratches and scrapes on the arms.A parent who pushes away a frightened child.Welts or bruises in various stages of healing.Circular symmetrical burns on the lower legs.66.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?peripheral resistance (PR)central venous pressure (CVP)mean arterial pressure (MAPcardiac output (CO)67.The final stage of family recovery involves working with the mental health system so the client will obtain treatment, a stage which reflects what?Discovery and denial.CompetenceRecognition and acceptance.Personal and political advocacy.68.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 isVerify the physician’s order.Explain to the patient what she is about to doGet the PRBCs from the blood bankTake the patient’s vital signs69.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?BatteryRight to refuse careNegligenceAssault70.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.""There is some pain, but the physician will prescribe an opioid analgesic following the procedure.""A preoperative medication will be given so you will be sleeping and will not feel pain."Be sure to click Submit Exam to see your results! Time's upSubmit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment *Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
