Pre-Board Exam for May 2014 NLE [SATA]
This Pre-Board Nursing Exam contains 100 Select All That Apply [SATA] questions. Both questions and answers were arranged randomly.
Topics that are included were: Foundation of Nursing, Nursing Research, Professional Adjustment, Leadership and Management, Maternal and Child Health, Community Health Nursing, Communicable Diseases, Integrated Management of Childhood Illness, Medical and Surgical Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing.

Pre-Board Exam for May 2014 NLE [SATA]
Question 1 |
Increased WBCs | |
Increased neutrophils | |
Localized pain | |
Hypothermia | |
Bradycardia | |
Increased RBCs | |
Increased body temperature | |
Localized edema |
Question 2 |
Loss of the sense of smell | |
Inability to gargle | |
Tracheostomy placement for 2 weeks | |
Softer voice produced when speaking | |
Inability to whistle |
Question 3 |
Anti-Tb drugs must be taken in combination | |
The effectiveness of anti-Tb drugs is evaluated by the absence of cough | |
Transmitted by droplet infection | |
Anti-TB drugs must be taken on a full stomach to prevent GI irritation | |
It is an infectious disease |
Question 4 |
GI feeding | |
IV therapy | |
TPN administration | |
Blood transfusion | |
Antibiotic therapy | |
Chemotherapy |
Question 5 |
Viewing own death as an appropriate outcome of life | |
Achieving aims and visions | |
Building trust to people | |
Establishing independence to ADLs | |
Maintaining contact with friends and family members | |
Adjusting to reduced income | |
Adjusting to death of spouse | |
Keeping socially active | |
Successfully adjusting to retirement |
Question 6 |
Uterine perforation is expected to occur post-procedure | |
The procedure is contraindicated if pregnancy is suspected | |
Done usually 2-3 days before the expected menstrual flow | |
The woman will feel sharp pain as a thin probe and biopsy forceps are introduced into the cervix | |
A small amount of vaginal spotting is normal after the procedure | |
PID and cervicitis requires the performance of this procedure |
Question 7 |
Avoid clearing of throat | |
Dentures should not be worn for 5 days | |
Do not chew on the affected side | |
After the removal for packing, the client should not blow his or her nose for 2 weeks | |
Caution client with oral hygiene to prevent trauma of incision |
Question 8 |
Dyspnea | |
Increase sputum production | |
Cough | |
Increase WBC | |
Rales | |
Fever | |
Hypoxemia |
Question 9 |
Histoplasmosis | |
Hypotension | |
CHF | |
Malignant hypotension | |
ARDS | |
Pneumonia |
Question 10 |
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) | |
Aminophylline (Theophyline) | |
Alupent (Metaproterenol) | |
Dextrometorphan | |
Bricanyl (terbutaline) |
Question 11 |
Position the client upright leaning on overbed table | |
Monitor VS | |
Secure consent | |
Encouraging the client for bed rest until VS is stable | |
Instruct the client to remain still |
Question 12 |
Quit smoking | |
Chest X-ray once a year | |
Drinking 6-8 glasses of water per day | |
Pneumonectomy | |
Drinking vitamins regularly | |
Radiation treatment |
Question 13 |
Take pride in new accomplishments and want to do everything independently | |
Better able to juggle their various lives as a mother, office worker and group chairperson | |
Happily accepts a late-in-life pregnancy | |
Form long-lasting relationships | |
Participate in far-reaching community decisions |
Question 14 |
Check the patient for bleeding | |
Inform about wound suction drainage | |
Teach arm exercises | |
Place the client in a semi-fowler’s position with arms elevated on pillows abducted | |
Include husband in the care as possible. |
Question 15 |
Lady Mabelle who is a toddler | |
Stephanie on the 6th grade | |
A preschooler kid named Argel | |
24-month old Roger | |
36 months old Dina | |
9-month old baby Elise |
Question 16 |
5-Fluorouracil | |
Cisplatin | |
Cytoxan | |
Chlorambucil | |
Methotrexate |
Question 17 |
Age | |
Obesity | |
Diabetes mellitus | |
Contraceptive pills | |
Race | |
Exercise | |
Alcohol | |
Gender |
Question 18 |
Remind the client that the machine may move during the therapy and the procedure usually lasts for a few minutes | |
Avoid overexposure to sunlight | |
Mask, gloves and gown (back-closing) is used during the therapy | |
Inform the client that the procedure is painless | |
Safety precautions are necessary only during the time the client is actually receiving irradiation. | |
Vent vials to reduce internal pressure after mixing |
Question 19 |
Presbycusis | |
Porous bones | |
Infiltration | |
Pyrogenic reaction | |
Impaired absorption | |
Circulatory overload |
Question 20 |
Suture removal kit | |
Adhesive tape | |
Sterile gauze | |
Forceps | |
Scissors | |
Petrolatum gauze |
Question 21 |
Partial thromboplastin time | |
Lactic dehydrogenase | |
Prothrombin time | |
Aspartate Aminotransferase | |
Serum sodium |
Question 22 |
Difficulty sleeping | |
Blurred vision | |
Headache | |
Epigastric pain | |
Increased urine output | |
Severe nausea and vomiting |
Question 23 |
All behavior is learned. | |
Random intermittent reinforcement is faster to produce an increase in behavior. | |
Continuous reinforcement will last long. | |
Behavior that is rewarded with reinforces tends to recur. | |
Consequences results from behavior. | |
Negative reinforcers that are removed after a behavior increase the likelihood that the behavior will recur. |
Question 24 |
Pulmonary embolism | |
Drug reactions | |
Post-op immobilization | |
Venous stasis | |
DVT | |
Myocardial infarction | |
Sepsis |
Question 25 |
Polycythemia | |
Body malaise | |
Weight loss | |
Chest pain | |
Anorexia | |
Fatigue | |
Alteration in LOC |
Question 26 |
Weakness of respiratory muscles | |
COPD | |
Guillain-Barre syndrome | |
Diarrhea | |
Mechanical overventilation | |
Barbiturate or sedative overdose | |
Hyperventilation |
Question 27 |
Closed chest drainage | |
Steam inhalation | |
Aerosol inhalation | |
Incentive spirometry | |
Lung biopsy | |
Oropharyngeal suctioning |
Question 28 |
Red orange color to body secretions | |
Ototoxicity | |
Hepatoxicity | |
Peripheral neuritis | |
Skin rash | |
Nephrotoxicity | |
Nausea and vomiting | |
Thrombocytopenia |
Question 29 |
Heavy Bleeding | |
Fever | |
Colds | |
Throat discomfort | |
Black or dark stool |
Question 30 |
Weber’s test | |
Sclera buckling | |
Tonometry | |
Visual acuity | |
Perimetry | |
Gonioscopy | |
Diathermy |
Question 31 |
Operant conditioning | |
Cognitive therapy | |
Reality therapy | |
Carl Roger’s client-centered therapy | |
Gestalt therapy | |
Classical conditioning | |
Rational emotive therapy |
Question 32 |
Excises lesions | |
Removing foreign objects | |
Determining the location of pathologic process | |
Collecting secretion | |
Collecting specimen for biopsy |
Question 33 |
Insect bites | |
Burns | |
Pinpricks | |
Scratches | |
Analgesia | |
Cuts | |
Salty foods | |
Hangnails |
Question 34 |
To assess ventilation | |
Assess the adequacy of collateral circulation of the hand | |
To assess the pressure of blood in the vessels | |
Measure blood perfusion in the lungs | |
Assess acid-base balance |
Question 35 |
Segmentectomy | |
Lobectomy | |
Thoracoplasty | |
Decortication | |
Wedge resection | |
Pneumonectomy |
Question 36 |
Fever that lasts for 2 weeks | |
Change in wart or mole | |
Sore that healed for 2 weeks | |
Lump in breast or elsewhere | |
Heavy bleeding during menses | |
Constipation | |
Nagging cough or hoarseness |
Question 37 |
How well is the patient progressing? | |
Is the patient capable of self-care? | |
What level of nursing care does the patient require? | |
How serious are the present signs and symptoms? | |
Has the client shown signs of progress? | |
Is family or friends available to provide care, or is the patient alone? |
Question 38 |
Firm skin turgor | |
Urine output of at least 30 ml/hour | |
Formed stools at regular intervals | |
Moist mucous membranes | |
Decrease in stool frequency and liquidity | |
Absence of erythema in perianal skin and mucous membranes |
Question 39 |
Administer Morphine if client is on Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) | |
Bronchogram | |
Biophysical profile | |
O2 therapy: 2-3 LPM | |
CPT |
Question 40 |
Pupils constrict in response to light | |
GCS of 5/15 | |
Decorticate posturing is noted | |
The patient blinks when the cornea is lightly stroked | |
Patient is oriented to time date and place |
Question 41 |
Diarrhea | |
Edema | |
Syncope | |
Cystitis | |
Infection | |
Weight loss | |
Orthopnea |
Question 42 |
Increased rate of speech | |
Increased automatisms | |
Selectively attentive | |
Distorted perceptions | |
Alert | |
Diaphoresis | |
Vertigo |
Question 43 |
Pallor | |
Severe throbbing pain often in the temporal or supraorbital area | |
Characterized by the presence of an aura preceding the pain | |
Bilateral pain in the head (occurring at the back of the neck extending diffusely to the top of the head) | |
Abrupt onset lasting for 30-90 minutes | |
Nausea and vomiting |
Question 44 |
Position the patient flat on bed | |
Avoid restrain use | |
Force fluids | |
Monitor VS and perform neuro checks frequently. | |
Assist with mechanical ventilation as indicated. | |
Administer antiemetics as prescribed |
Question 45 |
Weight loss | |
Fever | |
Hacking cough with a thick blood-tinged sputum | |
Anemia | |
Weakness | |
Edema around the neck |
Question 46 |
Reach out into a hot oven | |
Wear a loose rubber glove when washing dishes | |
Always carry a purse with either arms when walking | |
Use a thimble when sewing | |
Apply lanolin hand cream to prevent dryness | |
Wristwatch or jewelries at the affected side is allowed but it has to be very light | |
Make sure to cut the cuticles regularly |
Question 47 |
Assisting the client to a sitting position or lying position with the head tilted to the affected area | |
Making sure to straighten the ear canal for adults and children | |
Allowing the returning fluid to drain on the floor or chair | |
Pulling the ear canal upward and backward in a child. | |
Instructing the patient to lie on the affected side after the procedure |
Question 48 |
Assessing a hypomanic client on depression | |
Recording the intake and output of a manic client | |
Accompanying a depressed client to occupational therapy | |
Checking a client in soft wrist restraint | |
Monitoring a client who is on Tricyclic antidepressant for two weeks | |
Monitoring a newly admitted alcoholic client whose last drink was two days ago |
Question 49 |
Nausea | |
Hypertension | |
Tachycardia | |
Jaundice | |
Dyspnea | |
Arrhythmias |
Question 50 |
IV narcotics are the longest acting pain relief technique | |
Client should show verbal and non-verbal signs that he is in pain | |
Each person’s expression of pain may be different and individualized | |
Administering pain medications will eventually lead to addition | |
The client needs to be reassured that the nurse believes about his statement of pain | |
Pain level and tolerance can be assessed from a scale of 1 to 10 |
Question 51 |
Use palmar grasp | |
Sit with support | |
Transfer objects hand to hand | |
Clap hands | |
Has social smile | |
May say vowel sounds (oh-oh) |
Question 52 |
Trauma | |
Ultraviolet rays | |
Cigarette smoking | |
X-rays | |
Alkylating agents |
Question 53 |
Assess for allergy to iodine/seafoods | |
Have the client void | |
Monitor ECG | |
Immobilize affected extremity | |
Elevate HOB to 30-45 degrees | |
Apply pressure dressing and a small ice bag or ice over the punctured area |
Question 54 |
Temperament | |
Nutrition | |
Gender | |
Health | |
Intelligence | |
Ordinal position in the family |
Question 55 |
Measuring I and O | |
Explaining pre and post-op procedures and any special equipment to be used. | |
Reinforcing explanations given by physicians. | |
Assuring patient that pain medications will be available post-op. | |
Assisting patient to turn in bed every 2 hours. | |
Application of antiembolism stockings as ordered. |
Question 56 |
Applying methods for inducing hypothermia | |
Maintaining room temperature | |
Observing for seizure activity and protecting patient if seizures occur | |
Frequently checking every hour for signs of tissue damage | |
Turning the client every 2 hours |
Question 57 |
Administration of acetaminophen | |
Checking the client’s vomitus for blood | |
Monitoring for frequent swallowing | |
Placing an ice collar on the patient’s neck |
Question 58 |
Discomfort with defecation | |
Increased activity | |
Excessive laxative use | |
Increased fiber in the diet | |
Increased fluid intake | |
Ignoring the urge to defecate when it occurs |
Question 59 |
Thrombi | |
Pneumonia | |
Diarrhea | |
Pressure ulcers | |
Decreased dependency | |
Contractures of extremities | |
Decreased pain | |
Urinary calculi |
Question 60 |
Radiation treatment | |
Chemotherapy | |
Thoracoplasty | |
Decortication | |
Lobectomy |
Question 61 |
Prepare for CVP line insertion | |
O2 therapy | |
Prepare for endotracheal tube insertion | |
Monitor for shock | |
Position the client in high-fowler’s |
Question 62 |
Decrease protein in the diet | |
Increase protein in the diet | |
Decrease carbohydrate | |
Bland diet | |
Low salt | |
Increase calorie | |
Increase carbohydrate |
Question 63 |
Sputum specimen for C and s is collected before the first dose of antimicrobial | |
The sputum to be collected is obtained before sleeping | |
Rinse mouth with plain water before collecting the specimen | |
A sterile water should be used in rinsing the mouth | |
If the sputum collected is for AFB staining, the specimen should be collected for 5 consecutive mornings |
Question 64 |
Securing written consent | |
Instruct the client to cough and deeply breath | |
Check for allergies to seafoods | |
NPO for 6-8 hours | |
Have oxygen and antispasmodic agents ready | |
Side-lying position |
Question 65 |
Thrombophlebitis | |
DIC | |
Distention of vessels or organs | |
Release of pain mediators by the tumor | |
Pressure on nerve endings | |
Effusion | |
Lack of O2 to tissues and organs |
Question 66 |
The spermatozoa are examined within 1 hour after ejaculation | |
Place the collected specimen in an ice box while transporting it | |
Collect the specimen as close as possible to the client’s usual schedule of sexual activity | |
The client should abstain from sex for 1 week before semen analysis | |
The analysis may need to be repeated after 2-3 months | |
Use lubricants when collecting the specimen | |
The man masturbates into a clean, dry specimen jar with a secure lid |
Question 67 |
Infection | |
DVT | |
Atelectasis | |
Pulmonary embolism | |
Shock | |
Pneumonia |
Question 68 |
Temperature | |
Sputum | |
Central venous pressure | |
ABG | |
Chest X-ray |
Question 69 |
Treat sleep problems | |
Decrease alcohol cravings | |
Treat intrusive daytime thoughts | |
Control flashbacks | |
Control phobias | |
Relieves the client from nightmares when sleeping |
Question 70 |
Cyanosis | |
Coldness at the site | |
Hypertension | |
Tachycardia | |
Swelling at the site | |
Rise in venous pressure | |
Unconsciousness | |
Edema |
Question 71 |
Trochlear | |
Oculomotor | |
Abducens | |
Optic | |
Olfactory | |
Trigeminal |
Question 72 |
Residual volume | |
Lymph node biopsy | |
Lung scan | |
Functional reserve volume | |
Inspiratory reserve volume | |
Tidal volume | |
Vital capacity |
Question 73 |
Rhizotomy | |
Neurectomy | |
Sympathectomy | |
Chordotomy | |
Diathermy | |
Stapedectomy | |
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation |
Question 74 |
Alteration in bowel elimination (constipation or continence) | |
Potential alteration in nutrition: more than body requirements | |
Altered tissue perfusion (cerebral) | |
Self-care deficit | |
Impaired verbal communication | |
Impairment of skin integrity related to increased mobilization |
Question 75 |
Digitalis preparations | |
Lithium | |
Dobutrex | |
Praziquantel | |
Levophed | |
Inotropin | |
Marplan |
Question 76 |
Rise in systolic pressure | |
High-pitched cry | |
Sunken fontanels | |
Decrease LOC | |
Abnormal respiratory patterns |
Question 77 |
Applying heat on the area | |
Administration of aspirin before meals | |
Monitoring platelet count | |
Saline rinses every 2 hours | |
Instructing the client to follow a bland diet regimen | |
Giving the client sugarless lemon drops |
Question 78 |
Tonsillitis recurring 5-6 times a year | |
Alcohol abuse | |
Environmental pollutants | |
Acute laryngitis | |
A positive family history |
Question 79 |
A positive family history | |
Emphysema | |
ABG studies | |
CVP line insertion | |
Positive pressure ventilation | |
Thoracic surgery |
Question 80 |
Provide 10 minutes of release and repositioning | |
Educate the client’s family about restraint use | |
Obtain the physician’s order renewal every 72 hours | |
Document restraint checks and patient status every two hours | |
Release the restraint and reposition the client every four hours |
Question 81 |
Keep side rails up all the time. | |
Check respiratory rate, depth and quality every 1-2 hours and as needed. | |
Suction as needed. | |
Place patient in a side-lying position. | |
Auscultate breath sounds for rales, rhonchi or absent breath sounds every 4 hours and before and after suctioning. | |
Protect patient if seizure occurs. |
Question 82 |
Smoking | |
Contact sports | |
Constipation | |
Taking ASA with Coumadin | |
Avoiding leg massage | |
Using electric razor |
Question 83 |
Doxorudicin (Adriamycin) | |
Fludaradine (Fludara) | |
Methotrexate (Folex) | |
Thioguanine | |
Bleomycin (Blenoxane) |
Question 84 |
Provide client with frequent rest periods | |
Encourage the patient to eat only bland foods | |
Use bed cradle. | |
Use cornstarch or olive oil. | |
Assess for bleeding | |
Avoid use of medicated solutions, ointments or powders |
Question 85 |
Tunnel vision | |
Flashes of light | |
Halos around lights | |
Veil-like curtain coming across field of vision | |
Severe eye pain | |
Floaters |
Question 86 |
Frank hemoptysis | |
Persistent cough | |
Unexplained fever | |
Recurring episodes of tonsillitis | |
Chest, shoulder and arm pain | |
Presence of sore that does not heal | |
Any change in respiratory pattern |
Question 87 |
Relaxed joints | |
Increased muscular strength | |
Atrophy of muscles | |
More porous bones | |
Decreased perspiration | |
Stooped posture |
Question 88 |
Students are apt to learn about the next lesson | |
Students are cheerful to answer questions | |
Students fantasize that the disaster never occur | |
Students refuse to go back to school | |
Regressive behaviors will be exhibited by the students |
Question 89 |
Change dressings and ties as necessary | |
Position the patient to a semi-fowler’s | |
Cleanse the stoma and tracheostomy at regular basis | |
Suction the patient as necessary | |
Use a sterile NSS to lubricate the suction catheter tip |
Question 90 |
Mood of the mother | |
Position of the mother | |
Hydration status of the mother | |
Meal time | |
Maternal medical condition | |
Genetic predisposition | |
Time of the day |
Question 91 |
Headache | |
Pain in and around the eyes | |
Fever | |
Earache | |
Snoring | |
Sore throat | |
General malaise |
Question 92 |
Normal range in males is 50-325 mu/ml | |
Elevated level indicates tissue necrosis | |
It is the most specific cardiac enzyme | |
It is the most sensitive indicator of myocardial damage | |
It is an accurate indicator of myocardial damage |
Question 93 |
Elevate the head of bed about 30 to 45 degrees. | |
Keep the patient on bed rest for the next 48 hours. | |
Use aspetic technique | |
Use icebags for headaches or administer analgesics | |
Offer food or fluids as tolerated |
Question 94 |
Ensure that the temperature of the bath water is 110-115 degree Fahrenheit | |
Wash the client’s extremities from proximal to distal | |
Shave the client in the direction of the hair growth | |
Check the soiled linen for personal items such as eyeglasses | |
Finish care with a back using rubbing alcohol |
Question 95 |
Hepatoxicity | |
Chills | |
Nephrotoxicity | |
Fever | |
Weight gain | |
Bruising | |
Nausea and vomiting | |
Adrenal failure |
Question 96 |
Iris | |
Stapes | |
Ciliary body | |
Choroid | |
Retina | |
Cornea | |
Anvil |
Question 97 |
Have the patient empty his or her bladder | |
Keep the patient flat for 12-24 hours | |
Explain to the client the need to remain still. | |
Assess the sensation and movement of the lower extremities. | |
Force fluids. |
Question 98 |
Do valsalva maneuver | |
Remain flat in bed | |
Ambulate within limits | |
Deep breathing and coughing exercises |
Question 99 |
Computer components | |
Candles and matches | |
One change of clothing and protective footwear | |
Sanitation supplies | |
Passport and birth certificate |
Question 100 |
Make sure to include foods rich in vitamin A and C in the diet | |
Cut down on total caloric intake | |
Whole grain cereals should be minimized | |
Avoid obesity | |
Alcoholic beverages should be avoided | |
Moderate consumption of salty foods should be encouraged |
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