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