Pre-Board Nursing Exam for May 2015 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 2015 NLE
Question 1 |
Keep the patient on bed rest for the next 48 hours. | |
Use aspetic technique | |
Elevate the head of bed about 30 to 45 degrees. | |
Use icebags for headaches or administer analgesics | |
Offer food or fluids as tolerated |
Question 2 |
Moderate consumption of salty foods should be encouraged | |
Avoid obesity | |
Alcoholic beverages should be avoided | |
Cut down on total caloric intake | |
Whole grain cereals should be minimized | |
Make sure to include foods rich in vitamin A and C in the diet |
Question 3 |
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 are cheerful to answer questions | |
Students refuse to go back to school |
Question 4 |
Tonometry | |
Perimetry | |
Sclera buckling | |
Diathermy | |
Visual acuity | |
Weber’s test | |
Gonioscopy |
Question 5 |
Selectively attentive | |
Increased automatisms | |
Alert | |
Distorted perceptions | |
Diaphoresis | |
Vertigo | |
Increased rate of speech |
Question 6 |
Cognitive therapy | |
Rational emotive therapy | |
Operant conditioning | |
Reality therapy | |
Classical conditioning | |
Carl Roger’s client-centered therapy | |
Gestalt therapy |
Question 7 |
Race | |
Gender | |
Obesity | |
Age | |
Contraceptive pills | |
Exercise | |
Diabetes mellitus | |
Alcohol |
Question 8 |
9-month old baby Elise | |
24-month old Roger | |
Stephanie on the 6th grade | |
Lady Mabelle who is a toddler | |
36 months old Dina | |
A preschooler kid named Argel |
Question 9 |
Suction the patient as necessary | |
Position the patient to a semi-fowler’s | |
Cleanse the stoma and tracheostomy at regular basis | |
Use a sterile NSS to lubricate the suction catheter tip | |
Change dressings and ties as necessary |
Question 10 |
Anti-TB drugs must be taken on a full stomach to prevent GI irritation | |
Transmitted by droplet infection | |
It is an infectious disease | |
Anti-Tb drugs must be taken in combination | |
The effectiveness of anti-Tb drugs is evaluated by the absence of cough |
Question 11 |
Take pride in new accomplishments and want to do everything independently | |
Participate in far-reaching community decisions | |
Happily accepts a late-in-life pregnancy | |
Better able to juggle their various lives as a mother, office worker and group chairperson | |
Form long-lasting relationships |
Question 12 |
Behavior that is rewarded with reinforces tends to recur. | |
Negative reinforcers that are removed after a behavior increase the likelihood that the behavior will recur. | |
Continuous reinforcement will last long. | |
Consequences results from behavior. | |
All behavior is learned. | |
Random intermittent reinforcement is faster to produce an increase in behavior. |
Question 13 |
X-rays | |
Trauma | |
Alkylating agents | |
Ultraviolet rays | |
Cigarette smoking |
Question 14 |
Assisting patient to turn in bed every 2 hours. | |
Measuring I and O | |
Application of antiembolism stockings as ordered. | |
Explaining pre and post-op procedures and any special equipment to be used. | |
Assuring patient that pain medications will be available post-op. | |
Reinforcing explanations given by physicians. |
Question 15 |
Suture removal kit | |
Sterile gauze | |
Petrolatum gauze | |
Scissors | |
Adhesive tape | |
Forceps |
Question 16 |
Dentures should not be worn for 5 days | |
Caution client with oral hygiene to prevent trauma of incision | |
Avoid clearing of throat | |
After the removal for packing, the client should not blow his or her nose for 2 weeks | |
Do not chew on the affected side |
Question 17 |
Softer voice produced when speaking | |
Inability to gargle | |
Tracheostomy placement for 2 weeks | |
Inability to whistle | |
Loss of the sense of smell |
Question 18 |
Impairment of skin integrity related to increased mobilization | |
Altered tissue perfusion (cerebral) | |
Self-care deficit | |
Impaired verbal communication | |
Alteration in bowel elimination (constipation or continence) | |
Potential alteration in nutrition: more than body requirements |
Question 19 |
Weight loss | |
Orthopnea | |
Edema | |
Syncope | |
Diarrhea | |
Cystitis | |
Infection |
Question 20 |
Lung scan | |
Lymph node biopsy | |
Residual volume | |
Functional reserve volume | |
Tidal volume | |
Vital capacity | |
Inspiratory reserve volume |
Question 21 |
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 spermatozoa are examined within 1 hour after ejaculation | |
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 22 |
Safety precautions are necessary only during the time the client is actually receiving irradiation. | |
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 | |
Vent vials to reduce internal pressure after mixing |
Question 23 |
Olfactory | |
Abducens | |
Trigeminal | |
Optic | |
Trochlear | |
Oculomotor |
Question 24 |
Reach out into a hot oven | |
Apply lanolin hand cream to prevent dryness | |
Make sure to cut the cuticles regularly | |
Wear a loose rubber glove when washing dishes | |
Use a thimble when sewing | |
Always carry a purse with either arms when walking | |
Wristwatch or jewelries at the affected side is allowed but it has to be very light |
Question 25 |
To assess ventilation | |
Assess acid-base balance | |
To assess the pressure of blood in the vessels | |
Measure blood perfusion in the lungs | |
Assess the adequacy of collateral circulation of the hand |
Question 26 |
Use bed cradle. | |
Assess for bleeding | |
Provide client with frequent rest periods | |
Avoid use of medicated solutions, ointments or powders | |
Encourage the patient to eat only bland foods | |
Use cornstarch or olive oil. |
Question 27 |
Drinking 6-8 glasses of water per day | |
Drinking vitamins regularly | |
Pneumonectomy | |
Chest X-ray once a year | |
Radiation treatment | |
Quit smoking |
Question 28 |
Encouraging the client for bed rest until VS is stable | |
Instruct the client to remain still | |
Position the client upright leaning on overbed table | |
Monitor VS | |
Secure consent |
Question 29 |
Control flashbacks | |
Treat intrusive daytime thoughts | |
Control phobias | |
Treat sleep problems | |
Relieves the client from nightmares when sleeping | |
Decrease alcohol cravings |
Question 30 |
Digitalis preparations | |
Inotropin | |
Dobutrex | |
Lithium | |
Marplan | |
Levophed | |
Praziquantel |
Question 31 |
CHF | |
Hypotension | |
ARDS | |
Histoplasmosis | |
Malignant hypertension | |
Pneumonia |
Question 32 |
Nephrotoxicity | |
Fever | |
Adrenal failure | |
Hepatoxicity | |
Bruising | |
Weight gain | |
Chills | |
Nausea and vomiting |
Question 33 |
Cisplatin | |
Methotrexate | |
Chlorambucil | |
Cytoxan | |
5-Fluorouracil |
Question 34 |
Choroid | |
Retina | |
Cornea | |
Anvil | |
Ciliary body | |
Iris | |
Stapes |
Question 35 |
Headache | |
Earache | |
Pain in and around the eyes | |
General malaise | |
Fever | |
Sore throat | |
Snoring |
Question 36 |
Place the client in a semi-fowler’s position with arms elevated on pillows abducted | |
Include husband in the care as possible. | |
Inform about wound suction drainage | |
Teach arm exercises | |
Check the patient for bleeding |
Question 37 |
Chest X-ray | |
Temperature | |
Central venous pressure | |
ABG | |
Sputum |
Question 38 |
DIC | |
Effusion | |
Release of pain mediators by the tumor | |
Thrombophlebitis | |
Pressure on nerve endings | |
Lack of O2 to tissues and organs | |
Distention of vessels or organs |
Question 39 |
Pinpricks | |
Burns | |
Hangnails | |
Cuts | |
Salty foods | |
Scratches | |
Insect bites | |
Analgesia |
Question 40 |
Prepare for endotracheal tube insertion | |
Position the client in high-fowler’s | |
Prepare for CVP line insertion | |
O2 therapy | |
Monitor for shock |
Question 41 |
Decrease carbohydrate | |
Low salt | |
Decrease protein in the diet | |
Increase carbohydrate | |
Increase protein in the diet | |
Bland diet | |
Increase calorie |
Question 42 |
Accompanying a depressed client to occupational therapy | |
Checking a client in soft wrist restraint | |
Assessing a hypomanic client on depression | |
Recording the intake and output of a manic client | |
Monitoring a newly admitted alcoholic client whose last drink was two days ago | |
Monitoring a client who is on Tricyclic antidepressant for two weeks |
Question 43 |
Is the patient capable of self-care? | |
Has the client shown signs of progress? | |
Is family or friends available to provide care, or is the patient alone? | |
What level of nursing care does the patient require? | |
How well is the patient progressing? | |
How serious are the present signs and symptoms? |
Question 44 |
Smoking | |
Constipation | |
Contact sports | |
Taking ASA with Coumadin | |
Avoiding leg massage | |
Using electric razor |
Question 45 |
A positive family history | |
Emphysema | |
Positive pressure ventilation | |
Thoracic surgery | |
CVP line insertion | |
ABG studies |
Question 46 |
Increased body temperature | |
Localized pain | |
Bradycardia | |
Increased RBCs | |
Increased WBCs | |
Localized edema | |
Hypothermia | |
Increased neutrophils |
Question 47 |
Halos around lights | |
Floaters | |
Veil-like curtain coming across field of vision | |
Tunnel vision | |
Flashes of light | |
Severe eye pain |
Question 48 |
Increase WBC | |
Dyspnea | |
Cough | |
Increase sputum production | |
Hypoxemia | |
Rales | |
Fever |
Question 49 |
Pallor | |
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 | |
Severe throbbing pain often in the temporal or supraorbital area | |
Characterized by the presence of an aura preceding the pain | |
Nausea and vomiting |
Question 50 |
Weakness | |
Weight loss | |
Fever | |
Anemia | |
Hacking cough with a thick blood-tinged sputum | |
Edema around the neck |
Question 51 |
Colds | |
Throat discomfort | |
Fever | |
Black or dark stool | |
Heavy Bleeding |
Question 52 |
Frank hemoptysis | |
Presence of sore that does not heal | |
Recurring episodes of tonsillitis | |
Persistent cough | |
Chest, shoulder and arm pain | |
Unexplained fever | |
Any change in respiratory pattern |
Question 53 |
Maternal medical condition | |
Mood of the mother | |
Hydration status of the mother | |
Time of the day | |
Position of the mother | |
Genetic predisposition | |
Meal time |
Question 54 |
CPT | |
Biophysical profile | |
O2 therapy: 2-3 LPM | |
Bronchogram | |
Administer Morphine if client is on Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) |
Question 55 |
Excises lesions | |
Determining the location of pathologic process | |
Collecting specimen for biopsy | |
Collecting secretion | |
Removing foreign objects |
Question 56 |
Thioguanine | |
Doxorudicin (Adriamycin) | |
Methotrexate (Folex) | |
Fludaradine (Fludara) | |
Bleomycin (Blenoxane) |
Question 57 |
Uterine perforation is expected to occur post-procedure | |
PID and cervicitis requires the performance of this procedure | |
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 | |
The procedure is contraindicated if pregnancy is suspected | |
A small amount of vaginal spotting is normal after the procedure |
Question 58 |
Urine output of at least 30 ml/hour | |
Moist mucous membranes | |
Decrease in stool frequency and liquidity | |
Absence of erythema in perianal skin and mucous membranes | |
Formed stools at regular intervals | |
Firm skin turgor |
Question 59 |
Increased fluid intake | |
Ignoring the urge to defecate when it occurs | |
Increased activity | |
Increased fiber in the diet | |
Discomfort with defecation | |
Excessive laxative use |
Question 60 |
Porous bones | |
Presbycusis | |
Pyrogenic reaction | |
Impaired absorption | |
Infiltration | |
Circulatory overload |
Question 61 |
Clap hands | |
May say vowel sounds (oh-oh) | |
Transfer objects hand to hand | |
Has social smile | |
Use palmar grasp | |
Sit with support |
Question 62 |
Achieving aims and visions | |
Adjusting to death of spouse | |
Establishing independence to ADLs | |
Keeping socially active | |
Viewing own death as an appropriate outcome of life | |
Successfully adjusting to retirement | |
Building trust to people | |
Adjusting to reduced income | |
Maintaining contact with friends and family members |
Question 63 |
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 | |
Ensure that the temperature of the bath water is 110-115 degree Fahrenheit | |
Finish care with a back using rubbing alcohol |
Question 64 |
The sputum to be collected is obtained before sleeping | |
Sputum specimen for C and s is collected before the first dose of antimicrobial | |
A sterile water should be used in rinsing the mouth | |
Rinse mouth with plain water before collecting the specimen | |
If the sputum collected is for AFB staining, the specimen should be collected for 5 consecutive mornings |
Question 65 |
Prothrombin time | |
Lactic dehydrogenase | |
Partial thromboplastin time | |
Aspartate Aminotransferase | |
Serum sodium |
Question 66 |
It is the most sensitive indicator of myocardial damage | |
It is the most specific cardiac enzyme | |
It is an accurate indicator of myocardial damage | |
Elevated level indicates tissue necrosis | |
Normal range in males is 50-325 mu/ml |
Question 67 |
Check for allergies to seafoods | |
Have oxygen and antispasmodic agents ready | |
Instruct the client to cough and deeply breath | |
NPO for 6-8 hours | |
Side-lying position | |
Securing written consent |
Question 68 |
Immobilize affected extremity | |
Have the client void | |
Monitor ECG | |
Assess for allergy to iodine/seafoods | |
Elevate HOB to 30-45 degrees | |
Apply pressure dressing and a small ice bag or ice over the punctured area |
Question 69 |
COPD | |
Mechanical overventilation | |
Weakness of respiratory muscles | |
Guillain-Barre syndrome | |
Diarrhea | |
Hyperventilation | |
Barbiturate or sedative overdose |
Question 70 |
Force fluids. | |
Explain to the client the need to remain still. | |
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 |
Question 71 |
Auscultate breath sounds for rales, rhonchi or absent breath sounds every 4 hours and before and after suctioning. | |
Protect patient if seizure occurs. | |
Keep side rails up all the time. | |
Check respiratory rate, depth and quality every 1-2 hours and as needed. | |
Place patient in a side-lying position. | |
Suction as needed. |
Question 72 |
Administering pain medications will eventually lead to addition | |
The client needs to be reassured that the nurse believes about his statement of pain | |
Each person’s expression of pain may be different and individualized | |
Client should show verbal and non-verbal signs that he is in pain | |
Pain level and tolerance can be assessed from a scale of 1 to 10 | |
IV narcotics are the longest acting pain relief technique |
Question 73 |
More porous bones | |
Increased muscular strength | |
Stooped posture | |
Atrophy of muscles | |
Relaxed joints | |
Decreased perspiration |
Question 74 |
Decortication | |
Thoracoplasty | |
Chemotherapy | |
Lobectomy | |
Radiation treatment |
Question 75 |
Lump in breast or elsewhere | |
Fever that lasts for 2 weeks | |
Constipation | |
Sore that healed for 2 weeks | |
Nagging cough or hoarseness | |
Heavy bleeding during menses | |
Change in wart or mole |
Question 76 |
Pneumonia | |
Decreased pain | |
Contractures of extremities | |
Diarrhea | |
Urinary calculi | |
Pressure ulcers | |
Thrombi | |
Decreased dependency |
Question 77 |
Ambulate within limits | |
Remain flat in bed | |
Deep breathing and coughing exercises | |
Do valsalva maneuver |
Question 78 |
Assist with mechanical ventilation as indicated. | |
Monitor VS and perform neuro checks frequently. | |
Avoid restrain use | |
Force fluids | |
Position the patient flat on bed | |
Administer antiemetics as prescribed |
Question 79 |
The patient blinks when the cornea is lightly stroked | |
GCS of 5/15 | |
Pupils constrict in response to light | |
Decorticate posturing is noted | |
Patient is oriented to time date and place |
Question 80 |
Checking the client’s vomitus for blood | |
Administration of acetaminophen | |
Placing an ice collar on the patient’s neck | |
Monitoring for frequent swallowing |
Question 81 |
Instructing the client to follow a bland diet regimen | |
Giving the client sugarless lemon drops | |
Monitoring platelet count | |
Applying heat on the area | |
Saline rinses every 2 hours | |
Administration of aspirin before meals |
Question 82 |
Health | |
Intelligence | |
Temperament | |
Nutrition | |
Gender | |
Ordinal position in the family |
Question 83 |
Computer components | |
Candles and matches | |
One change of clothing and protective footwear | |
Passport and birth certificate | |
Sanitation supplies |
Question 84 |
Severe nausea and vomiting | |
Headache | |
Increased urine output | |
Blurred vision | |
Epigastric pain | |
Difficulty sleeping |
Question 85 |
Observing for seizure activity and protecting patient if seizures occur | |
Turning the client every 2 hours | |
Frequently checking every hour for signs of tissue damage | |
Applying methods for inducing hypothermia | |
Maintaining room temperature |
Question 86 |
Sepsis | |
DVT | |
Pulmonary embolism | |
Myocardial infarction | |
Venous stasis | |
Post-op immobilization | |
Drug reactions |
Question 87 |
Aminophylline (Theophyline) | |
Bricanyl (terbutaline) | |
Alupent (Metaproterenol) | |
Dextrometorphan | |
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) |
Question 88 |
Jaundice | |
Hypertension | |
Arrhythmias | |
Dyspnea | |
Tachycardia | |
Nausea |
Question 89 |
Incentive spirometry | |
Steam inhalation | |
Oropharyngeal suctioning | |
Aerosol inhalation | |
Closed chest drainage | |
Lung biopsy |
Question 90 |
Tachycardia | |
Coldness at the site | |
Rise in venous pressure | |
Cyanosis | |
Swelling at the site | |
Hypertension | |
Unconsciousness | |
Edema |
Question 91 |
Release the restraint and reposition the client every four hours | |
Document restraint checks and patient status every two hours | |
Obtain the physician’s order renewal every 72 hours | |
Provide 10 minutes of release and repositioning | |
Educate the client’s family about restraint use |
Question 92 |
Acute laryngitis | |
Alcohol abuse | |
Environmental pollutants | |
A positive family history | |
Tonsillitis recurring 5-6 times a year |
Question 93 |
Polycythemia | |
Body malaise | |
Chest pain | |
Fatigue | |
Weight loss | |
Alteration in LOC | |
Anorexia |
Question 94 |
Pneumonectomy | |
Thoracoplasty | |
Lobectomy | |
Decortication | |
Segmentectomy | |
Wedge resection |
Question 95 |
Hepatoxicity | |
Peripheral neuritis | |
Ototoxicity | |
Thrombocytopenia | |
Skin rash | |
Nausea and vomiting | |
Red orange color to body secretions | |
Nephrotoxicity |
Question 96 |
Infection | |
Pulmonary embolism | |
DVT | |
Shock | |
Atelectasis | |
Pneumonia |
Question 97 |
Rise in systolic pressure | |
Abnormal respiratory patterns | |
Decrease LOC | |
Sunken fontanels | |
High-pitched cry |
Question 98 |
Neurectomy | |
Rhizotomy | |
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation | |
Stapedectomy | |
Chordotomy | |
Sympathectomy | |
Diathermy |
Question 99 |
Instructing the patient to lie on the affected side after the procedure | |
Making sure to straighten the ear canal for adults and children | |
Pulling the ear canal upward and backward in a child. | |
Allowing the returning fluid to drain on the floor or chair | |
Assisting the client to a sitting position or lying position with the head tilted to the affected area |
Question 100 |
GI feeding | |
IV therapy | |
TPN administration | |
Chemotherapy | |
Blood transfusion | |
Antibiotic therapy |
List |