Pre-Board Nursing Exam for November 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 November 2014 NLE [SATA]
Question 1 |
Increasing funds | |
Increasing self-awareness | |
Improving interpersonal relationships | |
Preventing hospitalization | |
Dealing with particular stressors |
Question 2 |
Aging process | |
Chronic steroid use | |
Anorexia | |
Obesity | |
Surgery |
Question 3 |
Decreasing heart rate | |
Decreasing myocardial contractility | |
Decreasing peripheral resistance | |
Decreasing calcium output | |
Decreasing BP | |
Directly relaxing the vascular smooth muscle |
Question 4 |
Alcohol | |
Fatty foods | |
Increased protein | |
Chocolate | |
Fruits and vegetables |
Question 5 |
Body malaise | |
Upper back pain | |
Dysuria | |
Nausea and vomiting | |
Urinary retention | |
Hypothermia |
Question 6 |
Measuring I and O | |
Weighing the client 3 times a week at the same time | |
Focusing on the food and the amount taken by the client | |
Allowing the client to rest alone after meals | |
Staying with the client during meals |
Question 7 |
Creativity | |
Self-fulfillment | |
Spirituality | |
Freedom from anxiety | |
Freedom from sense of worthlessness | |
Aesthetic needs | |
Oxygen | |
Protection |
Question 8 |
Improves muscle tone | |
Relieves pain | |
Maintains adequate nutrition | |
Removes debris |
Question 9 |
Inform the client that the MRI unit is very quiet, thus, she must not make any loud noises | |
Assess for claustrophobia | |
Instruct the client to remain still during the procedure | |
Secure written consent | |
Recently implanted clips or wires implanted to the client should be removed before the client undergoes MRI |
Question 10 |
Promoting family function | |
Improving relationship among family members | |
Self-understanding | |
Discussing the member’s involvement in the issue/problem | |
Resolving family issues and conflicts |
Question 11 |
Specific gravity | |
WBC | |
BUN | |
RBC | |
Serum Sodium |
Question 12 |
No eye contact or facial responsiveness noted in the infant | |
The child has persistent eating of non-nutritive substances | |
Ritualistic changes | |
Urinary incontinence | |
Labile moods |
Question 13 |
To relieve diarrhea | |
To administer medications | |
To increase body temperature | |
To relieve flatulence |
Question 14 |
It is recommended for clients with single-vessel coronary artery disease. | |
It is the mechanical dilatation of the coronary vessel wall by compressing the atheromatous plaque. | |
It is recommended if severe narrowing of one or more branches of the coronary arteries exist. | |
The main purpose of CABG is myocardial revascularization. |
Question 15 |
Low fat diet | |
Low sodium diet | |
Bland diet | |
High fiber diet | |
High protein diet |
Question 16 |
Intellectual impairment is noticeable in these children | |
The child may be able to become self-supporting | |
The child is educable to the 2nd grade level | |
It occurs at about 80% of the cases |
Question 17 |
Bland foods | |
Antacids | |
Fatty foods | |
Large quantities of milk | |
Binge eating |
Question 18 |
Inform the client that the stool is white for 5 days | |
Instruct the patient to stand for 3 hours after the procedure | |
Administer laxatives | |
Increase fluid intake |
Question 19 |
Total parenteral nutrition | |
GI intubation | |
NGT insertion | |
MRI | |
Ultrasonography | |
Colonoscopy |
Question 20 |
Explain what you are going to do and give reasons for it | |
Compare the child’s progress to other children | |
Speak in a pleasant tone | |
Stand erect and look at the child downwards when talking | |
Do not lie about something you cannot keep |
Question 21 |
Diarrhea | |
Infection | |
Hematoma | |
Bleeding | |
Flatulence |
Question 22 |
Has a vasoconstriction effect | |
Reduces coronary vasospasm | |
Relieves pain in Angina | |
Inhibits calcium ion transportation |
Question 23 |
Chronic use of corticosteroid | |
Use of diuretics | |
Sickle cell disease | |
Allergy | |
Pericarditis |
Question 24 |
Reduced awareness of environment | |
Inability to perform basic ADL | |
Exaggeration of former character traits | |
Memory impairment | |
Speech and attention deficits | |
May be temporary or progressive memory loss | |
Occurs postoperatively or usually following head injury |
Question 25 |
Operates on pleasure principle | |
The aggressive energy | |
Control and regulate instinctual drive | |
Present at birth | |
Develops as the person unconsciously incorporates standards and restrictions | |
Operates on reality principle |
Question 26 |
The portable monitoring system is called the telemetry unit | |
It is a continuous ECG monitoring | |
It uses an ultrasound to assess cardiac structure and mobility | |
The client has to remain still, in supine position slightly turned to the left side, with HOB elevated to 15-20 degrees. | |
No special preparations is required | |
It is painless and takes approximately 30-60 minutes to complete |
Question 27 |
Suicide | |
Panic reaction | |
Disorders of perception | |
Delirium | |
Violent behavior | |
Respiratory arrest | |
Nausea and vomiting |
Question 28 |
Elevate HOB 6-12 inches when sleeping | |
Eat three large meals in a day – no in-between snacks are allowed | |
Dinner should be taken 4 hours before bedtime | |
1-2 hours before and after eating the client should assume an upright position | |
Evening snacks must not contain foods such as coffee and chocolate |
Question 29 |
Avoid exposure to draft | |
Reverse/protective isolation | |
Use sterile NSS to irrigate the area | |
Administer morphine SO4 | |
Strict asepsis |
Question 30 |
Lidocaine | |
Streptokinase | |
Morphine Sulfate | |
Tissue plasminogen activator (PTA) | |
Urokinase |
Question 31 |
Sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) | |
Metheramine Mandelate (Mandelamine) | |
Cinoxacin (Cinobac) | |
Nalidixic Acid (NegGram) | |
Co-trimoxazole (Bactrim) |
Question 32 |
NGT | |
TPN | |
Chest tube | |
Gastrostomy | |
Enema |
Question 33 |
Severe GI side effects of chemotherapy | |
Antacid therapy | |
Severe burns | |
Severe malnutrition | |
Kidney failure | |
Heart failure |
Question 34 |
Crossing legs | |
Driving at least 5 days after discharge | |
Sexual intercourse at least 1 month after discharge | |
Heavy lifting | |
Long trips |
Question 35 |
Sengstaken Blakemore tube | |
Cantor tube | |
Levin tube | |
Salem-sump tube | |
Miller-abott tube |
Question 36 |
Calcium-channel blockers | |
Indomethacin | |
Steroids | |
Soda | |
Fiber | |
Green leafy vegetables | |
Colchicines |
Question 37 |
Impotence is possible after the procedure | |
Incision is located over the lower abdomen and bladder | |
Continuous bladder irrigation is done postop | |
No incontinence is noted after the procedure |
Question 38 |
Withholding drug if bradycardia is present | |
Administering the drug with food | |
Instructing the patient to gradually change his or her position | |
Assuming a sitting or supine position when taking the drug |
Question 39 |
Associated with rapid eye movement sleep | |
Attacks during nighttime only | |
The attacks tend to occur in the early hours of the day | |
Chest pain of longer duration | |
May result from coronary artery spasm | |
Chest pain may occur at rest |
Question 40 |
Nausea and vomiting | |
Constipation | |
Hypothermia | |
Painful GI bleeding | |
Epigastric pain |
Question 41 |
Observing the client for infection | |
Inform on discomfort of the procedure | |
Monitoring VS | |
Securing written consent | |
Assess for allergy to the dye | |
Preparing Lidocaine as anaphylactic shock is the most life threatening condition |
Question 42 |
Erotic attachment to parent of opposite sex is noted | |
Pleasure through genitals | |
Pleasure is through the mouth | |
Energy is used to gain new skills in social relationships and knowledge | |
Concern with cleanliness or being dirty |
Question 43 |
Facilitate return of client to home by use of social agencies | |
Identifying persons at risk of certain diseases | |
Drug therapy | |
Early case finding | |
Health teaching about stress and its management |
Question 44 |
Radiates down one or both arms, left shoulder, jaw, neck and back | |
Precipitated by activity | |
Characterized by Levine’s sign | |
Crushing and severe | |
Relieved by rest and morphine |
Question 45 |
Use distraction to divert client from behaviors that are harmful to self or others | |
Use passive listening and allow the client to talk | |
Assist the client in focusing on a topic | |
Be accepting of hostile statements | |
Provide therapeutic touch |
Question 46 |
Depressed ST segment | |
Elevated ST segment | |
Peaked T wave | |
U-wave | |
Peaked T-wave | |
Pathologic Q wave | |
Short T wave | |
Inverted T wave |
Question 47 |
Ca-channel blockers | |
Anticholinergics | |
Indomethacin | |
Diazepam | |
Vitamin K |
Question 48 |
Artane | |
Navane | |
Librium | |
Mellaril | |
Valium | |
Sinequan |
Question 49 |
Renal Pyelogram (RPG) | |
Ultrasound | |
MRI | |
ECG | |
Urinalysis |
Question 50 |
Use of cyclophosphamide | |
Histoplasmosis | |
Chronic cystitis | |
Hematuria | |
Bladder calculi |
Question 51 |
Hematocrit | |
Hemoglobin | |
Level of orientation | |
Platelet count | |
Serum calcium | |
Reflexes | |
Assess for joint pain |
Question 52 |
Cigarette smokers | |
Elderly | |
Adolescents | |
Children | |
Alcoholics | |
Terminally ill |
Question 53 |
Small frequent feedings are advised | |
Fluids should be given after meals | |
Carbohydrates should be limited and simple sugars should be eliminated in the diet | |
Instruct the client to elevate the head of bed after meals | |
Foods from the refrigerator are allowed |
Question 54 |
Prolonged standing | |
Use of loose clothing | |
Straining | |
Bending | |
Heavy lifting |
Question 55 |
BUN: 30 mg/dl | |
Hct: 38% | |
Protein in urine: +1 | |
Serum Chloride: 108 mEq/L | |
Serum Creatinine: 3 mg/dl |
Question 56 |
Attention and concentration | |
Amount, volume and clarity of speech | |
Short and long term memory | |
Content of thoughts and clarity | |
Loose associations | |
Ability to use abstraction |
Question 57 |
Rest | |
Eating a heavy meal | |
Sexual activity | |
Excitement | |
Sleeping | |
Exposure to cold |
Question 58 |
Hyperkalemia | |
Oliguria | |
Anemia | |
Azotemia |
Question 59 |
Agitation | |
Confabulation | |
Confusion | |
Hallucinations | |
Ataxia | |
Bradycardia | |
Delusions | |
Increased BP |
Question 60 |
Probing | |
Clarification | |
Exploring | |
Approving | |
Focusing | |
Agreeing |
Question 61 |
Dipyridamole (Persatin) | |
Diltiazem (Cardizem) | |
Heparin Sodium | |
Ticlopidine (Ticlid) | |
Verapamil (Calan) |
Question 62 |
Some appetite suppressant | |
Heroin | |
Mescaline | |
Methadone | |
LSD | |
Morphine |
Question 63 |
Chest pain | |
Cardiac dysrhythmias | |
Pharyngeal bleeding | |
Sore throat | |
Dyspnea | |
Transient hypoxemia |
Question 64 |
Increase fluids in the diet | |
Increase dairy product intake | |
Encourage ambulation | |
Take Demerol | |
Take Allopurinol regularly |
Question 65 |
Steroids | |
ASA | |
NSAIDs | |
Antibacterial drugs | |
Caffeine | |
Beer |
Question 66 |
Monitor prothrombin time | |
Keep protamin sulfate available | |
Assess for signs and symptoms of bleeding | |
Can be given with ASA | |
Increase green leafy vegetables in the diet |
Question 67 |
High fiber diet | |
Increase fluids in diet | |
High intake of refined carbohydrates | |
Obstruction of fecalith or foreign bodies, bacteria and toxins in the appendix |
Question 68 |
Provide information about rehabilitation programs | |
Staying with the client | |
Instruct the client not to take cough preparations | |
Making sure that the client has not taken any alcohol 6 hours before taking Disulfiram | |
Monitoring the effects of antianxiety drugs if being taken at the same time | |
Teach the client to always carry an identification card in case of accidental alcohol ingestion |
Question 69 |
Trigycerides: 200 mg/dl | |
Blood uric acid level of 6 mg/dl | |
Calcium: 2.5 mEq/L | |
AST: 55 mu/ml | |
CK-MB in a female client: 250 mu/ml | |
LDH: 325 mu/ml |
Question 70 |
Crepitus | |
Chest pain | |
Abdominal pain | |
Fever | |
Bleeding | |
Diarrhea |
Question 71 |
Abdominal distention | |
Hypoglycemia | |
Vomiting | |
Aspiration | |
Constipation |
Question 72 |
Apply pressure dressing and a small ice bag or ice over the punctured area | |
Assess for allergy to iodine/seafoods | |
Elevate HOB to 30-45 degrees | |
Immobilize affected extremity | |
Have the client void | |
Monitor ECG |
Question 73 |
Elevated Ck-MB | |
Enlargement of Q wave | |
Decreased AST | |
Decreased LDH | |
Inverted T wave |
Question 74 |
Hyperphosphatemia | |
Hypocalcemia | |
Renal encephalopathy | |
Renal osteodystrophy | |
Azotemia |
Question 75 |
Prolonged or excessive hematoma | |
Pink-tinged urine | |
Signs of infection | |
Urinary frequency |
Question 76 |
First-pass cardiac study | |
Cardiac catheterization | |
Thallium 201 scintigraphy | |
Holter monitoring | |
Dipyridamole-thallium-201 test |
Question 77 |
Decide for the group | |
Introduce group members | |
Promote group cohesiveness | |
Setting limits | |
Setting rules and regulations | |
Advising the members on which decision to make | |
Counselor | |
Encouraging participation |
Question 78 |
Stomach irrigation | |
Administer medications | |
For decompression | |
Administer IV fluids |
Question 79 |
Aneurysm | |
Pacemakers | |
Aneurysm clips | |
Fever | |
Orthopedic screws |
Question 80 |
Aortic regurgitation | |
Polycythemia vera | |
Hypotension | |
Diabetes mellitus | |
Infection |
Question 81 |
Provide calm, supportive environment | |
Encourage use of soft toothbrush | |
Avoid aspirin products | |
Provide meticulous skin care | |
Medicate the patient as needed for pain | |
Encourage rest for fatigue |
Question 82 |
Nitroglycerine should be taken 2 hours before the test | |
Comfortable and loose-fitting clothes should be worn by the client during the test | |
The night before the sleep, the client should get an adequate sleep | |
Rest is imperative to be done after the test | |
Instruct the patient to avoid tea, coffee and alcohol 1 week before the test |
Question 83 |
Administer nitroglycerine | |
Plan for a regular activity program | |
Encourage slower activity or shorter periods of activity with more rest periods | |
Facilitate reduction in the client’s present level of anxiety |
Question 84 |
Acidosis | |
Hypertension | |
Red macular rash | |
Constipation | |
High fever |
Question 85 |
Social withdrawal | |
Insomnia | |
Weight loss | |
Depression worst in the morning | |
Excessive guilt | |
Normal moods for a period of weeks, followed by depression | |
Loss of interest in activities |
Question 86 |
Hypertension | |
Diabetes Mellitus | |
Coronary thrombosis | |
Direct trauma | |
Hemorrhage and shock | |
Aortic regurgitation |
Question 87 |
Weakness | |
Nausea | |
Constipation | |
Pallor | |
Bradycardia | |
Hypoglycemia |
Question 88 |
Side rails up at all times | |
Perform frequent client checks | |
Do not force the client to remember things | |
Arrange for necessary assistive devices | |
Continue to address the client by name |
Question 89 |
Amyl Nitrate | |
Isosorbide | |
Pindolol (Visken) | |
Nitroglycerine | |
Propanolol (Inderal) |
Question 90 |
Developing a plan of care based on appropriate nursing diagnosis | |
Goal evaluation | |
Client’s needs and problems are identified. | |
Summarization of relationship growth and progress | |
Termination of relationship is introduced | |
Employing therapeutic techniques |
Question 91 |
Provide good oral hygiene | |
Change the sterile dressings every two days | |
Practice aseptic technique | |
Cleanse the site with antiseptic solution | |
Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection |
Question 92 |
Organ meat | |
Spinach | |
Gravy | |
Shellfish | |
Tea | |
Chocolate |
Question 93 |
Diffusion | |
Ultrafiltration | |
Selective osmosis | |
Osmosis |
Question 94 |
Provide psychosocial support | |
Encourage early ambulation | |
Providing nutritional support – TPN | |
Administration of analgesics before activity | |
Splinting the incision |
Question 95 |
Protect the client from injury | |
Minimize the client’s fear or anxiety | |
Increase the client’s confidence | |
Retain the client’s optimal cognitive function |
Question 96 |
Avoid overeating | |
Avoid alcohol | |
Antacid administration | |
Vitamin B12 supplement | |
High fiber diet until pain resolves | |
Fluid-electrolyte replacement |
Question 97 |
Large flow of urine | |
Hormonal changes | |
No prostatic fluid | |
Short urethra | |
Increase vaginal discharges |
Question 98 |
Cardiac monitoring | |
Place the client in a lateral or semi-fowler’s position | |
Encourage the client to cough | |
Remove dentures/prosthetics | |
Encourage the client to void | |
NPO for 4-6 hours | |
Offer throat lozenges or rinses |
Question 99 |
Offer support in resolving crisis | |
Assessing the client’s perception of problem | |
Advising client during decision making process | |
Work with client as crisis resolves | |
Rewarding the client for a behavior changed |
Question 100 |
Jaundice | |
Petechiae | |
Diarrhea | |
Bleeding at IV sites | |
High fever |
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