Practice Test I -foundation Of Nursing
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- 1.
- A.
Host
- B.
Reservoir
- C.
Mode of transmission
- D.
Portal of entry
- 2.
- A.
Opening the patient’s window to the outside environment
- B.
Turning on the patient’s room ventilator
- C.
Opening the door of the patient’s room leading into the hospital corridor
- D.
Failing to wear gloves when administering a bed bath
- 3.Which of the following patients is at greater risk for contracting an infection?
- A.
A patient with leukopenia
- B.
A patient receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics
- C.
A postoperative patient who has undergone orthopedic surgery
- D.
A newly diagnosed diabetic patient
- 4.
- A.
Soap or detergent to promote emulsification
- B.
Hot water to destroy bacteria
- C.
A disinfectant to increase surface tension
- D.
All of the above
- 5.After routine patient contact, hand washing should last at least:
- A.
30 seconds
- B.
1 minute
- C.
2 minute
- D.
3 minutes
- 6.
- A.
Vaginal instillation of conjugated estrogen
- B.
Urinary catheterization
- C.
Nasogastric tube insertion
- D.
Colostomy irrigation
- 7.
- A.
Strict isolation is required
- B.
Terminal disinfection is performed
- C.
Invasive procedures are performed
- D.
Protective isolation is necessary
- 8.Which of the following constitutes a break in sterile technique while preparing a sterile field for a dressing change?
- A.
Using sterile forceps, rather than sterile gloves, to handle a sterile item
- B.
Touching the outside wrapper of sterilized material without sterile gloves
- C.
Placing a sterile object on the edge of the sterile field
- D.
Pouring out a small amount of solution (15 to 30 ml) before pouring the solution into a sterile container
- 9.A natural body defense that plays an active role in preventing infection is:
- A.
Yawning
- B.
Body hair
- C.
Hiccupping
- D.
Rapid eye movements
- 10.All of the following statement are true about donning sterile gloves except:
- A.
The first glove should be picked up by grasping the inside of the cuff.
- B.
The second glove should be picked up by inserting the gloved fingers under the cuff outside the glove.
- C.
The gloves should be adjusted by sliding the gloved fingers under the sterile cuff and pulling the glove over the wrist
- D.
The inside of the glove is considered sterile
- 11.
- A.
Waist tie and neck tie at the back of the gown
- B.
Waist tie in front of the gown
- C.
Cuffs of the gown
- D.
Inside of the gown
- 12.
- A.
Cap all used needles before removing them from their syringes
- B.
Discard all used uncapped needles and syringes in an impenetrable protective container
- C.
Wear gloves when administering IM injections
- D.
Follow enteric precautions
- 13.
- A.
Massaging the reddened are with lotion
- B.
Using a water or air mattress
- C.
Adhering to a schedule for positioning and turning
- D.
Providing meticulous skin care
- 14.
- A.
Prothrombin and coagulation time
- B.
Blood typing and cross-matching
- C.
Bleeding and clotting time
- D.
Complete blood count (CBC) and electrolyte levels.
- 15.
- A.
Potential for clot formation
- B.
Potential for bleeding
- C.
Presence of an antigen-antibody response
- D.
Presence of cardiac enzymes
- 16.
- A.
4,500/mm³
- B.
7,000/mm³
- C.
10,000/mm³
- D.
25,000/mm³
- 17.After 5 days of diuretic therapy with 20mg of furosemide (Lasix) daily, a patient begins to exhibit fatigue, muscle cramping and muscle weakness. These symptoms probably indicate that the patient is experiencing:
- A.
Hypokalemia
- B.
Hyperkalemia
- C.
Anorexia
- D.
Dysphagia
- 18.
- A.
No contradictions exist for this test
- B.
Before the procedure, the patient should remove all jewelry, metallic objects, and buttons above the waist
- C.
A signed consent is not required
- D.
Eating, drinking, and medications are allowed before this test
- 19.The most appropriate time for the nurse to obtain a sputum specimen for culture is:
- A.
Early in the morning
- B.
After the patient eats a light breakfast
- C.
After aerosol therapy
- D.
After chest physiotherapy
- 20.
- A.
Withhold the moderation and notify the physician
- B.
Administer the medication and notify the physician
- C.
Administer the medication with an antihistamine
- D.
Apply corn starch soaks to the rash
- 21.
- A.
Prepare the injection site with alcohol
- B.
Use a needle that’s a least 1” long
- C.
Aspirate for blood before injection
- D.
Rub the site vigorously after the injection to promote absorption
- 22.The correct method for determining the vastus lateralis site for I.M. injection is to:
- A.
Locate the upper aspect of the upper outer quadrant of the buttock about 5 to 8 cm below the iliac crest
- B.
Palpate the lower edge of the acromion process and the midpoint lateral aspect of the arm
- C.
Palpate a 1” circular area anterior to the umbilicus
- D.
Divide the area between the greater femoral trochanter and the lateral femoral condyle into thirds, and select the middle third on the anterior of the thigh
- 23.
- A.
Can accommodate only 1 ml or less of medication
- B.
Bruises too easily
- C.
Can be used only when the patient is lying down
- D.
Does not readily parenteral medication
- 24.
- A.
18G, 1 ½” long
- B.
22G, 1” long
- C.
22G, 1 ½” long
- D.
25G, 5/8” long
- 25.
- A.
20G
- B.
22G
- C.
25G
- D.
26G
- 26.
- A.
IM injection or an IV solution
- B.
IV or an intradermal injection
- C.
Intradermal or subcutaneous injection
- D.
IM or a subcutaneous injection
- 27.
- A.
0.6 mg
- B.
10 mg
- C.
60 mg
- D.
600 mg
- 28.
- A.
5 gtt/minute
- B.
13 gtt/minute
- C.
25 gtt/minute
- D.
50 gtt/minute
- 29.
- A.
Hemoglobinuria
- B.
Chest pain
- C.
Urticaria
- D.
Distended neck veins
- 30.
- A.
Fever
- B.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- C.
Renal Failure
- D.
Dehydration
- 31.
- A.
Pain or discomfort at the IV insertion site
- B.
Edema and warmth at the IV insertion site
- C.
A red streak exiting the IV insertion site
- D.
Frank bleeding at the insertion site
- 32.
- A.
Ask the patient if he/she has used ear drops before
- B.
Have the patient repeat the nurse’s instructions using her own words
- C.
Demonstrate the procedure to the patient and encourage to ask questions
- D.
Ask the patient to demonstrate the procedure
- 33.
- A.
Any oral medications
- B.
Capsules whole contents are dissolve in water
- C.
Enteric-coated tablets that are thoroughly dissolved in water
- D.
Most tablets designed for oral use, except for extended-duration compounds
- 34.
- A.
Tolerance
- B.
Idiosyncrasy
- C.
Synergism
- D.
Allergy
- 35.
- A.
Assess femoral, popliteal, and pedal pulses every 15 minutes for 2 hours
- B.
Check the pressure dressing for sanguineous drainage
- C.
Assess a vital signs every 15 minutes for 2 hours
- D.
Order a hemoglobin and hematocrit count 1 hour after the arteriography
- 36.The nurse explains to a patient that a cough:
- A.
Is a protective response to clear the respiratory tract of irritants
- B.
Is primarily a voluntary action
- C.
Is induced by the administration of an antitussive drug
- D.
Can be inhibited by “splinting” the abdomen
- 37.An infected patient has chills and begins shivering. The best nursing intervention is to:
- A.
Apply iced alcohol sponges
- B.
Provide increased cool liquids
- C.
Provide additional bedclothes
- D.
Provide increased ventilation
- 38.
- A.
Been certified by the National League for Nursing
- B.
Received credentials from the Philippine Nurses’ Association
- C.
Graduated from an associate degree program and is a registered professional nurse
- D.
Completed a master’s degree in the prescribed clinical area and is a registered professional nurse.
- 39.The purpose of increasing urine acidity through dietary means is to:
- A.
Decrease burning sensations
- B.
Change the urine’s color
- C.
Change the urine’s concentration
- D.
Inhibit the growth of microorganisms
- 40.Clay colored stools indicate:
- A.
Upper GI bleeding
- B.
Impending constipation
- C.
An effect of medication
- D.
Bile obstruction
- 41.In which step of the nursing process would the nurse ask a patient if the medication she administered relieved his pain?
- A.
Assessment
- B.
Analysis
- C.
Planning
- D.
Evaluation
- 42.
- A.
White potatoes
- B.
Carrots
- C.
Apricots
- D.
Egg yolks
- 43.
- A.
Maintain the drainage tubing and collection bag level with the patient’s bladder
- B.
Irrigate the patient with 1% Neosporin solution three times a daily
- C.
Clamp the catheter for 1 hour every 4 hours to maintain the bladder’s elasticity
- D.
Maintain the drainage tubing and collection bag below bladder level to facilitate drainage by gravity
- 44.The ELISA test is used to:
- A.
Screen blood donors for antibodies to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- B.
Test blood to be used for transfusion for HIV antibodies
- C.
Aid in diagnosing a patient with AIDS
- D.
All of the above
- 45.
- A.
Subclavian and jugular veins
- B.
Brachial and subclavian veins
- C.
Femoral and subclavian veins
- D.
Brachial and femoral veins
- 46.Effective skin disinfection before a surgical procedure includes which of the following methods?
- A.
Shaving the site on the day before surgery
- B.
Applying a topical antiseptic to the skin on the evening before surgery
- C.
Having the patient take a tub bath on the morning of surgery
- D.
Having the patient shower with an antiseptic soap on the evening v=before and the morning of surgery
- 47.
- A.
Abdominal muscles
- B.
Back muscles
- C.
Leg muscles
- D.
Upper arm muscles
- 48.
- A.
Increases partial thromboplastin time
- B.
Acute pulsus paradoxus
- C.
An impaired or traumatized blood vessel wall
- D.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- 49.In a recumbent, immobilized patient, lung ventilation can become altered, leading to such respiratory complications as:
- A.
Respiratory acidosis, ateclectasis, and hypostatic pneumonia
- B.
Appneustic breathing, atypical pneumonia and respiratory alkalosis
- C.
Cheyne-Strokes respirations and spontaneous pneumothorax
- D.
Kussmail’s respirations and hypoventilation
- 50.
- A.
Increased urine acidity and relaxation of the perineal muscles, causing incontinence
- B.
Urine retention, bladder distention, and infection
- C.
Diuresis, natriuresis, and decreased urine specific gravity
- D.
Decreased calcium and phosphate levels in the urine
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