In leukemias, the recurrent infections usually results from....

A.low haemoglobin levels

B.low platelet count
C.low leukocyte count
ANSWER: C
Which of the following types of leukemia has an abrupt onset?
A.both acute and chronic
B.only acute
C.only chronic
ANSWER: B
Secondary gout may develop in conditions that results in marked breakdown of ...
A.body cells
B.carbohydrates and fats
C.enzymic reaction
ANSWER: C
The germs of bacillary dysentery are called....
A.salmonella
B.taeniae
C.shigella
ANSWER: C
An attack of an acute rheumatic fever is related to an antecedent..
A.streptococcal throat infection
B.viral infection
C.tuberculosis infection
ANSWER: A
A client diagnosed of Maniere's disease should avoid
A.cereal products
B.salty foods
C.citrus foods
ANSWER: B
The coronary arteries...
A.carry high oxygen content to the lungs
B.carry blood from the aorta to the myocardium
C.carry reduced oxygen content blood to the lungs
ANSWER: B
The raised cell count that occurs in polycythemia results in..
A.haemodilution
B.hypoviscosity
C.hypercellularity
ANSWER: C
People should be taught to avoid food products in bulged cans because they might contain
A.clostridia tetani
B.clostridia botulinum
C.Escherichia coli
ANSWER: B
Which of the following is not a clinical indication of circulatory overload?
A.decreased blood pressure
B.moist productive cough
C.increase blood pressure
ANSWER: A
In haemorrhagic anaemia, injection....is given to client to allay anxiety.
A.pethidine
B.morphine
C.heparin
ANSWER: B
A typical measle rash that appear inside the mouth and cheeks of a patient is called....
A.Koplick's spots
B.Leyman's spots
C.Rose spot
ANSWER: A
Which of the following otoscopic findings indicates perforated eardrum?
A.a colony of black dots in the ear drum
B.dense white patches on the ear drum
C.a red, bulging eardrum
ANSWER: B
Which of the following drugs is an anti-platelet?
A.propranolol
B.Lisinopril
C.aspirin
ANSWER: C
A patient receiving propranolol hydrochloride should be told to expect
A.acceleration of the heart rate after eating a heavy meal
B.flushing sensations for a few minutes after taking the drug
C.dizziness with strenuous activities
ANSWER: C
A patient with duodenal ulcer will describe the associated pain as
A.a generalized abdominal pain intensified by moving
B.a gnawing sensation relieved by food
C.an ache radiating to the left side
ANSWER: B
Guinea worm disease is described as.......
A.air borne only
B.vector borne
C.food borne
ANSWER: B
Cranial nerve I is also called
A.Olfactory nerv
B.Oculomotor nerve
C.Trochlear nerve
ANSWER: A
A client is told that a tuberculin test is positive. Which statement would indicate that the
client understands the test results?
A."I have had previous exposure to tuberculosis"
B."I have immunity and cannot develop the disease"
C."I currently have active tuberculosis"
ANSWER: A
A positively charged ion in the body is called:
A.cation
B.anion
C.Buffer
ANSWER: A
Laboratory criteria for diagnosis of rabies is............
A.leukocyte antigen
B.immunofluorescent assay
C.direct fluorescent antibody test
ANSWER: C
Without any pathological lesions, a patient's respiratory center is stimulated by
A.calcium
B.carbon dioxide
C.lactic acid
ANSWER: B
A nurse who is caring for a client that has a hearing impaired will adopt which of the
following approaches?
A.speak in a normal tone
B.speak loudly
C.speak directly into the unaffected ear
ANSWER: A
A patient with CHF is given Lasix (frusemide), the nurse must monitor which of the
following laboratory values to identify any side effects?
A.glucose
B.sodium
C.potassium
ANSWER: C
Diabetes mellitus is...
A.not treatable
B.treatable but not curable
C.not controllable
ANSWER: B
In pericarditis, which of the following clinical features differentiates it from other
cardiopulmonary disease?
A.chest pain that worsens on inspiration
B.pericardial friction rub
C.anterior chest pain
ANSWER: B
An example of primary prevention activities by the nurse would be
A.assisting in immunization programme
B.correcting of dietary deficiencies
C.establishing goals for rehabilitation
ANSWER: A
Which of the following occurs in cardiogenic shock?
A.flushed, dry skin with bounding pedal pulses
B.cool, clammy skin with weak or thready pedal pulses
C.cool, dry skin with alternating weak and strong pedal pulses
ANSWER: B
A simple non-toxic goiter is called...
A.hyperthyroidism
B.endemic goiter
C.hypothyroidism
ANSWER: B
A serious complication of malaria is...
A.anaemia and haemorrhage
B.black water fever
C.congested lungs
ANSWER: B
A patient who has been exposed to Hepatitis A is given gamma globulin to provide
passive immunity which
A.accelerates antibody-antigen union at the hepatic site
B.increases the production of short-lived antibodies
C.provides antibodies that neutralize the antigen
ANSWER: C
Diabetic ketoacidosis is common in...
A.Type I
B.Type II
C.both Type I and II
ANSWER: A
A client complains of intermittent episodes in which the fingers of both hands become
pale, cold and numb. They become reddened and swollen with throbbing pain. The client
is suffering from:
A.Hodgkin's disease
B.Parkinson's disease
C.Raynauld's disease
ANSWER: C
Which of the following does not exacerbate the condition of a patient suffering from heart
failure?
A.recent upper respiratory infection
B.nutritional anaemia
C.peptic ulcer disease
ANSWER: C
A Client admitted with pulmonary oedema was put on digoxin 0.25mg daily, Furosemide
40mg daily and nasal oxygen therapy at 2 liters/minute. To evaluate the effectiveness of
digoxin, the nurse should observe for..
A.increased urine output
B.increased pulse rate
C.lowered blood pressure
ANSWER: C
A patient on lasix and digoxin should be observed for symptoms of electrolyte depletion
caused by...
A.continuous dyspnoea
B.diuretic therapy
C.inadequate oral intake
ANSWER: B
A physician's prescription ordered for a client reads "injection cloxacillin 125 mg i.m".
The medication vial states 100 mg per ml. How many milliliters of the drug should the
nurse draw into the syringe for injection?
A.125 ml
B.1.25 ml
C.1250 ml
ANSWER: B
The normal adult dosage of asprin is...
A.300mg
B.0.2g
C.600mg
ANSWER: A
The by products of all foods oxidized in the body are;
A.amino acids, oxygen and glycerol
B.carbon dioxide, energy and water
C.glucose, amino acids and water
ANSWER: B
Dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia are characteristic of....
A.pellagra
B.rickets
C.osteomyelitis
ANSWER: A
Before giving a patient digoxin, the nurse should check the...
A.apical heart rate
B.difference between apical and radial pulse
C.radial pulse
ANSWER: A
A common complication of myocardial infarction is
A.anaphylactic shock
B.cardiac arrhythmias
C.cardiac enlargement
ANSWER: B
Which of the following vitamins cannot be found from a plant source?
A.vitamin A
B.vitamin B12
C.vitamin E
ANSWER: B
In preparation of home-made oral rehydration salt, the following are needed except:
A.8 heaped teaspoonfuls of sugar
B.1 level teaspoonful of salt
C.1000mls of wholesome water
ANSWER: A
Which of the following drug is derived from animal products?
A.opium
B.insulin
C.halothane
ANSWER: B
An Ambu-Bag is used at the intensive care unit when
A.a respiratory arrest occurs
B.a surgical incision with copious drainage is present
C.the patient is in ventricular fibrillation
ANSWER: A
Maniere's disease is a disorder of the
A.external ear
B.inner ear
C.middle ear
ANSWER: B
One of the commonest complications of chronic asthma is
A.atelectasis
B.emphysema
C.pneumothorax
ANSWER: A
A nurse understands that presbycusis is accurately described as
A.A sensori-neural loss that occurs with aging
B.a conductive hearing loss that occurs with aging
C.Tinnitus that occurs with aging
ANSWER: A
Which of the following is a classical feature of tetanus?
A.vomiting
B.trismus
C.cyanosis
ANSWER: D
When emphysema is present there is decreased oxygen supply because of
A.infectious obstructions
B.loss of aerating surface
C.pleural effusion
ANSWER: A
The classical signs and symptoms of nephrotic syndrome does not include....
A.cholestraemia
B.hyponatraemia
C.hyperalbuminaemia
ANSWER: C
The nurse administer nasogastric tube feeding slowly to avoid the risk of
A.Regurgitation
B.flatulence
C.indigestion
ANSWER: A
When teaching about antacids therapy, the nurse should include the fact that antacid
tablets...
A.are as effective as the liquid form
B.Interfere with the absorption of other drugs
C.must be taken 1 hour before meals
ANSWER: B
In teaching a client who has been diagnosed of prostate cancer and put on
diethylstilbesterol, the nurse should tell him he probably will experience which side
effects?
A.Priapism and increased libido
B.gynaecomastia and high-pitched voice.
C.Hirsutism and ascites
ANSWER: B