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دد معتتصم سععد صلحا
2017
Cardiovascular system
3 دWhich of the following risk factors for coronary artery disease cannot be corrected?
a. Cigarette smoking
b. DM
c. Heredity
d. HPN
4 دExceeding which of the following serum cholesterol levels significantly increases the
risk of coronary artery disease?
a. 100 mg/dl
b. 150 mg/dl
c. 175 mg/dl
d. 200 mg/dl
They require dietary restriction and perhaps medication. Exercise
5 دWhich of the following actions is the first priority care for a client exhibiting signs
and symptoms of coronary artery disease?
a. Decrease anxiety
b. Enhance myocardial oxygenation
c. Administer sublignual nitroglycerin
d. Educate the client about his symptoms
Enhancing mocardial oxygenation is always the first priority when a client exhibits signs
and symptoms of cardiac compromise. Without adequate oxygen, the myocardium suffers
damage. Sublingual nitorglycerin is administered to treat acute angina, but its
administration isn't the first priority. Although educating the client and decreasing
anxiety are important in care delivery,
6 دMedical treatment of coronary artery disease includes which of the following
procedures?
a. Cardiac catheterization
b. Coronary artery bypass surgery
c. Oral medication administration
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d. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
noninvasive, medical treatment for coronary artery disease. Cardiac catheterization isn't
a treatment but a diagnostic tool. Coronary artery bypass surgery and percutaneous
transluminal coronary angioplasty are invasive, surgical treatments.
7د Which of the following is the most common symptom of myocardial infarction?
a. Chest pain
b. Dyspnea
c. Edema
d. Palpitations
resulting from deprivation of oxygen to the heart. Dyspnea is the second most common
symptom, related to an increase in the metabolic needs of the body during an MI. Edema
is a later sign of heart failure, often seen after an MI. Palpitations may result from
reduced cardiac output, producing arrhythmias.
8 دWhich of the following systems is the most likely origin of pain the client describes
as knifelike chest pain that increases in intensity with inspiration?
a. Cardiac
b. Gastrointestinal
c. Musculoskeletal
d. Pulmonary
Pulmonary pain is generally described by these symptoms. Musculoskeletal pain only
increase with movement. Cardiac and GI pains don't change with respiration.
9 دWhich of the following blood tests is most indicative of cardiac damage?
a. Lactate dehydrogenase
b. Complete blood count
c. Troponin I
d. Creatine kinase
Troponin I levels rise rapidly and are detectable within 1 hour of myocardial injury.
Lactate dehydrogenase is present in almost all body tissues and not specific to heart
muscle.
CK levels may rise with skeletal muscle injury, CK isoenzymes are required to detect
cardiac injury CK MM,BB, MB
1 دWhat is the primary reason for administering morphine to a client with myocardial
infarction?
a. To sedate the client
b. To decrease the client's pain
c. To decrease the client's anxiety
d. To decrease oxygen demand on the client's heart
Morphine is administered because it decreases myocardial oxygen demand. Morphine
will also decrease pain and anxiety while causing sedation, but isn't primarily given for
those reasons.
4 دWhich of the following diagnostic tools is most commonly used to determine the
location of myocardial damage?
a. Cardiac catheterization
b. Cardiac enzymes
c. Echocardiogram
d. Electrocardiogram
The ECG is the quickest, most accurate, and most widely used tool to determine the
location of myocardial infarction. Cardiac enzymes are used to diagnose MI but can’t
determine the location. An echocardiogram is used most widely to view myocardial wall
function after an MI has been diagnosed. Cardiac catheterization is an invasive study for
determining coronary artery disease and may also indicate the location of myocardial
damage, but the study may not be performed immediately.
cardiogenic shock, another complication of MI, is defined as the end stage of left ventricular
dysfunction. The condition occurs in approximately 15% of clients with MI. Because the
pumping function of the heart is compromised by an MI,
Pericarditis most commonly results from a bacterial of viral infection but may occur after
MI.
8د With which of the following disorders is jugular vein distention most prominent?
a. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
b. Heart failure
c. Myocardial infarction
d. Pneumothorax
10 دWhich of the following symptoms is most commonly associated with left-sided heart
failure?
a. Crackles b. Arrhythmias c. Hepatic engorgement d. Hypotension
Crackles in the lungs are a classic sign of left-sided heart failure. These sounds are caused
by fluid backing up into the pulmonary system. Arrhythmias can be associated with both
right and left-sided heart failure. Left-sided heart failure causes hypertension secondary to
an increased workload on the system.
12 دWhich of the following conditions is most closely associated with weight gain,
nausea, and a decrease in urine output?
a. Angina pectoris b. Cardiomyopathy c. Left-sided heart failure d. Right-sided heart
failure
14 دA pulsating abdominal mass usually indicates which of the following conditions?
a. Abdominal aortic aneurysm b. Enlarged spleen c. Gastic distention d. Gastritis
15 دWhat is the most common symptom in a client with abdominal aortic aneurysm?
a. Abdominal pain b. Diaphoresis c. Headache d. Upper back pain
Abdominal pain in a client with an abdominal aortic aneurysm results from the
disruption of normal circulation in the abdominal region. Lower back pain, not
upper, is a common symptom, usually signifying expansion and impending
rupture of the aneurysm. Headache and diaphoresis aren’t associated with
abdominal aortic aneurysm.
16 دWhat is the definitive test used to diagnose an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
a. Abdominal X-ray b. Arteriogram c. CT scan d. Ultrasound
An arteriogram accurately and directly depicts the vasculature; therefore, it clearly
delineates the vessels and any abnormalities. An abdominal aneurysm would only be
visible on an X-ray if it were calcified. CT scan and ultrasound don’t give a direct view
of the vessels and don’t yield as accurate a diagnosis as the arteriogram.
17 دWhich of the following complications is of greatest concern when caring for a
preoperative abdominal aneurysm client?
a. HPN b. Aneurysm rupture c. Cardiac arrythmias d. Diminished pedal pulses
Rupture of the aneurysm is a life-threatening emergency and is of the greatest concern
for the nurse caring for this type of client. Hypertension should be avoided and
controlled because it can cause the weakened vessel to rupture. Diminished pedal pulses,
a sign of poor circulation to the lower extremities, are associated with an aneurysm but
isn’t life threatening. Cardiac arrhythmias aren’t directly linked to an aneurysm.
18 دWhich of the following blood vessel layers may be damaged in a client with an
aneurysm?
a. Externa b. Interna c. Media d. Interna and Media
19 دWhat is the term used to describe an enlargement of the heart muscle?
a. Cardiomegaly b. Cardiomyopathy c. Myocarditis d. Pericarditis
Cardiomegaly denotes an enlarged heart muscle. Cardiomyopathy is a heart muscle disease of
unknown origin. Myocarditis refers to inflammation of heart muscle. Pericarditis is an
inflammation of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart.
20. A nurse caring for a client with deep vein thrombosis must be especially alert for
complications such as pulmonary embolism دWhich findings suggest pulmonary embolism?
a. Nonproductive cough and abdominal pain b. Hypertension and lack of fever
c. Bradypnea and bradycardia d. Chest pain and dyspnea
1د The pain associated with Myocardial Infarction (MI), is due to?
a. Impending circulatory collapse b. Extracellular electrolyte imbalance
c. Left ventricular overload d. Insufficient oxygen reaching the heart
muscles
1. All of the following may induce angina pectoris EXCEPT:
a. Light meal b. Exposed for cold
c. Stress or emotion upset d. Physical exercise
1د Evaluation of the effectiveness of cardiac nitrates is based on:
a. Relief of angina pain b. Decrease in blood pressure
c. Improved cardiac output d. Dilation of superficial blood vessels
1د A rhythm strip from a patient's ECG shows the following pattern:
1د In a 75-year-old woman with a diagnosis of a CVA, which of the following nursing
assessments is indicative of a CVA?
a. Facial droop
b. Facial edema
c. Increase in blood pressure
d. Noncompliance with the treatment regimen
1د The electrical conduction of the heart usually originates in the SA node دWhich of
the following sequences completes the conduction?
a. SA node to Bundle of HIS to AV node to Purkinjie fibers
b. SA node to AV node to Purkinjie fibers to Bundle of HIS
c. SA node to bundle of HIS to Purkinjie fibers to AV node
d. SA node to AV node to bundle of HIS to Purkinjie fibers
1د A patient is diagnosed as having damage to the layer of the heart responsible for the
pumping action دThe nurse is aware the damage is in the:
a. Endocardium b. Pericardium
c. Myocardium d. Visceral pericardium
1د A nurse finds the patient's systolic pressure as 122 mm Hg and the diastolic pressure
as 75 mm Hg دThe pulse pressure would be:
a. 57 b. 60
c. 54 d. 47
1د An adult patient has damage to the electrical conduction of the ventricles of the
heart دThe nurse would expect to see changes in the:
a. P wave b. U wave
c. QRS complex d. T wave
1د The most appropriate intervention for the nurse to take when a patient develops
chest pain related to angina is:
a. To discontinue the oxygen if in use
b. To have the patient walk to see if pain is relieved with activity
c. To have the patient sit or rest immediately
d. To remove the nitroglycerin patch immediately
1د The target goal for a patient's blood pressure when being treated for hypertension
is:
a. 140/90 or lower b. 165/90 or lower
c. 130/100 or lower d. 150/80 or lower
1 دIn early stage of shock, the nurse would expect the result of (ABG) to indicate:
a. Respiratory alkalosis. B. Respiratory acidosis.
b. C. Metabolic alkalosis. D. Metabolic acidosis.
1 دWhich of the following would be best indication that fluid replacement for the client
in hypovolemic shock is adequate?
a. Urine output greater than 30 ml/hr. B. Systolic BP above 110 mmHg.
b. C. Diastolic BP above 90 mmHg. D. Urine output of 20 to 30 ml/hr.
1 دThe client receives an intravenous infusion of packed red blood cells دA priority for
this client include assessing her for:
a. Hypovolemia . B. Anaphylactic reaction.
b. C. Pain. D. Altered level of consciousness.
1 دWhen assessing a client for early septic shock, the nurse should observe for:
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a. Cool, clammy skin. B. Warm, flushed skin.
b. C. Decrease systolic blood pressure. D. Hemorrhage.
1د Which of the following best describes cardiogenic shock? The client experiences:
a. Decreased cardiac output due to hypovolemia.
b. Shock due to decreased circulating blood volume.
c. Shock due to decreased myocardial contractility.
d. Decreased cardiac output due to infarction.
1 دMI patient, She is conscious & admitted to the ICU دWhich nursing goal would have
the highest priority in planning the patient’s care?
A. Maintain normal fluid and electrolyte balance. B. Maintain adequate nutrition.
1د Where is the correct placement for lead V4 when doing an ECG?
a. 4th ICS, right sternal border
b. 5th ICS, mid axillary line
c. 4th ICS, left sternal border
d. 5th ICS, mid-clavicular line
1 دThe nurse has noticed that a patients ECG pattern has changed دThe appearance of
the P waves is similar to Saw toothed shape "series of identical P waves" دWhat does
this changes in pattern indicated?
a. Atrial flutter. B. Ventricular fibrillation.
b. C. Atrial fibrillation. D. Premature Atrial Complexes.
1 دA rhythm strip from a patient's ECG shows the following pattern:
1 دA rhythm strip from a patient's ECG shows the following pattern:
1 دThe major goal of therapy for the client with heart failure would be to:
a. Increase cardiac output. B. Improve respiratory status.
b. Decrease peripheral edema. D. Enhance comfort.
1 دThe nurse expects that a client with mitral stenosis would likely demonstrate
symptoms associated with congestion in the:
a. Aorta. B. Right atrium.
b. C. Pulmonary circulation D. Superior vena cava.
2. All of the following consider the most important point for diagnosis of arterial
disorder, Except:
A. Intermittent claudication B. Pulse C. Skin color D. Capillary refill time
3 دLocalized, intermittent arterial vasoocclusion of small arteries of the feet and hands
and it's always associated with underlying systemic disease, is:
A. Buerger’s Disease B. Raynaud's Disease
C. Thromboangiitis Obliterans D. Superficial thrombophlebitis
a. Burgers D = Thromboangiitis Obliterans: Recurring inflammatory process of the
small and intermediate vessels of (usually) the lower extremities; probably an
autoimmune disorder
5 دAll of the following are signs and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis, Except:
a. a. Positive Homans signs b. Heaviness on standing
b. c. Swelling of the leg d. Negative Homans signs
Stress or
6 دAll of the following may Sexual Exposure to
induce angina pectoris Light meal emotional
intercourse cold
Except? upset
Decreasing Tachycardia
Hypertensio
Pallor , pulse , decreasing
n , increasing
cyanotic lips pressure , blood
18 دClassic signs of hypovolemic pulse
shock include: and bounding hypertension pressure and
pressure and
pulse , and cool ,
tachypnea
tachycardia monistic skin
severe
flushing of
22 دwhich of the following is a itchiness dyspnea and hypertension
sign of anaphylactic shock? face
hypotension
1د A 38-year-old man is admitted to the ICU with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitisد
When assessing his condition, the nurse notes that he has a positive Trousseau’s signد
This sign is associated with what condition?
A. Hyperglycemia B. Hypoglycemia
C. Hypercalcemia D. Hypocalcemia
Hypocalcemia
Positive Chvostek: abnormal spasm of the facial muscle elicited by light taps
Positive Trousseau signs: carpal spasm induced by inflating BP cuff on upper arm
2د A patient is admitted to the ICU with a diagnosis of acute upper GI bleedingد
Which nursing diagnosis would have the highest priority?
A. Deficient fluid volume related to bleeding
B. Impaired tissue integrity related to mucosal damage
C. Disturbed sensory perception (visual) related to increased blood ammonia levels
D. Anxiety related to critical illness
3د he physician has ordered for a patient with congestive heart failure (80mg of
lasix) IV twice a day دThe nurse notes the K level is 3د0 mEq/L, the nurse should:
A. Administer the lasix 80 mg IV as ordered.
B. Administer half of the dose of lasix (40 mg) IV.
C. Offer the patient potassium rich food and fluid after administering lasix 80 mg IV.
D. Withhold the drug and notify the physician of the serum K level.
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1د A 38-year-old man is admitted to the ICU with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitisد
When assessing his condition, the nurse notes that he has a positive Trousseau’s signد
This sign is associated with what condition?
A. Hyperkalemia B. Hypokalemia
C دHypocalcemia D. Hypercalcemia
2د Your patient’s ECG shows wide flat P wave, wide QRS and Tall T waves دYou
realize that this indicates:
A. Hypercalcemia B. Hypokalemia
C. Hyperklemia D. Hyperphosphatemia
1د Which of the following isotonic solution used to treatment of a cases with
hypernatremia:
A. Lactated Ringer's B. Normal saline (0.9% NaCl)
C. Half saline (0.45% NaCl) D. Dextrose in water (D5W)
1د The oxygen delivery device they provide the least O2 concentration is :
a) A Partial rebreather mask b) A nasal cannula
c) A rebreather mask d) A simple mask
2 دA client ABGs value are: pH: 7د52, PaO2: 50 mmHg, PaCO2: 28mmHg, HCO3:
24mEq/L: The nurse would interpret these ABG value as indicating:
a. respiratory acidosis
b. respiratory alkalosis
c. metabolic acidosis
d. metabolic alkalosis
1 دA patient is in the emergency department دHis pH is 7د36; PaO2, 88 mm Hg; PaCO2,
62 mm Hg; and HCO3–, 35 mEq/L دWhich condition is reflected by these values?
a. Respiratory acidosis
b. Full Compensated respiratory acidosis
c. Partially Metabolic alkalosis
d. Full Compensated metabolic alkalosis
1 دA patient is in the emergency department دHis pH is 7د36; PaO2, 88 mm Hg; PaCO2,
62 mm Hg; and HCO3–, 35 mEq/L دWhich condition is reflected by these values?
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a. Respiratory acidosis
b. Full Compensated respiratory acidosis
c. Partially Metabolic alkalosis
d. Full Compensated metabolic alkalosis
1 دWhich one of the following is the most common initial finding in a client with a
pulmonary embolus (PE)?
a. sudden severe dyspnea and chest pain
b. chest pain with unequal chest expansion
c. petechiae over the upper chest and shoulders
d. gradually ascending leg pain
1 دWhich one of the following problems is most likely when a client has a 30- minute
period of hyperventilation?
a. respiratory acidosis
b. respiratory alkalosis
c. compensated respiratory acidosis
d. compensated respiratory alkalosis
1. A 68-year-old client is admitted with pneumonia دABG results are pH: 7د36, PaCO2 -
49, HCO3-30, SaO2 -72 دThe nurse interprets this as:
a. Respiratory acidosis, full compensated
b. Respiratory alkalosis, partially compensated
c. Metabolic alkalosis, uncompensated
d. Metabolic acidosis, full compensated
1 دWhat action can the nurse take initially when a client becomes anxious and starts to
hyperventilate?
a. Tell the client to stop breathing so fast because he may pass out.
b. Give the client a sedative to decrease anxiety and stop hyperventilation.
c. Give the client a paper bag to breathe into.
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d. Notify the physician.
a. Chronic bronchitis.
b. Pulmonary embolism.
c. Pulmonary emphysema.
d. Cystic fibrosis.
Chronic bronchitis: Inflammation of the bronchi and bronchioles caused by chronic exposure
to irritants, especially tobacco smoke
Emphysema: a disease of the airways characterized by destruction of the walls of
overdistended alveoli (pink puffer, Co2 retention)
Cystic fibrosis: Genetic disease affecting many organs, lethally impairing pulmonary
function
PE: obstruction in the pulmonary vessels that obstructs blood flow
ARDS is a disease of the microscopic air sacs of the lungs (alveoli) that leads to decreased
exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
1. Chest x-ray show Ground-glass appearance at the end stage of which disease:
a. Chronic bronchitis.
b. Pulmonary embolism.
c. Pulmonary emphysema.
1 دThe best alternative, to improve the hypoxia for pt دwith Acute respiratory distress
syndrome:
a. Raising FiO2.
b. Raising PEEP.
a. Chronic bronchitis.
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b. Pulmonary embolism.
c. Pulmonary emphysema.
d. Cystic fibrosis.
1 دWhich of the following conditions correlate with the following information: High
pH High HCO3 High BE Neutral pCO2
a. Respiratory alkalosis B. Respiratory acidosis C. Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
2 دWhich of the following conditions correlate with the following information: Low
pH Low HCO3 Low BE Neutral pCO2
a. Respiratory alkalosis B. Respiratory acidosis C. Metabolic acidosis D. Metabolic
alkalosis
Answer D.
2. A male client is admitted to the health care facility for treatment of chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease دWhich nursing diagnosis is most important for this
client?
a. Activity intolerance related to fatigue
b. Anxiety related to actual threat to health status
c. Risk for infection related to retained secretions
d. Impaired gas exchange related to airflow obstruction
Answer D. A patent airway and an adequate breathing pattern are the top priority for any
client, making impaired gas exchange related to airflow obstruction the most important
nursing diagnosis. The other options also may apply to this client but are less important.
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3. A male client abruptly sits up in bed, reports having difficulty breathing and has an
arterial oxygen saturation of 88% دWhich mode of oxygen delivery would most
likely reverse the manifestations?
a. Simple mask
b. Non-rebreather mask
c. Face tent
d. Nasal cannula
Answer B. A non-rebreather mask can deliver levels of the fraction of inspired oxygen
(FIO2) as high as 100%. Other modes — simple mask, face tent and nasal cannula —
deliver lower levels of FIO2.
4. A male adult client with cystic fibrosis is admitted to an acute care facility with an
acute respiratory infection دPrescribed respiratory treatment includes chest
physiotherapy دWhen should the nurse perform this procedure?
a. Immediately before a meal
b. At least 2 hours after a meal
c. When bronchospasms occur
d. When secretions have mobilized
Answer B. The nurse should perform chest physiotherapy at least 2 hours after a meal to
reduce the risk of vomiting and aspiration. Performing it immediately before a meal may
tire the client and impair the ability to eat. Percussion and vibration, components of chest
physiotherapy, may worsen bronchospasms; therefore, the procedure is contraindicated in
clients with bronchospasms. Secretions that have mobilized (especially when suction
equipment isn’t available) are a contraindication for postural drainage, another
component of chest physiotherapy.
5. The nurse is caring for a male client who recently underwent a tracheostomy دThe
first priority when caring for a client with a tracheostomy is:
a. helping him communicate.
b. keeping his airway patent.
c. encouraging him to perform activities of daily living.
d. preventing him from developing an infection.
Answer B. Maintaining a patent airway is the most basic and critical human need. All
other interventions are important to the client’s well-being but not as important as having
sufficient oxygen to breathe.
6. For a male client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which nursing
intervention would help maintain a patent airway?
a. Restricting fluid intake to 1,000 ml/day
b. Enforcing absolute bed rest
c. Teaching the client how to perform controlled coughing
d. Administering prescribed sedatives regularly and in large amounts
7. Before weaning a male client from a ventilator, which assessment parameter is most
important for the nurse to review?
a. Fluid intake for the last 24 hours
b. Baseline arterial blood gas (ABG) levels
c. Prior outcomes of weaning
d. Electrocardiogram (ECG) results
Answer B. Before weaning a client from mechanical ventilation, it’s most important to
have baseline ABG levels. During the weaning process, ABG levels will be checked to
assess how the client is tolerating the procedure. Other assessment parameters are less
critical. Measuring fluid volume intake and output is always important when a client is
being mechanically ventilated. Prior attempts at weaning and ECG results are
documented on the client’s record, and the nurse can refer to them before the weaning
process begins.
8. Which of the following would be most appropriate for a male client with an arterial
blood gas (ABG) of pH 7د5, PaCO2 26 mm Hg, O2 saturation 96%, HCO3 24 mEq/
L, and PaO2 94 mm Hg?
a. Administer a prescribed decongestant.
b. Instruct the client to breathe into a paper bag.
c. Offer the client fluids frequently.
d. Administer prescribed supplemental oxygen.
Answer B. The ABG results reveal respiratory alkalosis. The best intervention to raise the
PaCO2 level would be to have the client breathe into a paper bag. All of the other options
— such as administering a decongestant, offering fluids frequently, and administering
supplemental oxygen — wouldn’t raise the lowered PaCO2 level.
9. Before seeing a newly assigned female client with respiratory alkalosis, the nurse
quickly reviews the client’s medical history دWhich condition is a predisposing
factor for respiratory alkalosis?
a. Myasthenia gravis
b. Type 1 diabetes mellitus
c. Extreme anxiety
d. Narcotic overdose
10. Pulmonary disease (COPD), which nursing action best promotes adequate gas
exchange?
a. Encouraging the client to drink three glasses of fluid daily
b. Keeping the client in semi-Fowler’s position
c. Using a high-flow Venturi mask to deliver oxygen as prescribed
d. Administering a sedative as prescribed
Answer C. The client with COPD retains carbon dioxide, which inhibits stimulation of
breathing by the medullary center in the brain. As a result, low oxygen levels in the blood
stimulate respiration, and administering unspecified, unmonitored amounts of oxygen
may depress ventilation. To promote adequate gas exchange, the nurse should use a
Venturi mask to deliver a specified, controlled amount of oxygen consistently and
accurately. Drinking three glasses of fluid daily wouldn’t affect gas exchange or be
sufficient to liquefy secretions, which are common in COPD. Clients with COPD and
respiratory distress should be placed in high Fowler’s position and shouldn’t receive
sedatives or other drugs that may further depress the respiratory center.
11. A nurse is suctioning fluids from a female client through an endotracheal tubeد
During the suctioning procedure, the nurse notes on the monitor that the heart rate
is decreasing دWhich if the following is the appropriate nursing intervention?
a. Continue to suction
b. Notify the physician immediately
c. Stop the procedure and reoxygenate the client
d. Ensure that the suction is limited to 15 seconds
Answer C. During suctioning, the nurse should monitor the client closely for side
effects, including hypoxemia, cardiac irregularities such as a decrease in heart rate
resulting from vagal stimulation, mucosal trauma, hypotension, and paroxysmal
coughing. If side effects develop, especially cardiac irregularities, the procedure is
stopped and the client is reoxygenated.
12. A male adult client is suspected of having a pulmonary embolus دA nurse assesses
the client, knowing that which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of
pulmonary embolism?
a. Dyspnea
b. Bradypnea
c. Bradycardia
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d. Decreased respirations
Answer A. The common clinical manifestations of pulmonary embolism are
tachypnea, tachycardia, dyspnea, and chest pain.
13. The nurse is teaching a male client with chronic bronchitis about breathing
exercises دWhich of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Make inhalation longer than exhalation.
b. Exhale through an open mouth.
c. Use diaphragmatic breathing.
d. Use chest breathing.
Answer C. In chronic bronchitis the diaphragm is flat and weak. Diaphragmatic breathing
helps to strengthen the diaphragm and maximizes ventilation. Exhalation should be
longer than inhalation to prevent collapse of the bronchioles. The client with chronic
bronchitis should exhale through pursed lips to prolong exhalation, keep the bronchioles
from collapsing, and prevent air trapping. Diaphragmatic breathing — not chest breathing
— increases lung expansion.
14. For a male client with an endotracheal (ET) tube, which nursing action is most
essential?
a. Auscultating the lungs for bilateral breath sounds
b. Turning the client from side to side every 2 hours
c. Monitoring serial blood gas values every 4 hours
d. Providing frequent oral hygiene
Answer A. For a client with an ET tube, the most important nursing action is
auscultating the lungs regularly for bilateral breath sounds to ensure proper tube
placement and effective oxygen delivery. Although the other options are
appropriate for this client, they’re secondary to ensuring adequate oxygenation.
15. A male client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is recovering
from a myocardial infarction دBecause the client is extremely weak and can’t
produce an effective cough, the nurse should monitor closely for:
a. Pleural effusion.
b. Pulmonary edema.
c. Atelectasis.
d. Oxygen toxicity.
23. In assessing for major stasis of low body weight. episodes of delayed antigen-
sources of infection in a respiratory postural antibody
COPD patient, the nurse secretions. hypotension. response.
focuses on:
Predisposing factors:
1. Smoking – all COPD types
2. Air pollution
S/Sx:
1. Prod cough
2. Dyspnea on exertion
Hereditary link
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1د After patient return from barium swallow the nursing action include:
a) Increase fluid in take b) Keep pt. N.P.O until pass stool
c) Complete bed rest d) Assess the level of consciousness
1د In a typical patient with cholecysitis, beside localized pain, in what other area might
the patient report feeling pain?
a) Left upper arm b) Neck or jaw
c) Lower abdomen d) Right shoulder
LUQ: Stomach, Spleen, Left lobe of liver, Body of pancreas, Left kidney and adrenal gland,
Parts of transverse and descending colon
RLQ: Cecum, Appendix, Ascending Colon, Right ovary and Fallopian tube, Right ureter
1د The patient has a gallstone blocking the bile duct دwith what symptoms will the
patient report feeling pain?
a) Increased bilirubin levels in the blood
b) Increase in appetite
c) Weight gain
d) Constipation
1د Usually the first symptom associated with esophageal disease is:
a) Dysphagia b) Pain
c) Malnutrition d) Regurgition
1د On physical examination the nurse should be looking for tenderness on palpation at
Mc Burney's point, which :
a) Left lower quadrant b) Right lower quadrant
c) Left upper quadrant d) Right upper quadrant
1د A symptom or symptoms suggestive of acute appendicitis is(are):
a) Appositive rovsing
b) Increase abdominal pain with coughing
c) Tenderness around the umbilicus
d) All of the above
1د Before a gastroscopy the nurses should inform the patient that:
a) He must fast for 6 to 8 hours before the exam
b) After gastroscopy, he will not be given anything to eat or drink until his gag reflex results
c) His throat will be sprayed with a local anesthetic
d) All of the above will be necessary
1د Rapid movement of intestinal contents that results in many watery stools per day is called:
a) Hemorrhoids. b) Constipation
c) Peristalsis. d) Diarrhea.
2 دThe condition in which there is absent or ineffective peristalsis of the distal esophagus is
known as:
a. Achalasia
b. Gastroesophageal reflex
c. Diffuse spasm
d. Hiatal hernia
Diffuse spasm: motor disorder of the esophagus.
Gastroesophageal reflex: Excessive back flow of gastric or duodenal contents into the esophagus.
Hiatal hernia: The esophagus enters the abdomen through an opening in the diaphragm, and
upper part of the stomach move up into the thorax.
1د Based on awareness that the primary symptoms of a sliding hiatal hernia are
associated with reflux, the nurse should particularly assess the client for:
a. Heartburn, regurgitation and dysphagia
b. Jaundice, ascities and edema
c. Abdominal distention, diarrhea and anorexia
d. Vomiting, stomatitis and board-like abdominal rigidity
1د As a part of the client's outpatient teaching plan, the nurse would instruct him
to take which of the medications below after the barium enema?
a. A laxative
b. An emetic
c. An antacid
d. A digestant
1د Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the
dietary modifications he will need to follow at home for duodenal ulcer patient:
a. "I should eat a bland (nice) , soft diet"
b. "It is important to eat six small meals a day"
c. "I should drink several glasses of milk a day"
d. "I should avoid alcohol and caffeine"
Billorth I : I-Gastroduodenostomy
Billorth II : Gastrojejunostomy
1د As a result of his gastric resection the client is at risk for developing dumping
syndrome, the nurse would develop a plan of care for this client based on knowledge
that this problem primarily stems from:
a. Excess secretion of digestive enzymes in the intestine
b. Rapid emptying of stomach content into the small intestine
c. Excess glycogen production by the liver
d. Excess HCL production by pancreas
1د A colostomy irrigation is ordered for the client on the fifth post operative daysد
If abdominal cramping occurs during irrigation, you should:
a. Stop the flow of solution temporarily
b. Have the client sit up in bed
c. Remove the irrigating tube
d. Insert the tube further into the colon
1د The nurse assesses the clients bowel elimination pattern دWhich of the following
signs are most typical of ulcerative colitis?
a. Constipation
b. Bloody, diarrheal stools
c. Steatorrhea
d. Alternating periods of constipation and diarrhea
1د Which of the following factors in the clients nursing history most likely would
be a primary cause of her hemorrhoids?
a. Her age
b. Three pregnancies with vaginal deliveries
c. Her job as a schoolteacher
d. A varicosities in her legs
1. During preparation for bowel surgery, a male client receives an antibiotic to reduce
intestinal bacteria دAntibiotic therapy may interfere with synthesis of which vitamin
and may lead to hypoprothrombinemia?
a. vitamin A
b. vitamin D
c. vitamin E
d. vitamin K
Answer B. Acute pancreatitis can cause decreased urine output, which results from the
renal failure that sometimes accompanies this condition. Intracranial pressure neither
increases nor decreases in a client with pancreatitis. Tachycardia, not bradycardia, usually
is associated with pulmonary or hypovolemic complications of pancreatitis. Hypotension
can be caused by a hypovolemic complication, but hypertension usually isn’t related to
acute pancreatitis.
3. A male client with a recent history of rectal bleeding is being prepared for a
colonoscopy دHow should the nurse position the client for this test initially?
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a. Lying on the right side with legs straight
b. Lying on the left side with knees bent
c. Prone with the torso (upper part of body) elevated
d. Bent over with hands touching the floor
Answer B. For a colonoscopy, the nurse initially should position the client on the left side with
knees bent. Placing the client on the right side with legs straight, prone with the torso elevated, or
bent over with hands touching the floor wouldn’t allow proper visualization of the large
intestine.
4. The nurse is caring for a male client with cirrhosis دWhich assessment findings indicate
that the client has deficient vitamin K absorption caused by this hepatic disease?
a. Dyspnea and fatigue
b. Ascites and orthopnea
c. Purpura and petechiae
d. Gynecomastia and testicular atrophy
Answer C. A hepatic disorder, such as cirrhosis, may disrupt the liver’s normal use of vitamin K
to produce prothrombin (a clotting factor). Consequently, the nurse should monitor the client for
signs of bleeding, including purpura and petechiae. Dyspnea and fatigue suggest anemia. Ascites
and orthopnea are unrelated to vitamin K absorption. Gynecomastia and testicular atrophy result
from decreased estrogen metabolism by the diseased liver.
5. While a female client is being prepared for discharge, the nasogastric (NG) feeding tube
becomes clogged دTo remedy this problem and teach the client’s family how to deal with
it at home, what should the nurse do?
a. Irrigate the tube.
b. Advance the tube into the intestine.
c. Apply intermittent suction to the tube.
d. Withdraw the obstruction with a 30-ml syringe.
6. Which diagnostic test would be used first to evaluate a client with upper GI bleeding?
a. Endoscopy
b. Upper GI series or barium study
c. Hemoglobin (Hb) levels and hematocrit (HCT)
d. Arteriography
Answer A. Endoscopy permits direct evaluation of the upper GI tract and can detect 90% of
bleeding lesions. An upper GI series, or barium study, usually isn’t the diagnostic method of
choice, especially in a client with acute active bleeding who’s vomiting and unstable. An
upper GI series is also less accurate than endoscopy. Although an upper GI series might
confirm the presence of a lesion, it wouldn’t necessarily reveal whether the lesion is bleeding.
Hb levels and HCT, which indicate loss of blood volume, aren’t always reliable indicators of
GI bleeding because a decrease in these values may not be seen for several hours.
Arteriography is an invasive study associated with life-threatening complications and
wouldn’t be used for an initial evaluation.
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7. The nurse caring for a client with small-bowel obstruction would plan to implement
which nursing intervention first?
a. Administering pain medication
b. Obtaining a blood sample for laboratory studies
c. Preparing to insert a nasogastric (NG) tube
d. Administering I.V. fluids
Answer D. I.V. infusions containing normal saline solution and potassium should be
given first to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance. For the client’s comfort and to assist
in bowel decompression, the nurse should prepare to insert an NG tube next. A blood
sample is then obtained for laboratory studies to aid in the diagnosis of bowel obstruction
and guide treatment. Blood studies usually include a complete blood count, serum
electrolyte levels, and blood urea nitrogen level. Pain medication often is withheld until
obstruction is diagnosed because analgesics can decrease intestinal motility.
8. A male client undergoes total gastrectomy دSeveral hours after surgery, the nurse notes
that the client’s nasogastric (NG) tube has stopped draining دHow should the nurse
respond?
a. Notify the physician
b. Reposition the tube
c. Irrigate the tube
d. Increase the suction level
Answer A. An NG tube that fails to drain during the postoperative period should be reported to
the physician immediately. It may be clogged, which could increase pressure on the suture site
because fluid isn’t draining adequately. Repositioning or irrigating an NG tube in a client who
has undergone gastric surgery can disrupt the anastomosis. Increasing the level of suction may
cause trauma to GI mucosa or the suture line.
Answer B. Elevation of serum lipase is the most reliable indicator of pancreatitis because
this enzyme is produced only by the pancreas. A client’s BUN is typically elevated in
relation to renal dysfunction; the AST, in relation to liver dysfunction; and LD, in relation
to damaged cardiac muscle.
10. A male client with cholelithiasis has a gallstone lodged in the common bile duct دWhen
assessing this client, the nurse expects to note:
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a. yellow sclerae.
b. light amber urine.
c. circumoral pallor.
d. black, tarry stools.
Answer A. Yellow sclerae may be the first sign of jaundice, which occurs when the
common bile duct is obstructed. Urine normally is light amber. Circumoral pallor and
black, tarry stools don’t occur in common bile duct obstruction; they are signs of hypoxia
and GI bleeding, respectively.
11. A male client is recovering from an ileostomy that was performed to treat inflammatory
bowel disease دDuring discharge teaching, the nurse should stress the importance of:
a. increasing fluid intake to prevent dehydration.
b. wearing an appliance pouch only at bedtime.
c. consuming a low-protein, high-fiber diet.
d. taking only enteric-coated medications.
Answer A. Because stool forms in the large intestine, an ileostomy typically drains liquid
waste. To avoid fluid loss through ileostomy drainage, the nurse should instruct the client
to increase fluid intake. The nurse should teach the client to wear a collection appliance at
all times because ileostomy drainage is incontinent, to avoid high-fiber foods because
they may irritate the intestines, and to avoid enteric-coated medications because the body
can’t absorb them after an ileostomy
12. A male client has just been diagnosed with hepatitis A دOn assessment, the nurse expects
to note:
a. severe abdominal pain radiating to the shoulder.
b. anorexia, nausea, and vomiting.
c. eructation and constipation.
d. abdominal ascites.
Answer B. Chronic gastritis causes deterioration and atrophy of the lining of the stomach,
leading to the loss of the function of the parietal cells. The source of the intrinsic factor is lost,
which results in the inability to absorb vitamin B12. This leads to the development of pernicious
anemia. The client is not at risk for vitamin A, C, or E deficiency.
15. The nurse is assessing a male client 24 hours following a cholecystectomy دThe nurse
noted that the T tube has drained 750 mL of green-brown drainage since the surgeryد
Which nursing intervention is appropriate?
a. Clamp the T tube
b. Irrigate the T tube
c. Notify the physician
d. Document the findings
Answer D. Following cholecystectomy, drainage from the T tube is initially bloody and then
turns to a greenish-brown color. The drainage is measured as output. The amount of expected
drainage will range from 500 to 1000 mL/day. The nurse would document the output.
16. The nurse is monitoring a female client with a diagnosis of peptic ulcer دWhich
assessment findings would most likely indicate perforation of the ulcer?
a. Bradycardia
b. Numbness in the legs
c. Nausea and vomiting
d. A rigid, board-like abdomen
17. A male client with a peptic ulcer is scheduled for a vagotomy and the client asks the
nurse about the purpose of this procedure دWhich response by the nurse best describes
the purpose of a vagotomy?
a. Halts stress reactions
b. Heals the gastric mucosa
c. Reduces the stimulus to acid secretions
d. Decreases food absorption in the stomach
Answer C. A vagotomy, or cutting of the vagus nerve, is done to eliminate parasympathetic
stimulation of gastric secretion. Options A, B, and D are incorrect descriptions of a vagotomy.
19. The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a male client following gastrectomy and
instructs the client to take which measure to assist in preventing dumping syndrome?
a. Ambulate following a meal
b. Eat high carbohydrate foods
c. Limit the fluid taken with meal
d. Sit in a high-Fowler’s position during meals
20. The nurse is monitoring a female client for the early signs and symptoms of dumping
syndrome. Which of the following indicate this occurrence?
a. Sweating and pallor
b. Bradycardia and indigestion
c. Double vision and chest pain
d. Abdominal cramping and pain
Answer A. Early manifestations of dumping syndrome occur 5 to 30 minutes after eating. Symptoms
include vertigo, tachycardia, syncope, sweating, pallor, palpitations, and the desire to lie down.
21. The nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for the male client who had umbilical
hernia repair دWhat should the nurse include in the plan?
a. Irrigating the drain
b. Avoiding coughing
c. Maintaining bed rest
d. Restricting pain medication
Answer B. Coughing is avoided following umbilical hernia repair to prevent disruption of tissue
integrity, which can occur because of the location of this surgical procedure. Bed rest is not
required following this surgical procedure. The client should take analgesics as needed and as
22. The nurse is instructing the male client who has an inguinal hernia repair how to
reduce postoperative swelling following the procedure دWhat should the nurse tell the
client?
a. Limit oral fluid
b. Elevate the scrotum
c. Apply heat to the abdomen
d. Remain in a low-fiber diet
Answer B. Following inguinal hernia repair, the client should be instructed to elevate the
scrotum and apply ice packs while in bed to decrease pain and swelling. The nurse also should
instruct the client to apply a scrotal support when out of bed. Heat will increase swelling.
Limiting oral fluids and a low-fiber diet can cause constipation.
23. The nurse is caring for a hospitalized female client with a diagnosis of ulcerative colitisد
Which finding, if noted on assessment of the client, would the nurse report to the
physician?
a. Hypotension
b. Bloody diarrhea
c. Rebound tenderness
d. A hemoglobin level of 12 mg/dL
Answer C. Rebound tenderness may indicate peritonitis. Bloody diarrhea is expected to occur in
ulcerative colitis. Because of the blood loss, the client may be hypotensive and the hemoglobin
level may be lower than normal. Signs of peritonitis must be reported to the physician.
ulcerative colitis : Its chronic inflammatory disease of the mucosal layer of the colon &
rectum. It characterized by multiple ulcerations.
1. The nurse is caring for a male client postoperatively following creation of a colostomyد
Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Sexual dysfunction
b. Body image, disturbed
c. Fear related to poor prognosis
d. Nutrition: more than body requirements, imbalanced
Answer B. Body image, disturbed relates to loss of bowel control, the presence of a stoma, the
release of fecal material onto the abdomen, the passage of flatus, odor, and the need for an
appliance (external pouch). No data in the question support options A and C. Nutrition: less than
body requirements, imbalanced is the more likely nursing diagnosis.
2. The nurse is reviewing the record of a female client with Crohn’s disease دWhich stool
characteristics should the nurse expect to note documented in the client’s record?
a. Diarrhea
b. Chronic constipation
c. Constipation alternating with diarrhea
Answer A. Crohn’s disease is characterized by nonbloody diarrhea of usually not more than four
to five stools daily. Over time, the diarrhea episodes increase in frequency, duration, and
severity. Options B, C, and D are not characteristics of Crohn’s disease.
Crohn's disease, also known as regional enteritis is an inflammatory disease of the
intestines that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus causing
a wide variety of symptoms.
1. The nurse is teaching a female client how to perform a colostomy irrigation دTo enhance
the effectiveness of the irrigation and fecal returns, what measure should the nurse
instruct the client to do?
a. Increase fluid intake
b. Place heat on the abdomen
c. Perform the irrigation in the evening
d. Reduce the amount of irrigation solution
Answer A. To enhance effectiveness of the irrigation and fecal returns, the client is instructed to
increase fluid intake and to take other measures to prevent constipation. Options B, C and D will
not enhance the effectiveness of this procedure
2 دThe condition in which there is absent or ineffective peristalsis of the distal esophagus is
known as:
a. Achalasia b. Gastroesophageal reflex c. Diffuse spasm d. Hiatal hernia
Diverticulum: sac formed at weak points in any area long the gastrointestinal tract.
Diverticulitis: inflammation of diverticulum caused by infection
1 دWhich diagnostic tool is used in patients with peptic ulcer disease and provides direct
visualization of the gastrointestinal tract and bleeding site?
a. Endoscopy. b. Angiography. c. Stool analysis. d. Barium enema
1د The nurse is completing dietary teaching for the patient recovering from an
episode of gastrointestinal bleeding دThe nurse explains to the patient that he or she
will be able to eat:
a. High protein, low fat foods. b. Any foods that are tolerated.
c. Low calories, low fat food. d. High fiber foods.
1د The client asks the nurse what causes an ulcer to develop دThe nurse responds
that recent research indicates that many peptic ulcers are the result of:
a. Work related stress b. Helicobacter pylori infection
c. Diets high in fat and spicy foods d. A genetic defect in the gastric mucosa
1د After a subtotal gastrectomy, care of the clients nasogastric tube and drainage
system should include which of the following nursing intervention:
a. Irrigate the tube with 30 ml of sterile water every hours, if needed
b. If the tube is not draining well, reposition it
c. Monitor the client for nausea, vomiting, and abdominal distention
d. If the drainage is sluggish on low suction, turn the machine to high suction
1د Today, the most common way to detect cancer of the colon in the asymptomatic
population aged over 55 years is:
a. Flexible sigmoidoscopy b. Colonoscopy
c. Barium Enema d. Examination of stools for the presence of blood
1د Duke’s classified rectal and colon cancer into four stages, class A,B,C & Dد
Class (B) is:
a. Invasion into regional draining lymph system C
b. Penetration through bowel wall
c. Tumor limited to mucosa and submucosa A
d. Advanced and widespread regional metastasis D
1د Which of the following sentences with the nurse use when instructing a patient
who is receiving radiation therapy?
a. To stop swimming because it may destroy the skin.
b. To remember that he is more susceptible to fracture in this period.
1د As a result of his gastric resection the client is at risk for developing dumping
syndrome, the nurse would develop a plan of care for this client based on knowledge
that this problem primarily stems from:
a. Excess secretion of digestive enzymes in the intestine
b. Excess HCL production by pancreas
c. Rapid emptying of stomach content into the small intestine
d. Excess glycogen production by the liver
1د A nurse suspects a diagnosis of Regional Enteritis when she assesses the
symptoms of :
a. Crampy abdominal pain especially after meal b. Fever and leukocytosis
c. Intermittent pain associated with diarrhea d. All of the above
1د The nurse assesses the clients bowel elimination pattern دWhich of the following
signs are most typical of ulcerative colitis?
a. Constipation b. Bloody, diarrheal stools
c. Steatorrhea d. Alternating periods of constipation and diarrhea
1د Your patient asks what caused of hemorrhoid problem, your answer, it results
from:
a. Eating spicy foods b. Poor bowel control c. Hypertension d. Constipation
Hemorrhoid: Are dilated portions of veins in the anal canal common by the age of 50.
Sickle cell anemia: It is a hereditary blood diseases characterized by the production of abnormal
Hb in the RBCs, lead to decrease in the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the
body
1د Which of the following laboratory findings would best help the physician to
confirm the diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease?
a. Elevated lymphocyte count
b. Low platelet count
c. C in lymph nodes
d. Elevated serum enzyme levels
Hodgkin’s disease: Malignant disease originates in the lymphatic system and involve
predominantly the lymph node
1د Nursing intervention for the patient suffering from Leukopenia secondary to
chemotherapy include:
a. Protecting the patient from infections
b. Avoiding injections
c. Providing periods of rest
d. Administering antiemetics before meals
1د The primary approach to consider when treating a patient with DIC is:
a. Correct the condition, and treat the underlying precipitating mechanism.
b. Start heparin therapy.
c. Begin blood products.
d. Administer excessive IV fluids.
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1د In your ward there is a patient suffering from multiple myeloma who is being
treated with chemotherapy and radiation دWhat will be the additional instructions for
this patient treatmentد
a. Complete bed rest.
b. Hydration or lots of fluid and analgesic.
c. Antibiotic treatment.
d. Don't give aspirin or IM injection.
Multiple Myeloma: It's malignant disease of the plasma cells that infiltrate bone, lymph nodes,
liver, spleen and kidney.
Signs and symptoms (CRAB)
C = Calcium (elevated),
R = Renal failure, Renal damage due precipitating of protein in the renal tubules.
A = Anemia, normochromic, normocytic anemia
B = Bone lesions, Patient complain of bone pain and may develop pathological fractures.
Dx: Bence jones proteins [protein found in the urine because malignant plasma cell produce
large quantities of abnormal globulins.
Management:
Radiation to reduce the size of plasma cell tumor.
Hydration to prevent renal damage .
Analgesics for pain.
Sever form of anemia, in which the bone marrow fails to produce new blood cells it
can be caused by ↓ in precursor cells in bone marrow.
Aplastic anemia is caused by a decrease in or damage to marrow stem cells, and
replacement of the marrow with fat. It results in bone marrow aplasia (markedly
reduced hematopoiesis).
6د The clinical appearance and lab دfindings in case of acute leukemia:
a. Liability to develop anemia, infection, and bleeding
b. Enlargement of liver, spleen and lymph nodes
c. Large number of young WBC in the blood or bone marrow
d. All of the answers are correct.
6د Which of the following laboratory findings would best help the physician to
confirm the diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease?
a. Elevated lymphocyte count b. Low platelet count
c. Reed Sternburge cells in lymph nodes d. Elevated serum enzyme levels
6د Before initiating the blood transfusion the nurse needs to check:
a. For the abnormal presence of gas bubbles and cloudiness in the blood bag
b. That the blood has been typed and cross matched
c. That the recipients blood numbers match the donors blood numbers
d. All of the above
6د Your patients post-platelet transfusion count increases 200 cells/mm3 per unit
of platelet transfused دThe advanced practice nurse states the patient has developed
antibodies against human leukocyte antigens دThis is called:
a. Leukocytosis. b. Alloimmunization. c. Autoregulation. d. Red cell lysis syndrome.
6د You are reviewing the complete blood count (CBC) for a client who has been
admitted for knee arthroscopy دWhich value is most important to report to the
physician prior to surgery?
a. White blood cell count 16,000/mm3 b. Hematocrit 33%
c. Platelet count 426,000/ mm3 d. Hemoglobin 10.9 g/dL
7د A 32-year-old client with a history of sickle cell anemia is admitted to the
hospital during a sickle cell crisis دThe physician orders all of these interventionsد
Which order will you implement first?
a. Give morphine sulfate 4-8 mg IV every hour as needed.
b. Start a large-gauge IV line and infuse normal saline at 200 mL/hour.
c. Immunize with Pneumovax and Haemophilus influenzae vaccines.
d. Administer oxygen immediately.
20 دWhich of the following sentences with the nurse use when instructing a patient who
is receiving radiation therapy?
a. To stop swimming because it may destroy the skin.
b. To remember that he is more susceptible to fracture in this period.
c. To keep away from people who are suffering from viral and bacterial infections.
d. To eat foods that have a high concentration of fat in order to prevent him from
losing weight.
20 دNursing intervention for the patient suffering from Leukopenia secondary to
chemotherapy include:
a. Protecting the patient from infections
b. Avoiding injections
c. Providing periods of rest
d. Administering antiemetics before meals
20 دMacrocytic Hyperchromic anemia may appear during all of the following condition
Except:
a. Chronic hemorrhage from digestive tract
b. Prenicious anemia
c. Intestinal disease with disorder in absorption of folic acid
d. Intestinal disease with disorder in absorption of vitamin B12
20 دMicorcytic Hypochromic anemia is liable to develop on background of:
a. Lack of iron
b. Malabsorption of iron
c. Loss of iron in digestive process
d. All of the above
Total body iron is decreased below normal level and iron is important for the synthesis of
Hemoglobin and consider the most common type of anemia in all age groups.
20. Which of the following is essential for the hemoglobin synthesis during RBC
production?
a. Folic Acid
b. Iron
c. Vitamin B12
d. All of these
22. A patient is diagnosed with a systematic lupus erythematous (SLE) دSLE primarily
attacks which tissues?
a. Heart
b. Lung
c. Nerve
d. Connective
23د A client with systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has the classic rash of lesions on the
cheeks and bridge of the nose دWhich term dose the nurse use to describe this characteristic
pattern?
a. Papular rash
b. Pustular rash
c. Bull's eye rash
d. Butterfly rash
24د The
chemotherapy is
extremely toxic to bone Diarrhea Hypotension Bleeding Hypoglycemia
marrow , and the client
may experience?
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25د The major cause
of death in patients with
Anemia Embolus Infection Dehydration
leukemia is believed to
be?
26د A condition in
which the white cells are
Polycythemia Leukopenia Leukaemia None of these
fewer in number than
normal is termed?
Swollen A feeling of
27د An early sign of Difficulty Difficult
cervical lymph fullness over the
Hodgkin's disease is: swallowing breathing
nodes liver
28د The nurse is
assisting in planning care
for a client with a
diagnosis of immune
Identifying
deficiency دThe nurse providing
Protecting the Encouraging factors that
would incorporate which emotional
client from discussion about decreased the
of the following دas a support to
infection lifestyle changes immune
priority in the plan of decrease fear
function.
care?
29د Erythropoietin is
elevated lipid
a hormone produced by diminished anemia because of hypertension
levels in the
the kidney دWhen the immunologic the diminished because of the
bloodstream,
patient is in chronic function with number of red increased,
contributing to
renal failure, loss of this fewer white blood cells being concentrated
accelerated
hormone will result in: blood cells. produce blood volume.
atherosclerosis.
30د Which of the
Excessive Vasoconstriction
following will contribute
Thrombocytosis platelet Thrombocytopenia of the damaged
to increased bleeding
aggregation blood vessels
time ?
1د The newly admitted client has a large burned area on the right arm دThe burned
area appears red, has blisters, and is very painful دHow should this injury be categorized?
A. Superficial
B. Partial-thickness superficial
C. Partial-thickness deep
D. Full thickness
ANS: B The characteristics of the wound meet the criteria for a superficial partial thickness
injury (color that is pink or red; blisters; pain present and high).
2د Which client factors should alert the nurse to potential increased complications
with a burn injury?
A. The client is a 26-year-old male.
B. The client has had a burn injury in the past.
C. The burned areas include the hands and perineum.
D. The burn took place in an open field and inflamed the client's clothing.
ANS: C Burns of the perineum increase the risk for sepsis. Burns of the hands require special
attention to ensure the best functional outcome.
3د At what point after a burn injury should the nurse be most alert for the
complication of hypokalemia?
A. Immediately following the injury
B. During the fluid shift
C. During fluid remobilization
D. During the late acute phase
ANS: C
Hypokalemia is most likely to occur during the fluid remobilization period as a result of dilution,
potassium movement back into the cells, and increased potassium excreted into the urine with
the greatly increased urine output.
Fluid remobilization phase called diuretics stage, after 48 hrs burn, fluid shift back to the
vascular compartment , decrease edema, blood flow to kidney increase, hypokalemia occur: shift
of fluid from extracellular back to cell this is occur in 4 -5 day
Fluid accumulation phase: fluid shift from the vascular compartment to the interstitial space
(third space shift) lead to edema, maximum within 8 hrs after burn lead to fluid and electrolyte
imbalance, less fluid available to dilute the blood (hemoconentrated) lead to hypotension ,shock,
decrease cardiac output
1د What clinical manifestation should alert the nurse to possible carbon monoxide
poisoning in a client who experienced a burn injury during a house fire?
A. Pulse oximetry reading of 80%
B. Expiratory stridor and nasal flaring
C. Cherry red color to the mucous membranes
D. Presence of carbonaceous particles in the sputum
ANS: C
The saturation of hemoglobin molecules with carbon monoxide and the subsequent vasodilation
induces a “cherry red ”الكرز الحامرcolor of the mucous membranes in these clients. The other
manifestations are associated with inhalation injury, but not specifically carbon monoxide
poisoning.
ANS: C Circumferential eschar can act as a tourniquet when edema forms from the fluid shift,
increasing tissue pressure and preventing blood flow to the distal extremities and increasing the
risk for tissue necrosis. This problem is an emergency and, without intervention, can lead to loss
of the distal limb. This problem can be reduced or corrected with an escharotomy.
11 دWhich type of fluid should the nurse expect to prepare and administer as fluid
resuscitation during the emergent phase of burn recovery?
A. Colloids
B. Crystalloids
C. Fresh-frozen plasma
D. Packed red blood cells
ANS: B Although not universally true, most fluid resuscitation for burn injuries starts with
crystalloid solutions, such as normal saline and Ringer’s lactate. The burn client rarely requires
blood during the emergent phase unless the burn is complicated by another injury that involved
hemorrhage. Colloids and plasma are not generally used during the fluid shift phase
12 دThe client with a dressing covering the neck is experiencing some respiratory difficultyد
What is the nurse’s best first action?
A. Administer oxygen.
B. Loosen the dressing.
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C. Notify the emergency team.
D. Document the observation as the only action.
ANS: B Respiratory difficulty can arise from external pressure. The first action in this situation
would be to loosen the dressing and then reassess the client's respiratory status.
13 دOn admission to the emergency department the burned client's blood pressure is 90/60, with
an apical pulse rate of 122 دThese findings are an expected result of what thermal injury–
related response?
A. Fluid shift
B. Intense pain
C. Hemorrhage
D. Carbon monoxide poisoning
ANS: A Intense pain and carbon monoxide poisoning increase blood pressure. Hemorrhage is
unusual in a burn injury. The physiologic effect of histamine release in injured tissues is a loss of
vascular volume to the interstitial space, with a resulting decrease in blood pressure.
14 دThe client has experienced an electrical injury, with the entrance site on the left hand
and the exit site on the left foot دWhat are the priority assessment data to obtain from this
client on admission?
A. Airway patency
B. Heart rate and rhythm
C. Orientation to time, place, and person
D. Current range of motion in all extremities
ANS: B The airway is not at any particular risk with this injury. Electric current travels through
the body from the entrance site to the exit site and can seriously damage all tissues between the
two sites. Early cardiac damage from electrical injury includes irregular heart rate, rhythm, and
ECG changes.
15 دAll of the following may present with a child complaining of Right congenital
dislocation Hip EXCEPT
a) Shortening of right leg b) Asymmetry of gluteal folds
c) Lengthening of right leg d) Resistance in abducting the right leg
16د A client presents with blistering wounds caused from an unknown chemical agentد
How should the nurse intervene?
a- Do nothing until the chemical agent is identified.
b- Irrigate the wounds with water.
c- Wash the wounds with soap and water and apply a barrier cream.
d- Insert a 20-gauge I.V. catheter and infuse normal saline solution at 150 ml/hour.
19 دYou delegate taking vital signs to an experienced nursing assistant دThe patient has
been diagnosed with osteomyelitis دWhich vital sign do you want the nursing assistant to
report immediately?
a. Temperature 39 F b. Blood pressure 136/80 c. Heart rate 96/minute d. Respiratory rate
24/minute
Answer A: An elevated temperature indicates infection and inflammation. This patient needs IV
antibiotic therapy. The other vital signs are normal or high normal results.
20 دThe patient suffered a fractured femur دWhich of the following would you tell the
nursing assistant to report immediately?
a. The patient complains of pain.
b. The patient appears confused.
c. The patient’s blood pressure is 136/88.
d. The patient voided using the bedpan.
Answer B: Fat embolism syndrome is a serious complication that is often the result of fractures
of long bones. The earliest manifestation of this is altered mental status caused by low arterial
oxygen level. The nurse would want to know about and treat the pain, but it is not life
threatening. The nurse would also want to know about the blood pressure and that the patient
voided; however, neither of these pieces of information is urgent.
21 دA patient with a fractured fibula is receiving skeletal traction and has skeletal pins in
place دYou instruct the nursing assistant to immediately report which of the following?
a. The patient wants to change position in bed.
b. There is a small amount of clear fluid on the pin sites.
c. The traction weights are resting on the floor.
d. The patient is complaining of pain and muscle spasm.
16. ANSWER C – When the weights are resting on the floor, they are not exerting pulling force
to provide reduction and alignment, or to prevent muscle spasm. The weights should always
22 دThe charge nurse assigns the nursing care of a patient who is 1 day post-operative after
a left below-the-knee amputation to an experienced LPN/LVN, what will you describe as
the major focus for care today?
a. To attain pain control for phantom وهميpain.
b. To monitor for signs of sufficient tissue perfusion.
c. To assist the patient to ambulate as soon as possible.
d. To elevate the residual limb when the patient is supine.
ANSWER B – Monitoring for sufficient tissue perfusion is the priority at this time. Phantom
pain is a concern, but is more common is patients with above-the-knee amputations. Early
ambulation is a goal, but at this time, the patient is more likely to be engaged in muscle-
strengthening exercises. Elevation of the residual limb on a pillow is controversial because it
may promote knee flexion contracture.
27د For Decrease your Decrease your Eat more fruits Eat more
a client with osteoporosis, intake of red intake of to increase your dairy
the nurse should provide meat popcorn, nuts, potassium products to
which dietary instruction? and seeds intake increase
your
calcium
intake
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28د Wh Complaints of Moderate to Urine output Hoarseness
en assessing a 70 kg body intense thirst severe pain of 20 ml in the of the voice
weight client with partial 1st hour
thickness burns over 60%
of the body, which
findings should the nurse
report immediately?
29د Esti 37% 36% 45% 40%
mate the burn size using
the rule of nines, if the
client burned at 2 legs and
anterior part of abdomen:
2د When the client arrives in the emergency room, which of the following
considerations should receive the highest priority?
A. Establishing an airway. B. Determining whether he has a neck fracture
C. Replacing blood losses. D. Stopping bleeding from open wounds.
2د The nurse assesses the client frequently for signs of increasing intracranial
pressure, including:
A. Tachycardia. B. Decrease systolic blood pressure.
C. Unequal pupil size. D. Decreasing body temperature.
2د Which of the following respiratory signs would indicate increasing intracranial
pressure in the brain stem?
A. Slow, irregular respirations. B. Rapid, shallow respirations.
C. Asymmetric chest excursion. D. Nasal flaring.
2د Which of the following positions would be most appropriate for a client with a
head injury?
A. Left Sim,s position. B. Trendelenburg's position.
C. Head of the bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees. D. Head elevated on two pillows.
2د The nurse assessing for signs of increase intracranial pressure, which include:
A. Tachycardia, bradypnea, hypertension
B. Bradycardia, bradypnea, hypertension
C. Bradycardia, Tachypnea, hypotension
D. Tachycardia, bradypnea, hypotension
2د The nurse is caring for a client with a cerebral injury that impaired his speech
and hearing دMost likely, the client has experienced damage to:
A. Frontal lobe. B. Parietal lobe.
C. Occipital lobe. D. Temporal lobe.
2. The patient with multiple sclerosis tells the nursing assistant that after physical
therapy she is too tired to take a bath دWhat is your priority nursing diagnosis at this
time?
a. Fatigue related to disease state
b. Activity Intolerance due to generalized weakness
c. Impaired Physical Mobility related to neuromuscular impairment
d. Self-care Deficit related to fatigue and neuromuscular weakness
16. ANSWER D – At this time, based on the patient’s statement, the priority is Self-Care Deficit
related to fatigue after physical therapy. The other three nursing diagnoses are appropriate to a
patient with MS, but they are not related to the patient’s statement.
11 دWhile working in the ICU, you are assigned to care for a patient with a seizure
disorder دWhich of these nursing actions will you implement first if the patient has a
seizure?
a. Place the patient on a non-rebreather mask will the oxygen at 15 L/minute.
b. Administer lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg IV.
c. Turn the patient to the side and protect airway.
d. Assess level of consciousness during and immediately after the seizure.
26. ANSWER C – The priority action during a generalized tonic-clonic seizure is to protect the
airway. Administration of lorazepam should be the next action, since it will act rapidly to control
the seizure. Although oxygen may be useful during the postictal phase, the hypoxemia during
Endocrine system
1د In type II non-insulin diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), the patient demonstrates the
following characteristics:
a) A need for insulin for life
b) Usually obesity at diagnosis
c) Islet cell antibodies
d) Decrease in insulin resistance
1د The nurse teaches the newly diagnosed patient with diabetes mellitus that which of
the following guidelines will decrease the body's need for insulin?
a) Sleep b) Exercise
d) Low-fat diet
c) Stress
Which of the following symptoms are characteristic of Addison's disease?
a) Truncal obesity b) Hypertension
c) Muscle weakness d) “Moon” face
1د Nursing care for the patient with hypothyroidism would include which action as a
priority?
a) Encourage the patient to participate in activities as tolerated .
b) Keep the patient's room temperature cool
c) Provide frequent high-calorie meals
d) Teach about alcohol and stimulants
3 دWhich nursing diagnosis takes highest priority for a female client with
hyperthyroidism?
a. Risk for imbalanced nutrition: More than body requirements related to thyroid
hormone excess
b. Risk for impaired skin integrity related to edema, skin fragility, and poor wound
healing
c. Body image disturbance related to weight gain and edema
d. Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements related to thyroid hormone excess
4 دA patient is admitted to the medical unit with possible Graves’ disease
(hyperthyroidism) دWhich assessment finding supports this diagnosis?
a. Periorbital edema b. Bradycardia c. Exophthalmos d. Hoarse voice
1. ANSWER C – Exophthalmos (abnormal protrusion of the eye) is characteristic of patients
with hyperthyroidism due to Graves’ disease. Periorbital edema, bradycardia, and hoarse voice
are all characteristics of patients with hypothyroidism. Focus: Prioritization
5 دWhich change in vital signs would you instruct a nursing assistant to report immediately
for a patient with hyperthyroidism?
a. Increased and rapid heart rate
b. Decrease systolic blood pressure
c. Increased respiratory rate
d. Decreased oral temperature
2. ANSWER A – The cardiac problems associated with hyperthyroidism include tachycardia,
increased systolic blood pressure, and decreased diastolic blood pressure. Patients with
hyperthyroidism also may have increased body temperature related to increased metabolic rate.
7 دYou assess a patient with Cushing’s disease دFor which finding will you notify the
physician immediately?
a. Purple striae (line) present on abdomen and thighs
b. Weight gain of 1 pound since the previous day
c. +1 dependent edema in ankles and calves
d. Crackles bilaterally in lower lobes of lungs
ANSWER D – The presence of crackles in the patient’s lungs indicate excess fluid volume doe
to excess water and sodium reabsorption and may be a symptom of pulmonary edema, which
must be treated rapidly. Striae (stretch marks), weight gain, and dependent edema are common
findings in patients Cushing’s disease. These findings should be monitored, but are not urgent.
Answer C. The client should be encouraged to force fluids to prevent renal calculi formation.
Sodium should be encouraged to replace losses in urine. Restricting potassium isn’t necessary in
hyperparathyroidism.
Parathyroid hormone (regulates calcium & phosphorus metabolism
9د The nurse teaches the patient who is prescribed corticosteroid therapy that:
a) Her diet should be low protein with ample fat
b) There will be no change in appearance
c) She is at an increased risk for developing infection
d) She is at a decreased risk for development of thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism
10 دNurse X is assessing a client with possible Cushing’s syndrome دIn a client with
Cushing’s syndrome, the nurse would expect to find:
a. Hypotension.
b. Thick, coarse skin.
c. Deposits of adipose tissue in the trunk and dorsocervical area.
d. Weight gain in arms and legs.
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Answer C. Because of changes in fat distribution, adipose tissue accumulates in the trunk, face
(moonface), and dorsocervical areas (buffalo hump)سنام الجاموس. Hypertension is caused by fluid
retention. Skin becomes thin and bruises easily because of a loss of collagen. Muscle wasting
causes muscle atrophy and thin extremities.
11 دNurse X is aware that a positive Chvostek’s sign indicate?
a. Hypocalcemia
b. Hyponatremia
c. Hypokalemia
d. Hypermagnesemia
Answer A. Chvostek’s sign is elicited by tapping the client’s face lightly over the facial nerve,
just below the temple. If the client’s facial muscles twitch, it indicates hypocalcemia.
Hyponatremia is indicated by weight loss, abdominal cramping, muscle weakness, headache, and
postural hypotension. Hypokalemia causes paralytic ileus and muscle weakness. Clients with
hypermagnesemia exhibit a loss of deep tendon reflexes, coma, or cardiac arrest.
12 دNurse X is assessing a client after a thyroidectomy دThe assessment reveals muscle twitching
and tingling, along with numbness in the fingers, toes, and mouth area دThe nurse should suspect
which complication?
a. Tetany
b. Hemorrhage
c. Thyroid storm
d. Laryngeal nerve damage
Answer A. Tetany may result if the parathyroid glands are excised or damaged during thyroid
surgery. Hemorrhage is a potential complication after thyroid surgery but is characterized by
tachycardia, hypotension, frequent swallowing, feelings of fullness at the incision site, choking,
and bleeding. Thyroid storm is another term for severe hyperthyroidism — not a complication of
thyroidectomy. Laryngeal nerve damage may occur postoperatively, but its signs include a
hoarse voice and, possibly, acute airway obstruction.
13 دWhich of these signs suggests that a male client with the syndrome of inappropriate
antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion is experiencing complications?
a. Tetanic contractions
b. Neck vein distention
c. Weight loss
d. Polyuria
Answer B. SIADH secretion causes antidiuretic hormone overproduction, which leads to fluid
retention. Severe SIADH can cause such complications as vascular fluid overload, signaled by
neck vein distention. This syndrome isn’t associated with tetanic contractions. It may cause
weight gain and fluid retention (secondary to oliguria).
14 دA male client with a history of hypertension is diagnosed with primary
hyperaldosteronism دThis diagnosis indicates that the client’s hypertension is caused by
excessive hormone secretion from which of the following glands?
a. Adrenal cortex b. Pancreas c. Adrenal medulla d. Parathyroid
1)Pituitary gland:
Anterior
Posterior
2) Thyroid gland: thyroid hormone,
Tetraiodothyronine (T4)
Triiodothyronine (T3)
3) Parathyroid glands :
Parathyroid hormone (regulates calcium & phosphorus metabolism)
4) Adrenal gland:
A دCortex:
Mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)
Glucocorticoids (Cortisol)
B دMedulla:
Epinephrine, Nor epinephrine
5) Pancreas:
A. Endocrine:
• Insulin (decrease blood glucose)
• Glucagon: (Increase blood glucose)
• Somatostatin: (Exerts hypoglycemic effect)
B دExocrine (Pancreas):
Amylase: aid in digestion of CHO
Trypsin: aid in digestion of protein
Lipase: help in digestion of fat
15 دNurse X is aware that the most appropriate for a client with Addison’s disease?
a. Risk for infection
b. Excessive fluid volume
c. Urinary retention
d. Hypothermia
Answer A. Addison’s disease decreases the production of all adrenal hormones, compromising
the body’s normal stress response and increasing the risk of infection. Other appropriate nursing
diagnoses for a client with Addison’s disease include Deficient fluid volume and Hyperthermia.
Urinary retention isn’t appropriate because Addison’s disease causes polyuria.
16. Nurse X is caring for a female client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who exhibits
confusion, light-headedness, and abnormal behavior دThe client is still conscious دThe
nurse should first administer:
a. I.M. or subcutaneous glucagon. b. I.V. bolus of dextrose 50%.
c. 15 to 20 g of a fast-acting carbohydrate such as orange juice.
d. 10 U of fast-acting insulin.
17 دFor the first 72 hours after thyroidectomy surgery, nurse Jamie would assess the female
client for Chvostek’s sign and Trousseau’s sign because they indicate which of the
following?
a. Hypocalcemia
b. Hypercalcemia
c. Hypokalemia
d. Hyperkalemia
Answer A. The client who has undergone a thyroidectomy is at risk for developing hypocalcemia
from inadvertent removal or damage to the parathyroid gland. The client with hypocalcemia will
exhibit a positive Chvostek’s sign (facial muscle contraction when the facial nerve in front of the
ear is tapped) and a positive Trousseau’s sign (carpal spasm when a blood pressure cuff is
inflated for a few minutes). These signs aren’t present with hypercalcemia, hypokalemia, or
hyperkalemia.
18. A 67-year-old male client has been complaining of sleeping more, increased urination,
anorexia, weakness, irritability, depression, and bone pain that interferes with her going
outdoors. Based on these assessment findings, nurse X would suspect which of the following
disorders?
a. Diabetes mellitus
b. Diabetes insipidus
c. Hypoparathyroidism
d. Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism
Caused by overproduction of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid gland and it
characterized by the development of renal stones containing calcium.
S & S : Fatigue, muscle weakness, N & V, cardias dysrhythmias. Formation of stones in
one or both kidneys. Renal failure.
Management: Hydration: fluid intake to 2ooo ml to prevent calculus formation.
Mobility: encourage as much as possible because bed rest ↑ risk to develop renal calculi.
Diet & medications: patient should avoid diet with restricted or excess calcium.
19 دWhen caring for a male client with diabetes insipidus, nurse X expects to administer:
a. vasopressin (Pitressin Synthetic).
Diabetes Insipidus: Disorder of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland due to a
deficiency of vasopressin (ADH).
Answer A. Because diabetes insipidus results from decreased antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin)
production, the nurse should expect to administer synthetic vasopressin for hormone replacement
therapy. Furosemide, a diuretic, is contraindicated because a client with diabetes insipidus
experiences polyuria. Insulin and dextrose are used to treat diabetes mellitus and its
complications, not diabetes insipidus.
20دYou are providing care for a patient who underwent thyroidectomy 2 days ago دWhich
laboratory value requires close monitoring?
a. Calcium b. Sodium c. Potassium d. White blood cells
ANSWER A – The parathyroid glands are located on the back of the thyroid gland. The
parathyroids are important in maintaining calcium and phosphorus balance. The nurse should be
attentive to all patient laboratory values, but calcium and phosphorus are important to monitor
after thyroidectomy.
21 دWhich of the following complications may be least observed in diabetic clients?
a. Nephropathy b. Encephalopathy c. Retinopathy d. Neuropathy
22 دAll of the following symptoms are characteristics of diabetes mellitus EXCEPT?
a. Polyuria b. Polyarthritis c. Polydypsia d. Polyphagia
Renal System
8. All of the following considered as the most common life threatening complication
for a patient with renal failure EXCEPT:
8د A patient has asked the nurse what test the physician has ordered to measure the
effectiveness of his or her renal function دWhich is the appropriate response?
a) Urine-specific gravity b) Urine osmolality
c) Serum creatinine d) Blood urea nitrogen to creatinine
ratio
8د A male patient has a catheter, and the nurse suspects he has a bladder infectionد
What may be the most likely cause of bladder infection in a patient with a catheter?
a) Irrigation of the catheter
b) Maintenance of the closed drainage system
c) Emptying the Foley bag
d) Emptying the Foley bag without applying gloves
Transurethral resection (TUR) of the bladder is a surgical procedure that is used both to
diagnose bladder cancer and to remove cancerous tissue from the bladder.
Fundamental of Nursing
20د A medication scheduled for TدIدD should be given
a. Every two hours b. Every 6 hours
c. Every 8 hours d. Every 12 hours
T.I.D. : three time a day
20د Rapid movement of intestinal contents that results in many watery stools per day is called:
a) Hemorrhoids. b) Constipation
c) Peristalsis. d) Diarrhea.
Constipation: refers to bowel movements that are infrequent or hard to pass
Hemorrhoids: the vascular structures in the anal canal are swollen or inflamed.
Peristalsis: is a radially symmetrical contraction and relaxation of muscles
22د A pre-operative check list form that should be completed before surgery, it should
be including which of the following?
a) The surgical consent form b) All laboratory test
c) Vital Signs d) All of above
20 دTo avoid lipohypertrophy of skin resulted from recurrent injection at a site, the
nurse mostly must:
a)Use a small needles and syringes.
b)Massage the site well after injection.
c)Rotate the site of injection.
d)Use lubricant after injection.
20 دWhen otic application instilled, the ear first manipulated to straighten the auditory
canal of young child, the nurse should:
a)Pull the ear down and back
b) Pull the ear down and forward
c)Pull the ear up and back
d) Pull the ear up and forward
20د To examine the ear canal of the child, this is done by:
a) Pull the ear down and back
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b) Pull the ear up and back
c) Pull the ear only back
d) Do not pull the ear, direct examine the ear by otoscope
20. The nurse should apply all of the following principles when administering
medications Except:
a) Never administer medication prepared by another one
b) Never leave the medication unattended.
c) The ordered medication must be given even the patient refuse
d) Applying the five rights
20د A pattern in which the nursing personnel divide the patient into groups and
complete their care together is called:
a) Primary method b) Team nursing
c) Nursing managed care case method d) Case method
Primary: Case, Functional, Team method
20د Which of the following is considered as subjective data?
a) Anxiety b) Skin color
c) Height d) Temperature
20د The physician has ordered an indwelling urinary catheter inserted in a hospitalized
patient, the nurse is aware that:
a) The procedure requires surgical asepsis
b) Lubricant not needed for catheter insertion
c) Smaller catheters are used for male catheter
d) Normally a clean technique is required for catheter insertion
Clean & surgical asepsis
20د Medication is instilled between the skin & the muscle and used to administer
Heparinد
a) Intravenous b) Intramuscular
c) Intradermal d) Subcutaneous
IV, IM, Intradermal
20د The angle of the syringe and needle for intramuscular injections is:
a) 90 degrees b) 45 degrees
c) 15 degrees d) 10 degrees
20د A primary concern when giving heparin subcutaneously to prevent bleeding is:
a) Don’t make massage on the injection site
b) To make massage on the injection site
c) Use the smallest gauge needle that is appropriate
d) Use Z technique
20د When administering medication via nasogastric tubing, clamp the tube for at least:
a) One half hour prior to medication administration to prevent complication
b) One half hours after instilling medication to allow for absorption
c) One hour prior to medication administration to prevent complication
d) One and one half hours after instilling medication to allow for absorption
20د To ensure that medications are prepared and administered correctly, the nurse
should:
a) Give the medication without question
b) Use the patient's rights
c) Give the medication only when requested
d) Use the FIVE rights
20د The nurse chooses to inject a prescribed intramuscular medication into the
ventrogluteal site دIf the nurse selects the site correctly, the injection is administered into
theد
a) Hip b) Arm
c) Thigh d) Buttock
20د The doctor order is 300 cc of normal saline solution, to be finished within 4 hours,
how many drop/min you will regulate this IV (drop factor is 20 drop/minute)د
a) 10 drop/min b) 15 drop/min
c) 25 drop/min d) 35 drop/min
Volume * drop factor / minutes*60 = 300*20/4*60 = 25
20د One of your patients complains of difficulty of breathing, all of the following
measurement which help improve breathing EXCEPT:
a) Put your patient in semi- fowler's position
b) Teach patient breathing techniques
c) Put the patient in prone position
d) Give oxygen therapy
20د The process of removing poisonous substance through gastric intubation is called:
a) Gastric Lavage b) Gastric Gavage
c) Gastric Decompression d) Gastric Tamponade
Lavage and Gavage
20د To prevent the formation of thrombi in the postoperative patient, the nurse should
a) Teach foot and leg exercises
b) Have the patient lie still
c) Place pillows under the knee
d) Lie in lateral position
20د Paracentesis is best described as:
a) The removal of fluid from the lung
b) The removal of fluid or air from pleural cavity
c) The removal of body fluid from the abdominal cavity
d) The removal of secretion from the stomach
B: Pneumothorax
20د Which of the following is used to determine the activity of the brain:
a) Electrocardiography b) Electromyography
c) Electroencephalography d) Echocardiography
B: EMG is a diagnostic procedure to assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control
them (motor neurons)
D: Doppler ultrasound to create images of the heart
20. All of the following are modification necessary to prevent bruising in the area of heparin
injection Except:
a) Rotation of the site
b) Never aspirate the plunger once the needle in place
c) Change the needle before injection
d) Massage the site of injection
20د The nursing activity most likely to prevent the clogging of a nasogastric feeding tube
is:
a) Attaching the tubing to suction after each feeding
b) Clamping the tubing after formula feeding
c) Flushing the tubing with water and clamping it after each feeding
d) Aspirate as much as possible from the tubing using a 50 ml syringe
20د If a nasogastric tube has been misplaced in the trachea during preparation to obtain
a gastric specimen, the nurse should anticipate that the patient will:
a) Have difficult breathing b) Swallow every few seconds
c) Gage without relief d) Complain of feeling nauseated
20د When planning Mr دAhmed care (50 years) who demonstrates difficulty in
breathing دWhich of the following positions is most appropriate?
a) On either side b) Flat on his back
c) On his abdomen d) Mid-Flower's position
20د The following manifestations are commonly associated with a fever, EXCEPT:
a) Headache b) Pinkish and red skin color
c) Bradycardia d) Convulsions in infants and child
20د Dorsal recumbent position is used when performing the following procedures
EXCEPT:
a) Suppository insertion b) Cystoscopic examination
c) Urinary catheter insertion d) Vaginal examination
Back, leg supported and knee flex
cystoscopic: is a procedure used to see inside your urinary bladder and urethra
20د A primary concern when giving heparin subcutaneously to prevent bleeding is:
a. Don’t make massage on the injection site
b. To make massage on the injection site
c. Use the smallest gauge needle that is appropriate
d. Use Z technique
20د When administering medication via nasogastric tubing, clamp the tube for at least:
a. One half hour prior to medication administration to prevent complication
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b. One half hours after instilling medication to allow for absorption
c. One hour prior to medication administration to prevent complication
d. One and one half hours after instilling medication to allow for absorption
20 دAs a part of the client's outpatient teaching plan, the nurse would instruct him to
take which of the medications below after the barium enema?
a. A laxative
b. An emetic
c. An antacid
d. A digestant
20د To prevent the formation of thrombi in the postoperative patient, the nurse should
a. Teach foot and leg exercises
b. Have the patient lie still
c. Place pillows under the knee
d. Lie in lateral position
20د The nursing activity most likely to prevent the clogging of a nasogastric feeding tube
is:
a. Attaching the tubing to suction after each feeding
b. Clamping the tubing after formula feeding
c. Flushing the tubing with water and clamping it after each feeding
d. Aspirate as much as possible from the tubing using a 50 ml syringe
20د If a nasogastric tube has been misplaced in the trachea during preparation to obtain
a gastric specimen, the nurse should anticipate that the patient will:
a. Have difficult breathing b. Swallow every few seconds
c. Gage without relief d. Complain of feeling nauseated
20د The following manifestations are commonly associated with a fever, EXCEPT:
a. Headache b. Pinkish and red skin color
c. Bradycardia d. Convulsions in infants and child
20د Dorsal recumbent position is used when performing the following procedures
EXCEPT:
a. Suppository insertion b. Cystoscopic examination
c. Urinary catheter insertion d. Vaginal examination
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20د All of the following would be expected symptoms of CHF EXCEPT:
a. Rapid, shallow, difficult breathing b. Pyuria
c. Peripheral edema d. Pulmonary congestion
20د Blood and urine analysis confirm a diagnosis of salicylate overdose دThe client is
treated with gastric lavage دWhich of the following positions would be most appropriate for
the client during this procedure?
a. Lateral b. Trednelenburgs
c. Supine d. Lithotomy
20د The nurse is changing a dressing and providing wound care دWhich activity should she
perform first?
a. Assessing the drainage in the dressing.
b. Slowly remove the soiled dressing.
c. Wash her hands thoroughly.
d. Put on latex gloves.
20 دThe patient is in the recovery room following chest surgery and complains of severe
nausea دThe nurse should first:
a) Administer an analgesic.
b) Apply a cool cloth to the patient's forehead.
c) Offer the patient a small amount of ice chips.
d) Turn the patient completely to one side.
20 دWhat is the first assessment the recovery room nurse makes on a newly admitted
patient?
a. Heart rate
b. Nail perfusion
c. Core temperature
d. Patency of the airway
20د The oxygen delivery device they provide the least O2 concentration is :
a) A Partial rebreather mask b) A nasal cannula
c) A rebreather mask d) A simple mask
20 دAn elderly patient is scheduled for surgery under a general anesthetic دThe nurse
should monitor the patient for which side effect of the surgery and anesthesia that is
common in elderly patients?
a. Hypothermia
b. Pulmonary edema
c. Cerebral ischemia
d. Increased ability to resist stress
20 دWhat is the purpose of teaching a patient leg exercises prior to surgery?
a. Leg exercises increase the patient's appetite postoperatively.
b. Leg exercises improve circulation and prevent blood clots.
c. Leg exercises help to prevent pressure sores to the sacrum.
d. Leg exercise help increase the patient's level of consciousness after surgery.
20 دWhat is a potential risk for a patient who has had a difficult intubation?
a. Hyperthermia
b. Tachycardia
c. Hypovolemia
d. Broken teeth
20 دThe patient is having understanding teeth removed دThe patient will be intubated
during the surgery دWhich statement best provides rationale for intubation during
a surgical procedure?
a. The tube provides an airway for ventilation.
b. The tube protects the esophagus.
c. The patient may receive an anti-emetic through the tube.
d. The patient's heart rate can be monitored with the tube.
20. The common site for giving intramuscular injections for infants is:
a. dorsogluteal b. ventrogluteal c. vastus lateralis d. rectus femoris
20 دbefore you send the is the patient Did he sign the Did he shaved the All of them
patient to the fasting? consent form? site of operation?
operation room, you
must check:
21 دFor the client Speaking loudly Using short Writing all Correcting all
experiencing sentences directions so the of the client’s
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expressive aphasia, client can read speech errors
which of the them
following nursing
actions would be
most helpful in
promoting
communication?
23 دThe purpose of urine Determine the Identify the Determine the Identify the
culture & sensitivity duration of a organism causing a severity of a organism and
is to? urinary infection urinary infection urinary infection. its sensitivity
to antibiotics
24 دYou are eating in a to perform to perform chest to encourage to place the
restaurant and abdominal thrusts thrusts forceful coughing victim in a
someone shouts, supine
"Help ! my husband position
is choking"د, the first
suggested action will
be?
25 دThe client’s chest Notify the Clamp the chest Raise the level of Reconnect the
tube accidentally physician tube the drainage bottle tube
disconnected from
the drainage tubeد
Which of the
following actions the
nurse take first?
28 دFebrile convulsions Generalized Limited to upper Limited to lower Non of these
29 دThe most effective Having separate Frequent hand Using disposable Isolating
way to decrease the personal care items washing equipment people known
spread of for each person whenever possible to be having
microorganisms is? infection
30 دAll of the following Static and limited Based on Within the legal The steps of
are characteristics of clinical practice. knowledge. scope of nursing. the nursing
the nursing process process are
except? organized and
systemic.
38 دThe best way to Instruct the patient Instruct the patient Drop the Drop the
instill eye drops is to: to look ahead, and to lock upward, medication into the medication
drop the and drop the inner canthus into the center
medication into the medication into the regardless of eye of the canthus
center of the lower center of the lower position regardless of
lid lid eye position
39د A male client is Assess the client’s Provide pain relief Encourage deep Splint the
admitted to the hospital airway breathing and chest wall
with blunt chest coughing with a pillow
trauma after a motor
vehicle accident دThe
first nursing priority
for this client would be
A scrub nurse in the Positioning the Assisting with Applying surgical Handling
operating room has which patient gowning and drapes surgical
responsibility? gloving instruments to
the surgeon
42د Independent Changing the Applying a drying Debriding the Placing the
nursing interventions patient’s position agent such as an ulcer to remove patient in a
commonly used for regularly to antacid to decrease necrotic tissue, whirlpool
patients with pressure minimize pressure moisture at the which can impede bath
ulcers include: ulcer site healing containing
povidone-
iodine
solution as
tolerated
43د To prevent the Teach the patient Have the patient Place pillows under Lie in lateral
formation of thrombi to do foot and leg lie still the knee position
in the postoperative exercises
patient, the nurse
should
44د When Place the client on Attach the feeding Elevate the head of Cold the
providing a continuous the left side of the bag to the current the bed. formula
enteral feeding, which bed. tubing. before
of the following action administering
is essential for the it.
nurse to do?
45د What nursing Use sterile gloves Aspirate urine Open the drainage Disconnect
action is appropriate when obtaining from the tubing bag and pour out the catheter
when obtaining a urine port using a sterile the urine from the
sterile urine specimen syringe tubing and get
from an indwelling urine
catheter to prevent
47د The nurse is Stabilize the veins Occlude arterial Distend the veins Immobilize
preparing to start an circulation the arm
intravenous infusionد
Before inserting the
needle into a vein, the
nurse would apply a
tourniquet to the
client's arm to
accomplish which of
the following?
48د When cleaning Clean the incision Clean the incision Clean from the Clean from
the skin around an and drain site and drain site incision to the the drain site
incision and drain site, separately. simultaneously. drain site. to the
which of the following incision.
procedures should the
nurse follow?
49د A nurse is Compress the Deliver 12 Perform only two- Use the heel
providing sternum with both breaths/minute person CPR of one hand
cardiopulmonary hands at a depth of for sternal
resuscitation (CPR) to 1½ to 2” (4 to 5 compressions
a child, age 4 years, cm)
the nurse should:
50د Early clinical A non tender lump Asymmetry of the Nipple retraction Pain in the
manifestations of breasts breast tissue
breast carcinoma )mass)
include all of the
following EXCEPT?
51 دA nurse is caring for client Position the client Elevate the head Use tongue Loosen
who begins to experience on the side with depressor between restrictive
seizure while in be Which head flexed teeth clothing
action should the nurse forward
implement to prevent
aspiration?
20د When aminophyllin administered rapidly, The following effects may result:
a) Hypotension, bradycardia b) Hypertension, bradycardia
c) Hypotension, tachycardia d) Hypertension, tachycardia
23 دThe nurse is caring for a client Dyspnea Ascites and Petechiae Gynecomast
with liver cirrhosis دWhich and fatigue orthopnea ia and
assessment findings indicate testicular
that the client has deficient atrophy
vitamin K absorption caused by
Pediatric
1د When caring for the child with cystic fibrosis the nurse should:
a) perform postural drainage b) encourage active exercise
c) prevent coughing d) provide small frequent feedings
1د Comfortable position in the bed for patient having bronchial asthma is:
a) Lying flat on his back b) sitting upright in bed
c) lying on his abdomen d) reclining on her left side
1د The physician orders to give 500 ml دof IدV fluids every 10 hours, the drop factor is
60 drops/ml دHow many drops of fluids should be infused each minute:
a) 50 drops b) 25 drops
c) 42 drops d) 63 drops
6د Which of the following nursing measures is most likely to help infant with
cleft lip and palate on feeding:
a) bubble him at frequent interval b) feed him small amount at a time
c) place the nipple on the back of his d) hold him in a lying position while
tongue feeding him
A cleft lip contains an opening in the upper lip that may extend into the nose. The opening may
be on one side, both sides, or in the middle.
A cleft palate is when the roof of the mouth contains an opening into the nose.
An infant with a cleft lip and palate typically swallows large amounts of air while being fed and
therefore should be bubbled frequently. The soft palate defect allows air to drawn into pharynx
with each swallow of formula. The stomach becomes distended with air, regurgitation, possibly
with aspiration is likely if the infant is not bubbled frequently. Feeding frequently even in small
amounts would not prevent swallowing of large amount of air. Other answers lead to
regurgitation and aspiration
1. A newborn that needs recurrent suctioning of mucus from his mouth several hours
after birth is suspected as suffering from:
a) Tracheoesophageal fistula b) Hyaline membrane disease
c) Bronchopneumonia d) Pharyngitis
Esophageal atresia: is a congenital medical condition (birth defect) which affects the alimentary
tract. It causes the esophagus to end in a blind-ended pouch rather than connecting normally to
the stomach.
The presence of EA is suspected in an infant with excessive salivation (drooling) and in a
newborn with drooling that is frequently accompanied by choking, coughing and sneezing. When
fed, these infants swallow normally but begin to cough and struggle as the fluid returns through
the nose and mouth.
D-xylose test to diagnose conditions that present with malabsorption due to defects in the
integrity of the gastrointestinal mucosa
Hirschsprung's disease: part of the colon lacks these nerve bodies that regulate the activity of the
colon. The affected segment of the colon cannot relax and pass stool through the colon, creating
an obstruction. In most affected people, the disorder affects the part of the colon that is nearest
the anus. Rectal biopsy show a lack of ganglionic nerve cells
1د The most common Bacterial organism which cause pneumonia is:
a) Para influenza b) Deno organism
c) Pneumococcus d) RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus)
1. In bacterial meningitis all the following may be observed during CSF analysis
results EXCEPT:
a) high cells count b) high sugar
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c) high protein d) turbidity
CSF: examined for presence and types of white blood cells, red blood cells, protein content
and glucose level The concentration of glucose in CSF is normally above 40% of that in blood.
In bacterial meningitis it is typically lower.
Neck rigidity, fever
Myelomeningocele also known as open spina bifida: is a birth defect where there is incomplete
closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord
1. All the following nursing measures may be done for a premature baby under
phototherapy related to hyperbilirubinemia EXCEPT:
a) changing position frequently every two hours
b) unshielded gonads and eyes
c) monitoring body temperature
d) follow up for serum bilirubin levels
1د All of the following may present with Acute glomerulonephritis EXCEPT
a) Bacteruria b) Hematuria
c) Proteinuria d) Oliguria
1د Management of bacterial meningitis may include all the following EXCEPT
a) Isolation b) Oral antibiotics
c) Quiet environment d) Monitoring convulsions
A newborn’s failure to pass meconium within the first 24 hours after birth may indicate
which of the following?
a.Hirschsprung disease
b. Celiac disease
c. Intussusceptions
d. Abdominal wall defect
Answer A
Failure to pass meconium within the first 24 hours after birth may be an indication
of Hirschsprung disease, a congenital anomaly resulting in mechanical obstruction due to
inadequate motility in an intestinal segment. Failure to pass meconium is not associated with
celiac disease, intussusception, or abdominal wall defect
Noد Sign 0 1 2
Acyanotic heart defect occurs when shunting (flowing) of blood occurs from the left side of the heart to the right
side of the heart due to a structural defect (hole) in the interventricular septum
Ventricular septal defect (VSD) (30% of all congenital heart defects)
Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD)
Atrial septal defect (ASD)
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital disorder in the heart wherein a neonate's ductus arteriosus fails to
close after birth
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For a child taking cortisone Maintaining good
Preventing Detecting evidence Stimulating
therapy, the primary goal body image.
infection. of edema. appetite.
will be? 1
Which of the following
CSF results does not High protein
Turbid CSF High cell count High sugar
present with bacterial 3
meningitis?
Febrile convulsions Limited to upper Limited to Non of these
Generalized
usually? limps lower limps 1
All of the following are
White blood cells
classified as natural Vaccinations Skin Cilia
1
immunity EXCEPT?
All the following nursing
changing
measures may be done for monitoring follow up for serum
position unshielded gonads
a premature baby under body bilirubin levels
frequently every & eyes
phototherapy related to temperature 2
two hours
hyperbilirubinemia except:
1. During postoperative assessment of the neonate, the nurse would look for which initial signs of
hydrocephalus
a) Distended scalp veins and vomiting
b) Plugging fontanel and sunset eyes
c) Increased head circumference and bulging fontanel
d) Irritability and cry
ANS: B
Bulging fontanels, dilated scalp veins, and separated sutures are clinical
manifestations of hydrocephalus in neonates. Closed fontanel, high-pitched cry,
constant low-pitched cry, restlessness, depressed fontanel, and decreased blood
pressure are not clinical manifestations of hydrocephalus, but all should be referred
for evaluation.
The main cause of
Inadequate amount Fetal stress
respiratory distress Unknown Diabetes
of surfactant 2
syndrome for newborns is:
To diagnose the condition
Intestinal Sweat test
of Hirschsprung disease Rectal biopsy Stool analysis
biopsy 1
you should do:
All of the following may be
decreased lethargy
side effects of phototherapy skin rash dehydration
temperature 3
Except:
A child with epilepsy Notify the Put the child on his Administer Administer
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suddenly starts to convulse, anticonvulsant
physician side oxygen
your first action will be 2
All the following nursing
Restraining Recording the events
measures are suitable for Keeping patent Place child on his
child’s of convulsion
child with convulsions air way side
extremities 3
except?
In a child suffering from
recurrent pneumonia and
Repeated throat Repeated blood count
retarded development, one Sweat test Chest x-ray
swabs 1
should advise the following
test:
An inborn error of
metabolism that causes Celiac Disease
G6PD Hemocystinuria Phenylketonuria
premature destruction of 1
RBC?
G6PD is a genetic condition that predisposes to hemolysis (spontaneous destruction of red blood cells) and
resultant jaundice in
(PKU) is an inborn error of metabolism involving impaired metabolism of phenylalanine, one of the amino acids.
Homocystinuria represents a group of hereditary metabolic disorders characterized by an accumulation of the amino
acid homocysteine in the serumand an increased excretion of homocysteine in the urine.
Maternity
Bleeding in the first trimester of pregnancy is quite common and may be due to the following:
Miscarriage (pregnancy loss)
Ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube)
Infection
Placenta previa is a condition in which the placenta is attached close to or covering the cervix
(opening of the uterus).
The greatest risk of p3lacenta previa is bleeding (or hemorrhage). Bleeding often occurs as the
lower part of the uterus thins during the third trimester of pregnancy in preparation for labor
The most common symptom of placenta previa is vaginal bleeding that is bright red and not
associated with abdominal tenderness or pain, especially in the third trimester of pregnancy
Placental abruption is the premature separation of a placenta from its implantation site in the
uterus. Within the placenta are many blood vessels that allow the transfer of nutrients to the fetus
from the mother
Placental abruption is dangerous because of the risk of uncontrolled bleeding (hemorrhage), with
less oxygen and nutrients going to the baby. Although severe placental abruption is rare, other
complications may include the following:
Hemorrhage and shock
Disseminated vascular coagulation (DIC)--a serious blood clotting complication.
Poor blood flow and damage to kidneys or brain
Stillbirth
Hemorrhage during labor
Stages of Labour
1 دStage of Cervical Dilation
Begins with the first true labour contractions and ends with complete dilation of
cervix (10 cm dilation).
It’s the longest stage of labour
a) Latent phase: occur from 0 to 3 cm dilation
b) Active phase: occur from 4-7 cm dilation
c) Transitional phase: occur from 8-10 cm dilation
Ectopic pregnancy: refers to embeds of a fertilized ovum in any place other than the
endometrium of the uterus
3د An Ultra sound is done to confirm that the client has an ectopic Pregnancy دThe
nurse explains that in an ectopic implantation of the fertilized ovum most commonly occurs
in theد
a) Intro uterine lining b) Ovary
c) Fallopian tube d) Peritoneal cavity
3د The following are true about the umbilical cord EXCEPT:
a) It extends from the fetus to the placenta and transmits the umbilical vessels.
b) It has two arteries and one vein.
c) It has two veins and one artery.
d) It has two veins and two artery.
Preeclampsia
Etiology: Unknown but there are some theories illustrate the condition:
o Uterine ischemia.
o Autoimmune disease.
Risk factors:
Hydatidiform mole is a malignant tumor of the trophoblast with a tendency toward rapid and
widespread metastasis. S & S: Painless bleeding
3د Which of the following symptoms are considered positive signs of pregnancy:
a) Amenorrhea
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b) Frequency of urination
c) Heaviness and tingling in breasts
d) Ultra sound
3د A pregnant client's last menstrual period began on October 12 دThe nurse calculates
the estimated date of delivery (EDD) as:
a) June 5 b) June 19
c) July 5 d) July 19
+1 year =
−3 months =
+7 days =
Situation:
Mona is pregnant for the first time. She visited the clinic when she was thirty weeks pregnant.
She complained of swollen feet, legs, and hands. She also had headache, blurred vision,
excessive weight gain, blood pressure of 144/96 and +2 proteinuria.
3د What is Mona’s diagnosis?
a) Essential hypertension b) Pre-eclampsia
c) Eclampsia d) Glomeruonephritis
3د The nurse is caring for a 16-year-old pregnant client دThe client is taking an iron
supplement دWhat should this client drink to increase the absorption of iron?
a) A glass of milk b) A cup of hot tea
c) A liquid antacid d) A glass of orange juice
3د A client is in the 8th month of pregnancy دTo enhance cardiac output and renal
function, the nurse should advise her to use which body position?
a) Right lateral b) Left lateral
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c) Supine d) Semi-Fowler's
Supine position: pressure of gravid uterus on the inferior vena cava and lead to reduction in
venous return
3د A client who's 2 months pregnant complains of urinary frequency and says she gets
up several times at night to go to the bathroom دShe denies other urinary symptoms دHow
should the nurse intervene?
a) Advise the client to decrease her daily fluid intake
b) Refer the client to a urologist for further investigation
c) Explain that urinary frequency isn't a sign of urinary tract infection (UTI)
d) Explain that urinary frequency is expected during the first trimester
3د The nurse is assessing a pregnant woman دWhich signs or symptoms indicate a
hydatidiform mole?
a) Rapid fetal heart tones b) Abnormally high (HCG) levels
c) Slow uterine growth d) Lack of symptoms of pregnancy
HCG are elevated up to 1 to 2 million IU in 24 hours (Normal hCG at 10 week ≈
400,000 IU).
Their presence in the urine is accepted as a sign of pregnancy (shown 8-10 days after
conception in the maternal serum), and an excessive amount is present in the case of
hydatidiform moles
3د During a routine prenatal visit, a pregnant client reports heartburn دTo minimize
her discomfort, the nurse should include which suggestion in the plan of care?
a) Eat small, frequent meals b) Limit fluid intake sharply
c) Drink more citrus juice d) Take sodium bicarbonate
3د A multiparous client is admitted to the labor and delivery area with painless vaginal
bleeding دUltrasonography shows that an edge of her placenta meets but doesn't occlude
the rim of the cervical os دThis finding suggests:
a) placenta previa. b) A low-lying placenta.
c) Abruptio placentae. d) None of them
Para: delivery , mulitparous
Gravid: pregnant
3د Which of the following should be the nurse's initial action immediately following the
birth of the baby?
a) Aspirating mucus from the infant's nose and mouth
b) Drying the infant to stabilize the infant's temperature
c) Promoting parental bonding
d) Identifying the newborn
3د Which of the following describes the rationale for administering vitamin K to every
newborn ?
a) Infants don't receive the clotting factor in uterus.
b) The infant lacks intestinal flora to make the vitamin.
c) It increase the minimal level of vitamin K found in the infant.
d) The drug prevents the development of phenylketonuria (PKU).
Vitamin K is made naturally in the intestine but as newborn babies have very little bacteria in
their intestine they do not make enough. As your baby grows they will start to make enough
vitamin K
3د Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess as presumptive signs of
pregnancy ?
a) Amenorrhea and nausea & vomiting
b) Uterine enlargement and Chadwick's sign
c) A positive pregnancy test and a fetal outline
d) Braxton Hicks contractions and Hegar's sign
Chadwick's sign is a bluish discoloration of the cervix, vagina, and labia resulting from
increased blood flow, It can be observed as early as 6 to 8 weeks after conception, its presence is
an early sign of pregnancy.
Hegar's sign a softening in the consistency of the uterus, and the uterus and cervix seem to be
two separate regions, 4–6 weeks
Braxton Hicks contractions : uterine contractions that sometimes start around six weeks into a
pregnancy , tightening of the uterine muscles for one to two minutes
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What is the
midwifery
Take the
immediate action Change the
Test fluid with pH paper. Count the fetal heart rate. mother blood 3
after artificial wet bedding.
pressure
rupture of
membranes?
Artificial rupture of membranes (AROM), also known as an amniotom. Reasons:
To induce labor or augment uterine activity.
To enable the doctor or midwife to monitor the baby's heartbeat internally
To check the color of the fluid.
To avoid having the baby aspirate the contents of the amniotic sac at the moment of birth
To help relieving
Eat fruits,
constipation
increase fluid
during Use glycerin suppositories Use a mild
intake and Eat hard food. 2
pregnancy, you as needed. laxative
exercise
should instruct
regularly.
the mother to?
The main
Dealing with
objectives of
minor
antenatal care
Education and information Screening Treatment of complication pregnancy 3
contain all the
associated
following
problems
Except?
Pregnant women
should receive Diet and
educational Personal hygiene, rest, and nutrition Danger signs during All of the
4
messages about exercise during pregnancy during pregnancy above
which of the pregnancy
following?
Procedure that
should be
performed for
every woman Symphysis –fundal Test for
Ultrasound of baby Pelvimetry 1
during routine measurement syphilis
antenatal care at
second
trimester?
Fundal height, is a measure of the size of the uterus used to assess fetal growth and development during pregnancy
12 wks: pubic symphyis
20 wks: umbilicus
36 Xiphoid process
In case of
antepartum Prepare for
Take
hemorrhage, the blood
Vaginal examination assessment Vital signs very frequent 1
nurse can do the transfusion if
and history.
following needed
EXCEPT?
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No vaginal examination should be attempted, It may initiate running bleeding from a placenta praevia
Which of the
followings is the
most
Increase Prolonged labor and None of the
predisposing Obesity 3
parity immobility above
factors of
thrombophlebiti
s in puerperium?
All of the Detecting of
following are fetal heart Fetal parts
Visualization of the fetus
positive signs of sounds by Quickening palpated by 3
by ultrasound or X-ray
pregnancy, fetal the examiner
except? stethoscope
3د During the first 3 months, which of the following hormones is responsible for maintaining pregnancy?
a) Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) b) Progesterone
c) Estrogen d) Relaxin
HCG: Serve functions as prolonging the life of corpus luteum during pregnancy and inhibit
menstruation.
Oestrogens are primarily responsible for the conversion of girls into sexually-mature women.
development of breasts, further development of the uterus and vagina
Prevention of Rh alloimmunization
Which of the
history of
following is an
previous
indication for hypotonic
cesarean cervical dilation less than 3
the use of prolapse of the cord uterine 4
section more cms
oxytocin for contractions
than five
your client in
years ago
labor?
Fertilization
usually occurs in
uterus Vagina fallopian tube Cervix 3
the:
Several minutes
after a vaginal
delivery, nursing
assessment
reveals blood
gushing from the
Uterine
client’s vagina, Cervical or vaginal Placental Postpartum
involution 2
umbilical cord laceration separation hemorrhage
(shrinkage)
lengthening, and
a globular-
shaped uterusد
The nurse
should suspect
which condition?
Which of the
following would
the nurse most
likely expect to
find when
Rigid, Premature
assessing a Titanic uterine
Excessive vaginal bleeding boardlike rupture of 2
pregnant client contractions
abdomen membranes
with abruption
placenta?
The nurse in charge is caring for a postpartum client who had a vaginal delivery with a midline episiotomyد
Which nursing diagnosis takes priority for this client?
a. Risk for infection related to the type of delivery
b. Pain related to the type of incision
c. Risk for deficient fluid volume related to hemorrhage
d. Urinary retention related to periurethral edema
Hemorrhage jeopardizes the client’s oxygen supply — the first priority among human physiologic needs.
Therefore, the nursing diagnosis of Risk for deficient fluid volume related to hemorrhage takes priority over
diagnoses of Risk for infection, Pain, and Urinary retention.
A client with
pregnancy-
induced Headaches, Proteinuria,
hypertension Proteinuria, headaches, and double vision, Proteinuria, headaches, double vision,
3
(PIH) probably vaginal bleeding and vaginal and double vision and uterine
exhibits which of bleeding contractions
the following
symptoms?
A pregnant
client's last
menstrual period
began on
October 12 دThe Jun-05 Jun-19 July 5 July 19 4
nurse calculates
the estimated
date of delivery
(EDD) as:
1د A Diabetic patient was amputated following an unexpected necrosis on the right
leg, he sustained and undergone BKA (below knee amputation) دHe then underwent
therapy on how to use his new prosthetic leg دthis is a type of what level of prevention?
a) primary b) secondary
c) tertiary d) none of above
Attenuation takes an infectious agent and alters it so that it becomes harmless or less virulent.
An attenuated vaccine is a vaccine created by reducing the virulence of a pathogen, but still
keeping it viable (or "live").
Viral: measles vaccine, mumps vaccine, rubella vaccine, chicken pox vaccine, oral polio
vaccine (Sabin).
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Bacterial: BCG vaccine, typhoid vaccine
Inactivated vaccine: killing the microbe with chemicals, heat or radiation. Such vaccine are more
stable and safer than live vaccine. The dead microbes cant mutate back to their disease causing
state. Inactivated vaccine usually don’t require refrigeration. Such as: Pertussis and IPV
inactivated polio vaccine
2د Which of the following vaccines never be frozen
a) DTP b) BCG
c) Measles d) MMR
Intra-dermal: BCG
Oral: OPV
SC: Measles
IM: hep., TT, DPT
2د Which of the following are primary causes of death among infant stage
a) congenital anomalies b) sudden infant death syndrome
c) respiratory distress syndrome d) all of the above
2د Which the following vaccine are given to protect from Diphtheria and tetanus
disease دit should suitable for children old than six year and pregnant woman
a) TT b) Measles
c) Td d) DTP
Five doses: between 2 months and 15 years
Incidence is the rate of new (or newly diagnosed) cases of the disease. It is generally reported as
the number of new cases occurring within a period of time (e.g., per month, per year).
Prevalence is the actual number of cases alive, with the disease either during a period of time
(period prevalence) or at a particular date in time (point prevalence).
2د Palestinian health care system consider :
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a) social welfare system b) free enterprise system
c) Transition system d) comprehensive system
A social welfare system is a program that provides assistance to needy individuals and families.
An economic system where few restrictions are placed on business activities. This system aims
for limited restrictions on trade and minimal government intervention.
Transitional care refers to the coordination and continuity of health care during a movement from
one healthcare setting to either another or to home, called care transition
Comprehensive health care system: coordination, physical, psychosocial, spiritual, referral,
research, evidence base, holistic…..
2د One a advantage of the home visit for the community health nurse includes:
a) being able to control environmental distraction.
b) understanding client life style is easier in family residence.
c) client transportation concern are a non relevant personal situation.
d) non of the above.
Naturally acquired active immunity occurs when the person is exposed to a live pathogen,
develops the disease, and becomes immune as a result of the primary immune response.
Naturally acquired passive immunity occurs during pregnancy, in which certain antibodies are
passed from the maternal into the fetal bloodstream.
Artificially acquired active immunity can be induced by a vaccine, a substance that contains the
antigen. A vaccine stimulates a primary response against the antigen without causing symptoms
of the disease.
Crude death rate – the total number of deaths per year per 1,000 people
Infant mortality rate – the number of deaths of children less than 1 year old per 1,000 live
births.
2د The host , environment and agent are constitute part of the
a) wheel model b) epidemiological cycle
c) epidemiological triangle d) prospective study
2د A female client undergoes yearly mammography دThis is a type of what level of
prevention?
a) primary b) secondary
c) tertiary d) none of above
The child return to the clinic post DPT vaccine with convulsion so the nurse decided to
a. deprivation the child from DPT
b. give the child DT next visit
c. child need admission to treat the convulsion
d. tell him that DPT vaccine not related to convulsions
1. a and b 2. b and c 3. c and d 4. a and d
DPT-induced recurrent seizures and acute encephalopathy in a child possibly due to pertussis
fraction.
Epidemic: An outbreak of disease that attacks many people’s at about the same time and may
spread through one or several communities
Epidemic: Diseases sometimes spread rapidly and grow in the total number of people they affect
over a given time and place
Pandemic: When an epidemic spreads throughout the world
Endemic: a disease that exists permanently in a particular region or population.
2 دPresence of an event at much higher frequency than expected or normal in
community from past in short period time
a. epidemic
b. pandemic
c. endemic
d. all of the above
2. A viral infection characterized by red blotchy rash and koplik’s spots in the mouth
is:
a) Rubeola b) Rubella
c) Chicken pox d) Mumps
Rubella and rubeola share similar names. Both are caused by a virus. Both cause a skin rash.
Rubella is also called German measles. Rubella can be a serious disease for a pregnant woman.
is an infection caused by the rubella virus.
The rash of rubella (German measles) is pink or light red, spotted, and lasts up to three days.
Other symptoms may include one to two days of a mild fever, swollen lymph nodes and joint
swelling
The rash of rubeola (regular measles) is a full-body red or reddish-brown rash. However the first
symptom is usually a hacking cough, runny nose and high fever.
Additionally, a common marker found in measles are Koplik spots, which appear in the mouth as
small red spots with blue white centers
Immunization of a child to
prevent measles belongs to Primary Secondary Intermediate Tertiary 1
what level of prevention?
An .
Which of the following would
Safe water and immunization Adequate Cardiac
not include under the primary 4
clean air program for public housing. transplant
health care :
preschoolers surgery.
Is a problem-
Seeks to make
Characterized solving Is one in which
each of its
by minimum community; it members have a
systems
A Healthy Community is all citizen identifies, high degree of
resources 1
of the following except : participation in analyzes, and awareness that
available to all
decision organizes to "we are a
members of the
making. meet its own community".
community.
needs.
The acquired
knowledge that
the family A kind of
How will the
members use to nursing practice
family function None of the
Family health means : generate their in which the 2
together as a above.
behavior that family is the
unit.
influence family unit of service.
structure and
function.
Giving
instructions and
Which of the following is health education A mammogram Rehabilitation
Infant
considered as a secondary to preparatory screening test of a patient with 3
vaccination
preventive measure? school students for breast cancer limb amputation
who are not
smoking
Secondary infertility refers to couples who have been able to get pregnant at least once, but now are unable.
Infertility is caused by many sources, including nutrition, diseases, and other malformations of the uterus.
Psychiatric
1د Paranoid personality disorder is example of:
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a) Cluster A personality disorder b) Cluster B personality disorder
c) Cluster C personality disorder d) Cluster D personality disorder
2د All of the following are clinical symptoms occur during anorexia nervosa ECEXPTد
a) Behavioral symptoms b) Physical symptoms
c) Psychological symptoms d) Endocrine symptoms
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by a low weight, fear of gaining weight, a
strong desire to be thin, and food restriction. Some will exercise excessively, force themselves
to vomit, or use laxatives to produce weight loss
Bulimia nervosa, is an eating disorder characterized by eating a large amount of food in a short
amount of time and vomiting or taking a laxative.
2د All of the following are indication to Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT) EXCEPT
a) Severe depression b) Catatonic schizophrenia
c) Hyperactivity manic patients d) Epilepsy
Electroconvulsive therapy: referred to as shock treatment, is a standard psychiatric treatment in
which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from psychiatric illnesses
2د Fatma female patient 30 years, admitted to psychiatric hospital with impulsivity
feeling emptiness , difficult being alone ,with suicidal ideation , Fatma is experiencing:
a) Borderline personality disorder b) Avoidant personality disorder
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c) Histrionic personality disorder d) Paranoid personality disorder
2د Which of the following phrases most accurately defines the term phobia:
a) Persistent, irrational fear of an objectively non-threatening object or situation
b) Repetitive, persistent, intrusive ideas, thoughts, images or impulses
c) A specified set of rules governing the performance of ritual like behaviors
d) A tendency to exhibit an exaggerated startle response even in non-threatening
situations
2د An individual experience chronic anxiety that is: uncomfortable an intense, along
with tension and somatic manifestation this person eventually seeks treatment, which of the
following diagnosis most likely applied to him:
a) Panic attack b) Panic disorder
c) Generalized anxiety d) Depression
Panic attacks are periods of intense fear or apprehension of sudden onset accompanied by at
least four or more bodily or cognitive symptoms (such as heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness
of breath, or feelings of unreality) and of variable duration from minutes to hours. Panic attacks
usually begin abruptly and may reach a peak within 10 to 20 minutes but may continue for hours
in some cases. Panic attacks are not dangerous and should not cause any physical harm.
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Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by recurring panic attacks, causing a series
of intense occurrence of extreme anxiety during panic attacks.
Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts,
behavior, feelings and sense of well-being.[1][2] People with depressed mood can feel
sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable..
photophobia (light)
Genetics and early environment, as well as psychological and social processes, appear to be
important contributory factors.
Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder where people feel the need to check things
repeatedly, have certain thoughts repeatedly, or feel they need to perform certain routines repeatedly.
The most
nursing
diagnosis in Sensory
Altered thought High risk for
the patient perceptual Impaired skin integrity
process injury.
with alternation.
delusional
disorder is:
Hopelessness, Dementia Acute psychosis Depressive
loss of energy, Manic episode.
sleep episode
disturbances,
isolation and
suicidal
Major
depression
episodes Thoughts about
Can not enjoy life Hyperactive Trouble (disorder) in concentration
include all of death
the following
except:
Anger,
Denial, anger,
The stages of Numbness, anger, loneliness,
Depression, guilt, identification and bargaining,
grieving are resolution, and depression,
resolution depression and
identified as: reorganization and
acceptance
resolution