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3 | Page 33. Marie, a primipara mother, who receives instructions about breastfeeding will verbalize a successful breastfeeding experience. This is an example of which hypothesis? A. Complex and non-directional hypothesis B. Complex hypothesis C. Simple and non-directional hypothesis D. Simple and directional hypothesis 34. According to the dependent variable based on the previous item, the most applicable research design is which of the following? A. Qualitative research B. Quantitative research C. Pure research D. Basic research 35. Above all, do no harm. This principle in research is based on which ethical consideration? A. Non-maleficence B. Beneficence C. Privacy D. Human dignity 36. Registered nurse Philip is working on his masteral thesis and conducted a longitudinal growth study after an initial collection. This method involves children from six months of age to adulthood, which method is used? A. Correlational presentation B. Field design C. Developmental presentation D. Historical presentation 37. Another researcher would like to investigate the effects of a specific tranquilizing drug on the learning behavior of teenage boys, using random assignment of who would receive the drug, and involves a presence of a control group. The research follows which research design? A. True experimental research method B. Descriptive research method C. Action research method D. Quasi-experimental method 38. Studies previously finished and articles by experts that provide information and insight into the problem’s area under study are considered which of the following? A. Documental literate B. Social literate C. Research literate D. Conceptual literate Situation: Researcher Colet plans to have an intensive study on the health problems affecting the residents of Brgy. Biniverse, Bini City. She decides to conduct the study on every seventh family corresponding the list of the total population in the said community. 39. The sampling method suited for the study is which of the following: A. Incidental sampling B. Systematic sampling C. Clusters sampling D. Stratified sampling 40. A person’s report who relays a testimony of an actual witness or participant in an event is called a: A. Primary source of information B. Secondary source of information C. Tertiary source of information D. Quadruplex source of information 41. When you observe a change in the nursing students’ behaviors in the administration of medication among patients with CKD that occurs because they know they are under observation and graded by their assigned clinical instructors for further assessment of the nursing skills, this refers to which of the following? A. Johari window effects B. Lurking effect C. Halo assessment D. Hawthorne phenomenon 42. There is no difference between nursing and non-nursing students in the source of satisfaction and stress in their individual areas of experience. This illustrates as: A. Null hypothesis B. Operational hypothesis C. Alternative hypothesis D. Inductive hypothesis 43. Condition or characteristics that the researcher manipulates in his attempts to ascertain their relationship to the observed phenomenon is a: A. Dependent variable B. Independent variable C. Antecedent variable D. Experimental variable Situation: You are studying about the different research designs 44. You are knowing more about qualitative research, which refers to this design? A. The study on the effect of anxiety on the heart rate among elderly clients B. The relationship between pain and pain medications consumption among cancer patients C. A study on the effects of death in the coping mechanism of widowed individuals D. Study on the relationship between anxiety and blood pressure 45. Which is considered to be descriptive research in character? A. Study on the behavior of a child with terminal illness B. Effectiveness of a new drug solution for cancer of the lung C. A study of the diseases that erupted during 18th century. D. Observation of the presence or absence of helplessness among elderly patients after undergoing chemotherapy 46. Which of the following studies is based on qualitative research? A. A study measuring differences in blood pressure before, during, and after a procedure B. A study examining client’s reactions to stress after chemotherapy C. A study examining oxygen levels after endotracheal suctioning D. A study measuring nutrition and weight loss gain in clients with diabetes mellitus Situation: Informed Consent 47. What is the main responsibility of the nurse regarding a patient who will be signing a consent form? A. Explain the procedure and any risk factors to the patient thoroughly B. Complete all blank spaces in front of the patient before witnessing C. Validate that the patient understands the procedure of the treatment D. Ensure that the patient has not received any sedation two to three hours prior to signing the consent form 48. A patient will be undergoing a surgery; the surgeon provides all necessary explanations for the patient to understand the procedure. The patient, however, refuses. Her right to refuse is based on which of the ethical principles? A. Veracity B. Altruism C. Beneficence D. Autonomy 49. A client told the nurse regarding his decision to refuse blood transfusion due to his religious beliefs. Which is the most appropriate initial nursing action? A. Discuss the client's refusal with the family so that the members will decide for the patient B. Conduct a client's conference with the staff to the snare the client's refusal C. Document the client's refusal in the nursing care plan D. Notify the physician of the client's decision 50. The nurse knows that responsibility for obtaining an informed consent for a procedure rest with: A. The person who will perform the procedure. B. The nurse who is caring for the client C. Clerical staff in the facility D. The hospital
4 | Page 51. In obtaining the informed consent, the explanation of the surgery, possible risks and complications, as well as alternatives is the responsibility of whom in the healthcare team? A. Anesthesiologist B. Attending physician C. Surgeon D. Registered nurse Situation: You are reviewing the basic nursing procedures with your buddy student nurse. 52. Through the nursing process, the nurse plans and delivers patient care by: A. Planning nursing interventions and assigning necessary staff B. Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation C. Collecting data and writing nursing diagnoses D. Developing a rigid, unchangeable care plan 53. Which statement describes what a nursing diagnosis does? A. It provides a systematic, rational method of planning and providing nursing care. B. It facilitates comprehensive nursing care by identifying health problems and validating the contributing factor. C. It Includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. D. It provides a framework for nurse's accountability and responsibility. 54. Based on a physician's order for oxygen by nasal catheter at 3 liters/ minute, an appropriate nursing order would be: A. Cover the tip of the catheter with a water- soluble lubricant before insertion. B. Measure the length of the catheter from the tip of the patient's nose to the tip of the earlobe before insertion C. Add sterile distilled water to the humidification container, as needed. D. All of the above 55. The evaluation phase of the nursing process: A. Changes continually B. Is a stable, systematic method of developing nursing care plans. C. Is not always necessary. D. Directs the expected outcomes. 56. The four main concepts common to nursing that appear in each of the current conceptual models are: A. Person, nursing, environment, medicine B. Person, health, nursing, support systems C. Person, health psychology, nursing D. Person, environment, health, nursing Situation: Theoretical foundation in nursing 57. When the theory describes a conceptual model based on the belief that all persons strive to achieve self-care, which of the following nursing theorist developed this? A. Sister Callista Roy B. Ida Jean Orlando C. Dorothea Orem D. Martha Rogers 58. Which of the following nursing theorists is credited with developing a conceptual model specific to nursing, with man as the central focus? A. Martha Rogers B. Dorothea Orem C. Dorothy Johnson D. Sister Callista Roy 59. Based on Maslow’s hierarchy of physiologic needs, the greatest priority for human need is which of the following? A. Oxygen B. Nutrition C. Elimination D. Love 60. A nurse’s initial priority in creating a therapeutic environment for a patient should be: A. Accepting his individuality B. Promoting his independence C. Providing for his safety D. Explaining all procedures 61. In primary nurse care, one of the advantages is that: A. The nurse can work and plan a nursing care plan B. It is easily managed by inexperienced nurses C. It increases nurses' accountability and independence D. The nurse does not have to deal with patient's families Situation: Assessment and immediate intervention 62. In the emergency room, a patient came with complaints of (+) nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and severe abdominal pain. Which of the following tests/actions would immediately alert the nurse that the patient has (+) bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract? A. Abdominal girth B. Vital signs C. Guaiac test D. Complete blood count 63. A patient is ordered by the physician to adhere to fluid restriction. The best way to measure whether a patient is complying with the order is through which of the following? A. Urine specific gravity B. Urine pH C. Fluid intake and output record D. Weight 64. During assessment, you heard (+) high-pitched gurgles over the RIGHT lower quadrant is. You interpret it as: A. A sign of abdominal cramping B. Normal bowel sounds C. A sign of decreased bowel motility D. A sign of increased bowel motility 65. The student nurse is correct when he demonstrates the usual sequence of bowel assessment: A. Rectum, pancreas, stomach, and liver B. Right hypochondriac, left hypochondriac, and umbilical regions C. Right lower lobe, right upper lobe, left upper lobe, left lower lobe D. Right lower quadrant, right upper quadrant, left upper quadrant, left lower quadrant 66. Which of the following statements about bowel sounds is accurate and correct? A. Peristalsis causes bowel sounds. B. Rapid, high-pitched, hyperactive bowel sounds indicate increased peristalsis C. Decreased bowel sounds can be a symptom of paralytic ileus D. All of the above Situation: You are a buddy nurse of a student nurse reviewing about physical assessment. 67. Nurse Aiah is performing initial assessments of different patients in the ER. You know that the initial assessment for abdominal distention due to flatulence is best done through: A. Observe the patient for passage of gas B. Inspect the abdomen for movement of flatus C. Palpate the abdomen for movement of gas D. Auscultating the abdomen for bowel sounds 68. A post-operative patient was ordered to do coughing and deep breathing exercises daily, the best method to know whether the exercises have been effective is to? A. Auscultate the lung B. Measure the amount of sputum expectoration C. Percuss the lung field D. Measure his temperature 69. During assessment, which of the following will Nurse Aiah report promptly when observed on pediatric patient with croup? A. Emesis of undigested food B. Substernal retraction C. Restlessness followed by extreme fatigue D. Flaring nostril with each aspiration 70. A 70-year-old male patient, Lolo Marco, has been assigned to your care. The patient is being assessed for urinary continence; Nurse Aiah should do which of the following? A. Let the patient wear an adult diaper