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2 | Page Frederico claims pain was not relieved by rest and sublingual Nitroglycerine. 11. The wife of Frederico asks you, “what is expected to be detected from the results of the ECG”? Which of the following is your MOST appropriate response? A. “Electrical activity of the heart will be shown on a series of waveforms” B. “Damage to the internal structures of the heart” C. “Blocked coronary arteries” D. “Irregular heart rhythm due to damage of the heart muscle” 12. You recognize that myocardial infarction id described by the damage area of the heart. If the diagnosis of the patient is Lateral Myocardial Infraction, which of the following coronary artery is occluded? A. Left circumflex artery B. Posterior descending artery C. Right coronary artery D. Left anterior descending coronary artery 13. A The wife further asks why her husband is experiencing so much pain. The nurse is correct when she says that the cause is/are: A. Macrophages congregating at the site of infarction B. Increased level of serum calcium and potassium C. Circulatory overload D. Inadequate oxygen supply to the cardiac muscle 14. The physician ordered a 12-lead ECG. What ECG result indicates that Patient Frederico may have suffered a Myocardial Infarction (MI)? A. ST-segment elevation B. QT-interval narrowing C. Q-wave inversion D. Flat P wave 15. All of these results of enzyme studies may indicate the presence of MI except: A. Increased myoglobin B. Increased CK-MB C. Elevated SGPT (ALT) D. Elevated SGOT (AST) Situation: Medrano, a 60 year old cook was admitted in the Emergency Department (ED) because of burn wounds sustained when the kitchen where he is working burned down due to a gas tank explosion. 16. The physician diagnosed deep partial thickness on the anterior head and neck, whole anterior truck and anterior upper right and left limbs. If the physician will use the rile of Nine, which of the following is the correct estimate of the surface area burned of the patient’s trunk? A. 18% B. 36%? C. 4.5% D. 9.0% 17. The best describes the characteristics of Medrano’s burn wounds, which of the following will the admitting nurse NOT consider? A. The wound appears pale and waxy with blisters looking like flat dry tissue paper B. The burn wounds may be less painful than the partial thickness burn wound C. Wound will not heal by re-epithelialization D. Skin blanches with pressure 18. Considering the burn wounds on the face, which of the following will the nurse expect to be done immediately on Medrano to maintain alveolar oxygen exchange? A. Oral Suctioning B. Tracheostomy C. Intubation D. Fluid resuscitation 19. Which nursing actions should the nurse do for the client? 1. Assess airway patency. 2. Administer oxygen, as prescribed. 3. Keep the patient warm. 4. Place a cooling blanket. 5. Prepare to give oral pain medication, as prescribed. A. I, II, III, V B. I, II, IV C. I, II, III D. I, II, III, IV, V 20. Complete blood count results showed an elevated hematocrit. Then nurse understand that this is the result of ________? A. Increase fluid volume in the interstitial compartment B. Massive destruction of erythrocytes C. Increased microvascular permeability D. Fluids shifts from the intravascular compartment Situation: Alfonso, 5 years old, was admitted because of persistent low grade fever, pallor, fatigue, petechiae and bleeding from the oral mucous membrane. The attending physician suspects acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. 21. Alfonso was scheduled for bone marrow aspiration. As his nurse, you are aware that in children the site preferred is the iliac crest because it_______: A. Can easily be penetrated B. Is less painful C. Yields more bone marrow D. Heals faster 22. Alfonso is for bone marrow aspiration. The physician said he will aspirate bone marrow through the iliac crest posterior. Which of the following position is MOST appropriate? A. Sim’s B. Supine C. Lateral D. Prone 23. To confirm the diagnosis of the physician, which of the following will establish an Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia diagnosis? A. Presence of immature thrombocytes B. Over production of granulocytes C. Presence of more than 25% blast cells D. A WBC count of 50,00 cells/mm 24. During the first hour post bone marrow aspiration, which of the following is a PRIORITY activity? A. Apply pressure dressing B. Monitor body temperature C. Maintain on complete bed rest D. Observe the dressing for bleeding 25. Alfonso received blood transfusion because of severe anemia, immediately after the strat of transfusion, he cried and complained of headache. Which of the following is your PRIORITY action? A. Refer to the physician B. Take vital signs C. Discontinue the transfusion D. Assess for dyspnea Situation: Ferdinand, 67 years old business man with symptoms of post-void urinary dribbling, decreased forced of urinary stream, inability to empty the bladder completely, and difficulty in initiating urination. After a series of diagnostic tests, he was diagnosed of benign Prostatic Hypertrophy. 26. While you were taking his history, Ferdinand asks you what could be the cause of these embarrassing symptoms. Your BEST response would be “the symptoms you are experiencing can be due to_______”. A. Urinary tract infection” B. Stones in your urinary bladder” C. Pressure of your prostate on your bladder and around your urethra: D. Strictures in your ureters and urethra” 27. The physician ordered a number of diagnostic tests for Ferdinand. Which of the following tests is capable of determining the size of the prostate and differentiate benign prostatic hypertrophy (BHP) from prostate cancer? A. Intravenous pyelography B. Transrectal ultrasound C. Cystouroscopy D. Prostate specific antigen
3 | Page 28. As his nurse, you plan to control urinary retention and incontinence through which of the following strategies? 1. Avoid alcohol 2. Encourage fluid intake 3. Follow a timed voiding schedule 4. Administer antihistamines, as prescribed. A. 1 and 2 B. 1, 2 and 3 C. 1,2,3 and 4 D. All except 2 29. While reviewing his records, you remember the procedure “transurethral resection of the prostate.” Which of the following is true about TURP? A. Uses scope into the ureter to excise prostatic tissue. B. Bleeding is common following TURP C. A and B D. None of the above 30. You understand that urinary tract infection can occur due to retention of urine in the bladder and subsequent backup or reflux into the ureters and kidneys. Thus, you plan to teach Ferdinand and his family signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection which include the following EXCEPT. A. Hematuria B. Cloudy urine C. Sweet smelling urine D. Fever Situation: Alex Karev, a 30-year-old computer engineer, went to the emergency department with complaints of gnawing pain and burning sensation in the midepigastrium. The physician’s initial diagnosis is peptic ulcer disease. 31. As a nurse, you know that there are few things that differentiate gastric ulcers from duodenal ulcers. Which among the choices correctly differentiates the two? A. Pain in gastric ulcer is aggravated by eating, while pain in duodenal ulcer is relieved by eating. B. Gastric ulcer is known as the executive ulcer. C. Pain in gastric ulcer usually radiates in the right side of the abdomen. D. Melena is more common in gastric ulcers. 32. Which among the following can detect H. pylori infection? 1. Biopsy 2. Stool antigen test 3. Urea breath test 4. Endoscopy A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 1, 2 and 3 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 33. Which among the following can detect H. pylori infection? 1.Biopsy 2.Stool antigen test 3. Urea breath test 4. Endoscopy A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 1, 2 and 3 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 34. Alex tested positive for H. pylori infection. The physician prescribed Metronidazole. What is the most important health teaching that the nurse can provide Alex? A. Administer with meals. B. Administer before meals. C. Avoid drinking alcohol. D. Drink adequate amount of fluids to avoid constipation. 35. The most life-threatening complication of PUD is: A. Hemorrhage B. Severe weight loss C. Septic shock D. Heart attack Situation: Fatima, reports to the infectious unit of a hospital during the morning shift. Five clients were assigned to her. 36. A 12 year old male was admitted to the unit during the previous shift because of dengue hemorrhagic fever graded 2 by the attending physician. History of epistaxis few hours prior to admission was noted. When Fatima received endorsement form the outgoing nurse, if was specified in the diet to avoid dark colored foods. Fatima would relate this prescription to which of the following? A. History of allergies of the client B. Food choices of the client C. Monitoring melena D. Effects of food on the gastric mucosa 37. Fatima admits a 24 year old female with manifestation of Hepatitis A. Which of the following data will the nurse obtain from the client to support the physician’s diagnosis? A. History of intake of narcotic drugs B. Incidence of needlestick injury during the past two months C. Contact with contaminated water and food D. Direct contact with friends positive hepatitis A 38. To prevent transmission of virus, the client diagnosed with varicella was isolated in single room. Fatima explains to the nurse working with her that the period of communicability of varicella A. Is variable depending upon the age of the client B. Extends up to the time crusts have formed C. Is 14 days from the time lesions appeared D. Is indefinite 39. A client diagnosed with pertussis is closely observed. Which of the following interventions will Fatima implement? A. Institute airborne, droplet, and contact precautions. B. Limit fluid intake. C. Administer antiviral therapy, as prescribed. D. Isolate child during the incubation period. 40. Fatima admitted an 80 year old male foe evaluation and treatment of skin lesions on his right upper arm. Physician confirmed diagnosis of herpes Zoster. Valaciclovir (Valtrex) 500 mg 2 tablets PO TID was prescribed an started. Which of the following is the action of this drug? A. Destruction of bacteria B. Suppression of allergic reaction C. Antifungal D. Prevents replication of the virus Situation: Nurse Jasmine is assigned at the TB-DOTS Clinic of Comembo, Makati. A couple of patients went to the clinic one Friday morning. 41. How would Nurse Jasmine understand Patient Lara's statement "I experience numbness and tingling in my arms and legs" given that she has been taking Isoniazid (INH) for the past two months already? A. Raynaud’s disease B. Hypercalcemia C. Peripheral neuritis D. Impaired peripheral circulation 42. Nurse Jasmine should educate the patient who will be taking Isoniazid all of the following EXCEPT: A. Avoid taking alcohol. B. Report immediately to the physician any signs of jaundice C. Increase intake of Swiss cheese for good absorption of Isoniazid D. Increase intake of pyridoxine. 43. Nurse Jasmine should intervene when the student nurse tells the patient taking rifampin (Rifadin) that: A. It can cause orange discoloration of secretions B. Antacids can be taken at least 1 hour before medication, if prescribed. C. The medication can be administered on an empty stomach. D. The patient can double dose if one dose is forgotten. 44. Nurse Jasmine knows that all of the listed patients below, except for one, have characteristics that increase their risk of noncompliance with the TB medication regimen: A. Patient A, 25-year-old male, who is diagnosed with schizophrenia B. Patient B, 50-year-old female, a government employee