Title RECALLS 11- NP3 - SC ✅

2 | Page 10. When the nurse checked the water sealed drainage, she observed that the water level does not fluctuate simultaneously with the client’s breathing. The nurse interprets this observation as: A. An abnormal occurrence suggestion problem with the system’s patency B. Normal but may require water to be added to the suction control chamber C. Emergent requiring immediate reporting to the physician D. Expected with the client’s current condition Situation: A woman who underwent hysterectomy 2 days ago is under your care. 11. Which nursing observations would MOST likely predispose the client to develop venous thrombosis in the lower extremity? A. Drinking coffee at least 3 to 5 cups in a day B. Refusing to get out of bed C. Taking soft diet only D. Requesting for analgesics frequently 12. The patient was prescribed to have antiembolism stockings. The nurse assess the patient knows its purpose when she states 1. It promotes venous return 2. It strengthen muscle tone 3. It prevents pooling of blood in the extremities A. 1 & 2 B. 1 & 3 C. 2 & 3 D. 1, 2 & 3 13. The nurse assesses the client for Homan’s sign. Which of the following is the CORRECT instruction of the nurse? A. Have the client push each foot hard against the mattress B. Tell the client to sit on bed and point to her toes C. Ask the client to contract her tight musclesma D. Instruct the client to extent her legs and flex each foot toward the head 14. Which client’s response suggest a positive Homan’s sign? A. Inability of the client to bend her knees B. Sudden numbness while extending the foot C. Tingling sensation throughout the affected leg D. Sharp, immediate calf pain in the legs 15. Based on the findings, the client has been diagnosed with thrombophlebitis. Which of the following nursing action must be AVOIDED? A. Elevating the client’s leg B. Massaging the affected leg C. Applying ice compress to the affected leg D. Ambulating at least twice each shift Situation: After a head injury, Samantha, 36 years old begun to manifest signs and symptoms of Diabetes Insipidus. 16. The nurse in charge understands that Diabetes Insipidus (DI) is caused by an ADH deficiency resulting to which problem in metabolism?. A. Protein B. Water C. Carbohydrates D. Fat 17. The nurse caring for Samantha would expect to find which characteristic assessment findings? 1. Excessive thirst 2. Polyuria 3. Hyperglycemia 4. Glycosuria A. 1 and 3 B. 2 and 3 C. 1 and 2 D. 3 and 4 18. Which nursing action is critical in monitoring Samantha’s condition? A. Measuring intake and output B. Assessing vital signs C. Monitoring sleeping pattern D. Analyzing blood glucose 19. The physician orders “weigh daily”. When instructing the nursing aide to weigh the client, what essential instruction is MOST important to obtain an accurate data? A. Weight the client on the same scale time of the day wearing the similar amount of clothing B. Ask the client to state her weight before the disorder manifested C. Instruct the client to weigh before breakfast daily D. Have the client remove her footwear 20. The client was prescribed with intranasal Lypressin (Diapid) 2 spray 4x a day and as needed. Which is the CORRECT way to administer the spray? A. Siting in an upright position, insert the spray into the nostril then inhale while compressing the container B. Shaking the spray vigorously before inhaling in both nostrils C. Tilting the head to the side, and inhale the spray 2 times D. Inhaling with each spray 2 times Situation: A 45 year old female was admitted because of acute pancreatitis. Nurse Michelle was assigned to take care of the client. 21. While nurse Michelle was making her rounds before endorsement to the next shift, her client asks her which would be a comfortable position to assume. The nurse would recommend the following positions EXCEPT: A. Flexing the left leg B. Leaning forward C. Lying in supine position D. Sitting up 22. There has been an increasing rate of acute pancreatitis in the Philippines. She is aware that the most common cause of acute pancreatitis is? A. Alcohol Use B. Trauma C. Infections D. Gallstones 23. Nurse Michelle is aware that the treatment of acute pancreatitis consist of pain relief and “putting the pancreas to rest”. This is BEST accomplished by which of the following? A. Serving clear liquid diet B. Following a frequent but small feeding C. Feeding by nasogastric tube D. Parenteral nutrition administration as prescribed 24. The client has a standing order of Meperidine HCL (Demerol) 100mg intramuscularly (IM) every 4 hours. At 8am, nurse Michelle administered Demerol as prescribed. At 10am, the client asked for the next dose. The nurse verified the intensity of pain and the client said, it is not so painful. I just don’t want to feel any sort of pain”. What would be the MOST appropriate action of the nurse? A. Apply warm compress over the painful area B. Inject the prescribed dose and the other half at 12 noon C. Change patient’s position and implement diversional activity D. Administer the full dose of Demerol now. 25. When the client said, “it is not so painful”. What is the client trying to describe? A. Unrelieved pain B. Location of pain C. Pain tolerance
3 | Page D. Quality of pain Situation: Nurses should demonstrate management skills while on duty to promote safe and quality health care delivery. 26. Nurse Michelle was waiting for her turn to use the Comfort room (CR) of the Nurses Station, when a nursing attendant Lili came out drying her face with sterile gauze dressing. Nurse Michelle immediately called her attention to: A. Bring their own personal toiletries B. Use hospital supplies like dressings, judiciously C. Conserve water as there is not enough for everyone D. Limit the use of the nurse’s station comfort room for the staff on duty 27. A nurse is preparing to start an intravenous infusion of D5% Lactated Ringer’s solution with 40 mEq Kcl on a postoperative client with an infusion pump. When she attempted to plug the pump cord into the wall socket, the pump did not seem to work. Which of the following is MOST appropriate nursing action? A. Initiate the intravenous line without using the pump B. Use an extension cord from the corridor to plug the pump C. Contact the electrical maintenance for assistance D. Plug the pump cord in the available plug above the room sink 28. A nurse is going to change the soiled beddings of the client with ulcerative colitis. When personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn by the nurse? A. Gown and gloves B. Gloves C. Goggles and gloves D. Gloves and mask 29. Nurse Michelle has four clients. After the endorsement rounds, she plans to do assessment of her four clients. Which client would she attend FIRST? A. Client on oxygen inhalation who bad difficulty of breathing last night B. Client for chest x-ray C. A preoperative client for cardio pulmonary clearance D. The post vagotomy client who is for discharged 30. Nurse Michelle observed that during meal hours, there are no orderlies present in the unit. Which nursing management strategy must be done? A. Plan a schedule of meal so that every staff will have a fix time to take lunch for 30 minutes. B. Any orderly who leaves the unit should ask permission from the head nurse C. When the orderly leaves for lunch, she/he should log in and out D. Allow a mid A.M. break of 15 minutes Situation: 9 – A G4 P5 client who is in labor pains is transferred from the delivery room to the Operating Room for emergency Cesarean section (CS). 31. As you reviewed the client’s chart, you found out that the reason for the emergency CS is “fetal distress”. Which of the following assessment findings would confirm the indication of emergency CS? A. Fetal heart rate of 180 beats per minute B. Multiple pregnancy C. Non-progressing labor D. A 6 to 6.7 lbs baby 32. The circulation nurse prepares the client to which of the following positions? A. Supine with wedge support under the right hip B. Supine with pillows for head support C. Lithotomy with padded stirrups D. Semi -Fowler’s position with one pillow under the knees 33. As soon as the baby is out, the scrub nurse must focus FIRST on which of the following nursing action? A. Slap the newborn to induce crying B. Wipe the mouth, nose and eyes with a sterile operating sponge (OS) C. Attach the name tag D. Suction the mouth and nose of the newborn 34. Prior to the closure of the endometrium, the scrub and circulating nurses should perform which of the MOST critical nursing intervention? A. Change drapes B. Have a large basin to contain the placenta C. Report sponge count status to the surgeon D. Prepare chronic cut gut suture for the endometrium 35. One week after surgery, the mother developed high fever and was found out that the cause of infection was a sponge left inside her body. The health care professional most liable for this case is: A. Anesthesiologist B. Surgeon C. Scrub Nurse D. Circulating Nurse Situation: Communication is one of the best tools in patient -nurse interaction towards safe delivery cure. 36. Mrs. Richards told the nurse that she was concerned about her husband. Which of the following responses of the nurse would encourage Mrs. Richards to open the discussion A. “Would you like to talk about the reason for your visit?” B. “Would it help to discuss your feelings? C. “What brought you to the hospital?” D. “Does it concern you on what happen to your husband?” 37. While Listening to your patient about his near death experience during his last surgery, you crossed your arms on your chest. What message is the nurse conveying to the client? A. Trying to end the conversation with your client B. Conveying that you have ample time to listen to the client C. Pretending to listen to what the client is narrating D. Uninterested to hear what the client has to say 38. Another client told you that he was not looking forward to having this hemorrhoids removed. Which statement of the nurse would MOST likely stir up an expression of fear to the client? A. “are you implying that surgery is frightening?” B. “why don’t you just look forward to your surgery to relieve you of the present discomfort?” C. “don’t you think your surgeon is competent enough?” D. “have you ever bad surgery before?” 39. You are assessing a 60 year old client who lives alone by herself and with permanent colostomy. Which of the following statements of the client indicate that she has fully accepted her-present condition? A. “My children no longer visit me. I’m just waiting for my Creator to take me” B. “My life is slowly deteriorating each day” C. “I was a good O.R. nurse when I was younger. Now I’m just client” D. “I had a good life and I intend to enjoy it” 40. Mrs. Richards, a post hysterectomy client with 7 children, made no comment about the recent death of her 13 year old daughter in a tragic car accident. She shifted topics quickly when asked about how her other children were adjusting to the loss of their sister. Which of the following interpretation of her actuation should receive your PRIORITY nursing intervention for Mrs. Richards? A. Need of support system B. Changing life roles C. Avoiding a painful subject D. Resolved grief