Title RECALLS 11 - NP4 - SC ✅

1 | Page RECALLS 11 EXAMINATION NURSING PRACTICE IV CARE OF CLIENTS WITH PHYSIOLOGIC AND PSYCHOSOCIAL ALTERATIONS (PART B) NOVEMBER 2025 Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination Review GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: 1. This test questionnaire contains 100 test questions 2. Shade only one (1) box for each question on your answer sheets. Two or more boxes shaded will invalid your answer. 3. AVOID ERASURES. 4. Detach one (1) answer sheet from the bottom of your Examinee ID/Answer Sheet Set. 5. Write the subject title “NURSING PRACTICE IV” on the box provided Situation: Patient France is a 54-year-old woman who is scheduled for laparotomy. Nurse June will be the scrub nurse for the said surgical procedure. 1. In regards to being a scrub nurse, which of the following is false? A. The scrub person can simultaneously function in the role of first or second assistant. B. The scrub person is responsible for establishing and maintaining the integrity and safety of the sterile field throughout the surgical procedure. C. Physical stamina is required as a scrub nurse. D. Two scrub persons may join the surgical team if needed. 2. The OR is notified that Patient France will be brought to the OR as scheduled. Nurse June will expect that the patient will be transported: A. Via a transport stretcher, pushed from the feet end so the patient’s feet go first B. Via a transport stretcher, pushed from the head end so the patient’s head go first C. Via a transport stretcher, pushed from the feet end so the patient’s head go first D. Via a transport stretcher, pushed from the head end so the patient’s feet go first 3. Nurse June knows that as a scrub person, he should drape the unsterile table under the following techniques EXCEPT: A. Unfolding towards the far side first to make sure the whole table will be covered. B. Placing the drape over the unsterile surface nearest himself first and carefully completing the coverage of the far side. C. Unfolding toward self first to protect the gown when working with a folded drape. D. The scrub person stands back from the unsterile table when draping it to avoid leaning over an unsterile area. 4. Before the closure of the incision, the first closing count is performed which consists of three areas. This specific area is done together by the scrub person and the circulating nurse in which they count all items on the Mayo stand and instrument table. The surgeon and assistant may be suturing the wound while this count is in process. A. Field Count B. Table Count C. Floor Count D. Mayo Count 5. Nurse June knows that the ideal position for a client who has had laparotomy is A. Low fowler’s B. Right side lying C. Left side lying D. Flat on bed Situation: Mylene, a 50-year-old dressmaker, was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. For two years, she has been on remission. She takes an anticholinesterase medication which is Pyridostigmine (Mestinon) 60 mg PO every 4 hours. During the past month, Mylene decreased the dose of her medication without informing her physician because she was feeling so good. An hour ago, Mylene was admitted in the hospital for treatment for exacerbation of myasthenia gravis. Upon admission, she complains of severe weakness with problems in mobility. She is dyspneic, with difficulty to swallow and with ptosis of both eyes. 6. The nurse who admitted the client considers which of the following as a correct description of myasthenia gravis? Myasthenia gravis is_________? A. A degenerative neurologic disease with lower motor neuron involvement B. An autoimmune neuromuscular disorder C. An acute inflammatory demyelinating disorder of the peripheral nervous system D. A viral infection affecting the cranial nerves specifically the oculomotor nerve 7. Which of the following interventions will the nurse not implement for a patient with myasthenia gravis? A. Monitor respiratory status. B. Encourage client to sit up when eating. C. Plan short activities that coincide with times that the patient is awake. D. Administer anticholinesterase medications, as prescribed. 8. Which of the following will the nurse report as a manifestation of cholinergic crisis due to over dosage of Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)? A. Increase heart rate B. Diarrhea C. Decreased sweeting D. Dry mouth 9. Due to impaired swallowing, which of the following interventions will the nurse implemented to promote effectiveness of pyridostigmine (Mestinon)? A. Administer the drug 30 minutes before meals B. Allow patient to take the drug with a glass of fruit juice C. Have patient take the drug after meals D. Dissolve drug in a glass of water 10. Which of the following documentation of the nurse will provide information regarding the effectiveness of pyridostigmine (Mestinon)? A. Vital signs of the client before and after an activity B. Frequency of complaints of pain during movement C. Changes in abilities to comprehend D. Time when fatigue occurs in relation to activities Situation: Frederico, 45 years old was admitted to emergency department because of severe substernal chest pain. The pain radiates to his jaw and left arm. * NLE * NCLEX * CGFNS * HAAD * PROMETRICS * DHA * MIDWIFERY * LET * RAD TECH * CRIMINOLOGY * DENTISTRY * PHARMACY *