NUR 156 (MS 1 RLE) P1 EXAMINATION
Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the nurse before
surgical operation? *
0/1
Obtaining the permit
Explaining the procedure
Taking the vital signs
Checking the lab works
A 38-year-old man is treated for hypertension with triamterene and
hydrochlorothiazide (Maxzide) and metoprolol (Lopressor). Four months
after his last clinic visit, his BP returns to pretreatment levels and he admits
he has not been taking his medication regularly. What is the nurse’s best
response to this patient? *
0/1
“You need to remember that hypertension can be only controlled with medication, not
cured, and you must always take your medication.”
“The drugs you are taking cause sexual dysfunction in many patients. Are you
experiencing any problems in this area?
“You probably would not need to take medications for hypertension if you would
exercise more and stop smoking.”
. “Try always to take your medication when you carry out another daily routine so you
do not forget to take it.”
Which initial physical assessment finding would the nurse expect to be
present in a patient with acute left-sided heart failure? *
1/1
Hepatosplenomegaly and tachypnea
Frothy blood-tinged sputum an
Bubbling crackles and tachycardia
Peripheral edema and cool, diaphoretic skin
,Breast self examination (BSE) is one of the ways to detect breast cancer
earlier. The nurse is conducting health teaching to female clients in a clinic.
During evaluation the clients are asked to state what they learned. Which of
the following statements made by a client needs further teaching about
BSE? *
1/1
“BSE should start from age 20.”
“BSE can be done in a lying position.”
“BSE is done after menstruation.”
“BSE palpation is done by starting at the center going to the periphery in a circular
motion.”
You are the recovery room nurse who is admitting a patient from the OR.
What is the first assessment you would make on a newly admitted
patient? *
1/1
Core temperature
Heart rate
Nail perfusion
Patency of the new airway
Which serum lipid elevation, along with elevated LDL, is strongly associated
with CAD? *
0/1
Apolipoproteins
Fasting triglycerides
Total serum cholesterol
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
Which initial physical assessment finding would the nurse expect to be
present in a patient with acute left-sided heart failure? *
1/1
Hepatosplenomegaly and tachypnea
Bubbling crackles and tachycardia
, Peripheral edema and cool, diaphoretic skin
Frothy blood-tinged sputum and distended jugular veins.
The nurse assess a client's surgical incision for signs of infection. Which
finding by the nurse would be interpreted as a normal finding at the surgical
site? *
0/1
Red, hard skin
Serous drainage
Purulent drainage
Warm tender skin
To evaluate the effectiveness of prescribed therapies for a patient with
ventilatory failure, which diagnostic test will be most useful to the nurse? *
0/1
Pulse oximetry
Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring
Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis
. Chest x-rays
Aminophylline (theophylline) is prescribed for a client with acute bronchitis.
A nurse administers the medication, knowing that the primary action of this
medication is to: *
1/1
Suppress the cough
Prevent infection.
Promote expectoration.
Relax smooth muscles of the bronchial airway.
When assessing a client with angina, which of the following is considered a
common precipitating factor for pain? *
1/1
prolonged rest
exposure to warmth
eating a light meal
Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the nurse before
surgical operation? *
0/1
Obtaining the permit
Explaining the procedure
Taking the vital signs
Checking the lab works
A 38-year-old man is treated for hypertension with triamterene and
hydrochlorothiazide (Maxzide) and metoprolol (Lopressor). Four months
after his last clinic visit, his BP returns to pretreatment levels and he admits
he has not been taking his medication regularly. What is the nurse’s best
response to this patient? *
0/1
“You need to remember that hypertension can be only controlled with medication, not
cured, and you must always take your medication.”
“The drugs you are taking cause sexual dysfunction in many patients. Are you
experiencing any problems in this area?
“You probably would not need to take medications for hypertension if you would
exercise more and stop smoking.”
. “Try always to take your medication when you carry out another daily routine so you
do not forget to take it.”
Which initial physical assessment finding would the nurse expect to be
present in a patient with acute left-sided heart failure? *
1/1
Hepatosplenomegaly and tachypnea
Frothy blood-tinged sputum an
Bubbling crackles and tachycardia
Peripheral edema and cool, diaphoretic skin
,Breast self examination (BSE) is one of the ways to detect breast cancer
earlier. The nurse is conducting health teaching to female clients in a clinic.
During evaluation the clients are asked to state what they learned. Which of
the following statements made by a client needs further teaching about
BSE? *
1/1
“BSE should start from age 20.”
“BSE can be done in a lying position.”
“BSE is done after menstruation.”
“BSE palpation is done by starting at the center going to the periphery in a circular
motion.”
You are the recovery room nurse who is admitting a patient from the OR.
What is the first assessment you would make on a newly admitted
patient? *
1/1
Core temperature
Heart rate
Nail perfusion
Patency of the new airway
Which serum lipid elevation, along with elevated LDL, is strongly associated
with CAD? *
0/1
Apolipoproteins
Fasting triglycerides
Total serum cholesterol
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
Which initial physical assessment finding would the nurse expect to be
present in a patient with acute left-sided heart failure? *
1/1
Hepatosplenomegaly and tachypnea
Bubbling crackles and tachycardia
, Peripheral edema and cool, diaphoretic skin
Frothy blood-tinged sputum and distended jugular veins.
The nurse assess a client's surgical incision for signs of infection. Which
finding by the nurse would be interpreted as a normal finding at the surgical
site? *
0/1
Red, hard skin
Serous drainage
Purulent drainage
Warm tender skin
To evaluate the effectiveness of prescribed therapies for a patient with
ventilatory failure, which diagnostic test will be most useful to the nurse? *
0/1
Pulse oximetry
Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring
Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis
. Chest x-rays
Aminophylline (theophylline) is prescribed for a client with acute bronchitis.
A nurse administers the medication, knowing that the primary action of this
medication is to: *
1/1
Suppress the cough
Prevent infection.
Promote expectoration.
Relax smooth muscles of the bronchial airway.
When assessing a client with angina, which of the following is considered a
common precipitating factor for pain? *
1/1
prolonged rest
exposure to warmth
eating a light meal
