CPNRE FINAL EXAM (10 DIFFERENT VERSIONS)
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Repression - ANSWER- in psychoanalytic theory, the basic defense mechanism
that banishes from consciousness anxiety-arousing thoughts, feelings, and
memories
Reye's Syndrome - ANSWER- Syndrome which is an acute encephalopathy
(inflammation of the brain). Usually follows a viral illness & linked to intake of
aspirin. Use acetaminophen (not aspirin) to reduce fever with child with a
communicable disease (virus) to prevent this.
Right-Sided Heart Failure - ANSWER- 1. Jungular Vein Distention
2. Ascending Dependent Edema
3. Weight Gain
4. Hepatomegaly (Liver Enlargement)
Shock - ANSWER- A condition in which the circulatory system fails to provide
sufficient circulation to enable every body part to perform its function; also called
hypoperfusion.
Side effects of calcium channel blockers - ANSWER- Constipation, peripheral
edema, cardiac depression, AV block, hypotension, bradycardia and orthostatic
hypotension
Splitting behaviour - ANSWER- Common in borderline - setting one person up
against the other
streptomycin can cause - ANSWER- Hearing loss/ototxicity, nephrotoxicity and
hypersensitivity
,Symptoms of sepsis in babies and children? - ANSWER- May be subtle initially
and include temperature instability (hypo or hyperthermic), tachycardia, poor
peripheral perfusion with pallor, cyanosis or mottling, and respiratory distress.
Manifestations can also include poor sucking reflex, lethargy, poor feeding,
jaundice, decreased pain response, irritability, etc.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - ANSWER- Chronic autoimmune inflammatory
disease of collagen in skin, joints, and internal organs. Butterfly shaped rash*
Tactile Fremitus - ANSWER- A tremulous vibration of the chest wall during
speaking that is palpable on physical examination (have patient say 99).
Tanner is clinging to his mother and crying, how should the nurse proceed in order
to give the 2 year old his nebulizer for the acute asthma attack?
A) Wait until he stops crying
B) Have him sit on his mother's lap in order to administer the medication
C) Ask the physician for a sedative - ANSWER- According to the developmental
milestone of a 2 year old, it may not be possible to have the child stop crying;
therefore, B) is the correct
ANSWER.
Tb tx is how long - ANSWER- 6-9 montns
The chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood as it returns from the
lungs is the? - ANSWER- Left atrium.
The client was provided with preop teaching on deep breathing and coughing.
How should the PN best determine the outcome of this teaching? - ANSWER-
Ask the client to demonstrate deep breathing and coughing.
The contractions associated with true labor tend to have what type of
characteristics: Select all that apply
A. Located in the superior portion of the abdomen and radiate to the lower back
B. Located in the abdomen superior to the navel
C. Felt in the back and radiate to the abdomen D. Increase in intensity
E. Stay the same with intensity but are regular
F. Erratic
,G. Consistent - ANSWER- The ANSWERs are C, D, and G. These are
characteristics associated with TRUE labor: Felt in the back and radiate to the
abdomen, increase in intensity, and are consistent (hence regular).
The following vital signs ranges would be appropriate for which age group?
T: 37.0, Pulse: 70-110, RR: 21-23, BP: 105-115/63-75
A) Teenager (16-18)
B) Ages 3-6
C) Adult
D) 1-12 months of age - ANSWER- Ages 3-6.
The following vital signs ranges would be appropriate for which age group?
T: 37.7, Pulse: 80-150, RR: 30, BP: 95-110/60/70
A) Teenager (16-18)
B) Preteen (10-12)
C) Adult
D) 1-12 months of age - ANSWER- The vital signs listed would be appropriate for
D) 1-12 months of age. HR and RR both decrease as we age.
The Mantoux Skin Test is used to diagnose: - ANSWER- Tuberculosis
"Mycobacterium tuberculosis rod-shaped bacteria"
The nurse is prepping to admin medication through an NG tube that is on
continuous suction. Which is the accurate thing for the nurse to do?
A) Position client supine to aid with absorption
B) Clamp NG for 30 mins following med admin
C) Aspirate NG after med admin to maintain patency
D) Change suction setting to low intermittent after admin for 30 mins -
ANSWER- B) If a client has an NG attached to suction, the PN must wait up to
30 mins before reconnecting the tube to suction apparatus to allow for adequate
time for med absorption.
The nurse is providing dietary instructions for a client with iron-deficiency
anemia; which of the following foods is a poor source of iron?
A) Tomatoes
B) Legumes
C) Dried fruit
D) Nuts - ANSWER- A) Tomatoes have little iron.
, The nurse knows that preeclampsia tends to occur during what time in
a pregnancy? A. before 20 weeks
B. in the third trimester and postpartum
C. after 20 weeks
D. in the first and second trimester - ANSWER- The ANSWER is C. Preeclampsia
tends to occur AFTER 20 weeks gestation.
The patient has right-sided heart failure and was prescribed to take Furosemide.
Which finding below demonstrates to the nurse the "Right Evaluation" of this
medication?
A. The patient's heart rate is within 60-100 bpm and normal sinus rhythm in on the
cardiac monitor.
B. The patient's morning weight is 175 lbs. compared to yesterday's morning
weight of 181 lbs.
C. The patient has crackles in the right and left lower lung fields.
D. The patient's urinary output for the last 24 hours. - ANSWER- The ANSWER
is B. Furosemide is a loop diuretic and helps remove extra water for the blood.
In rightsided heart failure, fluid overload presents because the heart is too weak
to pump blood forward and this leads to edema, respiratory failure, weight gain
etc.
Furosemide increases urination and causes the patient to lose fluid via the urinary
system. A drop in weight shows the patient is losing fluid and this is a positive
finding...hence the Right Evaluation.
The patient is ordered to take Warfarin at 1800. Before administration of the
medication, the nurse performs the medication administration rights. When
checking the "Right Assessment" medication administration right the nurse makes
it priority to check what information before administering the Warfarin?
A. Blood pressure
B. PT result
C. PTT result
D. INR result - ANSWER- The ANSWER is D: INR result. Prior to administering
Warfarin (which is an anticoagulant), the nurse must make it priority to assess the
INR result and confirm it is within parameters before administering the
medication.
Test Questions And Answers Verified 100%
Correct
VERSION 2
Repression - ANSWER- in psychoanalytic theory, the basic defense mechanism
that banishes from consciousness anxiety-arousing thoughts, feelings, and
memories
Reye's Syndrome - ANSWER- Syndrome which is an acute encephalopathy
(inflammation of the brain). Usually follows a viral illness & linked to intake of
aspirin. Use acetaminophen (not aspirin) to reduce fever with child with a
communicable disease (virus) to prevent this.
Right-Sided Heart Failure - ANSWER- 1. Jungular Vein Distention
2. Ascending Dependent Edema
3. Weight Gain
4. Hepatomegaly (Liver Enlargement)
Shock - ANSWER- A condition in which the circulatory system fails to provide
sufficient circulation to enable every body part to perform its function; also called
hypoperfusion.
Side effects of calcium channel blockers - ANSWER- Constipation, peripheral
edema, cardiac depression, AV block, hypotension, bradycardia and orthostatic
hypotension
Splitting behaviour - ANSWER- Common in borderline - setting one person up
against the other
streptomycin can cause - ANSWER- Hearing loss/ototxicity, nephrotoxicity and
hypersensitivity
,Symptoms of sepsis in babies and children? - ANSWER- May be subtle initially
and include temperature instability (hypo or hyperthermic), tachycardia, poor
peripheral perfusion with pallor, cyanosis or mottling, and respiratory distress.
Manifestations can also include poor sucking reflex, lethargy, poor feeding,
jaundice, decreased pain response, irritability, etc.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - ANSWER- Chronic autoimmune inflammatory
disease of collagen in skin, joints, and internal organs. Butterfly shaped rash*
Tactile Fremitus - ANSWER- A tremulous vibration of the chest wall during
speaking that is palpable on physical examination (have patient say 99).
Tanner is clinging to his mother and crying, how should the nurse proceed in order
to give the 2 year old his nebulizer for the acute asthma attack?
A) Wait until he stops crying
B) Have him sit on his mother's lap in order to administer the medication
C) Ask the physician for a sedative - ANSWER- According to the developmental
milestone of a 2 year old, it may not be possible to have the child stop crying;
therefore, B) is the correct
ANSWER.
Tb tx is how long - ANSWER- 6-9 montns
The chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood as it returns from the
lungs is the? - ANSWER- Left atrium.
The client was provided with preop teaching on deep breathing and coughing.
How should the PN best determine the outcome of this teaching? - ANSWER-
Ask the client to demonstrate deep breathing and coughing.
The contractions associated with true labor tend to have what type of
characteristics: Select all that apply
A. Located in the superior portion of the abdomen and radiate to the lower back
B. Located in the abdomen superior to the navel
C. Felt in the back and radiate to the abdomen D. Increase in intensity
E. Stay the same with intensity but are regular
F. Erratic
,G. Consistent - ANSWER- The ANSWERs are C, D, and G. These are
characteristics associated with TRUE labor: Felt in the back and radiate to the
abdomen, increase in intensity, and are consistent (hence regular).
The following vital signs ranges would be appropriate for which age group?
T: 37.0, Pulse: 70-110, RR: 21-23, BP: 105-115/63-75
A) Teenager (16-18)
B) Ages 3-6
C) Adult
D) 1-12 months of age - ANSWER- Ages 3-6.
The following vital signs ranges would be appropriate for which age group?
T: 37.7, Pulse: 80-150, RR: 30, BP: 95-110/60/70
A) Teenager (16-18)
B) Preteen (10-12)
C) Adult
D) 1-12 months of age - ANSWER- The vital signs listed would be appropriate for
D) 1-12 months of age. HR and RR both decrease as we age.
The Mantoux Skin Test is used to diagnose: - ANSWER- Tuberculosis
"Mycobacterium tuberculosis rod-shaped bacteria"
The nurse is prepping to admin medication through an NG tube that is on
continuous suction. Which is the accurate thing for the nurse to do?
A) Position client supine to aid with absorption
B) Clamp NG for 30 mins following med admin
C) Aspirate NG after med admin to maintain patency
D) Change suction setting to low intermittent after admin for 30 mins -
ANSWER- B) If a client has an NG attached to suction, the PN must wait up to
30 mins before reconnecting the tube to suction apparatus to allow for adequate
time for med absorption.
The nurse is providing dietary instructions for a client with iron-deficiency
anemia; which of the following foods is a poor source of iron?
A) Tomatoes
B) Legumes
C) Dried fruit
D) Nuts - ANSWER- A) Tomatoes have little iron.
, The nurse knows that preeclampsia tends to occur during what time in
a pregnancy? A. before 20 weeks
B. in the third trimester and postpartum
C. after 20 weeks
D. in the first and second trimester - ANSWER- The ANSWER is C. Preeclampsia
tends to occur AFTER 20 weeks gestation.
The patient has right-sided heart failure and was prescribed to take Furosemide.
Which finding below demonstrates to the nurse the "Right Evaluation" of this
medication?
A. The patient's heart rate is within 60-100 bpm and normal sinus rhythm in on the
cardiac monitor.
B. The patient's morning weight is 175 lbs. compared to yesterday's morning
weight of 181 lbs.
C. The patient has crackles in the right and left lower lung fields.
D. The patient's urinary output for the last 24 hours. - ANSWER- The ANSWER
is B. Furosemide is a loop diuretic and helps remove extra water for the blood.
In rightsided heart failure, fluid overload presents because the heart is too weak
to pump blood forward and this leads to edema, respiratory failure, weight gain
etc.
Furosemide increases urination and causes the patient to lose fluid via the urinary
system. A drop in weight shows the patient is losing fluid and this is a positive
finding...hence the Right Evaluation.
The patient is ordered to take Warfarin at 1800. Before administration of the
medication, the nurse performs the medication administration rights. When
checking the "Right Assessment" medication administration right the nurse makes
it priority to check what information before administering the Warfarin?
A. Blood pressure
B. PT result
C. PTT result
D. INR result - ANSWER- The ANSWER is D: INR result. Prior to administering
Warfarin (which is an anticoagulant), the nurse must make it priority to assess the
INR result and confirm it is within parameters before administering the
medication.
