State Exam Nursing
2 signs of head lice? - ANS> Itchy scalp
Scratch marks or rash on scalp
3 inhaled corticosteroids? - ANS> Pulmicort
Flixotide
Beclazone
3 negative symptoms of schiz? - ANS> Flat expressions
Lack of motivation
Inability of experience pleasure
3 positive symptoms of schiz? - ANS> Delusions
Disordered speech
Hallucinations
Adverse effects of GTN? - ANS> Headaches
Flushing
Dizziness soon after use
Adverse effects of long acting nitrates? - ANS> Headaches
Flushing
Dizziness
Adverse effects of risperidone? - ANS> Akathisia
Parkinsonims
Insomnia
Headache
Gi upset
Elevated CPK levels
Dyskinesia
Blood donations are always tested for? - ANS> Infection
Hep B & C
HIV & AIDS
Syphilis
ABO group
,Rh type
Blood group antibodies
Can meningococcal be life threatening? - ANS> Yes it can cause sepsis or
meningitis which is infection of the brain
Can people carry meningitis without being sick? - ANS> Yes it can be carried in
their nose and throat
Can you use long acting nitrates to relieve angina symptoms? - ANS> No
Cause of hyperkalaemia? - ANS> Increased IV intake
Decreased renal excretion
Cell trauma
Cause of hypokalaemia? - ANS> Reduced intake of potassium
Increased output of potassium usual through GI tract or urine
Cause of kidney infection? - ANS> When bacteria enters the urethra and travels
up the bladder into the kidneys
Cause of multiple sclerosis? - ANS> Genetics
Autoimmunity
Regional variation
More common in females 20-40 years
Cause of neuroleptic malignant syndrome? - ANS> Taking neuroleptic or
antipsychotic medication
Cause of Parkinson's disease? - ANS> Unknown. Might be inherited
Cause of renal failure? - ANS> Prerenal (ischaemic)
Intrarenal (acute tubular necrosis)
Postrenal (obstructive)
Cause of renal stones? - ANS> Urinary stasis
Dehydration
Elevated urinary levels of salt, protein, calcium
Causes of chronic kidney disease? - ANS> Diabetes
,Smoking
Hypertension
CVD
causes of schizophrenia - ANS> enlarged ventricles, decreased prefrontal
cortex volume, blocked reuptake of dopamine
Drug use
Poor nutrition during pregnancy
Causes of tonsillitis? - ANS> Viruses (herpes simplex)
Bacteria (streptococcus)
Changes to genital organs with pregnancy? - ANS> Bluish purpleish
discolouration of labia, vagina and cervix (chadwicks sign)
Cervical softening with mucous plug (goodells sign)
Abdominal enlargement
Breast enlargement and vascular engorgment
Colostrum secretion
Characteristics of left sided brain lesion? - ANS> Apasia
Reading and writing problems
Labels emotions
Common signs and symptoms of angina? - ANS> Heaviness and tightness in
the chest
Discomfort in the back, shoulders, neck and jaw
Components of the kidney? - ANS> Glomerulus
Proximal tubule
Loops of henle
Distal tubule
Collecting duct
Diagnosis for a right/left sided brain lesion? - ANS> Hx and physical
examination
Lab results
CT scan
Diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism? - ANS> Chest X-ray
Ecg
, Abg
Ultra sound
Pulmonary angiography
Diagnosis of altered renal function? - ANS> Hx + physical exam
Blood bichem analysis
Imaging studies
Diagnostic criteria for type 1 diabetes? - ANS> Hx + physical exam
Blood glucose levels:fasting and random
Gycosylated haemoglobin
Diagnostic criteria for type 2 diabetes? - ANS> Blood glucose level
Presence of long term complications
Diagnostic criteria of a traumatic brain injury? - ANS> Hx and physical
examination
GCS score, LOC score
Vitals
X-ray
Effects of chlorpromazine? - ANS> Think clearly
Feel less nervous
Reduced aggression
Decreased hallucination
Effects of rubella on an unborn child? - ANS> Blindness
Deafness
Heart defects
Brain damage
Give an example of a 1st degree burn? - ANS> Sunburn
Give an example of a 2nd degree burn? - ANS> Hot coffee spill
Give an example of a 3rd degree burn? - ANS> Exposure to flame
Guidelines for commencing clozapine? - ANS> Must have trialled 2 other
antipsychotics prior with no affect
ECG ECHO FBC prior
2 signs of head lice? - ANS> Itchy scalp
Scratch marks or rash on scalp
3 inhaled corticosteroids? - ANS> Pulmicort
Flixotide
Beclazone
3 negative symptoms of schiz? - ANS> Flat expressions
Lack of motivation
Inability of experience pleasure
3 positive symptoms of schiz? - ANS> Delusions
Disordered speech
Hallucinations
Adverse effects of GTN? - ANS> Headaches
Flushing
Dizziness soon after use
Adverse effects of long acting nitrates? - ANS> Headaches
Flushing
Dizziness
Adverse effects of risperidone? - ANS> Akathisia
Parkinsonims
Insomnia
Headache
Gi upset
Elevated CPK levels
Dyskinesia
Blood donations are always tested for? - ANS> Infection
Hep B & C
HIV & AIDS
Syphilis
ABO group
,Rh type
Blood group antibodies
Can meningococcal be life threatening? - ANS> Yes it can cause sepsis or
meningitis which is infection of the brain
Can people carry meningitis without being sick? - ANS> Yes it can be carried in
their nose and throat
Can you use long acting nitrates to relieve angina symptoms? - ANS> No
Cause of hyperkalaemia? - ANS> Increased IV intake
Decreased renal excretion
Cell trauma
Cause of hypokalaemia? - ANS> Reduced intake of potassium
Increased output of potassium usual through GI tract or urine
Cause of kidney infection? - ANS> When bacteria enters the urethra and travels
up the bladder into the kidneys
Cause of multiple sclerosis? - ANS> Genetics
Autoimmunity
Regional variation
More common in females 20-40 years
Cause of neuroleptic malignant syndrome? - ANS> Taking neuroleptic or
antipsychotic medication
Cause of Parkinson's disease? - ANS> Unknown. Might be inherited
Cause of renal failure? - ANS> Prerenal (ischaemic)
Intrarenal (acute tubular necrosis)
Postrenal (obstructive)
Cause of renal stones? - ANS> Urinary stasis
Dehydration
Elevated urinary levels of salt, protein, calcium
Causes of chronic kidney disease? - ANS> Diabetes
,Smoking
Hypertension
CVD
causes of schizophrenia - ANS> enlarged ventricles, decreased prefrontal
cortex volume, blocked reuptake of dopamine
Drug use
Poor nutrition during pregnancy
Causes of tonsillitis? - ANS> Viruses (herpes simplex)
Bacteria (streptococcus)
Changes to genital organs with pregnancy? - ANS> Bluish purpleish
discolouration of labia, vagina and cervix (chadwicks sign)
Cervical softening with mucous plug (goodells sign)
Abdominal enlargement
Breast enlargement and vascular engorgment
Colostrum secretion
Characteristics of left sided brain lesion? - ANS> Apasia
Reading and writing problems
Labels emotions
Common signs and symptoms of angina? - ANS> Heaviness and tightness in
the chest
Discomfort in the back, shoulders, neck and jaw
Components of the kidney? - ANS> Glomerulus
Proximal tubule
Loops of henle
Distal tubule
Collecting duct
Diagnosis for a right/left sided brain lesion? - ANS> Hx and physical
examination
Lab results
CT scan
Diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism? - ANS> Chest X-ray
Ecg
, Abg
Ultra sound
Pulmonary angiography
Diagnosis of altered renal function? - ANS> Hx + physical exam
Blood bichem analysis
Imaging studies
Diagnostic criteria for type 1 diabetes? - ANS> Hx + physical exam
Blood glucose levels:fasting and random
Gycosylated haemoglobin
Diagnostic criteria for type 2 diabetes? - ANS> Blood glucose level
Presence of long term complications
Diagnostic criteria of a traumatic brain injury? - ANS> Hx and physical
examination
GCS score, LOC score
Vitals
X-ray
Effects of chlorpromazine? - ANS> Think clearly
Feel less nervous
Reduced aggression
Decreased hallucination
Effects of rubella on an unborn child? - ANS> Blindness
Deafness
Heart defects
Brain damage
Give an example of a 1st degree burn? - ANS> Sunburn
Give an example of a 2nd degree burn? - ANS> Hot coffee spill
Give an example of a 3rd degree burn? - ANS> Exposure to flame
Guidelines for commencing clozapine? - ANS> Must have trialled 2 other
antipsychotics prior with no affect
ECG ECHO FBC prior
