SNLE Mock EXAM (PART 3)
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
a. Postpartum hemorrhage - Answer- A woman in labor is progressing well. She has
been diagnosed with a large fibroid in the fundus.
What should the nurse observe her for after delivery?
a. Postpartum hemorrhage
b. Retained placenta
c. Uterine inversion
d. Infection
c. Vitamin B12 - Answer- A patient is feeling hand numbness. Which medication should
the nurse expect to administer?
a. Vitamin D
b. Iron
c. Vitamin B12
d. Calcium
a. Trendelenburg position - Answer- The nurse is preparing a patient for an insertion of
a central venous pressure (CVP) line into the neck vein.
Which position should the nurse place the patient into?
a. Trendelenburg position
b. Supine position
c. Semi-Fowler's position
d. Lateral position
b. Phantom pain - Answer- Which of the following represents post-limb amputation
pain?
a. Referred pain
b. Phantom pain
c. Radiating pain
d. Chronic pain
a. Make a list of unfinished tasks - Answer- A co-worker informs the nurse about
experiencing increased levels of stress associated with daily responsibilities. To help
cope with this stress, the nurse should encourage the co-worker to:
,a. Make a list of unfinished tasks
b. Take a long vacation
c. Work longer hours
d. Ignore stress triggers
a. Reacts towards painful stimuli - Answer- A 30-year-old man was brought to the
hospital after falling from a height of 10 meters.
He was mechanically ventilated after a Glasgow Coma Score of 6. The nurse observes
for any changes in perceptual, sensory, or cognitive functions.
Which of the following is an expected patient response at this time?
a. Reacts towards painful stimuli
b. Answers verbal commands
c. Moves spontaneously
d. Opens eyes to speech
a. Ensure patency of nasogastric tube - Answer- A surgical unit nurse assessed a 35-
year-old post-appendectomy patient who shows abdominal distention with absent bowel
sounds. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
a. Ensure patency of nasogastric tube
b. Encourage oral fluids
c. Administer stool softeners
d. Ambulate the patient
b. Review evaluation details - Answer- A nurse manager was not happy about the
results of a patient's satisfaction survey. Which of the following should be the first step
for the nurse manager?
a. Meet administration
b. Review evaluation details
c. Blame the staff
d. Change the process immediately
c. Orange juice - Answer- Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a child with iron
deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron with which
food?
a. Bread
b. Milk
c. Orange juice
d. Tea
b. Surgical mask - Answer- The nurse is preparing a patient for droplet precaution.
Which of the following protective measures is required?
,a. Face shield only
b. Surgical mask
c. N95 mask
d. Sterile gloves only
c. Separation of the wound edges - Answer- A diabetic patient had left below-knee
amputation. The nurse in the surgical unit has been doing wound care for three days.
The nurse evaluated the wound's condition to review the care plan. Which sign shows
poor glucose control in wound healing?
a. Purulent drainage
b. Red granulation tissue
c. Separation of the wound edges
d. Scab formation
c. "I will contact the supervisor immediately about this error." - Answer- In the
Emergency Unit, a nurse made an error that led to an admission order for the client to
be on a venous thromboembolic protocol not being processed. Two days later, the
nurse notices the omitted order for heparin 5000 units subcutaneously every eight
hours.
Which of the following statements best describes the appropriate follow-up?
a. Document the incident quietly
b. Report it at the end of the shift
c. "I will contact the supervisor immediately about this error."
d. Ignore since it's been two days
b. Parkinson's disease - Answer- A 72-year-old patient presents to the clinic drooling,
with a blank mask-like facial expression, monotone speech, and rigid limbs. While
walking, the patient does not swing the arms normally. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
a. Alzheimer's disease
b. Parkinson's disease
c. Stroke
d. Myasthenia gravis
c. Lymphedema - Answer- A nurse is planning post-operative teaching for a patient who
underwent left partial mastectomy.
On the third post-operative day, the nurse teaches the patient to elevate the arm above
heart level several times per day. What does this exercise reduce?
a. Pain
b. Infection risk
c. Lymphedema
, d. Muscle atrophy
b. Accountability - Answer- A newly graduated nurse is inserting an intravenous cannula
into the mid-cephalic vein of a patient who is being admitted to the unit.
As she withdraws the needle, a nurse calls out for help from another patient's room. The
new nurse rushes to help.
She secured the IV catheter but accidentally threw the used needle into the regular
waste basket instead of the sharps container.
When asked about it later, the nurse admits her mistake.
Which professional act best describes the newly graduated nurse's response?
a. Integrity
b. Accountability
c. Responsibility
d. Transparency
c. Severe pain and discomfort at surgical site - Answer- 46-year-old patient in the
Urology Ward after surgical removal of the stone from his left kidney through
percutaneous nephrolithotomy under general anesthesia. The nephrostomy bag has
been attached to a tube in his left kidney for a few days now. On assessment, he
reports dull aching pain and discomfort at the surgical site in the left lumbar region.
What finding should alert the nurse to report to the physician immediately?
a. Slight pink urine in nephrostomy bag
b. Low-grade fever 37.6°C
c. Severe pain and discomfort at surgical site
d. Minimal urine output first 6 hours post-op
b. Emergency database - Answer- Cardiac Care unit nurse needs relevant data for a
myocardial infarction patient who has breathing difficulty & bradycardia. Which type of
database should the nurse use?
a. Follow-up database
b. Emergency database
c. Comprehensive database
d. Focused database
c. Packed red blood cells - Answer- What is the most appropriate blood product for a
patient with hemorrhage due to upper GI bleeding?
a. Platelets
b. Fresh frozen plasma
c. Packed red blood cells
d. Cryoprecipitate
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
a. Postpartum hemorrhage - Answer- A woman in labor is progressing well. She has
been diagnosed with a large fibroid in the fundus.
What should the nurse observe her for after delivery?
a. Postpartum hemorrhage
b. Retained placenta
c. Uterine inversion
d. Infection
c. Vitamin B12 - Answer- A patient is feeling hand numbness. Which medication should
the nurse expect to administer?
a. Vitamin D
b. Iron
c. Vitamin B12
d. Calcium
a. Trendelenburg position - Answer- The nurse is preparing a patient for an insertion of
a central venous pressure (CVP) line into the neck vein.
Which position should the nurse place the patient into?
a. Trendelenburg position
b. Supine position
c. Semi-Fowler's position
d. Lateral position
b. Phantom pain - Answer- Which of the following represents post-limb amputation
pain?
a. Referred pain
b. Phantom pain
c. Radiating pain
d. Chronic pain
a. Make a list of unfinished tasks - Answer- A co-worker informs the nurse about
experiencing increased levels of stress associated with daily responsibilities. To help
cope with this stress, the nurse should encourage the co-worker to:
,a. Make a list of unfinished tasks
b. Take a long vacation
c. Work longer hours
d. Ignore stress triggers
a. Reacts towards painful stimuli - Answer- A 30-year-old man was brought to the
hospital after falling from a height of 10 meters.
He was mechanically ventilated after a Glasgow Coma Score of 6. The nurse observes
for any changes in perceptual, sensory, or cognitive functions.
Which of the following is an expected patient response at this time?
a. Reacts towards painful stimuli
b. Answers verbal commands
c. Moves spontaneously
d. Opens eyes to speech
a. Ensure patency of nasogastric tube - Answer- A surgical unit nurse assessed a 35-
year-old post-appendectomy patient who shows abdominal distention with absent bowel
sounds. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
a. Ensure patency of nasogastric tube
b. Encourage oral fluids
c. Administer stool softeners
d. Ambulate the patient
b. Review evaluation details - Answer- A nurse manager was not happy about the
results of a patient's satisfaction survey. Which of the following should be the first step
for the nurse manager?
a. Meet administration
b. Review evaluation details
c. Blame the staff
d. Change the process immediately
c. Orange juice - Answer- Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a child with iron
deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron with which
food?
a. Bread
b. Milk
c. Orange juice
d. Tea
b. Surgical mask - Answer- The nurse is preparing a patient for droplet precaution.
Which of the following protective measures is required?
,a. Face shield only
b. Surgical mask
c. N95 mask
d. Sterile gloves only
c. Separation of the wound edges - Answer- A diabetic patient had left below-knee
amputation. The nurse in the surgical unit has been doing wound care for three days.
The nurse evaluated the wound's condition to review the care plan. Which sign shows
poor glucose control in wound healing?
a. Purulent drainage
b. Red granulation tissue
c. Separation of the wound edges
d. Scab formation
c. "I will contact the supervisor immediately about this error." - Answer- In the
Emergency Unit, a nurse made an error that led to an admission order for the client to
be on a venous thromboembolic protocol not being processed. Two days later, the
nurse notices the omitted order for heparin 5000 units subcutaneously every eight
hours.
Which of the following statements best describes the appropriate follow-up?
a. Document the incident quietly
b. Report it at the end of the shift
c. "I will contact the supervisor immediately about this error."
d. Ignore since it's been two days
b. Parkinson's disease - Answer- A 72-year-old patient presents to the clinic drooling,
with a blank mask-like facial expression, monotone speech, and rigid limbs. While
walking, the patient does not swing the arms normally. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
a. Alzheimer's disease
b. Parkinson's disease
c. Stroke
d. Myasthenia gravis
c. Lymphedema - Answer- A nurse is planning post-operative teaching for a patient who
underwent left partial mastectomy.
On the third post-operative day, the nurse teaches the patient to elevate the arm above
heart level several times per day. What does this exercise reduce?
a. Pain
b. Infection risk
c. Lymphedema
, d. Muscle atrophy
b. Accountability - Answer- A newly graduated nurse is inserting an intravenous cannula
into the mid-cephalic vein of a patient who is being admitted to the unit.
As she withdraws the needle, a nurse calls out for help from another patient's room. The
new nurse rushes to help.
She secured the IV catheter but accidentally threw the used needle into the regular
waste basket instead of the sharps container.
When asked about it later, the nurse admits her mistake.
Which professional act best describes the newly graduated nurse's response?
a. Integrity
b. Accountability
c. Responsibility
d. Transparency
c. Severe pain and discomfort at surgical site - Answer- 46-year-old patient in the
Urology Ward after surgical removal of the stone from his left kidney through
percutaneous nephrolithotomy under general anesthesia. The nephrostomy bag has
been attached to a tube in his left kidney for a few days now. On assessment, he
reports dull aching pain and discomfort at the surgical site in the left lumbar region.
What finding should alert the nurse to report to the physician immediately?
a. Slight pink urine in nephrostomy bag
b. Low-grade fever 37.6°C
c. Severe pain and discomfort at surgical site
d. Minimal urine output first 6 hours post-op
b. Emergency database - Answer- Cardiac Care unit nurse needs relevant data for a
myocardial infarction patient who has breathing difficulty & bradycardia. Which type of
database should the nurse use?
a. Follow-up database
b. Emergency database
c. Comprehensive database
d. Focused database
c. Packed red blood cells - Answer- What is the most appropriate blood product for a
patient with hemorrhage due to upper GI bleeding?
a. Platelets
b. Fresh frozen plasma
c. Packed red blood cells
d. Cryoprecipitate
