Predictor-Test-1-Typed-Questions With Answers 2023

Case Information: Mr. Lamay- 62 years old, is hospitalized with emphysema. He is receiving continuous oxygen therapy by nasal cannula. Question: Mr. Lamay has just finished his bath when he presents with dyspnea. He sits down, leaning forward slightly. What should the practical nurse do? a) Increase Mr.Lamay’s oxygen flow. b) Check the oxygen Saturation level c) Ask Mr. Lamay to take deep breaths d) Encourage diaphragmatic breathing ANSWER: B 2. Question: The next day, the practical nurse teaches Mr. Lamay how to perform breathing exercises for his emphysema. Which behavior demonstrates that Mr. Lamay has understood the teaching. a) Mr. Lamay observes his abdominal muscles when inhaling and exhaling b) Mr. Lamay counts his respirations while inhaling and exhaling silently c) While supine, Mr. Lamay inhales deeply and says the letter “O” on exhalation d) While sitting, Mr. Lamay inhales deeply and exhales slowly with pursed Lips ANSWER: D 3. Question: Which observation would indicate to the practical nurse the possibility of a respiratory tract infection? a) Dyspnea and more frequent use of bronchodilators b) Increasingly labored respirations with exhalation c) Reduced breath sounds and presence of tachypnea d) A productive cough with purulent secretions ANSWER: D 4. Question: Mrs. Lamay asks for information on emphysema. Which piece of information about emphysema is the most important to give Mr. Lamay? a) Inform her that Mr. Lamay will have to limit his physical exertion b) Encourage her to consult their physician for emphysema screening tests c) Explain to her that Mr. Lamay will recover once the drug therapy begins nursing care d) Let her know that his lung tissue might regenerate if he were to stop smoking ANSWER: A 5. Question: Mrs. Lamay is Aboriginal. She informs the practical nurse that she and her husband have asked an Aboriginal healer to visit Mr. Lamay. What should the practical nurse do? a) Inform them it is preferable that only one style of therapy be used at a time b) Suggest a meeting between the attending physician and the healer c) Discuss with the health-care team how to accommodate the visit d) Read about traditional Aboriginal beliefs ANSWER: C 6. Case Information: Mr. Johanson, 68 years old, has pneumonia and is orthopneic. Question: The practical nurse is asked to collect a sputum specimen form Mr. Johanson. What is the most appropriate collection time? a) After providing mouth care b) Immediately following morning care c) At bedtime d) Before breakfast ANSWER: D 7. Question: The practical nurse is asked to monitor Mr. Johanson’s urinary output. What amount of urine output per hour should the practical nurse report immediately? a) 15ml b) 45ml c) 60ml d) 70ml ANSWER: A 8. Question: The physician has ordered Mr. Johanson to ambulate to the bathroom. Which finding would indicate to the practical nurse that Mr. Johanson is not tolerating the increase in activity? 9. a) He becomes flushed b) His heart rate is lower c) He becomes agitated d) His respiratory rate decreases ANSWER: C 10. Question: Mr. Johanson tells the practical nurse, “ No one took the time to answer my call light last night.” Which response by the practical nurse would be most appropriate? a) We were really short-staffed last night. I’m sorry you felt alone. b) It sounds like you had a particularly difficult night last night c) Were you aware that the client in the next room was very sick last night d) I’m sorry. I know how it feels when no-one takes the time to respond ANSWER: B