Fundamentals of Nursing (Picmonic)
Exam Questions & Answers6
Which of the following medications is most likely indicated in the treatment of refractory cases
of C. difficile associated diarrhea?
A. Oral Ampicillin if Refractory
B. IV Azithromycin if Refractory
C. IV Ampicillin if Refractory
D. IV Metronidazole if Refractory
E. Oral Azithromycin if Refractory
F. Oral Vancomycin if Refractory - ANSWERS-F. Oral Vancomycin if Refractory
Rationale: Oral vancomycin is used if refractory cases of C. diff associated diarrhea (CDAD) and is
typically used as a second-line agent to metronidazole. Oral vancomycin is indicated as a first-
line agent in severe cases of CDAD, however.
C. diff can be treated with - ANSWERS-Metronidazole, Vancomycin, and in some cases, a stool
transplant
Which of the following is most likely a consideration associated with wound drainage devices?
A. Avoid use in cardiac patients
B. Check device function
C. No anticoagulants/antiplatelets
D. Can worsen with glucose infusion
, E. Caution in seizure patients
F. Avoid shaved skin - ANSWERS-B. Check device function
Rationale: Assess drainage devices frequently to ensure that the container is not full and is still
producing a vacuum effect. Make sure the device and tubes are secure and will not get caught
resulting in dislodgement of the tube. The t-tube drainage system should be below the surgical
site to avoid a backup of bile, which could lead to infection.
Which of the following angles should be used when administering IM (intramuscular)
medication?
A. 45 degree angle
B. 75 degree angle
C. 100 degree angle
D. 30 degree angle
E. 60 degree angle
F. 90 degree angle - ANSWERS-F. 90 degree angle
Rationale: Intramuscular injections are always injected at a 90 degree angle to insure that the
needle is sufficiently penetrating through subcutaneous tissue and into muscle.
Which of the following concerns most contributes to the risk of falling?
A. Socioeconomic
B. Family history
C. Nutritional
D. Antioxidants
E. Seasonality
Exam Questions & Answers6
Which of the following medications is most likely indicated in the treatment of refractory cases
of C. difficile associated diarrhea?
A. Oral Ampicillin if Refractory
B. IV Azithromycin if Refractory
C. IV Ampicillin if Refractory
D. IV Metronidazole if Refractory
E. Oral Azithromycin if Refractory
F. Oral Vancomycin if Refractory - ANSWERS-F. Oral Vancomycin if Refractory
Rationale: Oral vancomycin is used if refractory cases of C. diff associated diarrhea (CDAD) and is
typically used as a second-line agent to metronidazole. Oral vancomycin is indicated as a first-
line agent in severe cases of CDAD, however.
C. diff can be treated with - ANSWERS-Metronidazole, Vancomycin, and in some cases, a stool
transplant
Which of the following is most likely a consideration associated with wound drainage devices?
A. Avoid use in cardiac patients
B. Check device function
C. No anticoagulants/antiplatelets
D. Can worsen with glucose infusion
, E. Caution in seizure patients
F. Avoid shaved skin - ANSWERS-B. Check device function
Rationale: Assess drainage devices frequently to ensure that the container is not full and is still
producing a vacuum effect. Make sure the device and tubes are secure and will not get caught
resulting in dislodgement of the tube. The t-tube drainage system should be below the surgical
site to avoid a backup of bile, which could lead to infection.
Which of the following angles should be used when administering IM (intramuscular)
medication?
A. 45 degree angle
B. 75 degree angle
C. 100 degree angle
D. 30 degree angle
E. 60 degree angle
F. 90 degree angle - ANSWERS-F. 90 degree angle
Rationale: Intramuscular injections are always injected at a 90 degree angle to insure that the
needle is sufficiently penetrating through subcutaneous tissue and into muscle.
Which of the following concerns most contributes to the risk of falling?
A. Socioeconomic
B. Family history
C. Nutritional
D. Antioxidants
E. Seasonality
