CPRNRE Study Set 3 Exam Questions and Answers

CPRNRE Study Set 3 Exam Questions and Answers What is the most common side effect of Nitroglycerine patches? -Answer-- hypotension - headaches How are all anti-inflammatory medications administered? -Answer-- with food to prevent gastric upset How are most analgesic medication administered? -Answer-- with food to prevent gastric upset What right is being exercised if a patient refuses to take a medication? -Answer-- autonomy What intervention is necessary if a patient with emphysema is deteriorating? -Answer-- give oxygen therapy - up to 2 liter can be administered in an emergency without a physician order What are NP4 masks designed for? -Answer-- protection for the nurse wearing it - most effective for droplet transmission (e.g., influenza) What is the formula for calculating correct newborn infant weight gain? -Answer-- weight should be doubled in 6 months and triple in 1 year What are the 3 most common signs to assess pregnancy? -Answer-Goodwell's Sign - softening of the cervix Chackwick's sign - bluish coloring of the vaginal mucosa Hegar's sign - softening of the lower uterine sesgment Goodell's Sign -Answer-- softening of the cervix Chackwick's Sign -Answer-- bluish coloring of the vaginal mucosa Hegar's Sign -Answer-- softening of the lower uterine segment What are the common symptoms of being pregnant? -Answer-- polyuria, nausea, breast tenderness - urinary frequency, urinary urgency - quickening (butterfly/gas, bubble feeling) - missing menstrual cycle What is the most effective intervention to stimulate milk production? -Answer-- have the mother frequently feed the newborn baby What is the most effective method to clean a colostomy site (stoma), flange and bag? - Answer-- rinse with water and mild soap What is the purpose of chemotherapy? -Answer-- to kill malignant tumor within the body How is the pinworm test performed? -Answer-- the first test should be in the morning, before the patient's first bowel movement Pinworm test = sticky tape test to check with microscope for pinworm and/or eggs What IV intervention is the most effective for reversing Hypoglycemia? -Answer-- D5W (D10W in severe case) What is the most effective method to clean Tracheostomy? -Answer-- use peroxi