NCLEX RN Exam Questions With Accurate Answers.
What is glycogen? - accurate answers-It is a stored formed of glucose/energy
manufactured by the liver
When the body does not receive enough carbs it burns ___________ and
_____________. - accurate answers-protein, fat
The most concentrated source of energy for the body is ___________. - accurate
answers-fats
Fats carry vitamins - accurate answers-A,D,E,K (Remember FADE K!)
The nutrient needed most for growth and repair of tissues is _____________. -
accurate answers-protein (second best is Vit C)
Vitamins and minerals provide energy for the body. (T/F) - accurate answers-
False- they are necessary for a body's chemical reactions.
Water is present in ALL body tissues. (T/F) - accurate answers-True (even
bone)
An individual is overweight if they are ________% above the ideal weight. -
accurate answers-10
An individual is obese if they weigh ________% above the ideal weight. -
accurate answers-20
What solution and material are used to cleanse the eyes of an infant? -
accurate answers-Plain water, cotton balls, washcloths
Can you use cotton swabs to clean the eyes, nares or ears of an infant? -
accurate answers-No, this is dangerous
Can you use the same cotton ball/washcloth edge for both eyes? - accurate
answers-No, it would cross contaminate
Should you cover an unhealed umbilical site with the diaper? - accurate
answers-No, fold the diaper down.
,What temperature is appropriate for the water used to bathe an infant? -
accurate answers-100 to 105
What is the #1 purpose of a tepid (slightly) sponge bath? - accurate answers-
Lower body temperature during fever.
How should the temperature of the water be tested if no thermometer is
available? - accurate answers-Dropping water on inside surface of your
forearm.
With which body part do you begin when bathing an infant? - accurate
answers-Eyes always
When cleansing an infant's eye, cleanse from _______ to _______ canthus? -
accurate answers-No, inner to outer
Should you retract the foreskin of a 5 week old male, uncircumcised infant to
cleanse the area? - accurate answers-No, not until foreskin retracts naturally
and without resistance- then it should be retracted, cleansed and replaced.
When sponge-bathing with tepid water the correct temp is _____________. -
accurate answers-98.6 F
How long does it take for the umbilical stump to fall off? - accurate answers-7
to 14 days
The primary reason why an infant is draped during the bath is to provide
privacy. (T/F) - accurate answers-False, the primary purpose of draping is to
prevent chilling.
You may use friction to remove vernix caseosa from an infant's skin. (T/F) -
accurate answers-False, it causes damage/bruising
What solution is commonly used for care of umbilical cord? - accurate
answers-70% alcohol to promote drying (trend is toward soap and water)
What cranial nerve is affected in Bell's Palsy? - accurate answers-#7, facial
nerve
,What is the #1 symptom of Bell's Palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis)? - accurate
answers-One sided (unilateral) facial paralysis
Complete recovery from the paralysis of Bell's Palsy should occur in _______ to
______ months. - accurate answers-4 to 6
In addition to the facial paralysis, the sense of ______ is also affected in Bell's
Palsy. - accurate answers-taste
Will the patient be able to close their eye on the affected side of Bell's Palsy? -
accurate answers-no
Give three eye interventions for the client with Bell's Palsy. - accurate
answers-Dark glasses, artificial tears, cover eye at night
As the prostate enlarges it compresses the ___________ and causes urinary
________. - accurate answers-Urethra, rentention
At what age does BPH occur? - accurate answers-men over 50 years of age
In BPH the man has (increased/decreased) frequency of urination? - accurate
answers-increased
In BPH the force of the urinary stream is (increased/decreased). - accurate
answers-decreased
The man with BPH has a _________-stream of urine - accurate answers-forked
The man with BPH has hesitancey. What does this mean? - accurate answers-
Difficulty starting to void
Will the man with BPH have enuresis, nocturia or hematuria? - accurate
answers-Enuresis (involuntary urination) -No
Nocturia (Frequent urination at night) -Yes
Hematuria (blood in urine) -Maybe
What is the best way to screen men for BPH? - accurate answers-Digital rectal
exam
, Should fluids be forced or restricted in BPH? - accurate answers-forced
What does TURP stand for? - accurate answers-Transurethral resection of the
prostate
The most radical prostate surgery is the ____________ prostatectomy. - accurate
answers-Perineal
What type of diet is used in BPH? - accurate answers-Acid Ash
Acid Ash diet - accurate answers-Decrease pH (makes urine acid)
Chz, eggs, Meat, fish, oysters, poultry, Bread, Cereal, Whole Grains, Pastries,
Cranberries, Prunes, Plums, Tomatoes, Peas, Corn, Legumes.
What is the primary purpose of a 3 way continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
after TURP? - accurate answers-To keep the catheter clear of clots and to
drain urine
What solution is used for CBI? - accurate answers-Normal saline (0.9 NaCl)
How fast do you run the CBI? - accurate answers-At whatever rate it takes to
keep the urine flowing and free of clots
What drug is use to treat bladder spasm? - accurate answers-B&O
suppositories (Belladonna & Opiates)
Should you take a rectal temp after prostatectomy? Give stool softeners? -
accurate answers-No rectal temperatures, yes stool softeners
You should call the MD after TURP when you see _________ thick ________,
_____________ clots, and ____________ urine drainage on the dressing. - accurate
answers-Bright thick blood, persistent clots, persistent urine on dressing
(don't call MD for transitory clots and urine on dressing.)
In a patient with a TURP, if you see an increase in blood content of urine
coming out of the catheter, you would first ___________. - accurate answers-Pull
carefully on the catheter to apply local pressure on the prostate with the Foley
balloon.
What is glycogen? - accurate answers-It is a stored formed of glucose/energy
manufactured by the liver
When the body does not receive enough carbs it burns ___________ and
_____________. - accurate answers-protein, fat
The most concentrated source of energy for the body is ___________. - accurate
answers-fats
Fats carry vitamins - accurate answers-A,D,E,K (Remember FADE K!)
The nutrient needed most for growth and repair of tissues is _____________. -
accurate answers-protein (second best is Vit C)
Vitamins and minerals provide energy for the body. (T/F) - accurate answers-
False- they are necessary for a body's chemical reactions.
Water is present in ALL body tissues. (T/F) - accurate answers-True (even
bone)
An individual is overweight if they are ________% above the ideal weight. -
accurate answers-10
An individual is obese if they weigh ________% above the ideal weight. -
accurate answers-20
What solution and material are used to cleanse the eyes of an infant? -
accurate answers-Plain water, cotton balls, washcloths
Can you use cotton swabs to clean the eyes, nares or ears of an infant? -
accurate answers-No, this is dangerous
Can you use the same cotton ball/washcloth edge for both eyes? - accurate
answers-No, it would cross contaminate
Should you cover an unhealed umbilical site with the diaper? - accurate
answers-No, fold the diaper down.
,What temperature is appropriate for the water used to bathe an infant? -
accurate answers-100 to 105
What is the #1 purpose of a tepid (slightly) sponge bath? - accurate answers-
Lower body temperature during fever.
How should the temperature of the water be tested if no thermometer is
available? - accurate answers-Dropping water on inside surface of your
forearm.
With which body part do you begin when bathing an infant? - accurate
answers-Eyes always
When cleansing an infant's eye, cleanse from _______ to _______ canthus? -
accurate answers-No, inner to outer
Should you retract the foreskin of a 5 week old male, uncircumcised infant to
cleanse the area? - accurate answers-No, not until foreskin retracts naturally
and without resistance- then it should be retracted, cleansed and replaced.
When sponge-bathing with tepid water the correct temp is _____________. -
accurate answers-98.6 F
How long does it take for the umbilical stump to fall off? - accurate answers-7
to 14 days
The primary reason why an infant is draped during the bath is to provide
privacy. (T/F) - accurate answers-False, the primary purpose of draping is to
prevent chilling.
You may use friction to remove vernix caseosa from an infant's skin. (T/F) -
accurate answers-False, it causes damage/bruising
What solution is commonly used for care of umbilical cord? - accurate
answers-70% alcohol to promote drying (trend is toward soap and water)
What cranial nerve is affected in Bell's Palsy? - accurate answers-#7, facial
nerve
,What is the #1 symptom of Bell's Palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis)? - accurate
answers-One sided (unilateral) facial paralysis
Complete recovery from the paralysis of Bell's Palsy should occur in _______ to
______ months. - accurate answers-4 to 6
In addition to the facial paralysis, the sense of ______ is also affected in Bell's
Palsy. - accurate answers-taste
Will the patient be able to close their eye on the affected side of Bell's Palsy? -
accurate answers-no
Give three eye interventions for the client with Bell's Palsy. - accurate
answers-Dark glasses, artificial tears, cover eye at night
As the prostate enlarges it compresses the ___________ and causes urinary
________. - accurate answers-Urethra, rentention
At what age does BPH occur? - accurate answers-men over 50 years of age
In BPH the man has (increased/decreased) frequency of urination? - accurate
answers-increased
In BPH the force of the urinary stream is (increased/decreased). - accurate
answers-decreased
The man with BPH has a _________-stream of urine - accurate answers-forked
The man with BPH has hesitancey. What does this mean? - accurate answers-
Difficulty starting to void
Will the man with BPH have enuresis, nocturia or hematuria? - accurate
answers-Enuresis (involuntary urination) -No
Nocturia (Frequent urination at night) -Yes
Hematuria (blood in urine) -Maybe
What is the best way to screen men for BPH? - accurate answers-Digital rectal
exam
, Should fluids be forced or restricted in BPH? - accurate answers-forced
What does TURP stand for? - accurate answers-Transurethral resection of the
prostate
The most radical prostate surgery is the ____________ prostatectomy. - accurate
answers-Perineal
What type of diet is used in BPH? - accurate answers-Acid Ash
Acid Ash diet - accurate answers-Decrease pH (makes urine acid)
Chz, eggs, Meat, fish, oysters, poultry, Bread, Cereal, Whole Grains, Pastries,
Cranberries, Prunes, Plums, Tomatoes, Peas, Corn, Legumes.
What is the primary purpose of a 3 way continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
after TURP? - accurate answers-To keep the catheter clear of clots and to
drain urine
What solution is used for CBI? - accurate answers-Normal saline (0.9 NaCl)
How fast do you run the CBI? - accurate answers-At whatever rate it takes to
keep the urine flowing and free of clots
What drug is use to treat bladder spasm? - accurate answers-B&O
suppositories (Belladonna & Opiates)
Should you take a rectal temp after prostatectomy? Give stool softeners? -
accurate answers-No rectal temperatures, yes stool softeners
You should call the MD after TURP when you see _________ thick ________,
_____________ clots, and ____________ urine drainage on the dressing. - accurate
answers-Bright thick blood, persistent clots, persistent urine on dressing
(don't call MD for transitory clots and urine on dressing.)
In a patient with a TURP, if you see an increase in blood content of urine
coming out of the catheter, you would first ___________. - accurate answers-Pull
carefully on the catheter to apply local pressure on the prostate with the Foley
balloon.
