NACE PN TO RN EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED
The community nurse is planning a smoking cessation program. What would be the first
step in developing a health promotion program? - Correct Answer: Conducting health
risk surveys
First conduct initial assessments to determine if there is a health risk. Then follow the
course of action in place in this event.
A woman is two months pregnant when her five-year-old child develops rubella. What is
most likely to be given to the mother? - Correct Answer: Immune serum globulin
Immune serum globulin gives her a passive immunity and helps keep her from
developing rubella, which can have devastating effect on her unborn child. MMR is a
live virus and is not given to pregnant women. RhoGam prevents anti Rh antibody
development. There is no such thing as rubella antitoxin.
Which of the following terms corresponds with the phrase: a woman that is pregnant? -
Gravida
Gravida is another word for pregnancy. Spermatogonia refers to male sperm cells.
Placenta previa is when the placenta is too close to the cervix.
A healthy first time pregnant client asks the nurse, "How long will I stay in the hospital
after my baby is born." The client is scheduled for a Caesarean section. The nurse
understands the average timeframe for the hospital stay for a Caesarean section is
what? - Correct Answer: 72 hours. The hospital stay for a healthy mother who has
delivered an infant varies depending on the type of delivery. The length of stay in the
hospital for a vaginal birth is typically 24 to 48 hours. The length of stay in the hospital
for a Caesarean section that does not have any complications is 72 hours.
What is the normal value of urine potassium? - 25-120 mEq/24 hr
The normal value for urine potassium is 25-120 mEq/24 hr
Before applying a cord clamp, the nurse assesses the umbilical cord for the presence of
vessels. The findings that are often associated with genitourinary abnormalities are
,what? - Correct Answer: one artery, one vein. Two arteries and one vein are present in
a normal umbilical cord. The presence of one artery in the umbilical cord is associated
with genitourinary abnormalities.
You are assigned to educate the nursing assistants regarding caring for the older adult.
It is important that the assistants understand that which of the following situations
portrays ageism? - The Correct answer is: Advising older adults to forgo aggressive
treatment. Ageism is a form of prejudice in which older adults are stereotyped by
characteristics found in only a few members of their group. Fundamental to ageism is
the view that older persons are different from "me" and will remain different from "me."
Advising older adults to forgo (go without) aggressive treatment, when such a treatment
would be offered as a possibility to the general population, displays ageism by treating
the older adults as fundamentally different from the general population. The other
answers identify supporting roles of the nurse for the older person.
When taking a dietary history from a newly admitted client, the nurse should remember
that which of the following foods is a common allergen? - The correct answer is
strawberries. Common food allergens include berries, peanuts, Brazil nuts, cashews,
shellfish, and eggs. Bread, carrots and oranges rarely cause allergic reactions.
A nurse who violates the civil rights of an individual may be committing what? - Correct
answer: A tort. A tort is the process of violating civil law when dealing with an individual
or an individual's property. The types of torts are commission and omission. Further,
negligence and malpractice are not the best choices as these deal with unintentional
torts.
A patient with Addison's disease has been given an inadequate steroid dosage. Which
of the following are NOT symptoms the patient could experience? - Correct Answer:
Weight gain. Weight loss is more likely. Fatigue, weakness, and dizziness are often
indicated.
Which of the following behaviors does NOT show improvement in a client with
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? - Correct answer: Client uses "will power" to stop
rituals.
The client can employ appropriate intervention techniques and more about the disease
process such as B, C and D. "Will power" alone will not be effective in dealing with
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The client can employ appropriate intervention
techniques by refraining from rituals during times of stress, using the "thought-stopping"
strategy when experiencing obsessive thoughts, and verbalizing rituals and stress
relationships.
Of the following, which is the normal range of respiration rate, in breaths per minute, for
an adult? - 12-20
, 30-45 breaths per minute is the normal range for an 3-6 month old babies. 24-32 is
normal for a toddler, and 20-24 for a small child. The average breath rate drops with
age and levels off during adolescence, to approximately 12-20 breaths per minute.
Which of the following is the generic name for Nizoral? - Ketoconazole. Isotretinoin
is the generic name for Accutane. Nystatin is the generic name for Mycostatin and
Flucinonide, a generic name for Lidex.
To evaluate a client's reason for seeking care, the nurse performs deep palpation. The
purpose of deep palpation is to assess which of the following? - Correct Answer:
Organs
The purpose of deep palpation, in which the nurse indents the client's skin
approximately 1-1/2", is to assess underlying organs and structures such as the kidneys
and spleen. Skin turgor, hydration, and temperature can be assessed using light touch
or light palpation.
A client is brought to the emergency department and the physician determines he has
gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. In planning for his care, which of the following would be
first priority? - The Correct answer is: assessment of vital signs Vital sign assessment
would be the priority nursing intervention. This would provide an indication of the
amount of blood loss that has occurred and also provide a baseline by which to monitor
the progress of treatment. The other answers (b, c, and d) are important but not priority
actions.
When providing instructions to the adolescent regarding physical development of her
body, the RN should do all of the following EXCEPT - Correct Answer: Discuss the
importance of avoiding social events in order to stay out of trouble.
Socialization is very important to teenagers and is a normal part of their development.
The other answers (b, c, and d) are all accurate instructions and discussions for the
adolescent regarding development.
The nurse is developing discharge plans for a 65-year-old client. The discharge plans
indicate the client will be discharged home with home health nursing care. The nurse
provides the home health agency with details regarding the needs of the patient. The
nurse made which of the following to the home health agency? - Correct answer: A
referral. A referral is recommending home care services or giving information to an
home care service regarding the client and the client's needs. Typically the sources of
referral to a home care agency are family members, nurses, physicians, social workers,
discharge planners or therapists.
Which of the following is the normal serum electrolyte level for magnesium? - Correct
answer: 1.6 to 2.4 mEq/L
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED
The community nurse is planning a smoking cessation program. What would be the first
step in developing a health promotion program? - Correct Answer: Conducting health
risk surveys
First conduct initial assessments to determine if there is a health risk. Then follow the
course of action in place in this event.
A woman is two months pregnant when her five-year-old child develops rubella. What is
most likely to be given to the mother? - Correct Answer: Immune serum globulin
Immune serum globulin gives her a passive immunity and helps keep her from
developing rubella, which can have devastating effect on her unborn child. MMR is a
live virus and is not given to pregnant women. RhoGam prevents anti Rh antibody
development. There is no such thing as rubella antitoxin.
Which of the following terms corresponds with the phrase: a woman that is pregnant? -
Gravida
Gravida is another word for pregnancy. Spermatogonia refers to male sperm cells.
Placenta previa is when the placenta is too close to the cervix.
A healthy first time pregnant client asks the nurse, "How long will I stay in the hospital
after my baby is born." The client is scheduled for a Caesarean section. The nurse
understands the average timeframe for the hospital stay for a Caesarean section is
what? - Correct Answer: 72 hours. The hospital stay for a healthy mother who has
delivered an infant varies depending on the type of delivery. The length of stay in the
hospital for a vaginal birth is typically 24 to 48 hours. The length of stay in the hospital
for a Caesarean section that does not have any complications is 72 hours.
What is the normal value of urine potassium? - 25-120 mEq/24 hr
The normal value for urine potassium is 25-120 mEq/24 hr
Before applying a cord clamp, the nurse assesses the umbilical cord for the presence of
vessels. The findings that are often associated with genitourinary abnormalities are
,what? - Correct Answer: one artery, one vein. Two arteries and one vein are present in
a normal umbilical cord. The presence of one artery in the umbilical cord is associated
with genitourinary abnormalities.
You are assigned to educate the nursing assistants regarding caring for the older adult.
It is important that the assistants understand that which of the following situations
portrays ageism? - The Correct answer is: Advising older adults to forgo aggressive
treatment. Ageism is a form of prejudice in which older adults are stereotyped by
characteristics found in only a few members of their group. Fundamental to ageism is
the view that older persons are different from "me" and will remain different from "me."
Advising older adults to forgo (go without) aggressive treatment, when such a treatment
would be offered as a possibility to the general population, displays ageism by treating
the older adults as fundamentally different from the general population. The other
answers identify supporting roles of the nurse for the older person.
When taking a dietary history from a newly admitted client, the nurse should remember
that which of the following foods is a common allergen? - The correct answer is
strawberries. Common food allergens include berries, peanuts, Brazil nuts, cashews,
shellfish, and eggs. Bread, carrots and oranges rarely cause allergic reactions.
A nurse who violates the civil rights of an individual may be committing what? - Correct
answer: A tort. A tort is the process of violating civil law when dealing with an individual
or an individual's property. The types of torts are commission and omission. Further,
negligence and malpractice are not the best choices as these deal with unintentional
torts.
A patient with Addison's disease has been given an inadequate steroid dosage. Which
of the following are NOT symptoms the patient could experience? - Correct Answer:
Weight gain. Weight loss is more likely. Fatigue, weakness, and dizziness are often
indicated.
Which of the following behaviors does NOT show improvement in a client with
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? - Correct answer: Client uses "will power" to stop
rituals.
The client can employ appropriate intervention techniques and more about the disease
process such as B, C and D. "Will power" alone will not be effective in dealing with
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The client can employ appropriate intervention
techniques by refraining from rituals during times of stress, using the "thought-stopping"
strategy when experiencing obsessive thoughts, and verbalizing rituals and stress
relationships.
Of the following, which is the normal range of respiration rate, in breaths per minute, for
an adult? - 12-20
, 30-45 breaths per minute is the normal range for an 3-6 month old babies. 24-32 is
normal for a toddler, and 20-24 for a small child. The average breath rate drops with
age and levels off during adolescence, to approximately 12-20 breaths per minute.
Which of the following is the generic name for Nizoral? - Ketoconazole. Isotretinoin
is the generic name for Accutane. Nystatin is the generic name for Mycostatin and
Flucinonide, a generic name for Lidex.
To evaluate a client's reason for seeking care, the nurse performs deep palpation. The
purpose of deep palpation is to assess which of the following? - Correct Answer:
Organs
The purpose of deep palpation, in which the nurse indents the client's skin
approximately 1-1/2", is to assess underlying organs and structures such as the kidneys
and spleen. Skin turgor, hydration, and temperature can be assessed using light touch
or light palpation.
A client is brought to the emergency department and the physician determines he has
gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. In planning for his care, which of the following would be
first priority? - The Correct answer is: assessment of vital signs Vital sign assessment
would be the priority nursing intervention. This would provide an indication of the
amount of blood loss that has occurred and also provide a baseline by which to monitor
the progress of treatment. The other answers (b, c, and d) are important but not priority
actions.
When providing instructions to the adolescent regarding physical development of her
body, the RN should do all of the following EXCEPT - Correct Answer: Discuss the
importance of avoiding social events in order to stay out of trouble.
Socialization is very important to teenagers and is a normal part of their development.
The other answers (b, c, and d) are all accurate instructions and discussions for the
adolescent regarding development.
The nurse is developing discharge plans for a 65-year-old client. The discharge plans
indicate the client will be discharged home with home health nursing care. The nurse
provides the home health agency with details regarding the needs of the patient. The
nurse made which of the following to the home health agency? - Correct answer: A
referral. A referral is recommending home care services or giving information to an
home care service regarding the client and the client's needs. Typically the sources of
referral to a home care agency are family members, nurses, physicians, social workers,
discharge planners or therapists.
Which of the following is the normal serum electrolyte level for magnesium? - Correct
answer: 1.6 to 2.4 mEq/L
