NACE PN TO RN Revised Exam Questions And
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A high school student is referred to the school nurse for suspected substance
abuse. Following the nurse's assessment and intervention, what would be the
MOST desirable outcome? - ANSWER -Correct ANSWER: The student accepts a
referral to a substance abuse counselor. All of the outcomes stated are desirable;
however, the best outcome is that the student would agree to seek the assistance of
a professional substance abuse counselor.
The RN is preparing an intravenous infusion of phenytoin (Dilantin) as prescribed
by the physician for the client with seizures. Which of the following solutions will
the nurse use to dilute this medication? - ANSWER -Normal saline (0.9%)
solution. Phenytoin (Dilantin) should be administered by injection into a large vein
by intermittent intravenous infusion. Normal saline (0.9%) solution is the preferred
solution. Dextrose should be avoided because of medication precipitation.
Which of the following terms corresponds with the phrase: a woman that is
pregnant? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -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.
The community nurse is planning a smoking cessation program. What would be
the first step in developing a health promotion program? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -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.
What is the normal value of urine potassium? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -
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? -
ANSWER -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? -
ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -
Ketoconazole.
Isotretinoin is the generic name for Accutane. Nystatin is the generic name for
Mycostatin and Flucinonide, a generic name for Lidex.
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A high school student is referred to the school nurse for suspected substance
abuse. Following the nurse's assessment and intervention, what would be the
MOST desirable outcome? - ANSWER -Correct ANSWER: The student accepts a
referral to a substance abuse counselor. All of the outcomes stated are desirable;
however, the best outcome is that the student would agree to seek the assistance of
a professional substance abuse counselor.
The RN is preparing an intravenous infusion of phenytoin (Dilantin) as prescribed
by the physician for the client with seizures. Which of the following solutions will
the nurse use to dilute this medication? - ANSWER -Normal saline (0.9%)
solution. Phenytoin (Dilantin) should be administered by injection into a large vein
by intermittent intravenous infusion. Normal saline (0.9%) solution is the preferred
solution. Dextrose should be avoided because of medication precipitation.
Which of the following terms corresponds with the phrase: a woman that is
pregnant? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -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.
The community nurse is planning a smoking cessation program. What would be
the first step in developing a health promotion program? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -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.
What is the normal value of urine potassium? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -
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? -
ANSWER -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? -
ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -
Ketoconazole.
Isotretinoin is the generic name for Accutane. Nystatin is the generic name for
Mycostatin and Flucinonide, a generic name for Lidex.
