NURSING WRITTEN TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONS

1. Removing a neonate from an incubator for procedures without the use of an overhead warmer will result in heat loss by A. convection B. evaporation C. radiation Answer: A. convection 2. A normal finding of male genitalia in the term neonate is A. retractable prepuce B. rugated scrotum C. testes in the inguinal canal Answer: B. rugated scrotum 3. A preeclamptic woman in the immediate postpartumperiod needs to be monitored closely for elevated blood pressure and A. adult respiratory distress syndrome B. onset of seizures C. subdural hematoma Answer: B. onset of seizures 4. A predisposing factor for assisted delivery (forceps or vacuum) is A. post dates gestation B. multiparity

1. While reviewing stress management technique with a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, what would the nurse identify as MOST appropriate? Relaxing in a warm bubble bath Yoga in a cool room Sun bathing Cross –country running. Answer: Relaxing in a warm bubble bath 2. he nurse is assessing the growth and development of a healthy three year old child. The nurse should expect the child to be able to: Ride a bicycle Jump rope Throw a ball overhead Hop on one foot. Answer: Throw a ball overhead. 3. A patient with bowlegs due to abnormal bone formations and deformities has calcium level of 7.5mg/100ml. Which of the following foods would the nurse most likely instruct the patient to add to a diet? Organ meats Whole grains Egg yolks Chicken meat Answer: Whole grains 4. When caring for a patient with an ostomy the nurse knows that extra skin protection for the personal skin is MOST important for those patients with a (an): Ileostomy Ascending colo

1. Which type of computer is Cray T90? A. Minicomputer B. Microcomputer C. Supercomputer D. Mainframe 2. The four common types of files are documents files, presentation files, worksheet files and: A. Program files B. Database files C. System files D. Digital files 3. Which of the following is a malicious threat? A. Hackers trying to flood a mail server with emails to freeze the service B. Injection of queries in login text box to retrieve user password C. Cracking of database passwords D. All of the above 4. An application of voice and vision technology is in: A. Database system B. Photoshop C. Video conferencing

1. What is the term used to describe an enlargement of the heart muscle? a. Myocarditis b. Cardiomyopathy c. Cardiomegaly d. Pericarditis Answer: c. Cardiomegaly 2. A pulsating abdominal mass usually indicates which of the following conditions? a. Enlarged spleen b. Abdominal aortic aneurysm c. Gastic distention d. Gastritis Answer: b. Abdominal aortic aneurysm 3. In which of the following disorders would the nurse expect to assess sacral eddema in bedridden client? a. Right-sided heart failure b. Pulmonary emboli

Answer for Question No. 1 Answer D is correct. Taking corticosteroids in the morning mimics the body’s natural release of cortisol. Answers A is not necessarily true, and answers B and C are not true. Answer for Question No. 2 Answer B is correct. A persistent cough might be related to an adverse reaction to Captoten. Answers A and D are incorrect because tinnitus and diarrhea are not associated with the medication. Muscle weakness might occur when beginning the treatment but is not an adverse effect; thus, answer C is incorrect. Answer for Question No. 3 Answer B is correct. The vital signs are abnormal and should be reported to the doctor immediately. Answer A, continuing to monitor the vital signs, can result in deterioration of the client’s condition. Answer C, asking the client how he feels, would supply only subjective data. Involving the LPN, in answer D, is not the best solution to help this client because he is unstable. Answer for Question No. 4 Answer D is correct

1. The client is taking prednisone 7.5mg po each morning to treat his systemic lupus errythymatosis. Which statement best explains the reason for taking the prednisone in the morning? ❍ A. There is less chance of forgetting the medication if taken in the morning. ❍ B. There will be less fluid retention if taken in the morning. ❍ C. Prednisone is absorbed best with the breakfast meal. ❍ D. Morning administration mimics the body’s natural secretion of corticosteroid. Click here for Answer 2. The physician prescribes captopril (Capoten) 25mg po tid for the client with hypertension. Which of the following adverse reactions can occur with administration of Capoten? ❍ A. Tinnitus ❍ B. Persistent cough ❍ C. Muscle weakness ❍ D. Diarrhea Click here for Answer 3. The client returns to the unit from surgery with a blood pressure of 90/50, pulse 132, respirations 30. Which action by the nurse should receive priority? ❍ A. Continue to monitor the vital signs ❍ B. Contact the phy

1. Gynecomastia is a term used for : (1) male breast infection (3) hypertrophy of male breast (2) family history (4) women over 40 years 2. When an individual expresses his failures and difficulties by blaming others is known as : (1) repression (2) projection (3) sublimation (4) denial 3. ADEID stands for : (1) Attention Deficit Hypoactive Disorder (2) Activity Deficit Hypoactive Disorder (3) Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (4) Activity Deficit Hyperactive Disorder 4. Largectile in high doses is mostly given in one of the following conditions (1) Schizophrenia