105 exam 2012 Flashcards
(51 cards)
Which of the following statements is incorrect concerning the development of the professional code of conduct, code of ethics and competency standards?
A) They provide regulatory bodies with a basis for evaluation of conduct
B) They were developed to restrict nursing practice
C) They outline minimum standards for nurses to uphold
D)They inform the public of standards of professional conduct
Which of the following statements is incorrect concerning the development of the professional code of conduct, code of ethics and competency standards?
A) They provide regulatory bodies with a basis for evaluation of conduct
B) They were developed to restrict nursing practice
C) They outline minimum standards for nurses to uphold
D)They inform the public of standards of professional conduct
The concept of health incorporates all of the following except:
A) Health promotion
B) Environmental context
C) Healthcare system
D) Disease prevention
E) Social context
The concept of health incorporates all of the following except:
A) Health promotion
B) Environmental context
C) Healthcare system
D) Disease prevention
E) Social context
3.
Depending on the clinical situation, the nurse may establish one of four kinds of database. An episodic is described as:
A) Including a complete health history and full physical examination
B) Concerning mainly one problem
C) Evaluation of a previously identified problem
D) Rapid collection of data in conjunction with lifesaving measures
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3.
Depending on the clinical situation, the nurse may establish one of four kinds of database. An episodic is described as:
A) Including a complete health history and full physical examination
B) Concerning mainly one problem
C) Evaluation of a previously identified problem
D) Rapid collection of data in conjunction with lifesaving measures
4.
Nursing diagnoses, based on assessment of a number of factors, give nurses a common language which to communicate nursing findings. The best description of a nursing diagnosis is that it is;
A) Used to evaluate the etiology of a disease
B) A pattern of coping
C) A concise description of actual or potential health problems or of wellness strengths
D) The patient’s perceptions of and satisfaction with their own health status
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4.
Nursing diagnoses, based on assessment of a number of factors, give nurses a common language which to communicate nursing findings. The best description of a nursing diagnosis is that it is;
A) Used to evaluate the etiology of a disease
B) A pattern of coping
C) A concise description of actual or potential health problems or of wellness strengths
D) The patient’s perceptions of and satisfaction with their own health status
5.
When becoming culturally safe, knowledge is required in all of the following areas except
A) Your own personal cultural identity
B) The culture of the nursing profession
C) The healthcare system hierarchy
D)The cultural identity of the client as they describe it to you
5.
When becoming culturally safe, knowledge is required in all of the following areas except
A) Your own personal cultural identity
B) The culture of the nursing profession
C) The healthcare system hierarchy
D)The cultural identity of the client as they describe it to you
6.
Draw a line to match the following theories of illness (A-C) with the associated definitions (1-3)
A: biomedical
B: Naturalistic
C: Magico-religious
1: The world is seen as an areana in which supernatural forces dominate
2: All events in life have a cause and effect; the human body functions more or less mechanically
3: The belief that human life is only one aspect of nature and is part of the general order of the cosmos
6.
Draw a line to match the following theories of illness (A-C) with the associated definitions (1-3)
A 2: biomedical
B 3: Naturalistic
C 1: Magico-religious
7.
Recognizing and accepting the other persons feeling’s without criticism within a communication context is an example of;
A: Empathy
B: Liking others
C: Facilitation
D: A non verbal listening technique
7.
Recognizing and accepting the other persons feeling’s without criticism within a communication context is an example of;
A: Empathy
B: Liking others
C: Facilitation
D: A non verbal listening technique
8.
During an interview a good rule to follow is to:
A: stop the patient each time something is said that is not understood
B: Spend more time listening to the patient than talking
C: Consistently think of your next response so the patient will know that you understand them
D: Use ‘why’ questions to seek clarification of unusual symptoms or behavior
8.
During an interview a good rule to follow is to:
A: stop the patient each time something is said that is not understood
B: Spend more time listening to the patient than talking
C: Consistently think of your next response so the patient will know that you understand them
D: Use ‘why’ questions to seek clarification of unusual symptoms or behavior
9.
The organs that aid the lymphatic system are:
A: Liver, Lymph nodes and stomach
B: Pancreas, small intestine and thymus
C: Spleen, tonsils and thymus
D: Pancreas, spleen and tonsils
9.
The organs that aid the lymphatic system are:
A: Liver, Lymph nodes and stomach
B: Pancreas, small intestine and thymus
C: Spleen, tonsils and thymus
D: Pancreas, spleen and tonsils
10.
The registered nurse wants to assess for arterial deficit in the lower extremities. After raising the legs 30cm off the table then having the person sit up and dangle the leg, the colour should return in:
A: 5 seconds or less
B: 10 seconds or less
C: 15 seconds
D: 30 seconds
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10.
The registered nurse wants to assess for arterial deficit in the lower extremities. After raising the legs 30cm off the table then having the person sit up and dangle the leg, the colour should return in:
A: 5 seconds or less
B: 10 seconds or less
C: 15 seconds
D: 30 seconds
11
The function of the pulmonic valve is to:
A: Divide the left atrium and the left ventricle
B: Guard the opening between the right atrium and right ventricle
C: Protect the orifice between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery
D: Guard the entrance to the aorta from the left ventricle
11
The function of the pulmonic valve is to:
A: Divide the left atrium and the left ventricle
B: Guard the opening between the right atrium and right ventricle
C: Protect the orifice between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery
D: Guard the entrance to the aorta from the left ventricle
12
The second heart sound (S2) is the result of:
A: Opening of the mitral and tricuspid valves
B: Closing of the mitral and tricuspid valves
C: Opening of the aortic and pulmonic valves
D: Closing of the aortic and pulmonic valves
12
The second heart sound (S2) is the result of:
A: Opening of the mitral and tricuspid valves
B: Closing of the mitral and tricuspid valves
C: Opening of the aortic and pulmonic valves
D: Closing of the aortic and pulmonic valves
13
The frenulum is:
A: The middle fold of tissue that connects the tongue to the lower floor of the mouth
B: The anterior boarder of the oral cavity
C: The arching roof of the mouth
D: The free projection hanging down from the middle of the soft palate
13
The frenulum is:
A: The middle fold of tissue that connects the tongue to the lower floor of the mouth
B: The anterior boarder of the oral cavity
C: The arching roof of the mouth
D: The free projection hanging down from the middle of the soft palate
14
In order to differentiate between an acute infection and chronic inflammation, you palpate the lymph nodes. Your findings would reveal which of the following to confirm an acute infection:
A: Nodes are hard, unilateral, non tender and fixed
B: Nodes are bilateral, enlarged, warm, tender and firm but they move freely
C: Nodes are enlarged, firm, non-tender and mobile
D: Nodes are clumped in strings
14
In order to differentiate between an acute infection and chronic inflammation, you palpate the lymph nodes. Your findings would reveal which of the following to confirm an acute infection:
A: Nodes are hard, unilateral, non tender and fixed
B: Nodes are bilateral, enlarged, warm, tender and firm but they move freely
C: Nodes are enlarged, firm, non-tender and mobile
D: Nodes are clumped in strings
15
After examining a patient, you make the following notation: Increased respiratory rate, chest expansion decreased on the left side, dull to percussion over left lower lobe, breath sounds louder with fine crackles over left lower lobe,. These are consistent with a diagnosis of:
A: Bronchitis
B: Asthma
C: Plural effusion
D: Lobar pneumonia
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15
After examining a patient, you make the following notation: Increased respiratory rate, chest expansion decreased on the left side, dull to percussion over left lower lobe, breath sounds louder with fine crackles over left lower lobe,. These are consistent with a diagnosis of:
A: Bronchitis
B: Asthma
C: Plural effusion
D: Lobar pneumonia
16
Match column (A-F) to column B (1-6)
A: Normal chest
B: Barrel chest
C: Pectus excavatum
D: Pectus carinatum
E: Scoliosis
F: Kyphosis
1: Anterior > transvers diameter
2: Exaggerated posterior curvature of the thoracic spine
3: Lateral, S shaped curvature of the thoracic and lumbar spine
4: sunken sternum and adjacent cartilages
5: Elliptical shape with anterioposterior : transverse diameter in the ratio of 1:2
6: forward protrusion of the sternum with ribs sloping back at either side
16
Match column (A-F) to column B (1-6)
A 5: Normal chest
B 1: Barrel chest
C 4: Pectus excavatum
D 6: Pectus carinatum
E 3: Scoliosis
F 2: Kyphosis
1: Anterior > transvers diameter
2: Exaggerated posterior curvature of the thoracic spine
3: Lateral, S shaped curvature of the thoracic and lumbar spine
4: sunken sternum and adjacent cartilages
5: Elliptical shape with anterioposterior : transverse diameter in the ratio of 1:2
6: forward protrusion of the sternum with ribs sloping back at either side
17
During an assessment of the spine, the patient would be asked to:
A: adduct and extend
B: Suprinate, evert and retract
C: Extend, adduct, invert and rotate
D: Flex, extend, abduct and rotate
17
During an assessment of the spine, the patient would be asked to:
A: adduct and extend
B: Suprinate, evert and retract
C: Extend, adduct, invert and rotate
D: Flex, extend, abduct and rotate
18
Anterior and posterior stability is provided to the knee joint by the:
A: medial and lateral menisci
B: Patellar tendon ligament
C: Medial collateral ligament and quadriceps muscle
D: Anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments
18
Anterior and posterior stability is provided to the knee joint by the:
A: medial and lateral menisci
B: Patellar tendon ligament
C: Medial collateral ligament and quadriceps muscle
D: Anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments
19
A risk factor for melanoma is:
A: Brown eyes
B: Darkly pigmented skin
C: Skin that freckles or burns before tanning
D: Use of screen products
19
A risk factor for melanoma is:
A: Brown eyes
B: Darkly pigmented skin
C: Skin that freckles or burns before tanning
D: Use of screen products
20
The capillary beds should refill after being depressed in:
A: <1 sec
B: >2 sec
C: 1-2 sec
D: Time is not significant a long as colour returns
20
The capillary beds should refill after being depressed in:
A: <1 sec
B: >2 sec
C: 1-2 sec
D: Time is not significant a long as colour returns
21
Select the sequence of techniques used during an examination of the abdomen:
A: Percussion, inspection, palpation, auscultation
B: Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
C: Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
D: Auscultation, inspection, palpation, percussion
21
Select the sequence of techniques used during an examination of the abdomen:
A: Percussion, inspection, palpation, auscultation
B: Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
C: Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
D: Auscultation, inspection, palpation, percussion
22
Peptic ulcer disease occurs with which of the following (abcd)
- Frequent use of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Alcohol consumption
- Smoking
- Helicobactor pyloi infection
A: 1,2 and 4
B: 1,2 and 3
C: None of the above
D: All of the above
22
Peptic ulcer disease occurs with which of the following (abcd)
1.Frequent use of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
2. Alcohol consumption
3. Smoking
4. Helicobactor pyloi infection
A: 1,2 and 4
B: 1,2 and 3
C: None of the above
D: All of the above
23
Although a full mental status examination may not be required, the nurse must be aware of the four main headings of the assessment while performing the interview and physical examination. These headings are:
A: Mood, affect, consciousness and orientation
B: Memory, attention, thought content and perceptions
C: Language, orientation, attention and abstract reasoning
D: Appearances, behavior, cognition and thought processes
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Although a full mental status examination may not be required, the nurse must be aware of the four main headings of the assessment while performing the interview and physical examination. These headings are:
A: Mood, affect, consciousness and orientation
B: Memory, attention, thought content and perceptions
C: Language, orientation, attention and abstract reasoning
D: Appearances, behavior, cognition and thought processes
A major Characteristic of dementia is:
A: Impairment of short and long term memory
B:Hallucinations
C: Sudden onset of symptoms
D: Substance- induced
A major Characteristic of dementia is:
A: Impairment of short and long term memory
B:Hallucinations
C: Sudden onset of symptoms
D: Substance- induced
