Registered Nurse Exam With Detailed
Questions And Answers||
knack maneuver -answer form of Kegal exercise used to prevent incontinence
Orem's Theory of Self-Care Model states that its goal of nursing is to serve patients and
assist them to provide self-care. What are the 3 categories of needs? -answer universal,
developmental, health
normal Timed Up and Go (TUG) -answer 7-10 seconds
What is the most successful position for sexual activity for a woman with cerebral palsy?
-answer side-lying with bolster between knees
Which is the best long-term goal of cardiac rehabilitation?hase -answer reversing or
stabilizing atherosclerosis
What is the symptom that describes almost constant dribbling of urine? -answer
overflow
What is the theory of aging that states that all cells and organisms have a life span that
is predetermined and aging occurs as the end of the life span is approached? -answer
programmed/cellular
What consists of Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) for those with stroke or
TBI? -answer constraint of the uninvolved upper extremity and forced use of weakened
limbs for 90% of waking hours and massed practice
Case Mix Group (CMG) -answer classification system based on patients' clinical
characteristics
GCS - Coma -answer 3-8
GCS - Severe -answer 8 or less
GCS - Moderate -answer 9-12
GCS - Mild -answer 13-15
King's Theory of Nursing -answer involves the interaction of personal systems,
interpersonal systems, and society systems
, Roger's Theory of Nursing -answer views nursing as both a science and an art
Neuman's Theory of Nursing -answer involves the patient's defense against stress;
focuses on goal setting, prevention, and maximizing function; includes levels of primary,
secondary, and tertiary preventative care
A SCI at which level may allow a patient to self-operate a motorized wheelchair? -
answer C5
Nursing Process -answer 1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Planning
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
Which medication helps with an acute SCI (also helps increase neuro and motor
function)? -answer methylprednisolone
Which device helps stroke rehab patients to improve ROM and function in the hands? -
answer smart glove
Which medication is frequently given to patients with a decreased LOC during the acute
phase (< 1 month) after a TBI? -answer bromocriptine
What is the maximum limit for sodium intake for a patient on a cardiac diet? -answer
1500 mg
On a cardiac diet, what is the recommended daily serving of grains and starches? -
answer 6-11
What are the general guidelines for a renal diet? -answer low sodium, low phosphorus,
low protein
Which group of medications slows down rehab in TBI patients? -answer anticholinergics
Which medication, that helps relieve neurogenic bladder, has the least amount of
anticholinergic side effects? -answer Tolterodine
What is the best way to assess the external anal sphincter? -answer digital rectal exam
What is the goal of medication therapy with bowel incontinence? -answer decrease
stool frequency and improve stool consistency
Which sleeping medication may help a patient with Parkinsonism symptoms? -answer
Remeron