NP 5 TRA ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which of the following methods of documentation uses a
chronological, story-telling format?
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A. Computerized documentation
B. Narrative charting
C. Focus charting
D. PIE charting
2. Which of the following is the key issue in malpractice actions brought
against nurses in relation to medical records?
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A. Failure to document the client’s response
B. Failure to document medication and treatment given
C. Failure to document appropriately
D. Failure to use medical terms
Correct answer
A. Failure to document the client’s response
3. You have observed the charge nurse charting treatments and
medications prior to actual administration and implementation. Which
of the following would be your initial action in this situation?
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A. Document what you have observed regarding the charge nurse’s
behavior
B. Talk to the charge nurse about the legal implications of her action
and the violation of standards of practice
C. Report the charge nurse’s behavior to the nurse manager
D. Tell the charge nurse that you have an obligation to report the
behavior to the nurse manager
Correct answer
B. Talk to the charge nurse about the legal implications of her action
and the violation of standards of practice
4. A staff nurse is seen making an entry into an electronic medical
record under another nurse’s login. What is the most appropriate thing
to do in this situation?
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A. Tell the staff nurse’s behavior to another nurse
B. The staff nurse’s activity should be reported to someone in authority
C. Talk to the staff nurse about it
D. Just be quiet about the whole thing
5. Which of the following would be your MOST appropriate action
when receiving a doctor's order over the phone?
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A. Have somebody beside you while receiving the doctor’s order
B. Write down the telephone order
C. Have the physician sign the telephone order first chance you see him
D. Read back or repeat the order the physician gave you
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6. A common response to unhealthy work environment is physical
tension. This can be overcome by progressive muscle relaxation which
basically involves __________.
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A. Focusing on an image to relax
B. Active physical exercise like aerobics
C. Releasing muscles from tension.
D. Listening to a relaxation audio program.
7. Bio-behavioral interventions are being used increasingly by both
nurses and patients in stress management. The following are examples
of such intervention except ___________.
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A. Progressive muscle relaxation
B. Pharmacotherapy
C. Guided imagery
D. Mindful meditation
8. Mark, a young overweight nurse, is making five to ten sticks of
cigarettes a day. He claimed that he learned to smoke to relieve his
stress caused by toxic assignments in the ward. Along with the smoking
he became a stress-eater. He decided to undergo a lifestyle
modification which begins with ____________.
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A. Eating the right kind of foods
B. A recognition of the impact of unhealthy habits
C. Doing a regular daily exercise.
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D. A constructive and positive attitude in life.
9. Mark is a well-informed nurse on the smoking cessation program of
the Department of Health. As a next step to his decision to stop
smoking, Ace needs ___________.
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A. Commitment
B. Motivation
C. Information
D. Skills to implement change
SITUATION 2
Mrs. Sophie Tan, a 43-year old female came in for consult with the chief
complaint of severe pain of both eyes. She claimed she sometimes sees
rainbow halos around light. She also experiences nausea and vomiting,
the attending physician gave an impression of Acute Angle-Closure
Glaucoma.
10. In assessing Mrs. Tan, what demographic data is/are RELEVANT to
ocular movement?
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A. Gender
B. Age at menarche
C. Age and gender
D. Race
Correct answer
C. Age and gender
11. An ophthalmoscopic examination was done to Mrs. Tan. The
following results are expected EXCEPT ____________.
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