COMPREHENSIVE
PREDICTOR EXAM
BRAND NEW 2023/2024
Blood glucose level - correct answers--Normal range is 70-100 mg/dl.
Jitteriness - correct answers--Common sign of hypoglycemia in newborns.
Hip arthroplasty - correct answers--Surgical procedure to replace hip joint.
Abducted position - correct answers--Hips positioned away from midline post-surgery.
Subtotal thyroidectomy - correct answers--Partial removal of the thyroid gland.
,Calcium gluconate - correct answers--Administered to prevent hypocalcemia post-
thyroidectomy.
Medication half-life - correct answers--Time taken for drug concentration to halve.
Adverse effects - correct answers--Unintended harmful reactions to medications.
Client advocacy - correct answers--Supporting clients' rights and informed choices.
Informed consent - correct answers--Client's agreement after understanding procedure
details.
Gastrostomy tube feedings - correct answers--Nutritional support via tube inserted in
stomach.
Feeding administration time - correct answers--Recommended duration is 30 minutes
for safety.
Supine position - correct answers--Lying flat on back, often post-feeding.
Digoxin - correct answers--Medication used to treat heart conditions.
Apical pulse - correct answers--Heart rate measured at the apex of the heart.
Sickle-cell anemia - correct answers--Genetic disorder affecting red blood cell shape.
Acute chest syndrome - correct answers--Serious complication in sickle-cell anemia
patients.
Substernal retractions - correct answers--Indicates respiratory distress, requires
immediate attention.
Temperature 37.9 C - correct answers--Slight fever, may indicate infection.
Potassium level - correct answers--Normal range is 3.5-5.0 mEq/L.
Constipation - correct answers--Infrequent bowel movements, can indicate medication
side effect.
Feeding bag change - correct answers--Recommended every 3 days for hygiene.
Gastric Lavage - correct answers--Procedure to cleanse stomach contents.
NG Tube - correct answers--Nasogastric tube for feeding or medication.
, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - correct answers--Progressive neurodegenerative
disease affecting motor neurons.
Speech-Language Pathologist - correct answers--Professional aiding communication
and swallowing disorders.
Rheumatoid Arthritis - correct answers--Autoimmune disorder causing joint
inflammation.
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate - correct answers--Blood test measuring inflammation
level.
Petechiae - correct answers--Small red or purple spots from bleeding.
Platelet Count - correct answers--Test measuring number of platelets in blood.
Life-Sustaining Measures - correct answers--Medical procedures to prolong life.
Ethics Committee - correct answers--Group addressing ethical issues in healthcare.
Contact Precautions - correct answers--Infection control practices to prevent
transmission.
Cardiac Rehabilitation - correct answers--Program to improve heart health post-
infarction.
Combination Oral Contraceptives - correct answers--Hormonal pills preventing
pregnancy.
Thrombophlebitis - correct answers--Inflammation of a vein with clot formation.
Living Will - correct answers--Document stating medical treatment preferences.
Troponin Level - correct answers--Test indicating heart muscle damage.
Advance Directives - correct answers--Legal documents outlining healthcare
preferences.
Comatose Patient - correct answers--Unresponsive state with no awareness.
Negative Pressure Room - correct answers--Room designed to contain airborne
pathogens.
Glasses Care - correct answers--Proper maintenance for vision correction devices.
Incident Report - correct answers--Document detailing an unusual healthcare event.