nursing
sing Board Exam Practice Test 3
1. Which of the following is a therapeutic response to a patient in depression when he says, "Don't
waste your time with me."
a. "Just call me when you are okey."
b. “I’ll stay with you for a while."
c. "Why did you say that?"
d. " Can you manage alone?"
2. Which of the following nursing intervention would be most appropriate for a patient with bipolar
disorder in Manic stage?
a. restraints
b. Ensure safety
c. Frequently reminding patient of things he should not do.
d. Do not respond to their enthusiasm.
3. A patient taking MAOI Is correct when he states:
a."I will drink beer instead of wine."
b. "MAO inhibitors are considered as effective as other forms of treatment."
c. "I will not eat bananas especially those which are over ripe."
d. "I should avoid milk & milk products
4. What js the difference between a depression of a normal person and that of a mentally ill
person?
a. the same
b. no cure
c. Mentally ill is subject to suicidal tendencies
d. Seldom occurs and does not last long in normal person.
5. A client In MAOI (Nardil) therapy can eat which of tie following food?
a. Chocolates
b. Avocado
c. cheeze
d. fresh vegetables
6. Which organ functioning should be assessed prior to giving lithium
a. Kidney
b. Lever
c. heart
d. lungs
7. Lithium serum of 2.5 is:
a. above normal
b. normal
c. toxic
d. non therapeutic
,8. Difficulty in naming previously known objects is:
a. expressive aphasia
b. dysplasia
c. global aphasia
d. dysphagia
9. In what category of personality disorders does somatoform disorder belong?
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Basic Nursing Abbreviations
A /G = albumin/globulin ratio
ABG = arterial blood gases
AC = before eating
ACE = angiotensin converting enzyme
ACL = anterior cruciate ligament
ACLS = advanced cardiac life support
ACTH = adrenocorticotropic hormone
ad lib = as much as needed
ADH = anti-diuretic hormone
ADL = activities of daily living
AFB = acid-fast bacilli
AFP = alpha-fetoprotein
AGA = appropriate for gestational age
AI = aortic insufficiency
AIDS = acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AKA = above knee amputation
ALD = alcoholic liver disease
ALL = acute lymphocytic leukemia
ALP = alkaline phosphatase
ALT = alanine transaminase, alanine aminotransferase
ATN = acute tubular necrosis
AU = both ears
AV = atrioventricular
B.S. = Bachelor of Science
B/K = below knee
BM = bowel movement or breast milk
BX = biopsy
c = with
C/O = complaining of
CA = calcium, cancer, carcinoma
CAA = crystalline amino acids
CABG = coronary artery bypass graft
CAD = coronary artery disease
CAPD = continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
CAT = computerized axial tomography
CBC = complete blood count
CBD = common bile duct
,CBG = capillary blood gas
CBI = continuous bladder irrigation
CBS = capillary blood sugar
CC = chief complaint
CCK = cholecystokinin
CCPD = continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis
CCU = clean catch urine or cardiac care unit
CCV = critical closing volume
CF = cystic fibrosis
CHF = congestive heart failure
CHO = carbohydrate
CI = cardiac index
CLT = Clinical Laboratory Technician
CML = chronic myelogenous leukemia
CN = cranial nerves
CNS = central nervous system
CO = cardiac output
COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CP = chest pain, cleft palate
CPD = cephalo-pelvic disproportion
CPK = creatinine phosphokinase
CPP = cerebral perfusion pressure
CPR = cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CRCL = creatinine clearance
CRF = chronic renal failure
CRT = capillary refill time
CSF = cerebrospinal fluid
CT = computerized tomography
CVA = cerebral vascular accident, costovertebral angle
CVP = central venous pressure
D5W = 5% dextrose in water
DAT = diet as tolerated
DC = (dc) discontinue
DIC = disseminated intravascular coagulopathy
DKA = diabetic ketoacidosis
DM = diabetes mellitus
DNA = deoxyribonucleic acid
DNR = do not resuscitate
DOA = dead on arrival
DOE = dyspnea on exertion
DPT = diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
DTR = deep tendon reflexes
DVT = deep venous thrombosis
DX = diagnosis
EAA = essential amino acids
EBL = estimated blood loss
EBV = Epstein-Barr Virus
ECF = extracellular fluid, extended care facility
ECG = electrocardiogram
ECT = electroconvulsive therapy
EENT = eye, ear, nose and throat
EFAD = essential fatty acid deficiency
EMG = electromyogram
, EMV = eyes, motor, verbal response (Glasgow coma scale)
ENT = ears, nose, and throat
EOM = extraocular muscles
ESR = erythrocyte sedimentation rate
ESRD = end stage renal disease
ET = endotracheal tube
ETT = endotracheal tube
EUA = examination under anesthesia
FBS = fasting blood sugar
FDA = Food & Drug Administration
FEV = forced expiratory volume
FFP = fresh frozen plasma
FNP = Family Nurse Practitioner
GB = gallbladder
GC = gonorrhea
GERD = gastroesophageal reflux disease
GFR = glomerular filtration rate
GI = gastrointestinal
GSW = gun shot wound
GTT = glucose tolerance test
GU = genitourinary
HB = hemoglobin
HBP = high blood pressure
HCG = human chorionic gonadotropin
HCO3 = bicarbonate
HCT = hematocrit
HD = hemodialysis
HDL = high density lipoprotein
HEENT = head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
Psyche Nursing
For Withdrawn clients
· Allow client to set pace
· Encourage social activities or games
For Depressed client
· Assess suicide potential
· Let client talk about personal problems
· Do not leave alone
For Suicidal clients
Crisis intervention to assess suicide protential.
· Communicate intent “ are you tired of living?”
· Previous attempts
· Specific plan
· Social support system
· DO NOT make “ suicide contract”!
For Anxious clients
· Convey interest and care
· Don’t “force” client
· Help client identify source of anxiety
sing Board Exam Practice Test 3
1. Which of the following is a therapeutic response to a patient in depression when he says, "Don't
waste your time with me."
a. "Just call me when you are okey."
b. “I’ll stay with you for a while."
c. "Why did you say that?"
d. " Can you manage alone?"
2. Which of the following nursing intervention would be most appropriate for a patient with bipolar
disorder in Manic stage?
a. restraints
b. Ensure safety
c. Frequently reminding patient of things he should not do.
d. Do not respond to their enthusiasm.
3. A patient taking MAOI Is correct when he states:
a."I will drink beer instead of wine."
b. "MAO inhibitors are considered as effective as other forms of treatment."
c. "I will not eat bananas especially those which are over ripe."
d. "I should avoid milk & milk products
4. What js the difference between a depression of a normal person and that of a mentally ill
person?
a. the same
b. no cure
c. Mentally ill is subject to suicidal tendencies
d. Seldom occurs and does not last long in normal person.
5. A client In MAOI (Nardil) therapy can eat which of tie following food?
a. Chocolates
b. Avocado
c. cheeze
d. fresh vegetables
6. Which organ functioning should be assessed prior to giving lithium
a. Kidney
b. Lever
c. heart
d. lungs
7. Lithium serum of 2.5 is:
a. above normal
b. normal
c. toxic
d. non therapeutic
,8. Difficulty in naming previously known objects is:
a. expressive aphasia
b. dysplasia
c. global aphasia
d. dysphagia
9. In what category of personality disorders does somatoform disorder belong?
CONTINUATION WILL BE POSTED SOON...
Basic Nursing Abbreviations
A /G = albumin/globulin ratio
ABG = arterial blood gases
AC = before eating
ACE = angiotensin converting enzyme
ACL = anterior cruciate ligament
ACLS = advanced cardiac life support
ACTH = adrenocorticotropic hormone
ad lib = as much as needed
ADH = anti-diuretic hormone
ADL = activities of daily living
AFB = acid-fast bacilli
AFP = alpha-fetoprotein
AGA = appropriate for gestational age
AI = aortic insufficiency
AIDS = acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AKA = above knee amputation
ALD = alcoholic liver disease
ALL = acute lymphocytic leukemia
ALP = alkaline phosphatase
ALT = alanine transaminase, alanine aminotransferase
ATN = acute tubular necrosis
AU = both ears
AV = atrioventricular
B.S. = Bachelor of Science
B/K = below knee
BM = bowel movement or breast milk
BX = biopsy
c = with
C/O = complaining of
CA = calcium, cancer, carcinoma
CAA = crystalline amino acids
CABG = coronary artery bypass graft
CAD = coronary artery disease
CAPD = continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
CAT = computerized axial tomography
CBC = complete blood count
CBD = common bile duct
,CBG = capillary blood gas
CBI = continuous bladder irrigation
CBS = capillary blood sugar
CC = chief complaint
CCK = cholecystokinin
CCPD = continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis
CCU = clean catch urine or cardiac care unit
CCV = critical closing volume
CF = cystic fibrosis
CHF = congestive heart failure
CHO = carbohydrate
CI = cardiac index
CLT = Clinical Laboratory Technician
CML = chronic myelogenous leukemia
CN = cranial nerves
CNS = central nervous system
CO = cardiac output
COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CP = chest pain, cleft palate
CPD = cephalo-pelvic disproportion
CPK = creatinine phosphokinase
CPP = cerebral perfusion pressure
CPR = cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CRCL = creatinine clearance
CRF = chronic renal failure
CRT = capillary refill time
CSF = cerebrospinal fluid
CT = computerized tomography
CVA = cerebral vascular accident, costovertebral angle
CVP = central venous pressure
D5W = 5% dextrose in water
DAT = diet as tolerated
DC = (dc) discontinue
DIC = disseminated intravascular coagulopathy
DKA = diabetic ketoacidosis
DM = diabetes mellitus
DNA = deoxyribonucleic acid
DNR = do not resuscitate
DOA = dead on arrival
DOE = dyspnea on exertion
DPT = diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
DTR = deep tendon reflexes
DVT = deep venous thrombosis
DX = diagnosis
EAA = essential amino acids
EBL = estimated blood loss
EBV = Epstein-Barr Virus
ECF = extracellular fluid, extended care facility
ECG = electrocardiogram
ECT = electroconvulsive therapy
EENT = eye, ear, nose and throat
EFAD = essential fatty acid deficiency
EMG = electromyogram
, EMV = eyes, motor, verbal response (Glasgow coma scale)
ENT = ears, nose, and throat
EOM = extraocular muscles
ESR = erythrocyte sedimentation rate
ESRD = end stage renal disease
ET = endotracheal tube
ETT = endotracheal tube
EUA = examination under anesthesia
FBS = fasting blood sugar
FDA = Food & Drug Administration
FEV = forced expiratory volume
FFP = fresh frozen plasma
FNP = Family Nurse Practitioner
GB = gallbladder
GC = gonorrhea
GERD = gastroesophageal reflux disease
GFR = glomerular filtration rate
GI = gastrointestinal
GSW = gun shot wound
GTT = glucose tolerance test
GU = genitourinary
HB = hemoglobin
HBP = high blood pressure
HCG = human chorionic gonadotropin
HCO3 = bicarbonate
HCT = hematocrit
HD = hemodialysis
HDL = high density lipoprotein
HEENT = head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
Psyche Nursing
For Withdrawn clients
· Allow client to set pace
· Encourage social activities or games
For Depressed client
· Assess suicide potential
· Let client talk about personal problems
· Do not leave alone
For Suicidal clients
Crisis intervention to assess suicide protential.
· Communicate intent “ are you tired of living?”
· Previous attempts
· Specific plan
· Social support system
· DO NOT make “ suicide contract”!
For Anxious clients
· Convey interest and care
· Don’t “force” client
· Help client identify source of anxiety
