• NURS EXAMS QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS MID WEEK 1
Which of the following is the most accurate reflection of an individual’s food intake? Food diary
• Percussing at the right midclavicular line, below the umbilicus, and continuing upward is the
correct technique for locating the: Lower liver border
• A fixed image of any group that rejects its potential for originality or individuality is known
as a: Stereotype
• You are planning to palpate the abdomen of your patient. Which part of the examiner's hand is
best for palpating vibration? Ulnar surface
• A 5-year-old child presents with nasal congestion and a headache to assess for sinus
tenderness you should palpate over the: Maxillary sinuses only
• Unusual white areas on the skin may be due to Vitiligo
• The most superior part of the stomach is the - Fundus
• Mrs. Faya is a 58-year-old patient who has a diagnosis of pernicious anemia. Which vitamin
is deficient in patients with pernicious anemia? B12
• Placing the base of a vibrating tuning fork on the midline vertex of the patient’s head is a
test for Lateralization of sound
• When taking a history, you should: Use a chronologic and sequential framework
• The term denoting the caregiver’s need to not harm the patient is: Deontologic imperatives
• Under normal circumstances, how much water is lost daily by the body? Approx. 2 to
2.5 liters of water are lost daily
• A brief statement of the reason the patient is seeking health care is called? Chief concern
• Which of the following is the most vital nutrient? water
• What finding is unique to the documentation of a physical examination of an infant?
Fontanel size
• Mrs. B. reports an increase in her alcohol intake over the past 5 years. To screen her for
problem drinking, you would use the: CAGE questionnaire
hypertension.
A Nurse Practitioner is caring for a 70-year-old patient who is taking
desmopressin (DDAVP). The patient has a history of cardiovascular disease. The
nurse will prioritize the assessment of?
Electrolyte levels
Which of the following will a Nurse Practitioner inform the patient is one of the
most common adverse effects of guaifenesin (Robitussin)?
, Gastrointestinal distress
Which of the following is TRUE about long-acting beta-agonist use in asthma
patients?
It can be combined with an inhaled corticosteroid to improve asthma control
A 35-year-old African male is 25 pounds overweight and has been diagnosed
with hypertension after three consecutive above-normal blood pressure
readings. The most likely initial drug therapy for this patient will be
a diuretic
.
A 60-year-old man with diabetes mellitus is taking metoprolol (Lopressor) to
manage his hypertension. The nurse would be sure to instruct the patient to
understand the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.
A 58-year-old man is prescribed theophylline for symptomatic relief of
bronchial asthma. Which findings would alert the nurse to the need for close
monitoring?
Enlarged prostate gland
A patient with unstable angina pectoris who is NOT controlled with a nitrate
would likely benefit most from the addition of:
:beta-blocker
A man is admitted to the emergency department. A diagnosis of severe
digoxin toxicity is made. Bradycardia is present, and an electrocardiogram
(ECG) confirms toxicity. The nurse will administer which of the following
drugs?
Digoxin immune fab
The lower respiratory system utilizes several different mechanisms that confer
protection and maintain homeostasis. Which of the following physiological
processes protects the lower respiratory system?
Cilia sweep foreign material and mucus upward toward the trachea and
larynx where they can then be swallowed.
A Nurse Practitioner has administered medication to a patient with
hypertension. The prescribed drug is supposed to decrease cardiac output. A
decrease in cardiac output would most likely
decrease the amount of circulating blood sent through the kidneys.
A female patient is prescribed inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) for daily use.
Which adverse effects should the nurse closely monitor in this patient?
Which of the following is the most accurate reflection of an individual’s food intake? Food diary
• Percussing at the right midclavicular line, below the umbilicus, and continuing upward is the
correct technique for locating the: Lower liver border
• A fixed image of any group that rejects its potential for originality or individuality is known
as a: Stereotype
• You are planning to palpate the abdomen of your patient. Which part of the examiner's hand is
best for palpating vibration? Ulnar surface
• A 5-year-old child presents with nasal congestion and a headache to assess for sinus
tenderness you should palpate over the: Maxillary sinuses only
• Unusual white areas on the skin may be due to Vitiligo
• The most superior part of the stomach is the - Fundus
• Mrs. Faya is a 58-year-old patient who has a diagnosis of pernicious anemia. Which vitamin
is deficient in patients with pernicious anemia? B12
• Placing the base of a vibrating tuning fork on the midline vertex of the patient’s head is a
test for Lateralization of sound
• When taking a history, you should: Use a chronologic and sequential framework
• The term denoting the caregiver’s need to not harm the patient is: Deontologic imperatives
• Under normal circumstances, how much water is lost daily by the body? Approx. 2 to
2.5 liters of water are lost daily
• A brief statement of the reason the patient is seeking health care is called? Chief concern
• Which of the following is the most vital nutrient? water
• What finding is unique to the documentation of a physical examination of an infant?
Fontanel size
• Mrs. B. reports an increase in her alcohol intake over the past 5 years. To screen her for
problem drinking, you would use the: CAGE questionnaire
hypertension.
A Nurse Practitioner is caring for a 70-year-old patient who is taking
desmopressin (DDAVP). The patient has a history of cardiovascular disease. The
nurse will prioritize the assessment of?
Electrolyte levels
Which of the following will a Nurse Practitioner inform the patient is one of the
most common adverse effects of guaifenesin (Robitussin)?
, Gastrointestinal distress
Which of the following is TRUE about long-acting beta-agonist use in asthma
patients?
It can be combined with an inhaled corticosteroid to improve asthma control
A 35-year-old African male is 25 pounds overweight and has been diagnosed
with hypertension after three consecutive above-normal blood pressure
readings. The most likely initial drug therapy for this patient will be
a diuretic
.
A 60-year-old man with diabetes mellitus is taking metoprolol (Lopressor) to
manage his hypertension. The nurse would be sure to instruct the patient to
understand the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.
A 58-year-old man is prescribed theophylline for symptomatic relief of
bronchial asthma. Which findings would alert the nurse to the need for close
monitoring?
Enlarged prostate gland
A patient with unstable angina pectoris who is NOT controlled with a nitrate
would likely benefit most from the addition of:
:beta-blocker
A man is admitted to the emergency department. A diagnosis of severe
digoxin toxicity is made. Bradycardia is present, and an electrocardiogram
(ECG) confirms toxicity. The nurse will administer which of the following
drugs?
Digoxin immune fab
The lower respiratory system utilizes several different mechanisms that confer
protection and maintain homeostasis. Which of the following physiological
processes protects the lower respiratory system?
Cilia sweep foreign material and mucus upward toward the trachea and
larynx where they can then be swallowed.
A Nurse Practitioner has administered medication to a patient with
hypertension. The prescribed drug is supposed to decrease cardiac output. A
decrease in cardiac output would most likely
decrease the amount of circulating blood sent through the kidneys.
A female patient is prescribed inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) for daily use.
Which adverse effects should the nurse closely monitor in this patient?
