PNR 106 Exam 4 Fundamentals of Nursing
(100 OUT OF 100) Questions and Verified
Answers (GRADED A)
Nursing Fundamentals: Exam Paper
Part 1: Multiple Choice (Choose the best answer)
1. Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with nociceptive pain?
a) Diabetic neuropathy
b) Fibromyalgia
c) Burns
d) Multiple sclerosis
Answer: c) Burns
2. Which of these medications is generally not effective in controlling neuropathic pain?
a) Anticonvulsants
b) Opioids
c) Antidepressants
d) Gabapentin
Answer: b) Opioids
3. Which factors can exacerbate acute pain?
a) Rest and hydration
b) Anxiety and fear
, c) Physical exercise
d) Positive thinking
Answer: b) Anxiety and fear
4. When teaching a patient about using a PCA (Patient-Controlled Analgesia) pump, what
important information should you include?
a) The pump automatically administers medication at preset intervals, regardless of the
patient’s input.
b) The patient must request every dose from the nurse manually.
c) The patient can self-administer pain medication within limits by pressing a button,
with a lockout period to prevent overdose.
d) The PCA pump only works if the nurse is present.
Answer: c) The patient can self-administer pain medication within limits by pressing a
button, with a lockout period to prevent overdose.
5. What are the potential side effects of Kava that a nurse should monitor for?
a) Increased appetite and weight gain
b) Drowsiness and severe liver damage
c) Low blood pressure
d) Heart palpitations and skin rashes
Answer: b) Drowsiness and severe liver damage
6. Which of these supplements requires monitoring liver enzymes due to its potential toxic
effects?
a) Ephedra
b) Ginkgo biloba
(100 OUT OF 100) Questions and Verified
Answers (GRADED A)
Nursing Fundamentals: Exam Paper
Part 1: Multiple Choice (Choose the best answer)
1. Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with nociceptive pain?
a) Diabetic neuropathy
b) Fibromyalgia
c) Burns
d) Multiple sclerosis
Answer: c) Burns
2. Which of these medications is generally not effective in controlling neuropathic pain?
a) Anticonvulsants
b) Opioids
c) Antidepressants
d) Gabapentin
Answer: b) Opioids
3. Which factors can exacerbate acute pain?
a) Rest and hydration
b) Anxiety and fear
, c) Physical exercise
d) Positive thinking
Answer: b) Anxiety and fear
4. When teaching a patient about using a PCA (Patient-Controlled Analgesia) pump, what
important information should you include?
a) The pump automatically administers medication at preset intervals, regardless of the
patient’s input.
b) The patient must request every dose from the nurse manually.
c) The patient can self-administer pain medication within limits by pressing a button,
with a lockout period to prevent overdose.
d) The PCA pump only works if the nurse is present.
Answer: c) The patient can self-administer pain medication within limits by pressing a
button, with a lockout period to prevent overdose.
5. What are the potential side effects of Kava that a nurse should monitor for?
a) Increased appetite and weight gain
b) Drowsiness and severe liver damage
c) Low blood pressure
d) Heart palpitations and skin rashes
Answer: b) Drowsiness and severe liver damage
6. Which of these supplements requires monitoring liver enzymes due to its potential toxic
effects?
a) Ephedra
b) Ginkgo biloba
