BNM 502 MCQ Exam
A student nurse who is documenting progress notes in a client's records should: - ANS-Draw a
line through the error, initial and then record the correct information
The oral laxative Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) acts as a/an - ANS-Stimulant
A nurse asks a patient to bring their hands together over the head with the elbows straight. The
nurse is testing which of the following? - ANS-Abduction
Which of the below statements is a normal finding on palpation of the abdomen? - ANS-The
abdomen is non-tender and soft with no guarding, no palpable masses felt
When using a mobile hoist with a dependent patient, which of the following statements is
correct? - ANS-Always use with the brakes of the hoist 'off' to ensure stability
To ensure safe administration of medications the nurse must be aware of the seven rights of
medication administration. These are - ANS-Drug, dose, time, route, patient, reason,
documentation
Microvascular complications of diabetes include damage to the kidney. This is called -
ANS-Nephropathy
You are working in a family planning Centre and providing an education session on genital
warts. Part of the information you provide includes - ANS-All of the above
A nurse is assessing a patient and notices that they are confused, have cold and clammy skin
and are complaining of feeling dizzy. These are symptoms of - ANS-Hypoglycemia
You examine the mouth of Amy who is 3-years old and recognise signs of baby bottle tooth
decay. Baby bottle tooth decay occurs in children that - ANS-Have frequent long term exposure
to liquids containing sugars
The nurse uses a surgical aseptic technique when: - ANS-Inserting an indwelling urinary
catheter
The proliferation phase of wound healing is characterised by - ANS-The development of new
tissue
, A 19-year old male client presents describing urethral discharge and pain on urination. What
other information do you require before proceeding to physical examination? - ANS-History of
recent sexual activity
The main reason for a nurse to administer an enema is to - ANS-Stimulating peristalsis,
breaking up faecal mass and stretching the rectal wall
Three complications of diabetes are - ANS-Renal failure, loss of vision, peripheral vascular
disease
Which of these people is MOST likely at risk of developing an iron deficiency? - ANS-A 17-year
old girl
What is the term given to unexpected effects of medication? - ANS-Adverse effects
Which of the following drugs are required to be stored in a locked secure cabinet and are
counted on a regular basis? - ANS-Narcotics
A young adult male who comes to the emergency department complaining of abdominal pain,
nausea and vomiting and is suspected of having a paralytic ileus. On auscultation the nurse
would identify that the patient's bowel sounds are which of the following? - ANS-Absent
Which of the following is NOT a bacterial sexually transmitted infection? - ANS-Genital Warts
A nurse provides medication to a patient. Who has the responsibility for the medication to be
administered correctly? - ANS-The nurse administering the medication
The tissue surfaces of an incision that are close together are - ANS-Approximated
An elderly patient states that she is worried because she has not had a bowel movement each
day. The nurse's best response concerning defecation patterns is - ANS-"The number of bowel
movements per week varies greatly between people. What is your usual bowel pattern?"
What is the most effective position to have your patient in when administering a rectal
suppository? - ANS-Left Lying Sim
An early sign/symptom of syphilis is - ANS-A painless sore on the genitals
As a nurse what must you ensure occurs when applying an uridome? - ANS-Not to impair blood
supply to the penis
What should a nurse be familiar with when administering medications to patients? -
ANS-Therapeutic effect, usual dosage, laboratory results and side effects of all medications
prescribed
A student nurse who is documenting progress notes in a client's records should: - ANS-Draw a
line through the error, initial and then record the correct information
The oral laxative Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) acts as a/an - ANS-Stimulant
A nurse asks a patient to bring their hands together over the head with the elbows straight. The
nurse is testing which of the following? - ANS-Abduction
Which of the below statements is a normal finding on palpation of the abdomen? - ANS-The
abdomen is non-tender and soft with no guarding, no palpable masses felt
When using a mobile hoist with a dependent patient, which of the following statements is
correct? - ANS-Always use with the brakes of the hoist 'off' to ensure stability
To ensure safe administration of medications the nurse must be aware of the seven rights of
medication administration. These are - ANS-Drug, dose, time, route, patient, reason,
documentation
Microvascular complications of diabetes include damage to the kidney. This is called -
ANS-Nephropathy
You are working in a family planning Centre and providing an education session on genital
warts. Part of the information you provide includes - ANS-All of the above
A nurse is assessing a patient and notices that they are confused, have cold and clammy skin
and are complaining of feeling dizzy. These are symptoms of - ANS-Hypoglycemia
You examine the mouth of Amy who is 3-years old and recognise signs of baby bottle tooth
decay. Baby bottle tooth decay occurs in children that - ANS-Have frequent long term exposure
to liquids containing sugars
The nurse uses a surgical aseptic technique when: - ANS-Inserting an indwelling urinary
catheter
The proliferation phase of wound healing is characterised by - ANS-The development of new
tissue
, A 19-year old male client presents describing urethral discharge and pain on urination. What
other information do you require before proceeding to physical examination? - ANS-History of
recent sexual activity
The main reason for a nurse to administer an enema is to - ANS-Stimulating peristalsis,
breaking up faecal mass and stretching the rectal wall
Three complications of diabetes are - ANS-Renal failure, loss of vision, peripheral vascular
disease
Which of these people is MOST likely at risk of developing an iron deficiency? - ANS-A 17-year
old girl
What is the term given to unexpected effects of medication? - ANS-Adverse effects
Which of the following drugs are required to be stored in a locked secure cabinet and are
counted on a regular basis? - ANS-Narcotics
A young adult male who comes to the emergency department complaining of abdominal pain,
nausea and vomiting and is suspected of having a paralytic ileus. On auscultation the nurse
would identify that the patient's bowel sounds are which of the following? - ANS-Absent
Which of the following is NOT a bacterial sexually transmitted infection? - ANS-Genital Warts
A nurse provides medication to a patient. Who has the responsibility for the medication to be
administered correctly? - ANS-The nurse administering the medication
The tissue surfaces of an incision that are close together are - ANS-Approximated
An elderly patient states that she is worried because she has not had a bowel movement each
day. The nurse's best response concerning defecation patterns is - ANS-"The number of bowel
movements per week varies greatly between people. What is your usual bowel pattern?"
What is the most effective position to have your patient in when administering a rectal
suppository? - ANS-Left Lying Sim
An early sign/symptom of syphilis is - ANS-A painless sore on the genitals
As a nurse what must you ensure occurs when applying an uridome? - ANS-Not to impair blood
supply to the penis
What should a nurse be familiar with when administering medications to patients? -
ANS-Therapeutic effect, usual dosage, laboratory results and side effects of all medications
prescribed
