BNMN 501 (All Questions) - Questions With Clear
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The GP Practice nurse decides to complete a full set of vital signs. At which
time of the day would the nurse expect to obtain the lowest body
temperature?
A. Late evening
B. Late afternoon
C. Early afternoon
D. Early morning Right Ans - D. Early morning
The practice nurse asks you to take Richards blood pressure. When deciding
where to place the cuff on Richards arm, which action is the most
appropriate?
A. The bladder inside the cuff encircles 50% of the arm circumference
B. The cuff is placed about 2.5cm above the antecubital area
C. The cuff starts to be wrapped at the end of the bladder
D. The cuff is wrapped loosely around the arm Right Ans - B. The cuff is
placed about 2.5cm above the antecubital area.
Richard is lying down on the examination table when you monitor his blood
pressure. Which of the following would you expect?
A. Blood pressure will be slightly lower than his normal reading
B. No change, since position rarely affects the blood pressure
C. Blood pressure will be slightly higher than his normal reading
D. Questionable accuracy of the reading Right Ans - A. Blood pressure will
be slightly lower than his normal reading.
As there are several things happening in the clinic at the moment you need to
consider clinical priority. Clinical priorities:
A. Are based on the assessment data collected.
B. Is learning from process to inform practice.
C. Involve preparing for and taking action.
D. All of the above. Right Ans - D. All of the above.
, An appropriate nursing diagnosis for Richard would be:
A. Richards urine will no longer smell of fish.
B. The cause of Richards urinary symptoms will be identified.
C. Richard will drink less to reduce frequency of urination.
D. Potential risk of urinary tract infection as evidenced by increased frequency
of urination, reduced volumes and offensive odour. Right Ans - D. Potential
risk of urinary tract infection as evidenced by increased frequency of
urination, reduced volumes and offensive odour.
What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
A. Advise Richard to drink more fluid to flush out the fishy smell.
B. Call the doctor urgently requesting a full course of antibiotics.
C. Obtain a urinalysis and perform a dipstick urine test.
D. Reassure Richard that eating fish all weekend has not been the cause of his
symptoms. Right Ans - C. Obtain a urinalysis and perform a dipstick urine
test.
What is the name given to the progressive deteriorating organic mental
disorder that can be associated with the ageing process?
A. Depression.
B. Psychosis
C. Dementia
D. Delirium Right Ans - C. Dementia
How could you advise Mrs London to best manage Mr London when he is
experiencing confusion?
A. Giving thorough, detailed directions.
B. Providing simple directions with physical assistance if necessary.
C. Give directions in a very loud firm voice.
D. Doing everything for Mr London. Right Ans - B. Providing simple
directions with physical assistance if necessary.
You ask whether Mr London has had any hallucinations. A hallucination is a
disorder of...
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The GP Practice nurse decides to complete a full set of vital signs. At which
time of the day would the nurse expect to obtain the lowest body
temperature?
A. Late evening
B. Late afternoon
C. Early afternoon
D. Early morning Right Ans - D. Early morning
The practice nurse asks you to take Richards blood pressure. When deciding
where to place the cuff on Richards arm, which action is the most
appropriate?
A. The bladder inside the cuff encircles 50% of the arm circumference
B. The cuff is placed about 2.5cm above the antecubital area
C. The cuff starts to be wrapped at the end of the bladder
D. The cuff is wrapped loosely around the arm Right Ans - B. The cuff is
placed about 2.5cm above the antecubital area.
Richard is lying down on the examination table when you monitor his blood
pressure. Which of the following would you expect?
A. Blood pressure will be slightly lower than his normal reading
B. No change, since position rarely affects the blood pressure
C. Blood pressure will be slightly higher than his normal reading
D. Questionable accuracy of the reading Right Ans - A. Blood pressure will
be slightly lower than his normal reading.
As there are several things happening in the clinic at the moment you need to
consider clinical priority. Clinical priorities:
A. Are based on the assessment data collected.
B. Is learning from process to inform practice.
C. Involve preparing for and taking action.
D. All of the above. Right Ans - D. All of the above.
, An appropriate nursing diagnosis for Richard would be:
A. Richards urine will no longer smell of fish.
B. The cause of Richards urinary symptoms will be identified.
C. Richard will drink less to reduce frequency of urination.
D. Potential risk of urinary tract infection as evidenced by increased frequency
of urination, reduced volumes and offensive odour. Right Ans - D. Potential
risk of urinary tract infection as evidenced by increased frequency of
urination, reduced volumes and offensive odour.
What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
A. Advise Richard to drink more fluid to flush out the fishy smell.
B. Call the doctor urgently requesting a full course of antibiotics.
C. Obtain a urinalysis and perform a dipstick urine test.
D. Reassure Richard that eating fish all weekend has not been the cause of his
symptoms. Right Ans - C. Obtain a urinalysis and perform a dipstick urine
test.
What is the name given to the progressive deteriorating organic mental
disorder that can be associated with the ageing process?
A. Depression.
B. Psychosis
C. Dementia
D. Delirium Right Ans - C. Dementia
How could you advise Mrs London to best manage Mr London when he is
experiencing confusion?
A. Giving thorough, detailed directions.
B. Providing simple directions with physical assistance if necessary.
C. Give directions in a very loud firm voice.
D. Doing everything for Mr London. Right Ans - B. Providing simple
directions with physical assistance if necessary.
You ask whether Mr London has had any hallucinations. A hallucination is a
disorder of...
