Nurse Exam ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
knack maneuver - Correct answers✔form of Kegal exercise used to prevent incontinence
Orem's Theory of Self-Care Model states that its goal of nursing is to serve patients and assist
them to provide self-care. What are the 3 categories of needs? - Correct answers✔universal,
developmental, health
normal Timed Up and Go (TUG) - Correct answers✔7-10 seconds
What is the most successful position for sexual activity for a woman with cerebral palsy? -
Correct answers✔side-lying with bolster between knees
Which is the best long-term goal of cardiac rehabilitation?hase - Correct answers✔reversing or
stabilizing atherosclerosis
What is the symptom that describes almost constant dribbling of urine? - Correct
answers✔overflow
What is the theory of aging that states that all cells and organisms have a life span that is
predetermined and aging occurs as the end of the life span is approached? - Correct
answers✔programmed/cellular
What consists of Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) for those with stroke or TBI? -
Correct answers✔constraint of the uninvolved upper extremity and forced use of weakened
limbs for 90% of waking hours and massed practice
,Case Mix Group (CMG) - Correct answers✔classification system based on patients' clinical
characteristics
GCS - Coma - Correct answers✔3-8
GCS - Severe - Correct answers✔8 or less
GCS - Moderate - Correct answers✔9-12
GCS - Mild - Correct answers✔13-15
King's Theory of Nursing - Correct answers✔involves the interaction of personal systems,
interpersonal systems, and society systems
Roger's Theory of Nursing - Correct answers✔views nursing as both a science and an art
Neuman's Theory of Nursing - Correct answers✔involves the patient's defense against stress;
focuses on goal setting, prevention, and maximizing function; includes levels of primary,
secondary, and tertiary preventative care
A SCI at which level may allow a patient to self-operate a motorized wheelchair? - Correct
answers✔C5
Nursing Process - Correct answers✔1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
, 3. Planning
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
Which medication helps with an acute SCI (also helps increase neuro and motor function)? -
Correct answers✔methylprednisolone
Which device helps stroke rehab patients to improve ROM and function in the hands? - Correct
answers✔smart glove
Which medication is frequently given to patients with a decreased LOC during the acute phase
(< 1 month) after a TBI? - Correct answers✔bromocriptine
What is the maximum limit for sodium intake for a patient on a cardiac diet? - Correct
answers✔1500 mg
On a cardiac diet, what is the recommended daily serving of grains and starches? - Correct
answers✔6-11
What are the general guidelines for a renal diet? - Correct answers✔low sodium, low
phosphorus, low protein
Which group of medications slows down rehab in TBI patients? - Correct
answers✔anticholinergics
Which medication, that helps relieve neurogenic bladder, has the least amount of anticholinergic
side effects? - Correct answers✔Tolterodine