Assessment and Clinical Application
Exam Compilation – 7th Edition
, NURSING PRACTICE I
1. In assessing the health condition of the pregnant patient, Nurse Vera
should focus on the .
A. Last menstrual period
B. Number of days of menstruation
C. Age of patient during menarche
D. Amount of menstrual flow
2. The patient asked nurse Vera when is the best time to visit the clinic
for her 1st prenatal care. Which should be the appropriate answer of
the nurse?
A. 2nd trimester
B. Before delivery
C. 3rd trimester
D. First trimester
3. The patient seems indecisive whether to breastfeed her baby or not.
Which is the desired nursing action of Nurse Vera to help the pregnant
patient make a decision on breast feeding?
A. Give pamphlets and books to read
B. Provide ample time for the patient to decide
C. Refer the patient to a nutritionist
D. Assist to identify breastfeeding goal and plan
4. The patient asks Nurse Vera, when could you hear the fetal heart of the
baby? Which of the following should be the BEST answer of Nurse Vera?
A. 9th month
B. 5th month
C. 3rd month
D. 1st month
5. Nurse Vera informs the patient she should be screened for preeclampsia
during this term of patient
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Before delivery
6. The nurse in the practice of her profession is guided by .
A. Code of ethics
B. Standards of care
C. Local Government code
D. Nursing Process
7. In the ethical principles of beneficence, which is the BASIS of every
nursing action in all work setting?
A. Treating all patients selectively
B. Informing the patient of the hospital bill
C. Respecting refusal of treatment
A. D. Doing good at all times
2nd trimester
,B. Before delivery
C. 3rd trimester
D. First trimester
2. The patient seems indecisive whether to breastfeed her baby or not.
Which is the desired nursing action of Nurse Vera to help the pregnant
patient make a decision on breast feeding?
A. Give pamphlets and books to read
B. Provide ample time for the patient to decide
C. Refer the patient to a nutritionist
D. Assist to identify breastfeeding goal and plan
3. The patient asks Nurse Vera, when could you hear the fetal heart of the
baby? Which of the following should be the BEST answer of Nurse Vera?
A. 9th month
B. 5th month
C. 3rd month
D. 1st month
4. Nurse Vera informs the patient she should be screened for preeclampsia
during this term of patient
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Before delivery
Situation – In the practice of her profession as a public health nurse. Nurse
Mary is guided by ethical and moral principles.
5. The nurse in the practice of her profession is guided by .
A. Code of ethics
B. Standards of care
C. Local Government code
D. Nursing Process
6. In the ethical principles of beneficence, which is the BASIS of every
nursing action in all work setting?
A. Treating all patients selectively
B. Informing the patient of the hospital bill
C. Respecting refusal of treatment
D. Doing good at all times
, 7. In handling all information about the families in the community,
which of the following principles should the nurse consider ethical?
A. Confidentiality
B. Fair treatment
C. Justice
D. Beneficence
8. Nurse Mary randomly selected individuals in the community who will
be part of a project. Which of the following ethical principles is observed
by the nurse?
A. Autonomy
B. Beneficence
C. Confidentiality
D. Fair treatment
9. Identify the primary indicator that Nurse Mary observes FIDELITY in the
practice of her profession
A. Faithfully promotes health and prevents disease
B. Frequently assists in providing health service
C. Fairly evaluated health progress and initiatives
D. Collaborates and works with the barangay officials
Situation – Nurse Gina is assigned to supervise the home for the aged in the
10. In planning the care of the elderly, which should be the important
consideration that Nurse Gina has to consider
A. The educational qualification
B. Family support
C. Activities of daily living
D. Residence of the elderly
11. Nurse Gina also has to consider in terms of financial status most of the
elderly are
A. Sufficient
B. Disoriented
C. Dependent to others financially
D. Save pension
12. In planning their care Nurse Gina should consider
A. Socialization is more important
B. Holistic care
C. Physically dependent
D. Spiritual healing
13. In her recommendation, Nurse Gina stated, elderly should be given
independence. This means
A. They must live on their own
B. The environment should be safe for them
C. They are free what to do
D. They have rights
14. The elderly should be afforded health protection by
A. Avoid end hazards
B. Pollution and environment
C. Placing them in the home for the aged
D. Regular health check ups
Situation – Nurse Jenny is in charge of record keeping in the health center