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SITUATION : Arthur, A registered nurse, witnessed an old woman hit by a

motorcycle while crossing a train railway. The old woman fell at the

railway. Arthur rushed at the scene.

1. As a registered nurse, Arthur knew that the first thing that he will do at

the scene is

A. Stay with the person, Encourage her to remain still and Immobilize the

leg while

While waiting for the ambulance.

B. Leave the person for a few moments to call for help.

C. Reduce the fracture manually.

D. Move the person to a safer place.

2. Arthur suspects a hip fracture when he noticed that the old woman’s leg

A. Lengthened, Abducted and Internally Rotated.

B. Shortened, Abducted and Externally Rotated.

C. Shortened, Adducted and Internally Rotated.

D. Shortened, Adducted and Externally Rotated.

3. The old woman complains of pain. John noticed that the knee is

reddened, warm to touch and swollen. John interprets that this signs and

symptoms are likely related to

A. Infection

B. Thrombophlebitis

C. Inflammation

D. Degenerative disease

4. The old woman told John that she has osteoporosis; Arthur knew that

all of the following factors would contribute to osteoporosis except

A. Hypothyroidism

B. End stage renal disease

C. Cushing’s Disease

D. Taking Furosemide and Phenytoin.

5. Martha, The old woman was now Immobilized and brought to the

emergency room. The X-ray shows a fractured femur and pelvis. The ER

Nurse would carefully monitor Martha for which of the following sign and

symptoms?

A. Tachycardia and Hypotension

B. Fever and Bradycardia

C. Bradycardia and Hypertension

D. Fever and Hypertension

SITUATION: Mr. D. Rojas, An obese 35 year old MS Professor of OLFU

Lagro is admitted due to pain in his weight bearing joint. The diagnosis

was Osteoarthritis.

6. As a nurse, you instructed Mr. Rojas how to use a cane. Mr. Rojas has a

weakness on his right leg due to self immobilization and guarding. You

plan to teach Mr. Rojas to hold the cane

A. On his left hand, because his right side is weak.

B. On his left hand, because of reciprocal motion.

C. On his right hand, to support the right leg.

D. On his right hand, because only his right leg is weak.

7. You also told Mr. Rojas to hold the cane

A. 1 Inches in front of the foot.

B. 3 Inches at the lateral side of the foot.

c. 6 Inches at the lateral side of the foot.

D. 12 Inches at the lateral side of the foot.

8. Mr. Rojas was discharged and 6 months later, he came back to the

emergency room of the hospital because he suffered a mild stroke. The

right side of the brain was affected. At the rehabilitative phase of your

nursing care, you observe Mr. Rojas use a cane and you intervene if you see

him

A. Moves the cane when the right leg is moved.

B. Leans on the cane when the right leg swings through.

C. keeps the cane 6 Inches out to the side of the right foot.

D. Holds the cane on the right side.

SITUATION: Alfred, a 40 year old construction worker developed cough,

night sweats and fever. He was brought to the nursing unit for diagnostic

studies. He told the nurse he did not receive a BCG vaccine during

childhood

9. The nurse performs a Mantoux Test. The nurse knows that Mantoux Test

is also known as

A. PPD

B. PDP

C. PDD

D. DPP

10. The nurse would inject the solution in what route?

A. IM

B. IV

C. ID

D. SC

11. The nurse notes that a positive result for Alfred is

A. 5 mm wheal

B. 5 mm Induration

C. 10 mm Wheal

D. 10 mm Induration

12. The nurse told Alfred to come back after

A. a week

B. 48 hours

C. 1 day

D. 4 days

13. Mang Alfred returns after the Mantoux Test. The test result read

POSITIVE. What should be the nurse’s next action?

A. Call the Physician

B. Notify the radiology dept. for CXR evaluation

C. Isolate the patient

D. Order for a sputum exam

14. Why is Mantoux test not routinely done in the Philippines?

A. It requires a highly skilled nurse to perform a Mantoux test

B. The sputum culture is the gold standard of PTB Diagnosis and it will

definitively determine the extent of the cavitary lesions

C. Chest X Ray Can diagnose the specific microorganism responsible for

the lesions

D. Almost all Filipinos will test positive for Mantoux Test

15. Mang Alfred is now a new TB patient with an active disease. What is

his category according to the DOH?

A. I

B. II

C. III

D. IV

16. How long is the duration of the maintenance phase of his treatment?

A. 2 months

B. 3 months

C. 4 months

D. 5 months

17. Which of the following drugs is UNLIKELY given to Mang Alfred

during the maintenance phase?

A. Rifampicin

B. Isoniazid

C. Ethambutol

D. Pyridoxine

18. According to the DOH, the most hazardous period for development of

clinical disease is during the first

A. 6-12 months after

B. 3-6 months after

C. 1-2 months after

D. 2-4 weeks after

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SITUATION : Arthur, A registered nurse, witnessed an old woman hit by a motorcycle while crossing a train railway. The old woman fell at the railway. Arthur rushed at the scene.

As a registered nurse, Arthur knew that the first thing that he will do at the scene is A. Stay with the person, Encourage her to remain still and Immobilize the leg while While waiting for the ambulance. B. Leave the person for a few moments to call for help. C. Reduce the fracture manually. D. Move the person to a safer place.
Arthur suspects a hip fracture when he noticed that the old woman’s leg is A. Lengthened, Abducted and Internally Rotated. B. Shortened, Abducted and Externally Rotated. C. Shortened, Adducted and Internally Rotated. D. Shortened, Adducted and Externally Rotated.
The old woman complains of pain. John noticed that the knee is reddened, warm to touch and swollen. John interprets that this signs and symptoms are likely related to A. Infection B. Thrombophlebitis C. Inflammation D. Degenerative disease
The old woman told John that she has osteoporosis; Arthur knew that all of the following factors would contribute to osteoporosis except A. Hypothyroidism B. End stage renal disease C. Cushing’s Disease D. Taking Furosemide and Phenytoin.
Martha, The old woman was now Immobilized and brought to the emergency room. The X-ray shows a fractured femur and pelvis. The ER Nurse would carefully monitor Martha for which of the following sign and symptoms? A. Tachycardia and Hypotension B. Fever and Bradycardia C. Bradycardia and Hypertension D. Fever and Hypertension SITUATION: Mr. D. Rojas, An obese 35 year old MS Professor of OLFU Lagro is admitted due to pain in his weight bearing joint. The diagnosis was Osteoarthritis.
As a nurse, you instructed Mr. Rojas how to use a cane. Mr. Rojas has a weakness on his right leg due to self immobilization and guarding. You plan to teach Mr. Rojas to hold the cane A. On his left hand, because his right side is weak. B. On his left hand, because of reciprocal motion. C. On his right hand, to support the right leg. D. On his right hand, because only his right leg is weak.
You also told Mr. Rojas to hold the cane A. 1 Inches in front of the foot. B. 3 Inches at the lateral side of the foot. c. 6 Inches at the lateral side of the foot. D. 12 Inches at the lateral side of the foot.
Mr. Rojas was discharged and 6 months later, he came back to the emergency room of the hospital because he suffered a mild stroke. The right side of the brain was affected. At the rehabilitative phase of your nursing care, you observe Mr. Rojas use a cane and you intervene if you see him A. Moves the cane when the right leg is moved. B. Leans on the cane when the right leg swings through. C. keeps the cane 6 Inches out to the side of the right foot. D. Holds the cane on the right side. SITUATION: Alfred, a 40 year old construction worker developed cough, night sweats and fever. He was brought to the nursing unit for diagnostic studies. He told the nurse he did not receive a BCG vaccine during childhood 9. The nurse performs a Mantoux Test. The nurse knows that Mantoux Test is also known as A. PPD B. PDP C. PDD D. DPP
1. The nurse would inject the solution in what route? A. IM B. IV C. ID D. SC
2. The nurse notes that a positive result for Alfred is A. 5 mm wheal B. 5 mm Induration C. 10 mm Wheal D. 10 mm Induration
3. The nurse told Alfred to come back after A. a week B. 48 hours C. 1 day D. 4 days
4. Mang Alfred returns after the Mantoux Test. The test result read POSITIVE. What should be the nurse’s next action? A. Call the Physician B. Notify the radiology dept. for CXR evaluation C. Isolate the patient D. Order for a sputum exam
5. Why is Mantoux test not routinely done in the Philippines? A. It requires a highly skilled nurse to perform a Mantoux test B. The sputum culture is the gold standard of PTB Diagnosis and it will definitively determine the extent of the cavitary lesions C. Chest X Ray Can diagnose the specific microorganism responsible for the lesions D. Almost all Filipinos will test positive for Mantoux Test
6. Mang Alfred is now a new TB patient with an active disease. What is his category according to the DOH? A. I B. II C. III D. IV
7. How long is the duration of the maintenance phase of his treatment? A. 2 months B. 3 months C. 4 months D. 5 months
8. Which of the following drugs is UNLIKELY given to Mang Alfred during the maintenance phase? A. Rifampicin B. Isoniazid C. Ethambutol D. Pyridoxine
9. According to the DOH, the most hazardous period for development of clinical disease is during the first A. 6-12 months after B. 3-6 months after C. 1-2 months after D. 2-4 weeks after

This is the name of the program of the DOH to control TB in the country A. DOTS B. National Tuberculosis Control Program C. Short Coursed Chemotherapy D. Expanded Program for Immunization
Susceptibility for the disease [ TB ] is increased markedly in those with the following condition except A. 23 Year old athlete with diabetes insipidus B. 23 Year old athlete taking long term Decadron therapy and anabolic steroids C. 23 Year old athlete taking illegal drugs and abusing substances D. Undernourished and Underweight individual who undergone gastrectomy
Direct sputum examination and Chest X ray of TB symptomatic is in what level of prevention? A. Primary B. Secondary C. Tertiary D. Quarterly SITUATION: Michiel, A male patient diagnosed with colon cancer was newly put in colostomy.
Michiel shows the BEST adaptation with the new colostomy if he shows which of the following? A. Look at the ostomy site B. Participate with the nurse in his daily ostomy care C. Ask for leaflets and contact numbers of ostomy support groups D. Talk about his ostomy openly to the nurse and friends
The nurse plans to teach Michiel about colostomy irrigation. As the nurse prepares the materials needed, which of the following item indicates that the nurse needs further instruction? A. Plain NSS / Normal Saline B. K-Y Jelly C. Tap water D. Irrigation sleeve
The nurse should insert the colostomy tube for irrigation at approximately A. 1-2 inches B. 3-4 inches C. 6-8 inches D. 12-18 inches
The maximum height of irrigation solution for colostomy is A. 5 inches B. 12 inches C. 18 inches D. 24 inches
Which of the following behavior of the client indicates the best initial step in learning to care for his colostomy? A. Ask to defer colostomy care to another individual B. Promises he will begin to listen the next day C. Agrees to look at the colostomy D. States that colostomy care is the function of the nurse while he is in the hospital
While irrigating the client’s colostomy, Michiel suddenly complains of severe cramping. Initially, the nurse would A. Stop the irrigation by clamping the tube B. Slow down the irrigation C. Tell the client that cramping will subside and is normal D. Notify the physician
The next day, the nurse will assess Michiel’s stoma. The nurse noticed that a prolapsed stoma is evident if she sees which of the following? A. A sunken and hidden stoma B. A dusky and bluish stoma C. A narrow and flattened stoma D. Protruding stoma with swollen appearance
1. Michiel asked the nurse, what foods will help lessen the odor of his colostomy. The nurse best response would be A. Eat eggs B. Eat cucumbers C. Eat beet greens and parsley D. Eat broccoli and spinach
2. The nurse will start to teach Michiel about the techniques for colostomy irrigation. Which of the following should be included in the nurse’s teaching plan? A. Use 500 ml to 1,000 ml NSS B. Suspend the irrigant 45 cm above the stoma C. Insert the cone 4 cm in the stoma D. If cramping occurs, slow the irrigation
3. The nurse knew that the normal color of Michiel’s stoma should be A. Brick Red B. Gray C. Blue D. Pale Pink SITUATION: James, A 27 basketball player sustained inhalation burn that required him to have tracheostomy due to massive upper airway edema.
4. Wilma, His sister and a nurse is suctioning the tracheostomy tube of James. Which of the following, if made by Wilma indicates that she is committing an error? A. Hyperventilating James with 100% oxygen before and after suctioning B. Instilling 3 to 5 ml normal saline to loosen up secretion C. Applying suction during catheter withdrawal D. Suction the client every hour
5. What size of suction catheter would Wilma use for James, who is 6 feet 5 inches in height and weighing approximately 145 lbs? A. Fr. 5 B. Fr. 10 C. Fr. 12 D. Fr. 18
6. Wilma is using a portable suction unit at home, What is the amount of suction required by James using this unit? A. 2-5 mmHg B. 5-10 mmHg C. 10-15 mmHg D. 20-25 mmHg
7. If a Wall unit is used, What should be the suctioning pressure required by James? A. 50-95 mmHg B. 95-110 mmHg C. 100-120 mmHg D. 155-175 mmHg
8. Wilma was shocked to see that the Tracheostomy was dislodged. Both the inner and outer cannulas was removed and left hanging on James’ neck. What are the 2 equipment’s at james’ bedside that could help Wilma deal with this situation? A. New set of tracheostomy tubes and Oxygen tank B. Theophylline and Epinephrine C. Obturator and Kelly clamp D. Sterile saline dressing
9. Which of the following method if used by Wilma will best assure that the tracheostomy ties are not too tightly placed? A. Wilma places 2 fingers between the tie and neck B. The tracheotomy can be pulled slightly away from the neck C. James’ neck veins are not engorged D. Wilma measures the tie from the nose to the tip of the earlobe and to the xiphoid process.
10. Wilma knew that James have an adequate respiratory condition if she

disease. Which statement if made by the client indicates that the teaching has been successful? A. I will try to eat foods that are low in sodium and limit my fluid intake B. I must drink atleast 3,000 ml of fluids per day C. I will try to follow a 50% carbohydrate, 30% fat and 20% protein diet D. I will not eat turnips, red meat and raddish

Peachy was rushed by his father, Steven into the hospital admission. Peachy is complaining of something buzzing into her ears. Nurse Joemar assessed peachy and found out It was an insect. What should be the first thing that Nurse Joemar should try to remove the insect out from peachy’s ear? A. Use a flashlight to coax the insect out of peachy’s ear B. Instill an antibiotic ear drops C. Irrigate the ear D. Pick out the insect using a sterile clean forceps
Following an ear surgery, which statement if heard by Nurse Oca from the patient indicates a correct understanding of the post operative instructions? A. Activities are resumed within 5 days B. I will make sure that I will clean my hair and face to prevent infection C. I will use straw for drinking D. I should avoid air travel for a while
Nurse Oca will do a caloric testing to a client who sustained a blunt injury in the head. He instilled a cold water in the client’s right ear and he noticed that nystagmus occurred towards the left ear. What does this finding indicates? A. Indicating a Cranial Nerve VIII Dysfunction B. The test should be repeated again because the result is vague C. This is Grossly abnormal and should be reported to the neurosurgeon D. This indicates an intact and working vestibular branch of CN VIII
A client with Cataract is about to undergo surgery. Nurse Oca is preparing plan of care. Which of the following nursing diagnosis is most appropriate to address the long term need of this type of patient? A. Anxiety R/T to the operation and its outcome B. Sensory perceptual alteration R/T Lens extraction and replacement C. Knowledge deficit R/T the pre operative and post operative self care D. Body Image disturbance R/T the eye packing after surgery
Nurse Joseph is performing a WEBERS TEST. He placed the tuning fork in the patients forehead after tapping it onto his knee. The client states that the fork is louder in the LEFT EAR. Which of the following is a correct conclusion for nurse Josph to make? A. He might have a sensory hearing loss in the left ear B. Conductive hearing loss is possible in the right ear C. He might have a sensory hearing loss in the right hear, and/or a conductive hearing loss in the left ear. D. He might have a conductive hearing loss in the right ear, and/or a sensory hearing loss in the left ear.
Aling myrna has Menieres disease. What typical dietary prescription would nurse Oca expect the doctor to prescribe? A. A low sodium , high fluid intake B. A high calorie, high protein dietary intake C. low fat, low sodium and high calorie intake D. low sodium and restricted fluid intake SITUATION : [ From DEC 1991 NLE ] A 45 year old male construction worker was admitted to a tertiary hospital for incessant vomiting. Assessment disclosed: weak rapid pulse, acute weight loss of .5kg, furrows in his tongue, slow flattening of the skin was noted when the nurse released her pinch. Temperature: 35.8 C , BUN Creatinine ratio : 10 : 1, He also complains for postural hypotension. There was no infection.
Which of the following is the appropriate nursing diagnosis? A. Fluid volume deficit R/T furrow tongue B. Fluid volume deficit R/T uncontrolled vomiting C. Dehydration R/T subnormal body temperature D. Dehydration R/T incessant vomiting
1. Approximately how much fluid is lost in acute weight loss of .5kg? A. 50 ml B. 750 ml C. 500 ml D. 75 ml
2. Postural Hypotension is A. A drop in systolic pressure less than 10 mmHg when patient changes position from lying to sitting. B. A drop in systolic pressure greater than 10 mmHg when patient changes position from lying to sitting C. A drop in diastolic pressure less than 10 mmHg when patient changes position from lying to sitting D. A drop in diastolic pressure greater than 10 mmHg when patient changes position from lying to sitting
3. Which of the following measures will not help correct the patient’s condition A. Offer large amount of oral fluid intake to replace fluid lost B. Give enteral or parenteral fluid C. Frequent oral care D. Give small volumes of fluid at frequent interval
4. After nursing intervention, you will expect the patient to have
5. Maintain body temperature at 36.5 C
6. Exhibit return of BP and Pulse to normal
7. Manifest normal skin turgor of skin and tongue
8. Drinks fluids as prescribed A. 1, B. 2, C. 1,3, D. 2,3, SITUATION: A 65 year old woman was admitted for Parkinson’s Disease. The charge nurse is going to make an initial assessment.
9. Which of the following is a characteristic of a patient with advanced Parkinson’s disease? A. Disturbed vision B. Forgetfulness C. Mask like facial expression D. Muscle atrophy
10. The onset of Parkinson’s disease is between 50-60 years old. This disorder is caused by A. Injurious chemical substances B. Hereditary factors C. Death of brain cells due to old age D. Impairment of dopamine producing cells in the brain
11. The patient was prescribed with levodopa. What is the action of this drug? A. Increase dopamine availability B. Activates dopaminergic receptors in the basal ganglia C. Decrease acetylcholine availability D. Release dopamine and other catecholamine from neurological storage sites
12. You are discussing with the dietician what food to avoid with patients taking levodopa? A. Vitamin C rich food B. Vitamin E rich food C. Thiamine rich food D. Vitamin B6 rich food
13. One day, the patient complained of difficulty in walking. Your response would be A. You will need a cane for support B. Walk erect with eyes on horizon C. I’ll get you a wheelchair D. Don’t force yourself to walk

SITUATION: Mr. Dela Isla, a client with early Dementia exhibits thought process disturbances.

The nurse will assess a loss of ability in which of the following areas? A. Balance B. Judgment C. Speech D. Endurance
Mr. Dela Isla said he cannot comprehend what the nurse was saying. He suffers from: A. Insomnia B. Aphraxia C. Agnosia D. Aphasia
The nurse is aware that in communicating with an elderly client, the nurse will A. Lean and shout at the ear of the client B. Open mouth wide while talking to the client C. Use a low-pitched voice D. Use a medium-pitched voice
As the nurse talks to the daughter of Mr. Dela Isla, which of the following statement of the daughter will require the nurse to give further teaching? A. I know the hallucinations are parts of the disease B. I told her she is wrong and I explained to her what is right C. I help her do some tasks he cannot do for himself D. Ill turn off the TV when we go to another room
Which of the following is most important discharge teaching for Mr. Dela Isla A. Emergency Numbers B. Drug Compliance C. Relaxation technique D. Dietary prescription SITUATION : Knowledge of the drug PROPANTHELINE BROMIDE [Probanthine] Is necessary in treatment of various disorders.
What is the action of this drug? A. Increases glandular secretion for clients affected with cystic fibrosis B. Dissolve blockage of the urinary tract due to obstruction of cystine stones C. Reduces secretion of the glandular organ of the body D. Stimulate peristalsis for treatment of constipation and obstruction
What should the nurse caution the client when using this medication A. Avoid hazardous activities like driving, operating machineries etc. B. Take the drug on empty stomach C. Take with a full glass of water in treatment of Ulcerative colitis D. I must take double dose if I missed the previous dose
Which of the following drugs are not compatible when taking Probanthine? A. Caffeine B. NSAID C. Acetaminophen D. Alcohol
What should the nurse tell clients when taking Probanthine? A. Avoid hot weathers to prevent heat strokes B. Never swim on a chlorinated pool C. Make sure you limit your fluid intake to 1L a day D. Avoid cold weathers to prevent hypothermia
Which of the following disease would Probanthine exert the much needed action for control or treatment of the disorder? A. Urinary retention B. Peptic Ulcer Disease C. Ulcerative Colitis D. Glaucoma SITUATION : Mr. Franco, 70 years old, suddenly could not lift his spoons nor speak at breakfast. He was rushed to the hospital unconscious. His diagnosis was CVA.
1. Which of the following is the most important assessment during the acute stage of an unconscious patient like Mr. Franco? A. Level of awareness and response to pain B. Papillary reflexes and response to sensory stimuli C. Coherence and sense of hearing D. Patency of airway and adequacy of respiration
2. Considering Mr. Franco’s conditions, which of the following is most important to include in preparing Franco’s bedside equipment? A. Hand bell and extra bed linen B. Sandbag and trochanter rolls C. Footboard and splint D. Suction machine and gloves
3. What is the rationale for giving Mr. Franco frequent mouth care? A. He will be thirsty considering that he is doesn’t drink enough fluids B. To remove dried blood when tongue is bitten during a seizure C. The tactile stimulation during mouth care will hasten return to consciousness D. Mouth breathing is used by comatose patient and it’ll cause oral mucosa dying and cracking.
4. One of the complications of prolonged bed rest is decubitus ulcer. Which of the following can best prevent its occurrence? A. Massage reddened areas with lotion or oils B. Turn frequently every 2 hours C. Use special water mattress D. Keep skin clean and dry
5. If Mr. Franco’s Right side is weak, What should be the most accurate analysis by the nurse? A. Expressive aphasia is prominent on clients with right sided weakness B. The affected lobe in the patient is the Right lobe C. The client will have problems in judging distance and proprioception D. Clients orientation to time and space will be much affected SITUATION : a 20 year old college student was rushed to the ER of PGH after he fainted during their ROTC drill. Complained of severe right iliac pain. Upon palpation of his abdomen, Ernie jerks even on slight pressure. Blood test was ordered. Diagnosis is acute appendicitis.
6. Which result of the lab test will be significant to the diagnosis? A. RBC : 4.5 TO 5 Million / cu. mm. B. Hgb : 13 to 14 gm/dl. C. Platelets : 250,000 to 500,000 cu.mm. D. WBC : 12,000 to 13,000/cu.mm
7. Stat appendectomy was indicated. Pre op care would include all of the following except? A. Consent signed by the father B. Enema STAT C. Skin prep of the area including the pubis D. Remove the jewelries
8. Pre-anesthetic med of Demerol and atrophine sulfate were ordered to : A. Allay anxiety and apprehension B. Reduce pain C. Prevent vomiting D. Relax abdominal muscle
9. Common anesthesia for appendectomy is A. Spinal B. General C. Caudal D. Hypnosis
10. Post op care for appendectomy include the following except A. Early ambulation

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