MODEL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR STAFF NURSE EXAM

1. The treatment protocol for a client with acute lymphatic leukemia includes prednisone and cimetadine. The purpose of the cimetadine is to:

A. Decrease the secretion of pancreatic enzymes
B. Enhance the effectiveness of methotrexate
C. Increase digestion 
D. Prevent a common side effect of prednisone 

Answer: D. Prevent a common side effect of prednisone 

2. The Nurse Pramitha is teaching the client with insulin-dependent diabetes the signs of hypoglycemia. Which of the following signs is associated with hypoglycemia?

A. Tremulousness 
B. decreased pulse rate
C. Nausea and vomiting
D. Flushed skin

Answer: A. Tremulousness 

3. Which of the following conditions is most likely related to the development of renal calculi?

A. Gout 
B. Pancreatitis
C. Fractured femur
D. AIDS

Answer: A. Gout 

4. The LPN is preparing to administer an injection of vitamin K to the newborn. The nurse should administer the injection in the:

A. Rectus femoris muscle
B. Vastus lateralis muscle 
C. Hand or Buttocks
D. Dorsogluteal muscle

Answer: B. Vastus lateralis muscle 

5. The nurse Seema George is caring for a client with detoxification from alcohol. Which medication is used in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal?

A. Antabuse (disulfiram)
B. Perinorm (Metaclopramide)
C. Dolophine (methodone)
D. Ativan (lorazepam) 

Answer: D. Ativan (lorazepam) 

6. The physician Dr. Salma has prescribed Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide) for a client with nephotic syndrome. The nurse Salima should:

A. Encourage the client to drink extra fluids 
B. Request a low-protein diet for the client
C. Bathe the client using only mild soap and water

STAFF NURSE RECRUITMENT EXAM QUESTION PAPER AND ANSWERS

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PSYCHIATRIC NURSING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Mr. Ramesh,  24 year old client has been admitted with a diagnosis of schizophrenia says to the nurse Reeta “Yes, its march, March is little woman”. That’s literal you know”. These statement illustrate:

A. Neologisms
B. Echolalia
C. Flight of ideas
D. Loosening of association 

Answer: D. Loosening of association 

2. A nursing care plan for a male client with bipolar I disorder should include:

A. Providing a structured environment
B. Designing activities that will require the client to maintain contact with reality
C. Engaging the client in conversing about current affairs
D. Touching the client provide assurance

Answer: A. Providing a structured environment

3. A long term goal for a paranoid male client who has unjustifiably accused his wife of having many extramarital affairs would be to help the client develop:

A. Insight into his behavior
B. Better self control
C. Feeling of self worth
D. Faith in his wife

Answer: C. Feeling of self worth

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  4. Nurse Pavithra is assigned to care for a client diagnosed with Catatonic Stupor. When Nurse Pavithra enters the client’s room, the client is found lying on the bed with a body pulled into a fetal position. Nurse Pavithra should?

A. Ask the client direct questions to encourage talking
B. Rake the client into the dayroom to be with other clients
C. Sit beside the client in silence and occasionally ask open-ended question
D. Leave the client alone and continue with providing care to the other clients

Answer: C. Sit beside the client in silence and occasionally ask open-ended question

5. Nurse Kavitha is caring for a client with delirium and states that “look at the spiders on the wall”. What should the nurse respond to the client?

A. “You’re having hallucination, there are no spiders in this room at all”
B. “I can see the spiders on the wall, but they are not going to hurt you”
C. “Would you like me to kill the spiders”
D. “I know you are frightened, but I do not see spiders on the wall” 

Answer: D. “I know you are frightened, but I do not see spiders on the wall”

6. A male client Mr. Sameeran who is experiencing disordered thinking about food being poisoned is admitted to the mental health unit. The nurse uses which communication technique to encourage the client to eat dinner?

A. Focusing on self-disclosure of own food preference
B. Using open ended question and silence
C. Offering opinion about the need to eat
D. Verbalizing reasons that the client may not choose to eat

Answer: B. Using open ended question and silence

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Staff Nurse Exam Question Answers

7. Nurse Shamili is providing information to a community group about violence in the family. Which statement by a group member would indicate a need to provide additional information?

A. “Abuse occurs more in low-income families”
B. “Abuser Are often jealous or self-centered”
C. “Abuser use fear and intimidation”
D. “Abuser usually have poor self-esteem”

Answer: A. “Abuse occurs more in low-income families”

8. When planning the discharge of a client with chronic anxiety, Nurse Greeshma evaluates achievement of the discharge maintenance goals. Which goal would be most appropriately having been included in the plan of care requiring evaluation?

A. The client eliminates all anxiety from daily situations
B. The client ignores feelings of anxiety
C. The client identifies anxiety producing situations
D. The client maintains contact with a crisis counselor

Answer: C. The client identifies anxiety producing situations

9. During electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) the client receives oxygen by mask via positive pressure ventilation. The nurse assisting with this procedure knows that positive pressure ventilation is necessary because?

A. Anesthesia is administered during the procedure
B. Decrease oxygen to the brain increases confusion and disorientation
C. Grand mal seizure activity depresses respirations
D. Muscle relaxations given to prevent injury during seizure activity depress respirations.

 

PSYCHIATRIC NURSING OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTION AND ANSWERS

Answer: D. Muscle relaxations given to prevent injury during seizure activity depress respirations. 

10. Nurse Binu John and Reni Abraham is caring for a client with depression who has not responded to antidepressant medication. The nurse anticipates that what treatment procedure may be prescribed?

A. Neuroleptic medication
B. Short term seclusion
C. Psychosurgery
D. Electroconvulsive therapy 

Answer: D. Electroconvulsive therapy