Monday, August 31, 2015

RCN STAFF NURSE EXAM QUESTIONS

1. Number of subordinates an administrator can control or supervise is known as :
(1) unity of command
(2) span of control
(3) delegation
(4) hierarchy

2. All of the following points should be kept in mind while doing any sterile procedure
except :
1) face the sterile field
2) keep sterile equipment below the waist level
3) never cross sterile area
4) do not speak over sterile field

3.Passive range of motion is performed by
A. The person
B. A health team member
C. The person with little help
D. The person with the use of a trapeze

4. Nurse must observe one of the following side effects in a patient who is on antipsychotics
1) Arrhythmia
2) Hypertension
3) Extra Pyramidal symptom
4) Anorexia

5.Objective data is:
a. Information that is collected through the care giver's senses about the patient
b. Information that is reported by the patient
c. A verbal account of patient care and observation
d. The exchange of information

6. While nursing the patient with skeletal traction all the following should be kept in mind
except :
1) remove the weight while changing the position
2) maintain the accuracy of weight
3) ensure that weight does not touch the floor
4) remove the weight if required without causing jerk

7.A person with dementia is being admitted to a nursing center, which statement is correct.
a. Family members are asked to leave to help the person adjust
b. The admission process is completed as quickly as possible
c. The person's confusion may increase in new surroundings
d. All of the above