Saturday, September 19, 2015

ESIC NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

1. A patient Named Deepa George with a history of diabetes mellitus is in the second post-operative day following cholecystectomy. She has complained of nausea and isn't able to eat solid foods. The nurse Reena enters the room to find the patient confused and shaky. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for the patient's symptoms?

a. Anesthesia reaction.
b. Diabetic ketoacidosis.
c. Hypoglycemia.
d.  Hyperglycemia.
e. None of the Above

Answer: C. Hypoglycemia.

2. Atherosclerosis impedes coronary blood flow by which of the following mechanisms?
a. Plaques obstruct the vein
b. Hardened vessels dilate to allow the blood to flow through
c. Blood clots form outside the vessel wall
d. Plaques obstruct the artery
e. None of the Above

Answer: d. Plaques obstruct the artery

3. Nurse Mr. Kavya Shree caring for several patients on the cardiac unit is told that one is scheduled for implantation of an automatic internal cardioverter-defibrillator. Which of the following patients is most likely to have this procedure?

a. A patient with a history of ventricular tachycardia and syncopal episodes.
b. A post-operative coronary bypass patient, recovering on schedule.
c. A patient admitted for myocardial infarction without cardiac muscle damage.
d. A patient with a history of atrial tachycardia and fatigue.
e. None of the Above

Answer: a. A patient with a history of ventricular tachycardia and syncopal episodes.