NURSING WRITTEN TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONS

1. Gynecomastia is a term used for : (1) male breast infection (3) hypertrophy of male breast (2) family history (4) women over 40 years 2. When an individual expresses his failures and difficulties by blaming others is known as : (1) repression (2) projection (3) sublimation (4) denial 3. ADEID stands for : (1) Attention Deficit Hypoactive Disorder (2) Activity Deficit Hypoactive Disorder (3) Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (4) Activity Deficit Hyperactive Disorder 4. Largectile in high doses is mostly given in one of the following conditions (1) Schizophrenia

Question 1. The nurse understands that the diagnosis of oral cancer is confirmed with: ❍ A. Biopsy ❍ B. Gram Stain ❍ C. Scrape cytology ❍ D. Oral washings for cytology Click here for Answer with Rationale Question 2. The physician has prescribed tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate) 10mg bid. The nurse should teach the client to refrain from eating foods containing tyramine because it may cause: ❍ A. Hypertension ❍ B. Hyperthermia ❍ C. Melanoma ❍ D. Urinary retention Click here for Answer with Rationale Question 3. A home health nurse is making preparations for morning visits. Which one of the following clients should the nurse visit first? ❍ A. A client with brain attack (stroke) with tube feedings ❍ B. A client with congestive heart failure complaining of nighttime dyspnea ❍ C. A client with a thoracotomy 6 months ago

The Answers with Rationale published here are for the questions published on 28/11/2016- Click here to view Questions Question 1. -Answer A is correct. The best diagnostic tool for cancer is the biopsy. Other assessment includes checking the lymph nodes. Answers B, C, and D will not confirm a diagnosis of oral cancer. Question 2- Answer A is correct. If the client eats foods high in tyramine, he might experience malignant hypertension. Tyramine is found in cheese, sour cream, Chianti wine, sherry, beer, pickled herring, liver, canned figs, raisins, bananas, avocados, chocolate, soy sauce, fava beans, and yeast. These episodes are treated with Regitine, an alphaadrenergic blocking agent. Answers B, C, and D are not related to the question. Question 3 - Answer B is correct. The client with congestive heart failure who is complaining of nighttime dyspnea should be seen first because airway is no. 1 in nursing care. In answers A, C, and D, the clients are more stable.