NURSING WRITTEN TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONS

1. Which of the following groups of patients should receive a lower dose of lorazepam (Ativan)? a. Elder and Native-American patients b. Children and Asian patients c. Children and elder patients d. Children, elder, and Asian patients 2. Managing adequately during the first procedure, usually helps reduce the anxiety associated with future procedures. a. pain b. nausea c. anxiety d. sedation e. the family 3. . Adverse effects to olanzapine (Zyprexa) occur most commonly in the ______ system. a. central nervous b. integumentary c. cardiovascular d. gastrointestinal

1. Celecoxib is indicated for relief of symptoms of A. osteoarthritis B. cancer C. hepatitis D. muscle spasm 2. is one category of drugs likely to cause allergic reactions. A. diuretics B. antibiotics C. Digoxin D. Insulin E. antiemetics 3. A patient is being discharged after the insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which statement made by the patient indicates an understanding regarding appropriate self-care? Please choose from one of the following options. A. Every morning I will perform arm and shoulder stretches. B. Each day I’ll take my pulse and record it in a log. C. I’ll have to get rid of my microwave oven. D. I won’t be able to use my electric blanket anymore.

1. A client presents to the clinic requesting a renewal of her prescription for oxycodone (Percocet). What should the NP do? A. Decline to provide the prescription B. Renew the prescription and document the action taken C. Assess the client and conduct appropriate investigations D. Perform a medication reconciliation prior to prescribing Answer:  A. Decline to provide the prescription 2.  Which of the following symptoms might a client with right-sided heart failure exhibit? A. Adequate urine output B. Polyuria C. Polydipsia D. Oliguria Answer:   d. Oliguria 3. A father expresses concerns about his son’s upcoming surgery. The nurse listens to the father's concerns and validates his feelings. What component of the nurse-client relationship is the nurse demonstrating? A. Professional intimacy

1. Which of the following actions is the first priority care for a client exhibiting signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease? a. Decrease anxiety b. Educate the client about his symptoms c. Administer sublignual nitroglycerin d.  Enhance myocardial oxygenation Answer:  d.  Enhance myocardial oxygenation 2. A physician has diagnosed acute gastritis in a clinic patient. Which of the following medications would be contraindicated for this patient? a. Furosemide (Lasix). b. Calcium carbonate. c. Clarithromycin (Biaxin). d. Naproxen sodium (Naprosyn) Answer: d . Naproxen sodium (Naprosyn). Published  www.nursingwork.in 3. Dyspnea, cough, expectoration, weakness, and edema are classic signs and symptoms of which of the following conditions? a. Restricitve b. Hypertension

1. In which organ are nutrients absorbed and returned to the blood stream? A. esophagus B. large intestine C. small intestine D. stomach 2.  Whilst recovering from surgery a patient develops deep vein thrombosis. The sign that would indicate this complication to the nurse would be: A. Pitting edema of the area B. Intermittent claudication C. Severe pain when raising the legs D. Localized warmth and tenderness of the site 3. What muscle pushes digesting food along in a wave-like action? A. tongue B. heart C. stomach D. esophagus 4. In which organ does most of digestion take place? A. gall bladder B. small intestine C. liver D. heart

1. The breakdown of___________is called " haemolysis ". A. PLTS B. WBCS C. GLUCOSE D. RBCS 2. "Ovaries " are__________in numbers. A. 2 B. 5 C. 3 D. 1 3. "INSULIN " are basicallay a ______________. a. Proteins b. Hormones c. Enzymes D. Glucose 4. "Epistaxis "means bleeding from the____________ A. Mouth B. Ear C. Nose D. None of the above

MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS   Questions 1 to 8 are about Sonia Chinnappa Kukkunoor, aged 45 years, who is an arranged admission to the ward for a surgical investigation, where you are working as an enrolled nurse. 1. Sonia’s blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate and temperature are recorded on admission. The reason for this is a) to give an indication of Sonia’s usual baseline recordings. b) to indicate whether Sonia is a suitable for surgery. c) to observe how anxious Sonia is. d) because it is routine for all admissions. Before surgery Sonia must sign an informed consent form for the operation. 2. Which of the following conditions must be met, to ensure the validity of Sonia’s consent for the operation? a) Her relatives must have knowledge of the procedure to be performed. b) The agreement must be witnessed by a registered medical practitioner. c) The consent must be obtained at least an hour before surgery is begun. d) She must have su...