NURSING WRITTEN TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONS

1. A patient admitted to the hospital in hypertensive crisis is ordered to receive hydralazine (Apresoline) 20mg IV stat for blood pressure greater than 180/100 mmHg. The best response of the nurse to this order is to: A. Administer the dose and repeat as necessary B. Give medication if patient's blood pressure is > 190/100 mmHg C. Call the physician because the order is not clear D. Give the dose immediately and once Answer: D. Give the dose immediately and once 2. When ideas arise in unusual variety and pass through the mind rapidly is A. Pressure of speech B. Stereotypy of speech C. Preservation of ideas D. Pressure of thought 3. Which data should the nurse expect when taking a health history from a client diagnosed as having acute pyelonephritis? 1) recent urethral catheterization 2)  chronic urinary tract infections 3) long-standing hypertension 4) recent influenza exercises.

KEA STAFF NURSE EXAM QUESTIONS 1. Which abnormal heart sound in a client recovering from a myocardial infarction should lead the nurse to suspect the onset of heart failure? 1) split S1 2)pericardial friction rub 3) ejection click 4)   gallop rhythm 2. A common problem your history may uncover is the use of medications. 1) multiple 2) illegal 3) analgesic 4) Outdated E. OTC KEA Nursing Officer Exam Model Question Paper 2024 3.  A nurse asks a nursing assistant to help admit an elderly client diagnosed with pneumonia. Which activity is appropriate for the nurse to ask the assistant to perform? 1) Assess lung sounds. 2) Insert a small-bore feeding tube. 3) Obtain an arterial blood gas sample. 4) Obtain the client’s height and weight. Published by www.nursingwork.in 4. Which of the following landmarks is the corect one for obtaining an apical pulse? 1) Left second intercostal space, midclavicular line 2) Left fifth intercostal space, midclavicular ...

1. Where should the "heel" of the hands be placed during proper sternal CPR compression? a. 1.5 inches superior to xiphoid tip b. 3.0 inches superior to xiphoid tip c. 1.5 inches inferior to xiphoid tip d. 3.0 inches inferior to xiphoid tip 2. A nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube that is attached to low suction. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that the client is at risk for which acid-base disorder? a. Metabolic acidosis b. Respiratory alkalosis c. Respiratory acidosis d. Metabolic alkalosis 3. What is the most common cause of diarrhea in a child under the age of 7? a. Bacillus cereus b. Rotavirus c. Salmonella d. Clostridium difficile

The following questions published by www.nursingwork.in  , which is useful for upcoming KEA staff Nurse recruitment written examination 1. Which part of the brain concerned with integration of effective, emotional, aspects of behavior, memories, and basic drives. A. Parasympathetic system. B. Limbic system. C. Sympathetic system D. Brain stem. 2. The nurse should suspect hypocalcemia when the client exhibits which signs? a)  tingling of the fingers, muscle spasms, and tetany b) night blindness, tachycardia, and weakness c) pale mucous membranes, shortness of breath, and lethargy d) bleeding tendencies, thirst, and hypotension 3. Exceeding which of the following serum cholesterol levels significantly increases the risk of coronary artery disease? a. l 200 mg/dl b. 150 mg/dl c. 175 mg/dl d. 100 mg/d

1. A 27 year-old sexually active female presents to her family practitioner complaining of abdominal distension, nausea, and vomiting. Her last menstrual period was 15 weeks ago, which she attributes to her recent increase in exercise. Nevertheless, her physician requests a urine sample to measure levels of a glycoprotein secreted by which of the following structures? 1. Amnioblast 2. Cytotrophoblast 3. Mesonephros 4. Syncytiotrophoblast 5. Wharton's jelly Answer: 4.  Syncytiotrophoblast 2. The nurse interprets a patient's fear of being in situations or places that may be difficult or embarrassing to leave as evidence of 1. Social phobia 2. Generalized anxiety disorder 3. Agoraphobia 4. Panic disorder Answer: 1.  Social phobia 3. The nurse monitors the serum electrolyte levels of a client who is taking digoxin (Lanoxin). Which of the following electrolyte imbalances is common cause of digoxin toxicity? 1. Hypocalcemia. 2. Hyponatremia. 3....

A 35-year-old woman Mrs. Mohini G, has had severe watery diarrhea for the past 5 days. Two months ago, she had infectious mononucleosis. She abuses drugs intravenously and is seropositive for HIV. Physical examination shows dehydration and marked muscle weakness. 1. Which of the following laboratory abnormalities is most likely? A. Decreased serum K+ concentration B. Decreased serum Ca2+ concentration C. Increased serum HCO3- concentration D.  Increased serum Na+ concentration E. Increased serum pH Answer: D.  Increased serum Na+ concentration 2. In evaluating the cause of the diarrhea, which of the following studies is most appropriate? A. Colonic biopsy to identify Giardia lamblia B. Culture of the oral mucosa for Candida albicans C. Duodenal biopsy to identify Entamoeba histolytica D. Gastric aspirate to identify Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare E.  Stool specimen to identify Cryptosporidium Answer: E.  Stool specimen to identify Cryptosporidi...

Model Questions for ESIC Staff Nurse Recruitment Examination conducted in the year 2016. Published by www.indgovtjob.info 1. A patient who wishes to leave the hospital prior to the completion of treatment: A. May not do so under any circumstances. B.  Must be allowed to do so. C. May do so only if the doctor agrees. D. Must sign a release form before he/she leaves. Answer: B.  Must be allowed to do so. 2. Medical treatment of coronary artery disease includes which of the following procedures? A.  Oral medication administration B. Coronary artery bypass surgery C.   Cardiac catheterization D. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty Answer: a.  Oral medication administration 3. Pulse oximetry is used during endoscopic procedures to: A. Monitor the depth of sedation. B. Measure carbon dioxide retention levels. C. Reduce the required number of nursing staff.