Free Printable Catch Up Exam

1.

Ellie accidentally cut her big toe with a sharp broken glass. A day after the affected part looks swollen. What are other signs that Ellie has an infected wound? Select all that apply.

a)

Tenderness

b)

Redness

c)

cold to touch

d)

pallor

2.

Which of the following is a sign of systemic infection?

a)

Malaise and loss of energy c.

b)

anorexia

c)

Nausea d.

d)

tenderness of the lymph nodes

3.

Which of the following is a sign of systemic infection?

a)

Malaise and loss of energy c.

b)

anorexia

c)

Nausea d.

d)

tenderness of the lymph nodes

4.

Nurse Ally is an emergency nurse, specifically in the trauma unit, who has been admitting several patients. In order to protect self from invasion of infection, what is the FIRST preventive measure of Ally?

a)

Keep skin intact c.

b)

always eat healthy diet

c)

Keep away from suspected patients d.

d)

always wear PPE

5.

Nurse Taddy asks the identity of the patient before starting an intravenous therapy. What are the patient identifiers needed for correctly identifying the patient? Select all that apply.

a)

Room # 16

b)

identification band

c)

Patient’s full name

d)

at end of the left wing

6.

Which of the following statements concerning fires is ACCURATE?

a)

Most people who die in house fires do not die from burns, but from smoke inhalation.

b)

Most home fires are started by the use of candles.

c)

Most fatal home fires occur while people are awake.

d)

Fire is the major safety problem in hospitals and the leading cause of accidental death for the elderly at home.

7.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the women of the tribe before the beginning of the civilization?

a)

meet emergencies and learned methods for preventing sickness

b)

skilled in calculation and observation

c)

development of innumerable superstition, beliefs and practices

d)

learned the comforting effect of water

8.

A blood is observed from the finger after Nurse Ruth accidentally pricked her finger. What is the FIRST action of Ruth?

a)

Wash and clean the area under running water.

b)

Press the finger and allow to bleed.

c)

Initiate first aid.

d)

Ask for a tetanus toxoid.

9.

Nowadays, people are making fond of planting vegetables and ornamental flowers. This latest advancement in alternative therapy is specifically referred to as

a)

Ozone therapy

b)

Horticultural therapy

c)

Detoxification therapy

d)

Art therapy

10.

On which of the following patients should a sleep history be obtained?

a)

Only patients who have been suffering from a sleep disorder

b)

Patients who suffer from a sleep disorder or have been unconscious

c)

Patients who suffer from a sleep disorder or who are spending time in the CCU

d)

All patients admitted to a healthcare agency

11.

On which of the following patients should a sleep history be obtained?

a)

Only patients who have been suffering from a sleep disorder

b)

Patients who suffer from a sleep disorder or have been unconscious

c)

Patients who suffer from a sleep disorder or who are spending time in the CCU

d)

All patients admitted to a healthcare agency

12.

You are visiting a patient at home who is recovering from a bowel resection. She complains of constant pain and discomfort and displays signs of depression. When assessing this patient for pain, you should be aware of which of the following facts about pain?

a)

As her primary healthcare giver, you are the authority on the existence and nature of your patient’s pain sensation.

b)

The pain your patient is experiencing is probably an emotional or psychological problem due to depression.

c)

A placebo should be administered to the patient to see whether the pain is manufactured or psychogenic before starting drug therapy.

d)

The patient is the only authority on the existence and nature of her pain, and pain management therapy should be reviewed and revised if necessary.

13.

Which of the following nutrients supplies energy to the body?

a)

Proteins

b)

Minerals

c)

Vitamins

d)

Water

14.

Of the following factors, which increases BMR?

a)

Aging

b)

Fasting

c)

Fever

d)

Sleep

15.

Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most appropriate for a client with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 would likely have?

a)

Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements

b)

Imbalanced Nutrition: More Than Body Requirements

c)

Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition

d)

Deficient Knowledge

16.

A patient who complains of difficulty breathing should be placed in which of the following positions?

a)

Prone position

b)

Supine position

c)

Lateral position

d)

Fowler’s position.

17.

A patient who has difficulty breathing, increased respiratory and pulse rates, and

pale skin with regions of cyanosis may be suffering from which of the following?

a)

Hyperventilation

b)

Perfusion

c)

Hypoxia

d)

Atelectasis

18.

A patient who has difficulty breathing, increased respiratory and pulse rates, and pale skin with regions of cyanosis may be suffering from which of the following?

a)

Hyperventilation

b)

Perfusion

c)

Hypoxia

d)

Atelectasis

19.

Antigen destroys bacteria and other cells.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The small intestines are protected against infection because of the presence of transient flora.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

In yoga, qi (energy) is the central theme.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Heart problems are the primary source of generalized edema.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Carbon dioxide flows out of the lungs during inspiration.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

A protein substance that causes the formation of an antibody and reacts specifically, with that antibody.

(a)

25.

A practice that destroys all microorganisms and spores.

(a)

26.

An immunity acquired through viral infection.

(a)

27.

Frequent short breathing pauses during night.

(a)

28.

A care used to all hospitalized persons regardless of their diagnosis or possible infection status.

(a)

29.

What is the MOST important intervention to reduce risk for infection?

a)

a)Sterile technique when warranted

b)

b)Identification and management of clients at risk

c)

c)Environmental controls

d)

d)Proper hand hygiene techniques

30.

What are transmitted when you communicate with other person? Select all that apply.

a)

a)thoughts

b)

b)feelingsc

c)

c)facts

d)

d)written notes

e)

e)information

31.

Nurse Winnie administers an oral medication to her patient. What space and distance she should adopt?

a)

a)public

b)

b)social consultative

c)

c)intimate

d)

d)friendly

32.

Nurse Tanya is asking the patient to tell more about the recent work experiences in order to assess the patient's adaptation to work. What phase of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship Tanya and her patient are in?

a)

a)Preinteraction

b)

b)Orientation

c)

c)Working

d)

d)Termination

33.

Patient Remie submits herself in the nursing procedure performed by the nurse. Remie observes the dedication and truthfulness of the nurse. What essential condition in the therapeutic relationship is shown in this situation?

a)

a)respect

b)

b)rapport

c)

c)trust

d)

d)genuineness

34.

Patient Remie submits herself in the nursing procedure performed by the nurse. Remie observes the dedication and truthfulness of the nurse. What essential condition in the therapeutic relationship is shown in this situation?

a)

a)respect

b)

b)rapport

c)

c)trust

d)

d)genuineness

35.

"Good morning Mr. Adam. I am Nurse Gale. I will be with you for the duration of 8 hours." What essential condition of therapeutic relationship is demonstrated?

a)

a)rapport

b)

b)trust

c)

c)empathy

d)

d)genuineness

36.

"Cough and deep breathing exercises before surgery is very important for faster healing after the operation," nurse Kent emphasized to his patient. What communication technique Kent utilized?

a)

a)redirecting

b)

b)informing

c)

c)broad opening

d)

d)clarifying

37.

Which of the following situations are relieved by touch? Select all that apply.

a)

a)pain

b)

b)anxiety

c)

c)depression

d)

d)overactive person

e)

e)angry

38.

Interpersonal level message is sent to oneself, including self-talk or communication with oneself.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

The nurse and the client become acquainted during the orientation phase.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

The nurse and the client become acquainted during the orientation phase.

a)

Absence of eye contact when asked about the support system

b)

Pallor skin and grimacing for pain

c)

Wrinkled and pigmented skin specially on the face

d)

Expresses worries with sad eyes over the impending diagnosis

41.

What are the signs of an individual who has depression or low self-esteem? Select all that apply.

a)

Disheveled appearance

b)

Alcoholic breath

c)

loss of appetite

d)

poor hygiene

42.

What data are included in the anthropometric measurements?

a)

Medical diagnosis, BP, PR, T, P, R

b)

Growth and development such as height and weight, BMI

c)

Educational level, monthly income, civil status

d)

Present health status, past medical and surgical history

43.

Alicia, 35 years old, is diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension. Her hobby is gardening in which she

is found to be always cultivating her garden plots. Which of the following signs and symptoms she will probably complain most of the time?

a)

systolic reading will drop 20 mm Hg

b)

pulse rate will increase by about 20 bpm

c)

lightheadedness

d)

pulse rate will decrease by about 20 bpm

44.

What is the best defense of the nurse against charges of battery or assault by the patient?

a)

Documentation in the patient’s record

b)

Consent to care

c)

Hospital bills

d)

Doctor’s order

45.

The patient of nurse Hannah wants to go home even his condition does not permit. The nurse respects the individual's decision for herself or himself. What principle is observed by Hannah?

a)

Veracity

b)

autonomy

c)

Fidelity

d)

beneficence

46.

Patients with cardiopulmonary disease cannot assume a supine position.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Pain begins in one area and extends to other part of the body is referred to as (a)

48.

Acute pain endures for 6 months and more.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Absence of breathing is called (a)

50.

Newborns are susceptible to variations of body temperature.

a)

True

b)

False

Catch Up Exam

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 46mins

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