Basic Nursing Care

Question 1

Jaundice of the newborn with brain damage that occurs as a result of Rh incompatibility of mother and fetus is called:

A. Rhogam

B. Tinnitus

C. Pruritus

D. Kernicterus

Answer 1

Kernicterus

Question 2

The psychiatric technician must assesses clients experiencing dementia and taking medications like Aricept (donepezil), Reminyl (galantamine) and Namenda (memantine) for the possible side effects of:

A. Drowsiness, hypotension, and weight gain

B. Dry mouth, blurred vision, and extrapyramidal symptoms.

C. Insomnia, fatigue, and arrhythmias.

D. Dizziness, headache, and gastrointestinal upset

Answer 2

Dizziness, headache, and gastrointestinal upset

Question 3

The patient is receiving prednisone on a long-term basis. The psychiatric technician would double check the patient’s food tray since this patient should be receiving a diet consisting of:

A. High carbohydrates and low protein.

B. High protein and low calcium.

C. High fat and low sodium.

D. Low sodium and high potassium.

Answer 3

Low sodium and high potassium

Question 4

The physician prescribed glycerin for a 14-year-old child that is constipated. The psychiatric technician would know to administer this medication:

A. Orally in pill form.

B. Orally in a liquid form.

C. As a suppository

D. As an injection.

Answer 4

As a suppository

Question 5

A male client asks the psychiatric technician if there are any possible sexual side effects from Desyrel (trazodone). The psychiatric technician responds by stating:

A. Decreased libido and ejaculation inhibition.

B. Premature ejaculation and dyspareunia.

C. Decreased libido and impotence.

D. Ejaculation inhibition and priapism.

Answer 5

Ejaculation inhibition and priapism

Question 6

The psychiatric technician is taking care of a client who is receiving morphine. He would be carefully monitoring this client for common adverse effects such as:

A. Hypertension and dilated pupils.

B. Dizziness and drooling.

C. Constipation and nausea/vomiting.

D. Blurred vision and tingling.

Answer 6

Constipation and nausea/vomiting

Question 7

The patient asks the psychiatric technician for his albuterol (Proventil). He takes two quick inhalations. The psychiatric technician teaches him to allow how much time between the first and second inhalation?

A. 10 seconds

B. 30 seconds

C. One minute

D. Two minutes

Answer 7

One minute

Question 8

The client has been prescribed Retrovir (zidovudine). One of the most important aspects of client teaching for this medication would be:

A. Be aware of signs and symptoms of anemia and report it immediately.

B. Tachycardia may occur often when this medication is prescribed in high doses.

C. Drink fluids liberally during the early stages of receiving this medication.

D. Consult physician before consuming any over-the-counter medications.

Answer 8

Be aware of signs and symptoms of anemia and report it immediately.

Question 9

Which one of the following medications would contraindicated if a child displayed flu-like symptoms?

A. ibuprofen

B. naproxen

C. acetaminophen

D. aspirin

Answer 9

Aspirin

Question 10

A client receiving a MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitor) asks what liquids he should avoid. The psychiatric technician responds that he should limit:

A. Milk.

B. Most fruit juices.

C. Caffeinated drinks.

D. Water.

Answer 10

Caffeinated drinks

Question 11

A client has been receiving a traditional antipsychotic medication for almost two months. The psychiatric technician would carefully monitor this client for any possible extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) of:

A. Tardive dyskinesia

B. Akathisia.

C. Acute dystonic reactions.

D. Pseudoparkinsonism.

Answer 11

Akathisia

Question 12

A client has had consistent blood pressure readings of 136/80 and is concerned about the possibility of hypertension in the future and is fearful about taking medication. What dietary supplement should be increased?

A. Sodium and calcium.

B. Vitamin A and calcium.

C. Vitamin E and potassium.

D. Calcium and potassium.

Answer 12

Calcium and potassium

Question 13

Your client has a sprained wrist and the physician has ordered an elastic bandage application. Which of the following techniques in conjunction with the ace wrap is most appropriate?

A. Apply heat for the first 4 hours then elevate the arm on a pillow.

B. Place the extremity on a pillow and wrap the arm from distal to proximal.

C. Assess the affected extremity for tingling and movement to verify circulation.

D. Have the client place ice on the extremity for 2 hours.

Answer 13

Place the extremity on a pillow and wrap the arm from distal to proximal

Question 14

Your client has returned from the acute hospital after having abdominal surgery with an abdominal dressing that needs to remain intact for 2 more days. Which type of dressing will be most helpful to avoid skin irritation from the tape?

A. A large ABD pad placed horizontally over the abdomen.

B. Vaseline gauze dressing that is secured with paper tape.

C. A Scultetus bandage placed on the abdomen.

D. 4 X 4 dressings applied with plastic tape.

Answer 14

A Scultetus bandage placed on the abdomen.

Question 15

Which technique is correct when suctioning a client?

A. Sterile gloves are worn during oral suctioning.

B. Secretions are best removed by suctioning for thirty seconds.

C. Suction is administered when the thumb is released from the suction catheter hole.

D. Enter the trachea without suction applied.

Answer 15

Enter the trachea without suction applied

Question 16

You are checking a patient’s nasogastric tube for residual. Which result would cause you concern?

A. 15 cc

B. 45cc

C. 70 cc

D. 120cc

Answer 16

120cc

Question 17

Which action should a Psychiatric Technician take if a client known to carry hepatitis B scratched another client’s arm?

A. wash the affected area with soap and water.

B. wash the affected area with phisohex and apply bacitracin.

C. wash the affected area with soap and water and file an incident report.

D. wash the affected area with soap and water and take client to an urgent care center.

Answer 17

wash the affected area with soap and water and take client to an urgent care center

Question 18

A decrease in blood pressure may be experienced by the patient taking Thorazine. This is most apparent when the:

A. client awakens in the morning.

B. client eats foods containing tyramine.

C. client gets up quickly after being seated.

D. client has engaged in vigorous physical activity

Answer 18

client gets up quickly after being seated.

Question 19

When inserting a nasogastric tube, the Psychiatric Technician will:

A. keep the client NPO to prevent nausea.

B. give the client sips of water to facilitate insertion.

C. place the client in a flat supine position.

D. instruct the client to take deep breaths.

Answer 19

give the client sips of water to facilitate insertion

Question 20

The target distance that the Psychiatric Technician will use for insertion of a nasogastric tube is from the:

A. fingertips of the client to the beginning of the shoulder joint.

B. tip of nose to the ear to just below the xiphoid process.

C. tip of the ear to the nose to the umbilicus.

D. bridge of the nose to the middle of the distal sternum

Answer 20

tip of nose to the ear to just below the xiphoid process

Question 21

While lying in the dorsal recumbent position, the client’s leg externally rotates. In order to prevent this, the Psychiatric Technician will utilize which of the following devices?

A. The foot board

B. A trochanter roll

C. A bed cradle

D. The bolster

Answer 21

A trochanter roll

Question 22

When the client uses different medications simultaneously, they may increase each other’s effects. This is referred to which of the following?

A. Antagonistic effect

B. Protagonistic effect

C. Cross tolerance

D. Synergistic effect

Answer 22

Synergistic effect