NP 4 Flashcards
Situation: After an abdominal surgery, the circulating
and scrub nurses have critical responsibility about
sponge and instrument count.
1. Counting is performed thrice: During the
preincision phase, the operative phase and
closing phase. Who counts the sponges, needles
and instruments?
a. The scrub nurse only
b. The circulating nurse only
c. The surgeon and the assistant surgeon
d. The scrub nurse and the circulating
nurse
d. The scrub nurse and the circulating
nurse
- The layer of the abdomen is divided into 5.
Arrange the following from the first layer going
to the deepest layer: - Fascia
- Muscle
- Peritoneum
- Subcutaneous/Fat
- Skin
a. 5,4,3,2,1
b. 5,4,1,3,2
c. 5,4,2,1,3
d. 5,4,1,2,3
d. 5,4,1,2,3
- When is the first sponge/instrument count
reported?
a. Before closing the subcutaneous layer
b. Before peritoneum is closed
c. Before closing the skin
d. Before the fascia is sutured
b. Before peritoneum is closed
Like any nursing interventions, counts should be
documented. To whom does the scrub nurse
report any discrepancy of counts so that
immediate and appropriate action is instituted?
a. Anaesthesiologists
b. Surgeon
c. OR nurse supervisor
d. Circulating nurse
b. Surgeon
Which of the following are 2 interventions of the
surgical team when an instrument was
confirmed missing?
a. MRI and Incidence report
b. CT Scan, MRI, Incidence report
c. X-RAY and Incidence report
d. CT Scan and Incidence report
c. X-RAY and Incidence report
Which of the following are 2 interventions of the
surgical team when an instrument was
confirmed missing?
a. MRI and Incidence report
b. CT Scan, MRI, Incidence report
c. X-RAY and Incidence report
d. CT Scan and Incidence report
c. X-RAY and Incidence report
- To obtain specimen for sputum culture and
sensitivity, which of the following instruction is
best?
a. Upon waking up, cough deeply and
expectorate into container
b. Cough after pursed lip breathing
c. Save sputum for two days in covered
container
d. After respiratory treatment, expectorate
into a container
a. Upon waking up, cough deeply and
expectorate into container
- The best time for collecting the sputum
specimen for culture and sensitivity is:
a. Before retiring at night
b. Anytime of the day
c. Upon waking up in the morning
d. Before meals
c. Upon waking up in the morning
- When suctioning the endotracheal tube, the
nurse should:
a. Explain procedure to patient; insert
catheter gently applying suction.
Withdrawn using twisting motion
b. Insert catheter until resistance is met,
and then withdraw slightly, applying
suction intermittently as catheter is
withdrawn
c. Hyperoxygenate client insert catheter
using back and forth motion
d. Insert suction catheter four inches into
the tube, suction 30 seconds using twirling motion as catheter is withdrawn
b. Insert catheter until resistance is met,
and then withdraw slightly, applying
suction intermittently as catheter is
withdrawn
- The purpose of NGT IMMEDIATELY after an
operation is:
a. For feeding or gavage
b. For gastric decompression
c. For lavage, or the cleansing of the
stomach content
d. For the rapid return of peristalsis
b. For gastric decompression
Situation - Mr. Santos, 50, is to undergo cystoscopy due
to multiple problems like scantly urination, hematuria
and dysuria.
11. You are the nurse in charge in Mr. Santos. When
asked what are the organs to be examined
during cystoscopy, you will enumerate as
follows:
a. Urethra, kidney, bladder, urethra
b. Urethra, bladder wall, trigone, ureteral
opening
c. Bladder wall, uterine wall, and urethral
opening
d. Urethral open
b. Urethra, bladder wall, trigone, ureteral
opening
- In the OR, you will position Mr. Santos who is
cystoscopy in:
a. Supine
b. Lithotomy
c. Semi-fowler
d. Trendelenburg
b. Lithotomy
- After cystoscopy, Mr. Santos asked you to
explain why there is no incision of any kind.
What do you tell him?
a. “Cystoscopy is direct visualization and
examination by urologist”.
b. “Cystoscopy is done by x-ray
visualization of the urinary tract”.
c. “Cystoscopy is done by using lasers on
the urinary tract”.
d. “Cystoscopy is an endoscopic procedure
of the urinary tract”.
d. “Cystoscopy is an endoscopic procedure
of the urinary tract”.
- Within 24-48 hours post cystoscopy, it is normal
to observe one the following:
a. Pink-tinged urine
b. Distended bladder
c. Signs of infection
d. Prolonged hematuria
a. Pink-tinged urine
Leg cramps are NOT uncommon post cystoscopy. Nursing intervention includes:
a. Bed rest
b. Warm moist soak
c. Early ambulation
d. Hot sitz bath
b. Warm moist soak
Situation – Mang Felix, a 79 year old man who is brought
to the Surgical Unit from PACU after a transurethral
resection. You are assigned to receive him. You noted
that he has a 3-way indwelling urinary catheter for
continuous fast drip bladder irrigation which is
connected to a straight drainage.
16. Immediately after surgery, what would you
expect his urine to be?
a. Light yellow
b. Bright red
c. Amber
d. Pinkish to red
d. Pinkish to red
The purpose of the continuous bladder irrigation
is to:
a. Allow continuous monitoring of the fluid
output status
b. Provide continuous flushing of clots and
debris from the bladder
c. Allow for proper exchange of
electrolytes and fluid
d. Ensure accurate monitoring of intake
and output
b. Provide continuous flushing of clots and
debris from the bladder
- Mang Felix informs you that he feels some
discomfort on the hypogastric area and he has to
void. What will be your most appropriate action?
a. Remove his catheter then allow him to
void on his own
b. Irrigate his catheter
c. Tell him to “Go ahead and void. You
have an indwelling catheter.”
d. Assess color and rate of outflow, if
there is changes refer to urologist for
possible irrigation.
d. Assess color and rate of outflow, if
there is changes refer to urologist for
possible irrigation
You decided to check on Mang Felix’s IV fluid
infusion. You noted a change in flow rate, pallor
and coldness around the insertion site. What is
your assessment finding?
a. Phlebitis
b. Infiltration to subcutaneous tissue
c. Pyrogenic reaction
d. Air embolism
b. Infiltration to subcutaneous tissue
- Knowing that proper documentation of assessment findings and interventions are
important responsibilities of the nurse during
first post-operative day, which of the following is
the LEAST relevant to document in the case of
Mang Felix?
a. Chest pain and vital signs
b. Intravenous infusion rate
c. Amount, color, and consistency of
bladder irrigation drainage
d. Activities of daily living started
d. Activities of daily living started
Situation: Melamine contamination in milk has brought
worldwide crisis both in the milk production sector as
well as the health and economy. Being aware of the
current events is one quality that a nurse should possess
to prove that nursing is a dynamic profession that will
adapt depending on the patient’s needs.
21. Melamine is a synthetic resin used for
whiteboards, hard plastics and jewellery box
covers due to its fire retardant properties. Milk
and food manufacturers add melamine in order
to:
a. It has a bacteriostatic property leading
to increase food and milk life as a way of
preserving the foods
b. Gives a glazy and more edible look on
foods
c. Make milks more tasty and creamy
d. Create an illusion of a high protein
content on their products
d. Create an illusion of a high protein
content on their products
- Most of the milks contaminated by Melamine
came from which country?
a. India
b. China
c. Philippines
d. Korea
b. China
- Which government agency is responsible for
testing the melamine content of foods and food
products?
a. DOH
b. MMDA
c. NBI
d. BFAD
d. BFAD
- Infants are the most vulnerable to melamine
poisoning. Which of the following is NOT a sign
of melamine poisoning?
a. Irritability, Back ache, Urolithiasis
b. High blood pressure, fever
c. Anuria, Oliguria or Hematuria
d. Fever, Irritability and a large output of
diluted urine
- What kind of renal failure will melamine
poisoning cause?
a. Chronic, Prerenal
b. Chronic, Intrarenal
c. Acute, Postrenal
d. Acute, Prerenal
c. Acute, Postrenal
Situation: Leukemia is the most common type of
childhood cancer. Acute Lymphoid Leukemia is the cause
of almost 1/3 of all cancer that occurs in children under
age 15.
26. The survival rate for Acute Lymphoid Leukemia is
approximately:
a. 25%
b. 40%
c. 75%
d. 95%
c. 75%
- Whereas acute nonlymphoid leukemia has a
survival rate of:
a. 25%
b. 40%
c. 75%
d. 95%
b. 40%
- The three main consequence of leukemia that
cause the most danger is:
a. Neutropenia causing infection, anemia
causing impaired oxygenation and
thrombocytopenia leading to bleeding
tendencies
b. Central nervous system infiltration,
anemia causing impaired oxygenation
and thrombocytopenia leading to
bleeding tendencies
c. Splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, fractures
d. Invasion by the leukemic cells to the
bone causing severe bone pain
a. Neutropenia causing infection, anemia
causing impaired oxygenation and
thrombocytopenia leading to bleeding
tendencies
- Gold standard in the diagnosis of leukemia is by
which of the following?
a. Blood culture and sensitivity
b. Bone marrow biopsy
c. Blood biopsy
d. CSF aspiration and examination
b. Bone marrow biopsy
Adriamycin,Vincristine,Prednisone and L
asparaginase are given to the client for long
term therapy. One common side effect, especially of adriamycin is alopecia. The child
asks: “Will I get my hair back once again?” The
nurse best respond is by saying:
a. “Don’t be silly, ofcourse you will get your
hair back”
b. “We are not sure, let’s hope it’ll grow”
c. “This side effect is usually permanent,
But I will get the doctor to discuss it for
you”
d. “Your hair will regrow in 3 to 6 months
but of different color, usually darker
and of different texture”
d. “Your hair will regrow in 3 to 6 months
but of different color, usually darker
and of different texture”
Situation: Breast Cancer is the 2nd most common type of
cancer after lung cancer and 99% of which, occurs in
woman. Survival rate is 98% if this is detected early and
treated promptly. Carmen is a 53 year old patient in the
high risk group for breast cancer was recently diagnosed
with Breast cancer.
31. All of the following are factors that said to
contribute to the development of breast cancer
except:
a. Prolonged exposure to estrogen such as
an early menarche or late menopause,
nulliparity and childbirth after age 30
b. Genetics
c. Increasing Age
d. Prolonged intake of Tamoxifen
(Nolvadex)
Situation: Breast Cancer is the 2nd most common type of
cancer after lung cancer and 99% of which, occurs in
woman. Survival rate is 98% if this is detected early and
treated promptly. Carmen is a 53 year old patient in the
high risk group for breast cancer was recently diagnosed
with Breast cancer.
31. All of the following are factors that said to
contribute to the development of breast cancer
except:
a. Prolonged exposure to estrogen such as
an early menarche or late menopause,
nulliparity and childbirth after age 30
b. Genetics
c. Increasing Age
d. Prolonged intake of Tamoxifen
(Nolvadex)
- Protective factors for the development of breast
cancer includes which of the following except:
a. Exercise
b. Breast feeding
c. Prophylactic Tamoxifen
d. Alcohol intake
d. Alcohol intake
- A patient diagnosed with breast cancer has been
offered the treatment choices of breast
conservation surgery with radiation or a
modified radical mastectomy. When questioned
by the patient about these options, the nurse
informs the patient that the lumpectomy with
radiation:
a. reduces the fear and anxiety that
accompany the diagnosis and treatment
of cancer
b. has about the same 10-year survival rate
as the modified radical mastectomy
c. provides a shorter treatment period with
a fewer long term complications
d. preserves the normal appearance and sensitivity of the breast.
d. preserves the normal appearance and sensitivity of the breast
- Carmen, who is asking the nurse the most
appropriate time of the month to do her selfexamination
of the breast. The MOST
appropriate reply by the nurse would be:
a. the 26th day of the menstrual cycle
b. 7 to 8 days after conclusion of the
menstrual period
c. during her menstruation
d. the same day each month
b. 7 to 8 days after conclusion of the
menstrual period
- Carmen being treated with radiation therapy.
What should be included in the plan of care to
minimize skin damage from the radiation
therapy?
a. Cover the areas with thick clothing
materials
b. Apply a heating pad to the site
c. Wash skin with water after the therapy
d. Avoid applying creams and powders to
the area
d. Avoid applying creams and powders to
the area
- Based on the DOH and World Health
Organization (WHO) guidelines, the mainstay for
early detection method for breast cancer that is
recommended for developing countries is:
a. a monthly breast self-examination (BSE)
and an annual health worker breast
examination (HWBE)
b. an annual hormone receptor assay
c. an annual mammogram
d. a physician conduct a breast clinical
examination every 2 years
a. a monthly breast self-examination (BSE)
and an annual health worker breast
examination (HWBE)
- The purpose of performing the breast selfexamination
(BSE) regularly is to discover:
a. fibrocystic masses
b. areas of thickness or fullness
c. cancerous lumps
d. changes from previous BSE
d. changes from previous BSE
- If you are to instruct a postmenopausal woman
about BSE, when would you tell her to do BSE:
a. on the same day of each month
b. on the first day of her menstruation
c. right after the menstrual period
d. on the last day of her menstruation
a. on the same day of each month
- During breast self-examination, the purpose of
standing in front of the mirror it to observe the
breast for:
a. thickening of the tissue
b. lumps in the breast tissue
c. axillary lymphnodes
d. change in size and contour
d. change in size and contour
- When preparing to examine the left breast in a
reclining position, the purpose of placing a small
folded towel under the client’s left shoulder is
to:
a. bring the breast closer to the examiner’s
right hand
b. tense the pectoral muscle
c. balance the breast tissue more evenly
on the chest wall
d. facilitate lateral positioning of the breast
c. balance the breast tissue more evenly
on the chest wall