State Exam Practice #5

Question 1

John is admitted with neutropenia, what does the nurse assess in determining his risk for infection

a) Length of time neutropenia has existed
b) Health status before neutropenia
c) Body build and weight
d) Resistance to infection in childhood

Answer 1

a) Length of time neutropenia has existed

Question 2

Following mastectomy the client is now due to have radiation therapy. She should be taught to care for the skin at the therapy site by

a) Washing the area with water
b) Exposing the area to dry heat
c) Applying an ointment to the area
d) Using talcum powder on the area

Answer 2

a) Washing the area with water

Question 3

In setting up a syringe driver to administer analgesia which of the following factors would be most important for the nurse to consider when determining the angle at which to insert the needle

a) Size of the syringe
b) Tissue turgor
c) Length of the needle
d) Amount of subcutaneous tissue

Answer 3

d) Amount of subcutaneous tissue

Question 4

Mr green has been admitted terminally ill and in need of pain management. He has now been commenced on oral morphine. What would you also ensure the doctor prescribe at this time

a) Antiemetics
b) Subcutaneous fluids
c) Aperients
d) Sedatives

Answer 4

a) Antiemetics