State exams 3 Flashcards
STATE EXAMS 11
- Mr March sixty year old farmer, was admitted to a private hospital for rehabilitation
following a cerebro vascular accident which resulted in right sided hemiplegia. When
cerebro vascular accident causes occlusion of blood supply to one area of the brain,
loss of voluntary muscle control is usually evident on
a) The same side of the body as the brain damage
b) The opposite side of the body to the brain damage
c) The opposite side of the face
d) Both sides of the body
b) The opposite side of the body to the brain damage
Mr March sixty year old farmer, was admitted to a private hospital for rehabilitation
following a cerebro vascular accident which resulted in right sided hemiplegia. When
cerebro vascular accident causes occlusion of blood supply to one area of the brain,
loss of voluntary muscle control is usually evident on
- Which of the following is most important for Mr. march to succeed in a rehabilitation
programme
a) Knowledge of the services available to him
b) Families encouragement
c) Personal goals
d) His relationships with the health team
c) Personal goals
Mr March sixty year old farmer, was admitted to a private hospital for rehabilitation
following a cerebro vascular accident which resulted in right sided hemiplegia. When
cerebro vascular accident causes occlusion of blood supply to one area of the brain,
loss of voluntary muscle control is usually evident on
- A rehabilitation programme for Mr. march should begin with
a) Strengthening his weak side
b) Teaching him to walk
c) Utilising the movement he still has
d) Establishing speech
c) Utilising the movement he still has
Mr March sixty year old farmer, was admitted to a private hospital for rehabilitation
following a cerebro vascular accident which resulted in right sided hemiplegia. When
cerebro vascular accident causes occlusion of blood supply to one area of the brain,
loss of voluntary muscle control is usually evident on
- There is evidence that Mr. March suffers a mild degree of expressive aphasia. This
would be evidenced by which of the following behaviours
a) Mr march has difficulty in understanding what is spoken to him although he can
verbally express his needs appropriately
b) Mr march has difficulty in both understanding what is spoken to him and in
verbally communicating with others
c) Mr march understands what is spoken to him but has difficulty in forming and
expressing words
d) Mr march has difficulty interpreting sensory stimuli causing him to respond
inappropriately
c) Mr march understands what is spoken to him but has difficulty in forming and
expressing words
Mr March sixty year old farmer, was admitted to a private hospital for rehabilitation
following a cerebro vascular accident which resulted in right sided hemiplegia. When
cerebro vascular accident causes occlusion of blood supply to one area of the brain,
loss of voluntary muscle control is usually evident on
- Mr March is enthusiastic about his exercise programme. He exercises should be
a) Frequent and of short duration
b) Twice daily and extensive
c) Carried out in the physiotherapy department
d) Confined to the affected side
a) Frequent and of short duration
Mr March sixty year old farmer, was admitted to a private hospital for rehabilitation
following a cerebro vascular accident which resulted in right sided hemiplegia. When
cerebro vascular accident causes occlusion of blood supply to one area of the brain,
loss of voluntary muscle control is usually evident on
- A rehabilitation programme should promote
a) Client autonomy and independence
b) The best possible level of mobility and ambulation
c) Psychological and social adjustment
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Mr March sixty year old farmer, was admitted to a private hospital for rehabilitation
following a cerebro vascular accident which resulted in right sided hemiplegia. When
cerebro vascular accident causes occlusion of blood supply to one area of the brain,
loss of voluntary muscle control is usually evident on
- While Mr. March is hospitalised, the nurse is concerned with preventing the
complications of prolonged bed rest. Mr March already has a reddened area over the
sacrum and coccyx. The nurse knows that the most important action to prevent a
decubitus ulcer is to
a) Keep the skin area clean, dry and free from urine, faeces and perspiration
b) Place an alternating air pressure or water mattress on the bed
c) Massage the reddened area with lotion or oil to stimulate circulation
d) Turn and reposition the client at least q2h; avoid positioning him on the affected
side if possible
d) Turn and reposition the client at least q2h; avoid positioning him on the affected
side if possible
Mr March sixty year old farmer, was admitted to a private hospital for rehabilitation
following a cerebro vascular accident which resulted in right sided hemiplegia. When
cerebro vascular accident causes occlusion of blood supply to one area of the brain,
loss of voluntary muscle control is usually evident on
- Which of the following is the most correct statement about positioning the stroke
client
a) Flexor muscles are generally stronger than extensors
b) Extensor muscles are generally stronger than flexor
c) The fingers should be flexed tightly
d) The footboard should be flush with the mattress
a) Flexor muscles are generally stronger than extensors
- Mrs Sweetman, aged sixty two years has non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. She
recently returned home from hospital where she received treatment for any infection
of her left big toe. Mrs Sweetman’s toe infection resulted from an injury of which she
was unaware. The most likely reason for this would be that
a) Her vision is impaired
b) She did not regularly wash her feet
c) She finds it difficult to flex her knees and hips
d) She has diminished sensation in her feet
d) She has diminished sensation in her feet
- Mrs Sweetman’s foot problems result from neuropathic, vascular and infectious
changes. The most important feature of foot care should be
a) Inspect the feet daily and wash with mild soap and water
b) Maintain adequate blood flow to the lower limbs
c) Rub the feet with alcohol once a week
d) Avoid wearing garters of constricting shoes
a) Inspect the feet daily and wash with mild soap and water
- The first priority in caring for a person whose tissues have insufficient blood supply is
to
a) Prevent and relieve symptoms
b) Promote the development of collateral circulation
c) Protect the tissues from any injury
d) Relieve the pain associated with vasodilation
c) Protect the tissues from any injury
- Peter aged 10 diagnosed as moderately mentally retarded. He lives in a IHC residence
and attends a special school. You are employed as a carer at the residence. A major
strategy in teaching peter is based on behaviour modification principles. An important
element in peters management then is the use of reinforcement. Which statement best
defines what a reinforce is for peter.
a) A reinforce is anything you think peter will enjoy
b) A reinforce is anything peter gains enjoyment from even if it appears to an
observer to be producing pain
c) A reinforce is anything which precedes a response which is likely to increase the
probability of that response occurring again
d) A reinforce is anything that follows a response that decreases the probability of
that response occurring again
c) A reinforce is anything which precedes a response which is likely to increase the
probability of that response occurring again
- You wish to teach peter to put on his pants. If the first step in his training programme
was doing up his belt correctly. This method would best be described as
a) Graduated guidance
b) Forward chaining
c) Backward chaining
d) Prompting
c) Backward chaining
- When teaching peter to pull his pants up a physical prompt by guiding peters hand is
used. As Peters’ learning increases the physical prompt becomes no more than a
gentle touch. This is an example of
a) Stimulus control
b) Fading
c) Reinforcing
d) Positive practice
d) Positive practice
- Peter has a temper tantrum during which he lies on the floor at the entrance to the
hallway. This is making it difficult for other residents. He has been asked to get up but
continues his tantrum. Using the principles of extinction how would you deal with
peter
a) Continuing to ask him in a firm voice to get up
b) Ignore him and instruct the other residents to step over him
c) Explain to him that he is blocking the entrance and it is unsafe for him to remain
where he is
d) Let him know that if he doesn’t get up immediately he will be punished
c) Explain to him that he is blocking the entrance and it is unsafe for him to remain
where he is
Peter aged 10 diagnosed as moderately mentally retarded. He lives in a IHC residence
and attends a special school. You are employed as a carer at the residence. A major
strategy in teaching peter is based on behaviour modification principles. An important
element in peters management then is the use of reinforcement.
- What would be the most likely effect initially on peters behaviour when commencing
to apply the principles of extinctions
a) Behaviour shows minimal change
b) Inappropriate behaviour would increase
c) Inappropriate behaviour would rapidly decrease
d) Inappropriate behaviour would slowly decrease
d) Inappropriate behaviour would slowly decrease
Peter aged 10 diagnosed as moderately mentally retarded. He lives in a IHC residence
and attends a special school. You are employed as a carer at the residence. A major
strategy in teaching peter is based on behaviour modification principles. An important
element in peters management then is the use of reinforcement
- Peter has a habit of hugging new staff members and visitors to the residence. In order
for extinction of this inappropriate social behaviour it would be necessary for him
a) Not to be punished for inappropriate behaviour
b) To be rewarded for inappropriate behaviour
c) To be punished for inappropriate behaviour
d) Not to receive reinforcement for this in appropriate behaviour
d) Not to receive reinforcement for this in appropriate behaviour
Peter aged 10 diagnosed as moderately mentally retarded. He lives in a IHC residence
and attends a special school. You are employed as a carer at the residence. A major
strategy in teaching peter is based on behaviour modification principles. An important
element in peters management then is the use of reinforcement
- If the staff were to apply the principles of response cost in dealing with peters
inappropriate social behaviour they could do so by
a) Taking away something that peter found reinforcing such as restricting his TV
viewing
b) Taking away from peter something that he found unpleasant such as having to eat
his vegetables
c) Applying an aversive stimuli such as making him stay in his room
d) Ignoring the inappropriate behaviour but reinforcing an appropriate behaviour
such as his willingness to help with the dishes
d) Ignoring the inappropriate behaviour but reinforcing an appropriate behaviour
such as his willingness to help with the dishes
Peter aged 10 diagnosed as moderately mentally retarded. He lives in a IHC residence
and attends a special school. You are employed as a carer at the residence. A major
strategy in teaching peter is based on behaviour modification principles. An important
element in peters management then is the use of reinforcement
- Peter also suffers from epilepsy. During a seizure he falls to the ground is
unconscious and begins to convulse. The best immediate response would be to
a) Cradle peters head in your lap
b) Place something in peters mouth to prevent him biting his tongue
c) Hold his arms down
d) Move him to a place of safety
d) Move him to a place of safety
- Which of the following tests furnishes the best diagnostic information about seizures
a) Electroencephalogram
b) Cerebral angiogram
c) Cerebral tomography
d) Electrocardiogram
a) Electroencephalogram
- Peter does not regain consciousness after his seizure, but after a brief pause in the
convulsions the seizure continues. The term for this is called
a) Frequent seizures
b) Febrile seizures
c) Status epilipticus
d) Petit mal seizures
c) Status epilipticus
- Major epilepsy normally follows which of the following sequences
a) Aura, tonic phase, clonic phase, recovery
b) Aura, clonic phase, tonic phase, recovery
c) Aura, tonic phase, recovery
d) Aura, clonic phase, recovery
a) Aura, tonic phase, clonic phase, recovery
- Mr Jones aged 72 years has chronic obstructive respiratory disease (CORD). He is a
smoker. In the early stages of CORD the most effective way of delaying the disease
process is to encourage Mr. Jones to
a) Use purse lip breathing and pace physical activity
b) Stop smoking
c) Avoid environmental air pollutants
d) Avoid people with infections
b) Stop smoking
- The safest and most effective way to clear secretions from the respiratory tract is
a) Postural drainage
b) An effective cough
c) Pharyngeal suctioning
d) Endotracheal suctioning
b) An effective cough
- Carl comes to the mental health clinic where you work because of nervousness. He
tells you I have butterflies in my stomach most of the time. I haven’t missed work but
it is getting harder to concentrate on things for a long time. What level of anxiety is
Carl most likely experiencing
a) Mild
b) Moderate
c) Severe
d) Panic
b) Moderate
- Which of the following questions would be the best way to begin taking carls history
a) Could you tell me about your family
b) What are you feeling now
c) Have you ever felt this way before
d) Does anyone else in your family experience these feelings
c) Have you ever felt this way before
- Which of the following explains the major differences between normal anxiety and
the syndrome associated with anxiety reactions
a) Normal anxiety is constant; an anxiety reaction is intermittent and rather short
lived
b) Normal anxiety is free floating; in an anxiety reaction there is an impending sense
of doom
c) An anxiety reaction is seldom controllable and usually must run its course
d) Normal anxiety is a fact of life and rarely becomes an anxiety reaction
b) Normal anxiety is free floating; in an anxiety reaction there is an impending sense
of doom
- Signs and symptoms associated with anxiety are
a) Complaints of apprehension, narrowed perception, stomach pains and restlessness
b) Inability to get to sleep, early morning awakening, excessive weight loss and lack
of energy
c) Ideas of reference, grandiose delusion, hallucinations and delusions
d) Spending or giving away large amounts of money
b) Inability to get to sleep, early morning awakening, excessive weight loss and lack
of energy
- Carl complains of severe inner left arm and neck pain during the last few days. This
pain probably the result of
a) Vasoconstriction because of arterial spasms
b) Myocardial ischemia
c) Fear of death
d) Irritation of nerve endings in the cardiac plexus
a) Vasoconstriction because of arterial spasms
- Carl collapses in a shopping mall as he experiences a cardiac arrest. What would be
the first action in this situation
a) Call a doctor
b) Establish an airway
c) Start closed chest massage
d) Give a bolus of sodium bicarbonate
b) Establish an airway
- Upon admission to the coronary care unit, oxygen was ordered for Carl. The primary
purpose of oxygen administration in this situation is to
a) Relieve dyspnoea
b) Relieve cyanosis
c) Increase oxygen concentration in the myocardium
d) Supersaturate the red blood cells
c) Increase oxygen concentration in the myocardium
- The most dangerous period for Carl, following his myocardial infarction is
a) The first 24 to 48 hours
b) The first 73 to 96 hours
c) 4 to 10 days after the myocardial infarction
d) From the onset of symptoms until treatment begins
d) From the onset of symptoms until treatment begins
- Carl is now considerably improved, wants to talk about his sexual activity after he has
been discharged. What would be the nurses initial approach
a) Give Carl some written material and then answer questions
b) Plan a teaching session with Carl and his wife
c) Answer his questions accurately and directly
d) Provide enough time and privacy so that he can express his concerns fully
d) Provide enough time and privacy so that he can express his concerns fully
- Michael has been brought by the police into the psychiatric unit. He was found curled
up under a bridge. When asked his name all he would say was nice boy. His father
informs you that he has not had a psychotic episode for 2 years, and that medication
has controlled his condition. This episode occurred when Michael refused his
medication. Which of the following areas should the nurse gather data first
a) Michaels perception of reality
b) Michaels physical condition
c) The observations of Michael, made by the police
d) Michaels speech patterns
c) The observations of Michael, made by the police
- Michael becomes regressed and withdrawn. He appears to be listening to something,
the nurse hears nothing. What is the most appropriate response
a) Give him an additional dose of his antipsychotic medication
b) Ignore his behaviour
c) Contact his doctor and request a seclusion order
d) Talk to him about what he has experiencing
d) Talk to him about what he has experiencing
- Michael’s doctor prescribes haloperidol, 6mgs IM for three doses. After the third dose
of the medication, Michael is still severely regressed and also agitated. He also
appears to be hallucinating. What would the nurse do
a) Call the doctor for further orders
b) Administer another dose of the medication
c) Record the results of the medication
d) Observe the client for an hour
a) Call the doctor for further orders
- Michael yells for the nurse. As the nurse enters his room he says do you see there the
Virgin Mary is appearing. Which of the following is the best nursing response
a) No I don’t see her but I understand she is real to you
b) She is not there. You must be imagining things Michael
c) Show me where in the room she is appearing
d) The virgin Mary is appearing
a) No I don’t see her but I understand she is real to you
- Michael is very withdrawn, he moves slowly and is uncommunicative. The best initial
goal is which of the following
a) Michael will increase his social skills
b) Michael will be orientated to reality
c) Michael will increase his level of communication
d) Michael will form a trusting relationship with the nurse
c) Michael will increase his level of communication
- Jeff Oakes has cancer of the rectum and has consented to surgery for removal of the
rectum and the formation of a permanent colostomy. A gastric suction tube is inserted
before Mr. Oakes goes to surgery in order to
a) Facilitate administration of high caloric, nutritious liquids immediately after
completion of the procedure
b) Prevent accumulation of gas and fluid in the stomach both during and following
surgical action
c) Provide a reliable means of detecting gastrointestinal haemorrhage during the
operative procedure
d) Serve as a stimulus to restore normal peristaltic movement following recovery
from anaesthesia
b) Prevent accumulation of gas and fluid in the stomach both during and following
surgical action
- Sections of colon both above and below the tumour were removed in order to prevent
a) Direct extension and metastatic spread of the tumour
b) Post op paralysis and distension of the bowel
c) Accidental loosening of bowel sutures post operatively
d) Pressure injury to perineal suture line
a) Direct extension and metastatic spread of the tumour
- Mr Oakes will receive tube feedings post operatively. Tube feedings provide adequate
nutrition for all of the following clients except
a) Those who have difficulty in swallowing
b) Those who are comatose
c) Those who do not have a functioning gastrointestinal tract
d) Those who are anorexic
c) Those who do not have a functioning gastrointestinal tract
- Mr Oakes recovers from surgery. He is scheduled to return to the hospital in a month
for a course of chemotherapy. Before leaving he says to you I’m not sure I want to
come back. Maybe I’ll just take my chances. What would be the best response
a) It is your decision and you should do as you feel best
b) What concerns you most about coming back
c) Have you discussed this with your wife and doctor
d) The survival rate with adjuvant chemotherapy is quite high
b) What concerns you most about coming back
- Four year old Sean white was admitted to hospital with burns received while playing
with matches. His legs and lower abdomen are burned. On assessment of Sean’s
hydration status, which of the following indicates less than adequate fluid replacement
a) Decreasing hematocrit and increasing urine volume
b) Falling hematocrit and decreasing urine volume
c) Rising hematocrit and decreasing urine volume
d) Stable hematocrit and increasing urine volume
c) Rising hematocrit and decreasing urine volume
- Which signs/symptoms indicate overhydration
a) Dieresis
b) Drowsiness and lethargy
c) Dyspnea, moist rales
d) Warmth and redness around intravenous site
c) Dyspnea, moist rales
- Sean’s output via his foley catheter is 10mL/hour. What should be the first nursing
action
a) Check the catheter to see if it is plugged (blocked)
b) Call the doctor immediately
c) Record the information on the chart
d) Increase the intravenous fluids
b) Call the doctor immediately
- The doctor has prescribed 500ml of IV fluid to be given over 10 hours. Using a
soluset which delivers 60 drops per ml, calculate the rate in drops per min
a) 48
b) 50
c) 52
d) 54
b) 50
- Sean starts oral feeding it is particularly important that his client has a high amount of
a) Fats and carbohydrates
b) Minerals and vitamins
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c) Fluids and vitamins
d) Proteins and carbohydrates
b) Minerals and vitamins
- What would be the best diversional activity for Sean while he is in reverse isolation
a) Lace leather wallets
b) Watch television
c) Play with puppets
d) Use computer word games
b) Watch television
- Christine Harvey, aged 21 is to have a bronchoscopy in two hours time under general
anaesthetic. Why are food or fluids not permitted before this procedure
a) The anaesthetic will not be absorbed
b) Vomiting may occur during the procedure
c) Indigestion may be a problem for Christine
d) Christine may suffer from diarrhoea
b) Vomiting may occur during the procedure
- Christine refuses to remove her wedding ring before she is transferred to theatre.
Which action should you take in this situation
a) Remind her that you are not responsible for the loss
b) Warn her the ring may slip off during surgery
c) Tell he she should give the ring to her husband
d) Secure the ring to her finger with tape
d) Secure the ring to her finger with tape
- Christine is asked to remove her make up before going to theatre. Why is this
important
a) The makeup may contaminate the anaesthetic mask
b) The anaesthetist may have difficulty assessing her condition
c) The theatre is a sterile environment and make up carries micro organisms
d) The facemask is more likely to slip if she is wearing makeup
b) The anaesthetist may have difficulty assessing her condition
- Soon after returning to the ward Christine asks for a drink. She should be given water
first, rather than a milky drink
a) Water is more easily absorbed than milk
b) Water quenches a person’s thirst more rapidly
c) Milk can cause lung infection if the gag reflex has not returned
d) Milk has a more irritating effect on a person’s throat
c) Milk can cause lung infection if the gag reflex has not returned
- Allan martin, is admitted to hospital with acute chest pain. Provisional diagnosis is
myocardial infarction. When asking about the quality of a clients chest pain you are
primarily looking for
a) An indication of its severity
b) The patient’s own description
c) A response found on a list of possible descriptions
d) Its cause
b) The patient’s own description
- When a client is anxious and upset about chest pain, it is best to
a) Explain in detail the pathologic changes that may be occurring
b) Provide short, clear explanations of your assessment and treatment interventions
c) Don’t say anything until you are sure of his diagnosis
d) Explain that his doctor can answer his questions better
b) Provide short, clear explanations of your assessment and treatment interventions
- The nurse asks you to check some pain relief for Mr. Martin’s severe chest pain. This
prescription is for morphine 6mgs every 2 hours. The stock available is morphine
10mg in 1 ml. calculate the correct amount
a) 0.5ml
b) 0.6ml
c) 1 ml
d) 1.3ml
b) 0.6ml
- The doctor prescribes Frusemide (lasix) intravenously for Mr. Martin. What is the
action of Frusemide
a) Diuretic
b) Antiemetic
c) Analgesic
d) Bronchodilator
a) Diuretic
- What side effects of Frusemide (lasix) should the nurse be aware of
a) Hypervolaemia
b) Hypovolaemia
c) Hypotension
d) Hypoventilation
c) Hypotension
- The doctor prescribes heparin 7,500 i.u subcutaneous BID. The vial contains heparin
25,000 units/ml. what volume should be given s.c
a) 0.2ml
b) 0.3ml
c) 0.4ml
d) 0.7ml
b) 0.3ml
- What is the essential nursing action to take when caring for a patient who is having
heparin
a) Observe for signs of drowsiness
b) Watch for side effects of the drug
c) Record blood pressure and pulse 4 hourly
d) Monitor patient for signs of internal or external haemorrhage
d) Monitor patient for signs of internal or external haemorrhage
- Mrs Phillips is admitted to your ward in acute respiratory distress following an
asthmatic attack. In which position should the nurse place Mrs. Phillips to assist her
breathing
a) High fowlers
b) Semi fowlers
c) Orthopneic
d) Supine with pillows
b) Semi fowlers
- Which signs would indicate your client may have hypoxaemia
a) Anxiety, restless and confusion
b) Cough, strong pulse rate, apprehension
c) Hypotension, alert, tachycardia
d) Hyperventilation, warm peripheries, alert
a) Anxiety, restless and confusion
- Mrs Phillips is prescribed 1 litre of normal saline .9% over 6 hours. This is to be
delivered via a soluset which has a drop factor of 60. Calculate the correct drops per
minute
a) 100
b) 125
c) 167
d) 180
c) 167
- Mrs Maring was brought to an acute psychiatric unit by the police. She was found
wandering around the streets, incoherent, and her behaviour appeared to be
inappropriate. She was tentatively diagnosed as having schizophrenia. The nurse
knows that a diagnosis of schizophrenia implies that a patient would manifest which
of the following behaviours
a) Inability to concentrate
b) Loss of contact with reality
c) Guilt feelings
d) Feelings of worthlessness
b) Loss of contact with reality
- Mrs Maring says that the voices are telling her to do things and she can’t stop
listening. The best response from the nurse would be
a) Never mind the voices; let’s just concentrate on the game
b) The voices will go away soon
c) I don’t hear any voices. I think the voices are part of your illness. Try to listen to
what I’m saying
d) Everyone hears voices at times
c) I don’t hear any voices. I think the voices are part of your illness. Try to listen to
what I’m saying
- Mrs Maring after a two week stay, appears much better. She is in contact with reality
and is able to interact with others in an appropriate way. The doctor is sending her
home with medication. The most common medications given for schizophrenia are
a) ECT
b) Phenothiazines
c) MAO inhibitors
d) Antidepressants
b) Phenothiazines
- A young Maori man dies, as a result of a motor bike accident. The doctor requests his
kidneys for a transplant. His whanau refuse. What is the most appropriate action of
the nurse in this situation
a) You accept the wishes of the whanau
b) You pressure the whanau to re consider
c) You seek permission from other whanau members
d) You support the doctor to over ride what the whanau wish to do
a) You accept the wishes of the whanau
- Mr H a 72 year old kaumatua (elder) is admitted to the medical ward with cellulitis of
his left leg. He is placed on strict bed rest. Because he is whakama (embarrassed) he
refuses to use a bedpan and demands to walk to the toilet. How should you deal with
this situation
a) Give him a bed pan anyway
b) Talk over the situation with him
c) Tell him to doctor has ordered bed rest
d) Ask the other patients to leave the room
b) Talk over the situation with him
- While assessing Mr. h you find his daughter answers all your questions for him. The
most culturally appropriate action is to
a) Question him privately when the daughter leaves
b) Send her out so Mr. h will answer on his own
c) Accept this as appropriate and continue the assessment
d) Ignore her as you need to have the information form Mr. H
c) Accept this as appropriate and continue the assessment
- The tohunga (healer) prescribes a specially prepared solution to be placed on Mr. H
legs. What is the most appropriate response in this situation
a) Get the doctor to talk to the tohunga
b) Refuse as it may be unhygienic and cause infection
c) Explain to Mr. h that medication from the doctor is more acceptable
d) Ensure both types of treatment may be combined to assist Mr. h
d) Ensure both types of treatment may be combined to assist Mr. h
- Mr T aged 80 has had a right below knee amputation. As a Maori he wishes that his
amputated foot be returned to him. What is the cultural significance of this request
a) It is the appropriate action to do in Maori society today
b) Maori people prefer to keep all their body parts after surgery
c) Because of the spiritual links between Maori people and the land
d) Because he is worried about what the hospital will do with his foot
c) Because of the spiritual links between Maori people and the land
- Following a cerebral vascular accident (stroke) Mr. M aged 80 is unconscious. Some
members of the whanau (extended family) wish to take him home. What is the most
appropriate action to take in this situation
a) Help and support the whanau appropriately
b) Tell them that Mr. h needs hospital care
c) Check to ensure they have enough whanau support
d) Ask if the whanau are capable of nursing him safely
a) Help and support the whanau appropriately
- A Maori manager 26 dies within 24 hours of admission in the A and E clinic in which
you work. His family wish to take him home immediately to prepare for his tangi. He
has not been certified dead by a doctor and because of his death within 24 hours, it
becomes a coroner’s case. Your response to the whanau is
a) Forbid them to leave
b) Allow them to leave
c) Ask them under what circumstances he died
d) Ask them if they understood the process of certification and coroners proceedings
d) Ask them if they understood the process of certification and coroners proceedings
- True labour can be differentiated from prodromal or false labour in that in true labour
there is a
a) Strengthening of uterine contractions with walking
b) Failure of presenting part to descend
c) Lack of cervical effacement or dilation
d) Cessation of uterine contractions with walking
d) Cessation of uterine contractions with walking
- First foetal movements felt by the mother are known as
a) Ballottement
b) Engagement
c) Lightening
d) Quickening
d) Quickening
- Growth is most rapid during the phase of prenatal development known as
a) Implantation
b) First trimester
c) Second trimester
d) Third trimester
b) First trimester
- The chief function of progesterone is the
a) Establishing of secondary male sex characteristics
b) Rupturing of follicles for ovulation to occur
c) Development of female reproductive organs
d) Preparation of the uterus to receive a fertilised ovum
b) Rupturing of follicles for ovulation to occur
- Mrs Green a 22 year old primigravida is attending prenatal clinic. Mrs Green is
concerned because she has read that nutrition during pregnancy is important for
proper growth and development of the baby. She wants to know something about the
foods she should eat. The nurse should
a) Give her a list of foods so she can better plan her meals
b) Assess what she eats by taking a diet history
c) Emphasise the importance of limiting salt and highly seasoned foods
d) Instruct her to continue eating a normal diet
b) Assess what she eats by taking a diet history
- Mrs Green states, I’m worried about gaining too much weight because I’ve heard it’s
bad for me. The nurse should respond
a) Yes, weight gain causes complications during pregnancy
b) Don’t worry about gaining weight. We are more concerned if you don’t gain
enough weight to ensure proper growth of your baby
c) The pattern of your weight gain will be of more importance than the total amount
d) If you gain over 7 kgs you’ll have to follow a low calorie diet
c) The pattern of your weight gain will be of more importance than the total amount
- Immediate critical observation for apgar scoring includes
a) Respiratory rate
b) Heart rate
c) Presence of meconium
d) Evaluation of moro reflex
a) Respiratory rate
- Which part of the hands is most affected in cases of primary irritant dermatitis
a) Between the fingers
b) Flexor aspects of the fingers
c) Medial aspects of the hands
d) Back of the hands
d) Back of the hands
- Why is this particular area of the hands most affected
a) Moisture tends to collect there
b) New cells are generated at a slower rate
c) Skin thickness is relatively thinner
d) Flora are more concentrated
c) Skin thickness is relatively thinner
- The lesions of primary irritant dermatitis appear as tiny fluid filled elevations called
a) Vesicles
b) Macules
c) Papulses
d) Nodules
a) Vesicles
- The major form of treatment in the initial stage of contact dermatitis is the application
of
a) Wet compresses
b) Dry dressings
c) Topical antibiotics
d) Oil based medications
c) Topical antibiotics
STATE EXAMS 12
- Lucy is charted 5mls of augmentin 125 TDS. You notice the doctor hasn’t signed the
order form. A senior colleague tells you to give it. You respond by
a) Giving the medication as ordered
b) Contacting the doctor to sign the order
c) Asking Lucy if the doctor told her she would have this
d) Signing the form for the doctor
b) Contacting the doctor to sign the order
Lucy is charted 5mls of augmentin 125 TDS. You notice the doctor hasn’t signed the
order form. A senior colleague tells you to give it.
- The augmentin is given to Lucy. She is found to be allergic when she exhibits
a) Tinnitus and vertigo
b) Wheezing and urticaria
c) Abdominal cramps and diarrhoea
d) Blurred vision and ataxia
b) Wheezing and urticaria
- Jack is 15 years old. He is admitted to the hospital after briefly losing consciousness
when tackled during a rugby game. Which of the following is an indication increasing
intracranial pressure
a) Change in his level of consciousness
b) Anorexia and thirst
c) Increased pulse and respiration rates
d) Blurred vision and halos around lights
d) Blurred vision and halos around lights
Jack is 15 years old. He is admitted to the hospital after briefly losing consciousness
when tackled during a rugby game.
- Jack has had two seizures while hospitalised. These have been controlled by
anticonvulsant medications. Jack and his family must understand
a) The medication must be taken for at least one year
b) The doctor should be seen when the prescription has finished
c) The medication will be discontinued on discharge
d) The medication will be necessary for the rest of his life
b) The doctor should be seen when the prescription has finished
Jack is 15 years old. He is admitted to the hospital after briefly losing consciousness
when tackled during a rugby game.
- Jack is prescribed rivotril 8 mgs daily. He weighs 68 kgs. The initial doses for 2-3
days should not exceed 0.01 mgs/kg/day. Your nursing responsibility is to
a) Observe for any side effects after giving the drug
b) Contact the doctor to reassess the dose prescribed
c) Consider his weight loss and administer the dose prescribed
d) Check with the charge nurse prior to administration
b) Contact the doctor to reassess the dose prescribed
- Lucy Rogers, 5 years old, has had a recent upper respiratory tract infection. Now she
is febrile and complains of a painful left ear. Acute otitis media is diagnosed. The
typical appearance of the tympanic membrane in acute otitis media is
a) Red and bulging
b) Grey and concave
c) Yellow and retracted
d) Red and concave
a) Red and bulging
Lucy Rogers, 5 years old, has had a recent upper respiratory tract infection. Now she
is febrile and complains of a painful left ear. Acute otitis media is diagnosed
- Lucy’s symptoms may be relieved most effectively by
a) Warm compresses
b) Paracetamol elixir
c) Ice packs
d) Warm olive oil drops
b) Paracetamol elixir
- Children are more likely to develop acute otitis media from an upper respiratory
infection than adults because of their
a) Inadequate resistance to infection
b) Eustachian tubes size and shape
c) Lack of acquired immunity to the causative organism
d) Increased susceptibility to colds
b) Eustachian tubes size and shape
- The organism most commonly responsible for acute otitis media is
a) Streptococcus pyogenes
b) Staphylococcus albus
c) Haemophilus influenza
d) Escherichia coli
c) Haemophilus influenza
- Kevin aged 19 is admitted with an acute attack of asthma. During an asthmatic attack,
the reaction to excessive histamine release would be - Bronchospasm
- Bronchodilation
- Excessive mucous production
- Production of I.G.E antibodies
a) 1,3 and 4
b) 1,3 and 5
c) 1,4 and 5
d) 2,3 and 4
a) 1,3 and 4
- The hypersensitive reaction in asthma is due to the
a) Antigen – antibody response
b) Antigen – histamine release
c) Inhalation of pollens
d) Release of histamine
a) Antigen – antibody response
- Which of the following signs would a person admitted to hospital with an acute attack
of asthma present with
a) Dyspnea, tachycardia, anxiety
b) Dyspnea, bradycardia, frothy sputum
c) Tachycardia, chest pain, pallor
d) Increased anxiety, sweating, chest pain
a) Dyspnea, tachycardia, anxiety
- A primiparous woman, one day postpartum, calls the nurse into her room the woman
explains that while breastfeeding, she experienced uterine cramps and a heavy gush
that soaked through her pad to the bed. The nurse should
a) Palpate the woman’s fundus
b) Tell the woman that this often happens when breastfeeding
c) Administer PRN ergometrine medication
d) Assist the woman with perineal care and changing her pad
a) Palpate the woman’s fundus
- The lochia of the postpartum woman second day after birth should exhibit each of the
following except
a) Deep red and thick blood
b) A few large clots
c) Fleshy odour
d) Moderate amount – 15cm on pad after 1 hour
a) Deep red and thick blood
- The risk for constipation in the postpartum period is related to all except
a) Tenderness of the episiotomy
b) Decreasing levels of oestrogen
c) Decreased abdominal muscle tone
d) Fear of pain and of ripping sutures during a bowel movement
b) Decreasing levels of oestrogen
- Primary sites for postpartum infections would include all of the following except
a) Respiratory tract
b) Endometrium
c) Urinary tract
d) Breasts
a) Respiratory tract
- When caring for a postpartum woman with a uterine infection the nurse should
a) Administer an antipyretic when the temperature rises above 37.5oC
b) Provide at least 2000mls of fluid a day
c) Obtain specimens for cultures before initiating antibiotic treatment
d) Reassure the woman that future reproduction will not be affected
b) Provide at least 2000mls of fluid a day
- A definition of cor pulmonale is
a) L) sided heart failure secondary to disease of the lungs
b) L) sided heart failure secondary to R) sided heart failure
c) R) sided heart failure secondary to severe lung disease
d) Disease of the lungs secondary to R) sided heart failure
c) R) sided heart failure secondary to severe lung disease
- The main function of alveoli is
a) Bacterial filtration
b) Exchange of gases
c) Conduction of gases
d) Pleural attachment
b) Exchange of gases
- The patency of the trachea is maintained by
a) Incomplete rings of cartilage
b) Circular smooth muscle fibres
c) Thickly layered pseudo stratified epithelium
d) Elastic connective tissue
a) Incomplete rings of cartilage
- Human milk is preferably to cow’s milk because
a) Human milk is a non laxative effect
b) Human milk has more calories per ml
c) Human milk is great mineral content
d) Human milk offers greater immunologic benefits
d) Human milk offers greater immunologic benefits
- Which of the following neonates will most likely need additional respiratory support
at birth
a) The infant born by normal vaginal delivery
b) The infant born by caesarean birth
c) The infant born vaginally after 12 hours of labour
d) The infant born with high levels of surfactant
b) The infant born by caesarean birth
- During the transition from foetal to neonatal circulation, the newborn cardiovascular
system accomplishes which of the following anatomic and physiologic alterations - Closure of the ductus venosus
- Closure of the foramen ovale
- Closure of the ductus arteriosis
- Increased systemic pressure and decreased pulmonary artery
pressure
a) 1,2,3 and 4
b) 1,2 and 3
c) 2,3 and 4
d) 1,3 and 4
a) 1,2,3 and 4
- A woman diagnosed with marginal placenta praevia gave birth vaginally 15 minutes
ago. She is at greatest risk for
a) Haemorrhage
b) Infection
c) Urinary retention
d) Thrombophlebitis
a) Haemorrhage
- The primary nursing focus of the fourth stage of labour would be to
a) Prevent infection
b) Facilitate newborn – parent interaction
c) Enhance maternal comfort and rest
d) Prevent haemorrhage and shock
d) Prevent haemorrhage and shock
- Which of the following results of emphysema is primarily responsible for
cardiomegaly
a) Hypertrophy of muscles encircling the bronchi
b) Increased pressure in the pulmonary circulation
c) Decreased number of circulating red blood cells
d) Secretion of excessive amounts of pericardial fluids
b) Increased pressure in the pulmonary circulation
- The tissue change most characteristic of emphysema is
a) Accumulation of pus in the pleural space
b) Constriction of capillaries by fibrous tissue
c) Filling of air passages by inflammatory coagulum
d) Over-distention, inelasticity and rupture of alveoli
d) Over-distention, inelasticity and rupture of alveoli
- Which of the following positions is most comfortable for a person with emphysema
a) Lying flat in bed
b) Reclining on his/her left side
c) Sitting of the edge of the bed
d) Lying flat on their back (supine)
c) Sitting of the edge of the bed
- A person of the following factors commonly predisposes to emphysematous lung
changes
a) Chemical irritation of bronchiolar and alveolar linings
b) Sudden increase in intrapulmonary pressure coincident with hypertension
c) Obstruction of air passages by spasms of bronchiolar muscles
d) Senile degenerative changes in the vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs
a) Chemical irritation of bronchiolar and alveolar linings
- Oxygen therapy is administered at low concentrations (below 35%), for people with
chronically elevated pCO2 levels, as for some people with chronic obstructive
respiratory disease, in order to prevent
a) Depression of the respiratory centre
b) Decrease in red blood cell formation
c) Rupture of emphysematous bullae
d) Excessive drying of respiratory mucosa
a) Depression of the respiratory centre
- A newborns birth weight is 3400krms. The maximum expected weight loss for this
newborn would be
a) 170 grms
b) 340 grms
c) 510 grms
d) 680 grms
b) 340 grms
- The birth weight of a breast feed newborn was 3600 grms. On the third day the
newborns weight was 3350 grms. The nurse should
a) Encourage the mother to continue breast feeding as her baby’s nutrient and fluid
needs are being met
b) Suggest that the mother switch to bottle feeding as breastfeeding is ineffective in
meeting her baby’s needs
c) Notify the doctor as the baby has lost too much weight
d) Refer the mother to a lactation consultant to improve her breastfeeding technique
a) Encourage the mother to continue breast feeding as her baby’s nutrient and fluid
needs are being met
- Which of the following would be an unexpected sign of dehydration in the newborn
a) Weight loss
b) Reduced turgor
c) Concentrated urine
d) Decreased frequency and amount of urine
a) Weight loss
- The nurse would recognise that a new mother understood breastfeeding instructions
when she explains
a) I feed my baby every two hours around the clock
b) I always start feeding on my right breast, as my baby feeds best on that breast
c) I use both the football and the traditional positions for feeding
d) I let my baby continue to suck for a while on the second breast once its empty
d) I let my baby continue to suck for a while on the second breast once its empty
- Which of the following actions of a breastfeeding mother indicate the need for further
instruction
a) Holds breast with four fingers along the bottom and thumb at the top
b) Leans forward to bring breast towards the baby
c) Stimulates the rooting reflex than inserts nipple and areola into newborns open
mouth
d) Puts her finger into newborns mouth before removing breast
b) Leans forward to bring breast towards the baby
- Characteristically, respirations of the client in diabetic acidosis are
a) Shallow and irregular
b) Uneven in rate and depth
c) Deep, rapid, with acetone breath, (kussmaul)
d) Rapid and shallow
c) Deep, rapid, with acetone breath, (kussmaul)
- The most important feature of foot care for a diabetic would be to
a) Cut nails straight across
b) Maintain adequate blood flow to the lower limbs
c) Wear sandals at all times
d) Avoid wearing garters
d) Avoid wearing garters
- Excessive thirst for people with diabetes mellitus is a result of
a) Need for increased amounts of water to hydrolyse food during digestion
b) Loss of excessive body water due to increased daily urine volume
c) Reflex adaption to a sustained elevation of body temperature
d) Compensatory adjustment to decreased production of posterior pituitary hormone
b) Loss of excessive body water due to increased daily urine volume
- For people with diabetes mellitus polyuria is the result of
a) Increased glomerular permeability due to generalized vascular damage
b) Increased glomerular filtration due to decreased serum albumin concentration
c) Increased volume of glomerular filtrate due to elevated blood pressure
d) Decreased water resorption due to high tubular osmotic pressure
d) Decreased water resorption due to high tubular osmotic pressure
- A normal CBG (capillary blood glucose) reading is within the range of
a) 1-5 mmol/L
b) 4-7 mmol/L
c) 6-12 mmol/L
d) 3-10 mmol/L
b) 4-7 mmol/L
- The foetal presenting part is described as vertex when the
a) Face enters the pelvis first
b) Buttocks emerge with legs extended over the abdomen
c) Flexed head enters pelvis first
d) Foetal lie is longitudinal
c) Flexed head enters pelvis first
- When examining the umbilical cord immediately after birth the nurse should expect to
observe
a) One artery
b) Two veins
c) Whitish grey colouration
d) Slight odour
c) Whitish grey colouration
- Vitamin K is given to the newborn to
a) Reduce bilirubin levels
b) Increase the production of red blood cells
c) Stimulate the formation of surfactant
d) Enhance the ability of the blood to clot
d) Enhance the ability of the blood to clot
- The nurse is performing a 5 minute apgar on a newborn. Which of the following
observations is included in the apgar score
a) Blood pressure
b) Temperature
c) Muscle tone
d) Weight
c) Muscle tone
- At birth the major cause of heat loss is by
a) Evaporation
b) Radiation
c) Conduction
d) Convection
a) Evaporation
- The newborn would respond most effectively to feeding in which state
a) Drowsy
b) Quiet alert
c) Active alert
d) Crying
d) Crying
- A pregnant woman at 30 weeks gestation exhibits a rise in her baseline systolic blood
pressure of 32mmHg, a weight gain of 4 kgs since last week and difficulty removing
rings she normally wears. This is suggestive of
a) Gestational hypertension
b) Pre eclampsia
c) Eclampsia
d) Elevated liver enzymes
b) Pre eclampsia
- The primary pathophysiologic basis for the clinical manifestations of pregnancy
induced hypertension (PIH) is
a) Fluid retention related to excessive salt intake
b) Ineffective excretion of fluid by the kidneys
c) Cardiac decompensation
d) Ineffective dilatation of the vascular network to accommodate the expanding
blood volume of pregnancy
a) Fluid retention related to excessive salt intake
- Which measure would be least effective in relieving the signs and symptoms of mild
pre eclampsia
a) Low salt diet
b) Period of bed rest
c) Balanced diet with protein
d) Relaxation techniques
d) Relaxation techniques
- A woman with severe pre eclampsia is being monitored for assessment findings
indicative of cerebral oedema and venospasm. Which of the following would you not
expect to find
a) Hypotonic deep tendon reflexes
b) Headache
c) Vision changes including blurring and spots before the eyes
d) Insomnia
a) Hypotonic deep tendon reflexes
- Newly expectant parents, ask the nurse how they can prepare their 3yr old preschool
daughter for the new baby. All of the following would be useful except
a) Tell the child about the pregnancy as soon as mother begins to look pregnant
b) Arrange for a few sleep overs with the person who will care for the child at the
time of the birth
c) Transfer their child to her new room and bed just before the expected birth of the
baby
d) Introduce their child to preschool as soon as possible
c) Transfer their child to her new room and bed just before the expected birth of the
baby
- A patient with a diagnosis of schizophrenia says to the nurse ‘I’m like a fallen star.
But I won’t go to the bar… it would be mar on my family, on the tar’. This is an
example of
a) A loose association
b) A delusion
c) Word salad
d) Clang association
d) Clang association
- A person diagnosed with schizophrenia tells the nurse that ‘the voices have told me
I’m in danger’. He stays in his room, wears the same clothes, and avoids cracks on the
floor. The nurses best initial response to this information is
a) I know that these voices are real to you, but I don’t hear them
b) Don’t worry, you’re safe here. I won’t let anything happen to you
c) You need to get out of your room and get your mind occupied
d) Would you like some p.r.n medication
a) I know that these voices are real to you, but I don’t hear them
- Mr P a new client on the ward, allows himself to be escorted to the day room.
However he does not speak in response to you. The most therapeutic nursing
intervention is to
a) Ignore his silence and talk about superficial topics such as the weather
b) Involve him in group psychotherapy so other patients can encourage him to talk
c) Point out that he is making others uncomfortable with his silences
d) Plan time to spend with him, in silence, if that is his choice
b) Involve him in group psychotherapy so other patients can encourage him to talk
- In communicating with a client experiencing delusions, what is it best to do
a) Logically explain the delusions
b) Tell the client that they aren’t real
c) Acknowledge his belief, but state your own understanding
d) Ignore this topic when it is brought up
c) Acknowledge his belief, but state your own understanding
- Mr P is prescribed Clozapine tablets, initially at 50mg mane and 100 mg nocte. What
is the most likely side effect that will be first noted
a) Neutropenia
b) Akathesia
c) Sedation
d) Agranulycytocis
c) Sedation
Mr P is prescribed Clozapine tablets, initially at 50mg mane and 100 mg nocte.
- On discharge what is the most important piece of information you must give to Mr. p
a) Report any flu like symptoms immediately
b) Ensure no doses of clozapine are missed
c) Don’t take clozapine with alcohol
d) Visit your GP regularly
b) Ensure no doses of clozapine are missed
- Which of the following represents a positive change of pregnancy
a) Morning sickness
b) Quickening
c) Positive pregnancy test
d) Foetal heart beat auscultated with Doppler
d) Foetal heart beat auscultated with Doppler
- Which of the following statements can be used as a guideline for planning diets
during pregnancy
a) A increase of 300 calories per day beginning in the first trimester
b) A ten percent increase in protein above daily requirements
c) Iron supplementation is recommended for women whose diets are lacking in iron
d) The requirement for folic acid is increased by 50 percent
c) Iron supplementation is recommended for women whose diets are lacking in iron
- In order to percent infection of hepatitis B virus, the pregnant woman should
a) Receive gamma globulin during the first trimester
b) Carefully wash hands before eating or preparing food
c) Receive the hepatitis B vaccine
d) Take AZT during the second and third trimester
c) Receive the hepatitis B vaccine
- Which of the following represents a recommended weight gain during pregnancy
a) 6-11 kgs
b) 11-16 kgs
c) 13-18 kgs
d) 18-20 kgs
b) 11-16 kgs
- John’s behaviour are increasingly annoying to other patients. The best nursing
approach is to
a) Explain that he must try to conserve his energy
b) Set limits on his behaviours and be consistent in approach
c) Tell him he is annoying to others and ask him to stay in his room
d) Ask him to walk to town to burn off energy
b) Set limits on his behaviours and be consistent in approach
- John also has been described as having flight of ideas. These would be likely present
when john
a) Asks for a cup of tea, but tells you later he doesn’t want it
b) Takes a long time to make his point in conversation
c) Rapidly changes topic in conversation, sometimes without apparent connection
d) Speaks in a staccato voice and says words you don’t understand
c) Rapidly changes topic in conversation, sometimes without apparent connection
- John has been prescribed chlorpromazine (largactil) tablets 150mg nocte since being
on the ward. The most likely reason for this is to
a) Cause a deep dreamless sleep
b) To reduce agitation, anxiety and tension
c) To reduce external stimuli
d) To prevent long term mood swings
b) To reduce agitation, anxiety and tension
- John tells you he feels faint when he first gets out of bed, since taking the largactil.
Which response would best assist john
a) Tell him not to get until the nurse is present
b) Suggest he does not get up until he has taken the medication
c) Tell him to discuss this with the doctor
d) Explain he should sit on the bed for a time before standing
d) Explain he should sit on the bed for a time before standing
- John has also taking lithium carbonate capsules. Creatinine clearance tests ordered
during lithium carbonate therapy determines the functioning of the
a) Liver
b) Pancreas
c) Renal system
d) Thyroid gland
c) Renal system
- Mihi means traditional greetings and is normally extended to
- The land
- The meeting house
- The dead
- The people present
- The reason for the hui
a) 1,2 and 5
b) 1,3 and 4
c) 2,3 and 4
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
- The internal migration of Maori people from rural to urban life since the mid 1940s
has adversely affected Maori health. What is the most likely reason for this
a) Overcrowding within urban communities
b) Increased exposure to infectious diseases
c) Dietary changes from naturally produced to processed food
d) Loss of cultural, social, and spiritual ties
d) Loss of cultural, social, and spiritual ties
- Maori communities are encouraging Maori to be involved in health research with their
own people. What is the most likely reason for this
a) That ownership of the information will remain with Maori
b) Previously there has been little feedback which has been useful to Maori
c) Non Maori promote themselves on Maori research
d) Non Maori researchers are unaware of Maori values
a) That ownership of the information will remain with Maori
- Which of the following interventions would be most helpful for David in dealing with
his impending death
a) Distract him by initiating conversation that does not deal with his disease
b) Encourage him to reach out and spend more time with his wife and children
c) Listen and encourage David to reminisce about his life
d) Help him to spend much of his time sleeping
b) Encourage him to reach out and spend more time with his wife and children
- David tells the nurse, that he does not want his wife and children to know that his is
dying. What would be the most helpful response
a) They would not want you to upset yourself by worrying about them
b) You are concerned that they will be distressed
c) I think we should talk about something less stressful for you
d) Sit quietly and say nothing
b) You are concerned that they will be distressed
- Which of the following interventions is the most effective in helping David’s wife and
children deal with David’s impending death
a) Try to keep all the family at the same stage in the grieving process
b) Encourage the family to verbalise their grief to the nurse
c) Encourage the family to spend as much time as possible with David
d) Encourage the family to cry but not in the presence of David
c) Encourage the family to spend as much time as possible with David
- Your client has cancer, nobody can tell him until his surgeon arrives from 5 days
away. However in the meantime his anxiety is increasing. What should you do
a) Contact a social worker/chaplain to spend time with him
b) Give him relaxation tapes to listen to
c) Tell him his results are not back yet
d) Speak with the doctor who is acting in the surgeons place
d) Speak with the doctor who is acting in the surgeons place
- Your patient, who is a voluntary admission to a mental health unit, leaves the
following day without telling anyone. Legally, what is required to staff
a) Provide care for him at home
b) Re admit him under a compulsory order
c) Get police to bring him in to sign a statement
d) Do nothing, the patient has rights to leave health care at any time
a) Provide care for him at home
- Pepe a 26 year old, developmentally delayed Maori man, who at aged two years
contracted meningitis. He has been cared for in an institution, and is now to be moved
to the community. Pepe is able to live in the community. What action should be taken
now
a) Ring his whanau to advise them of his discharge
b) Ask the social worker to tell the family Pepe is to be discharged
c) Arrange for Pepe to visit with his whanau
d) Organise a conference with the whanau
d) Organise a conference with the whanau
Pepe a 26 year old, developmentally delayed Maori man, who at aged two years
contracted meningitis. He has been cared for in an institution, and is now to be moved
to the community. Pepe is able to live in the community
- What statement would best describe your next action
a) Organise regular meetings between nursing staff and whanau prior to discharge
b) Support Pepe’s whanau in being able to visit and to be involved in his discharge
planning
c) Invite the whanau in to explain what will be required of them in caring for Pepe
d) Make sure the whanau understand Pepe limitations in self care
b) Support Pepe’s whanau in being able to visit and to be involved in his discharge
planning
- Pepe has been discharged to a marae based community house. How would you ensure
his continued well being
a) Set up regular appointments to monitor Pepe’s well being
b) Explain to the community workers Pepe’s requirements
c) Arrange for Pepe to attend the local sheltered workshop
d) Ensure Pepe and his whanau have ongoing support and access to resources
d) Ensure Pepe and his whanau have ongoing support and access to resources
- Blake a 65 year old kaumatua (elder) is admitted with urinary retention. He is quiet
and appears withdrawn. Blake’s whanau arrived. A female doctor tells them he needs
a urinary catheter inserted. Blake’s son refuses to have a young woman doctor
catheterise his father. What is your most appropriate response
a) Let us talk about this together
b) I will contact the Maori support person for you
c) I will inform the doctor of your decision
d) Tell him that this is the only doctor available
a) Let us talk about this together
Blake a 65 year old kaumatua (elder) is admitted with urinary retention. He is quiet
and appears withdrawn. Blake’s whanau arrived. A female doctor tells them he needs
a urinary catheter inserted. Blake’s son refuses to have a young woman doctor
catheterise his father.
- Blake falls in the shower sustaining a laceration to his right elbow. His family are
angry and upset. What is the most appropriate action to take in this situation
a) Enquire of the whanau if Blake has had previous falls
b) Offer for them to take to the doctor
c) Acknowledge their anger and discuss ways to prevent further falls
d) Acknowledge their anger and ensure the whanau it will not happen again
c) Acknowledge their anger and discuss ways to prevent further falls
- Charlie a 62 year old who identifies as Maori is admitted to your ward with shortness
of breath. He is very anxious and has no family with him. What is the most
appropriate initial action to take
a) Introduce Charlie to others in the room
b) Telephone his whanau to come and visit
c) Carry out a physical assessment on Charlie
d) Acknowledge Charlie’s anxiety and ask how you can help
d) Acknowledge Charlie’s anxiety and ask how you can help
- Iris condition deteriorates and she dies. What is the most appropriate nursing action to
help the whanau
a) Ensure privacy for the family to have karakia (prayers)
b) Allow a spokesperson to contact the rest of the family
c) Move iris body to a side room
d) Offer the whanau to go to a quiet room for a cup of tea
a) Ensure privacy for the family to have karakia (prayers)
- The doctor asks the whanau for the corneas of iris for transplantation. The whanau
cannot make a decision right now. What is the most appropriate action you should
take in support of the whanau
a) Tell the doctor that this is not culturally appropriate
b) Listen to them and support them in their decision
c) Explain to the whanau why corneas are transplanted
d) Suggest the whanau talk to the hospital chaplain
b) Listen to them and support them in their decision
- Stanley progresses well. His chest tube is removed. He still does not have much of an
appetite and is concerned about his diet. Which of these responses would be of help
a) Eat three large meals a day that are high in carbohydrates
b) Eat three large meals a day that are high in protein
c) Eat six small meals a day that are high in carbohydrates
d) Eat six small meals a day that are high in protein
c) Eat six small meals a day that are high in carbohydrates
Stanley progresses well. His chest tube is removed. He still does not have much of an
appetite and is concerned about his diet.
- Select the most appropriate nursing intervention to assist. Stanley to mobilise without
becoming breathless - Gradually increase mobility
- Assess respiratory function related to mobility
- Administer oxygen prior to mobilising
- Increase time up by 10 minutes per day
- Continually assess respiratory function
a) 1 and 5
b) 4 and 5
c) 1 and 2
d) 3 and 5
a) 1 and 5
- Tom a 38 year old businessman, voluntarily admits himself to a detoxification unit.
He admits to drinking one large bottle of vodka each day. Which of the following ego
defence mechanisms is a top and continuing priory in dealing with alcoholic clients
a) Dependency
b) Denial
c) Paranoia
d) Projection
b) Denial
- Of the following approaches to the treatment of alcoholism, which has been found to
be the most effective to date
a) Membership in alcoholics anonymous
b) Family systems approach
c) Treatment alcoholism as a chronic disease
d) Individual psychotherapy
b) Family systems approach
