Question

51. The cure rate for cancer of the cervix is very high if treated in time. *

a.True

b. False

52. Patients with meningitis usually have a fever. *

a.True

b. False

53. Men can develop breast cancer. *

a.True

b. False

54. TIAs may be a warning of an impending stroke. *

a.True

b. False

55. Range-of-motion exercises are an important part of the care of a patient who has suffered a cerebrovascular accident. *

a.True

b. False

56. Females who contract gonorrhea may be asymptomatic. *

a.True

b. False

57. You should purchase uniforms before applying for a job, so that you are prepared to go to work immediately. *

a.True

b. False

58. Parents should be included in the care of pediatric patients. *

a.True

b. False

59. Unless the patient is on fluid restriction, encourage the catheterized patient to drink fluids each time you are in the room. *

a.True

b. False

60. Frequent voidings of 200 mL or less are normal after delivery. *

a.True

b. False

61. All of the following are signs and symptoms of fecal impaction except *

a. passing excessive flatus.

b. fever.

c. abdominal bloating.

d. increased appetite.

62. Signs and symptoms of a heart attack include *

a. swallowing.

b. crushing chest pain.

c. edema.

d. elevated blood pressure.

63. If you work in a health care facility, you should be tested for tuberculosis *

a. weekly.

b. monthly.

c. before you begin work.

d. every five years.

64. A late sign of renal failure is *

a. pallor.

b. dry mouth.

c. reduced urine production.

d. low blood pressure.

65. All of the following are true about weighing an infant except *

a. keep your hand on the infant.

b. put clean paper on the scale.

c. work quickly to prevent heat loss.

d. disinfect the scale at the end of the shift.

66. The patient with ulcerative colitis will be on a diet that is low in *

a. protein.

b. calories.

c. residue.

d. fat.

67. The respiratory rate for an infant is *

a. 18 to 30 breaths per minute.

b. 22 to 44 breaths per minute.

c. 24 to 46 breaths per minute.

d. 30 to 60 breaths per minute.

68. If the patient has a known neck injury, open the airway by *

a. hyperextending the neck as far as it will go.

b. flexing the neck forward.

c. using the jaw-thrust maneuver.

d. obtaining an oral airway device.

69. When doing adult CPR, compress the chest at least *

a. 1/2 inch.

b. 1 inch.

c. 2 inches.

d. 3 inches.

70. Transitional stools are *

a. dark.

b. brown-yellow.

c. black-green.

d. yellow.

71. When measuring an infant, you should *

a. place the infant in the prone position.

b. measure the infant twice for accuracy.

c. measure the infant’s extremities separately.

d. place one hand on the infant’s forehead to extend the chin.

72. Breast self-examination should be *

a. performed at least annually.

b. done on the last day of the menstrual cycle.

c. performed only after a positive mammogram.

d. done weekly in the shower.

73. Which of the following is a possible sign of neglect? *

a. Unexplained bruises on a child

b. Behavior that seems inappropriately mature

c. Refusal to undress in front of other people

d. Clothes that do not fit a child properly

74. The amniotic sac *

a. cushions and protects the fetus.

b. is normally filled with yellow fluid.

c. normally breaks before labor begins.

d. provides nutrients to the fetus.

75. The primary psychosocial developmental task for an infant is to learn *

a. autonomy.

b. independence.

c. trust.

d. None of the above

76. Rehabilitation from a stroke *

a. may be very frustrating for the patient.

b. does not address aphasia, which is permanent.

c. involves reversing hemianopsia and edema.

d. focuses on unilateral neglect and lability.

77. A verbal cue is *

a. complex written directions about a procedure.

b. specific instructions on how to perform a skill.

c. a thorough explanation of a self-care technique.

d. a short, simple phrase to prompt the patient.

78. The opening of the urethra to the outside of the body is the *

a. clitoris.

b. labia minora.

c. meatus.

d. vulva.

79. Rehabilitation *

a. assists the patient to reach an optimal level of physical, mental, and emotional health.

b. requires the services only of licensed personnel to be successful.

c. is provided only to patients in the hospital setting.

d. is not indicated for elderly patients or persons with chronic disease.

80. To prevent the transmission of C. difficile spores, you should do all of the following except *

a. clean underneath fingernails when handwashing.

b. cleanse hands with an alcohol-based hand cleaner.

c. avoid wearing rings or other jewelry.

d. wash hands frequently with soap and water.

81. The most common cause of airway obstruction is *

a. the tongue falling back into the throat.

b. laughing and talking while eating.

c. putting foreign objects into the mouth.

d. allergic reaction to a substance.

82. The restorative environment provides all of the following except *

a. giving the patient a sense of control.

b. providing opportunities to make decisions.

c. encouraging patients to be part of the community.

d. providing complete care to make ADLs easier.

83. When administering a nonsterile vaginal douche, *

a. insert the nozzle 6 inches.

b. rotate the nozzle up and down.

c. rotate the nozzle from side to side.

d. always use medicated solutions.

84. When performing the Heimlich maneuver, your hands should be placed *

a. on the diaphragm.

b. immediately below the ribcage.

c. slightly above the navel.

d. on the lower abdomen.

85. If vomiting occurs during resuscitation, *

a. call for an advanced provider with special airway equipment.

b. ignore the vomitus and continue ventilation.

c. stop and wait until suction arrives to clear the mouth.

d. turn the patient, clear the mouth, and continue.

86. Once you begin CPR, you should not stop until *

a. an equally qualified rescuer instructs you to.

b. you believe the CPR will not be effective.

c. the patient’s color improves.

d. you are exhausted and unable to continue.

87. Cholecystitis is *

a. inflammation of the colon.

b. stones in the bladder.

c. caused by constipation.

d. inflammation of the gallbladder.

88. Before using an AED on a patient, make sure the patient is *

a. in respiratory distress.

b. unresponsive, not breathing, and pulseless.

c. indicating that he or she is choking.

d. able to provide signed consent.

89. After delivery, the vital signs should be checked *

a. every 5 minutes for 4 hours, then hourly.

b. hourly for 8 hours, then every 8 hours.

c. as ordered until stable, then every 4 hours.

d. every 15 minutes until stable, then every shift.

90. Specimens should be transported to the lab in *

a. a plastic bag with a biohazard label.

b. a paper bag with a biohazard label.

c. the original specimen collection container.

d. a latex glove with a biohazard label.

91. After the patient has had a spinal tap, *

a. the head of the bed should be flat for 8 hours.

b. elevate the head with a small pillow.

c. place the patient in the prone position.

d. assist the patient to maintain the semi-Fowler’s position.

92. All of the following are examples of expected aging related changes to the nervous system except *

a. accomplishing fine motor activities takes longer.

b. problems with balance and coordination occur.

c. blood flow to the brain increases.

d. ability to feel pressure diminishes.

93. When caring for patients who have had a CVA, you know that they will *

a. always seem mentally confused.

b. have brain damage opposite the side of paralysis.

c. remain paralyzed for the rest of their lives.

d. not regain bowel and bladder control.

94. The best position for the patient to receive an enema is *

a. orthopneic.

b. prone.

c. Sims'.

d. semi-Fowler's.

95. You should monitor the skin closely in patients with paralysis because *

a. their skin is very dry and thin.

b. these patients are often emaciated.

c. they cannot feel pain and pressure.

d. the patient has numbness and tingling.

96. When administering a prepared commercial enema solution, *

a. inject all the liquid in the container.

b. give about half the contents of the container.

c. a small amount of liquid will remain in the container.

d. refill the container if the patient does not expel the solution promptly.

97. When caring for a female patient with an indwelling catheter, *

a. secure the catheter to the inner thigh at all times.

b. fasten the catheter to the patient’s body when in bed.

c. avoid fastening the catheter to the patient’s body.

d. fasten the catheter to the patient’s body when out of bed.

98. The infant’s temperature is monitored and recorded *

a. every 15 minutes until stable, then every 4 hours.

b. every 30 to 60 minutes until stable, then every 4 hours.

c. every 2 hours until stable, then every 6 hours.

d. every 4 hours until stable, then every 8 hours.

99. Damage to the left side of the brain will affect the patient’s ability to *

a. remember.

b. speak.

c. tell time.

d. move the left arm.

100. What are BRCA1 and BRCA2? *

a. Blood tests used to detect specific cancers

b. Hormones used to prevent certain cancers from metastasizing

c. Genes that have been linked to hereditary cancers

d. Chemotherapy drugs used to treat breast cancer

Answer 1

51. Option(a) True, is the correct answer.

The statement is true as the cervical cancer grows slowly only and because of that there is high cure rate for cervical cancer if diagnosed and treated in time.

52. Option(a)True ,is the correct answer.

The statement is true as meningitis is an infection and infection is always accompanied by fever.

53.Option(a), True is the correct answer.

Even though women are mostly affected by breastcancer, men can also get breast cancer as women as well as men have the breast tissues.

54. Option (a) True, is the correct answer.

TIAs( Transcient Ischemic Attack) are warning signs of an impending stroke. TIAs are said to be a ministroke. It is temporary . But TIAs should be taken as a serious warning sign as stroke mainly don't show early symptoms.

55.Option(a) True, is the correct answer.

The cerebrovascular accident or stroke cause immoblity and range of motion exercises help in increasing the mobility. So range of motion exercises can be an important part of the care of patient with cerebrovascular accident.

56. Option(a) True ,is the correct answer.

Mostly gonorrhea is asymptomatic in female as gonorrhoea may not show any symptoms Without any symptoms , the chance is very low for the females to undergo a test for gonorrhoea.

57. Option(b) False, is the correct answer.

One should not buy uniform before applying a job, as there are equal chances that the person would get that job. So it is always good to buy the uniform after getting the job.