Nursing Exam Questions PDF

1\. An eight-year-old child is eating hotdog and begins coughing. What is the priority action of the nurse? a\) Begin the Heimlich maneuver quickly b\) Tell the child to put his hands by his neck to signify that he is choking c\) promote coughing d\) leave the child alone to find a phone 2\. A...

1\. An eight-year-old child is eating hotdog and begins coughing. What is the priority action of the nurse? a\) Begin the Heimlich maneuver quickly b\) Tell the child to put his hands by his neck to signify that he is choking c\) promote coughing d\) leave the child alone to find a phone 2\. A client with dementia is being admitted to the medical surgical unit after a period of syncope. The charge nurse should place the nighttime safety and decrease the risk of falling? a\) In a room close to the nurses' station, and with tightly applied posey restraint b\) In a room close to the nurses' station with quite atmosphere. c\) In a room away from nurses' station so that the client can sleep better. d\) In a room with television for distraction 3\. A nurse from a predominately Latino culture works in a hospital serving a large population. What action by the nurse best demonstrates cultural competency? a\) The nurse asks the client what matters most to them in their illness and treatment. b\) The nurse the client that they should not continue taking herbs. c\) The nurse asks the client if they utilize shaman d\) the nurse tells the client that they should follow the provider 's orders. 4\. A client states that they are experiencing pain. What question should the nurse asks in performing a focused pain assessment (select all that apply) a\) What does the pain feel like? b\) when did your pain start? c\) why didn't you tell someone sooner? d\) Is it really painful? e\) How does the pain affect your sleep? 5\. A client states that he is a Muslim. The client has type two diabetes mellitus and has been prescribed along-acting insulin. The client says that he fasts for Ramadan. What intervention is most appropriate for this client? a\) Educate the client that fasting is not an option. b\) Tell the client not to take his insulin the night before. c) Inform the client he will need to change his lifestyle completely. d\) Collaborate with the client and provider to develop a client-centered plan of care. 6\. What would be the best education for a nurse to give a client to prevent poisoning a child at home? a\) Take only prescription medications as prescribed. b\) Never share your prescription drugs. C\) Keep cleaning liquids in a locked cabinet. d\) Follow directions on the label when taking medications and read all warnings. 7\. A nurse is teaching a community group about poisoning prevention. Which of the following statements from an attendee would indicate the need for further teaching? a\) "I should take prescription medication only as they are prescribed". b\) "I should never share my prescription medication with anyone". c\) "I should immediately induce vomiting if I suspect poisoning". d\) "I should take the phone number of for the poison control center easily accessible". 8\. Which of the following responses by the nurse could create a barrier to communication? a\) "What you did was wrong. You shouldn't do that." b\) "Good morning Mrs. Nightingela. Is there anything I can do to make you more comfortable?" c\) "Let's see what we can do to find a solution." d\) Is it a good time to discuss your new diagnosis?" 9\. What is not a standard practice in the North American Healthcare system? a\) Punctuality b\) Folk medicine c\) Handwashing d\) Annual exams 10\. Which of the following statements creates a barrier to communication? a\) Do you Know how to change your dressing? b\) What did your healthcare provider tell you about your need for this hospitalization? c\) You mention your dad earlier. Did he develop complications related to high blood pressure? d\) How do you manage pain at home? 11\. What complication may be a result of decreased mobility? a\) Pressure injuries b\) Diarrhea c\) Euphoria d\) Increased energy 12\. accepting pauses or silences that may extend for some time without interjecting a verbal response is consider which of the following? a\) Rude behavior b\) A barrier to communication c\) Therapeutic communication d\) A form of a verbal communication 13\. A fire is found in a client room during a routine medication pass. What is the nurse's first action? a\) Activate the fire alarm b\) Contain the fire c\) Notify the supervisor d\) Remove the client from the room 14\. Using A Maslow's Hierarchy of needs to prioritize, what client should the nurse see first? a\) The client with temperature 101F b\) The homeless client c\) The client who is depressed d\) The client the Alzheimer's disease. 15\. What statement by the student nurse educating a client on food safety is a cause for concern? a\) "It is acceptable to eat food at any time that has been sitting out for a potluck." b\) "Make sure to wash your hands with soap and water before eating." c\) "Make sure to wash produce." d\) It is acceptable to report the suspected foodborne illness to your health department." 16\) You have immigrated from the United States to Mexico. Over time you begin to eat more local foods and learnt Spanish. What is this an example of? a\) Socialization b\) acculturation c\) assimilation d\) Ethnocentrism 17\) A person who recently migrated from Mexico to the United States and lived in a Spanish-speaking community with other relatives is taken to the ER following a fall at work. He is admitted to the hospital for observation. This client is at risk for which of the following? a\) Cultural assimilation b\) Cultural imposition c\) cultural shock d\) cultural blindness 18\. A client states "I don't know what to do. My life is a mess." What is the appropriate response by the nurse? a\) Place the client on a 72-hour hold immediately b\) Remain attentive but silent c\) Leave the room immediately d\) Tell the client that everything will be fine 19\. Which organization publishes the National Patient Safety Goals? a\) Medicare b\) The American Nurses Association c\) The Joint Commission d\) The Institute of Medicine 20\. Nursing personnel are consistently listed in the top 10 occupations for work related musculoskeletal disorders. Which of the following would not help reduce musculoskeletal disorders in nurses? a\) Reporting hazards b\) Frequent bending and twisting c\) Learning about body mechanics d\) Safe moving programs 21\. A new mother asks for advice to keep her infant safe. Which of the these are true? (Select all that apply). a\) The infant should be put to bed on their back b\) The infant's car seat should be rear-facing in the back seat. c) The infant should remain in the car seat while in the vehicle d\) Do not warm formula in the microwave e\) children do not need sunscreen at this age. 22\. A nurse is caring for an elderly client living at home. What intervention can the nurse implement to reduce the client's risk of falling? (select that all apply) a\. Keep the stairs well-lit b\. use shower chairs and raised toilet seats c\. Keep stairs free of clutter d\. Go upstairs swiftly while holding the side rail e\. Encourage the use of non-slip socks or shoes 23\. The client states that they are experiencing diarrhea. What statement by the client about discharge instructions requires further teaching? a\. "I will make sure to drink water" b "I will add orange to my diet c\. "I will weigh myself every day d\. "I will wash my buttock area every other day 24\. A nurse is discharging a client who is unsteady on his feet at night. Which of the following statement by the client requires further education? a\. "I will take my water pill in the morning, rather than in the evening" b\. "I will turn on my hallway lights at night" c\. "I will place several throw rugs throughout my house" d\. "My wife helps me to bathroom at night" 25\. What is the most reliable source used to measure pain? a\. The family b\. The provider c\. The client d\. A drug reference app 26\. Which herbal product is correctly matched to its effect? (Select all that apply) a\. Gingko Biloba causes fibrin clot formation b\. Echinacea enhances immunityc. Ginseng increases physical endurance d\. chamomile enhances the immune response to influenza A e\. Aloe promotes wound healing 27\. What expected physiological changes of the older adult put the at risk of the falls? (select all that apply) a\. Reduce muscle strength b\. Sensory losses like vision and hearing c\. Slowing of reflexes d\. Dementia e\. Inability to adapt 28\. A client has decreased mobility. What nursing intervention would be inappropriate to promote mobility? a\. Teach the client active range of motion (AROM) exercises every 2 hours b\. Evaluate the client's need for ambulatory aids c\. Keep skin clean and dry d\. Encourage ambulation 29\. A client has insomnia. What is not appropriate client education for a client experiencing insomnia? a\. Take naps when drowsy. b\. exercise regularly c\. Limit fluids 2-4 hours before bedtime d\. Limit alcohol at least 4 hours before bedtime 30\. Parents enter the emergency with their 5-year-old child, crying and holding his stomach. The parents are visible distressed. What is an example of false reassurance in this scenario? a\. "Your child will receive prompt care" b\. "Don't worry. I'm sure he will be fine" c\. "We care for many 5-year-olds here" d\. "I have been a pediatric nurse for ten years"