[Link] many teeth will be produced in an average lifetime of a man?

(a)20
(b)32
(c)30
(d)52
[Link] basic functional unit of the brain is ………………
(a)Neurone
(b)Synapse
(c)Neuroglia
(d)Basal ganglion
[Link] first priority of treatment for the patient with loss of consciousness is …………..
(a)To obtain history on the cause of unconsciousness
(b)To ensure and a patient airway
(c)To transfer patient to the hospital
(d)To seek for help
[Link] is ………………………………..
(a)Inability to express oneself
(b)Inability to understand language
(c)Inability to coordinate movement
(d)Inability to perform previously learned purposive motor acts
[Link] therapy in the management of ischaemic stroke should be constituted within
…………. hours to dissolve the blood.
(a)1-2 hours
(b)2-3 hours
(c)3-4 hours
(d)4-5 hours
[Link]’s disease is associated with …………………
(a)Motor symptoms
(b)Sensory symptoms
(c)Both a and b
(d)None of the above
[Link] four cardinal signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are …………………….
(a)Tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity and postural instability
(b)Tremor, slowness of movement, rigidity and inability to coordinate movement
(c)Tremor, bradykinesia, aphaxia and ataxia
(d)Tremor, apraxia, ataxia and rigidity of the voluntary muscles
[Link] used in the treatment of oral thrush include the following except ……………………
(a)Tegretol
(b)Cotrimoxazole
(c)Amphotericin B
(d)Miconazole
[Link] is also called ……………….
(a)Parotitis
(b)Oral mucositis
(c)Gingivitis
(d)None of the above
[Link] of the following drugs can be used against H-pylori in the management of peptic ulcer
disease?
(a)Cimetidine
(b)Omeprazole
(c)Amoxicillin
(d)Misoprostol
[Link] of the following conditions is characterized by a pearly, creamy white “milk-curd”
membranous lesion lining the mucosa of the mouth?
(a)Fever blisters
(b)Dental caries
(c)Oral candidiasis
(d)Gingivitis
[Link] nutrition provides nutrient to the patient through ……………….
(a)Nasogastric route
(b)Intravenous route
(c)Gastrotomy tube
(d)Jejunostomy tube
[Link] is an instrument used to examine the ……………….
(a)Ear
(b)Nose
(c)Rectum
(d)Vagina
[Link] of the following are associated with diverticular disease except …………………..
(a)Age greater than 60 years
(b)H. Pylori infection
(c)Decreased dietary fibre intake
(d)Abnormal neuromuscular formation and alteration in intestinal motility
15.A rumbling noise in the abdomen due to the movement of fluid and gas in the intestine is
called …………….
(a)Bowel sounds
(b)Flatulence
(c)Borborygmus
(d)Peristaltic sound
[Link] is defined as ……………..
(a)Increase production of gastric acid
(b)Inflammation of the stomach lining
(c)Presence of wounds in the stomach lining
(d)Destruction of stomach mucosa
[Link] diarrhea, the patient experiences the following except …………………
(a)Bloating of the abdomen
(b)Unusual frequency of bowel movement
(c)Changes in the quantity of stool
(d)Abnormal consistency of the stool
[Link] megacolon occurs in patients with …………………..
(a)Diarrhea
(b)Ulcerative colitis
(c)Diverticulitis
(d)Peritonitis
[Link] peptic ulcers occur in the …………………
(a)Oesophagus
(b)Stomach
(c)Duodenum
(d)Jejunum
[Link] type of peptic ulcer usually relieved by eating is ……………….
(a)Duodenal ulcer
(b)Gastric ulcer
(c)Oesophageal ulcer
(d)None of the above
21.A client is admitted due to biliary obstruction. The nurse will anticipate the client’s stool
colour to be …………………..
(a)Clay
(b)Brown
(c)Black
(d)Yellow
[Link] statement is incorrect about H2 receptor blockers?
(a)It blocks histamine which hinder the chief cells to reduce secretion of HcL
(b)Ranitidine and famotidine are two types of H2 receptor blockers
(c)Antacids and H2 receptor blockers should not be taken together
(d)All statements above are correct
23.A proton pump inhibitor (PPI) was prescribed for a patient with gastric ulcer. Which of the
following is considered as PPI?
(a)Omeprazole
(b)Famotidine
(c)Magnesium hydroxide
(d)Metronidazole

[Link] physician has ordered Mannitol IV for a client with head injury. What should the nurse
closely monitor?
(a)Deep tendon reflexes
(b)Urine output
(c)Level of orientation
(d)Pulse rate
[Link] of the following is not applicable to rest the bowel in a patient hospitalized for
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
(a)NPO
(b)Use of NSAIDs
(c)Bed rest
(d)Nasogastric suction
[Link] of the following is a chemical that exerts its effects on the same cell that secrete them.
(a)Paracrine
(b)Endocrine
(c)Autocrine
(d)Exocrine
27.…………… hormones influence the energy metabolism of most body cells and help to resist
stressor.
(a)Growth hormones
(b)Thyroid hormones
(c)Adrenaline
(d)Glucocorticoids
[Link] occurs due to damage to the ………………..
(a)Adrenal gland
(b)Thyroid gland
(c)Renal gland
(d)Pituitary gland
[Link] acromegaly, the following features will be present except ………………..
(a)Facial changes
(b)Enlargement of the extremities
(c)Excessive sweating
(d)Loss of body weight
[Link] stump must be elevated to prevent oedema for the first …… hours in a patient that just
had amputation done.
(a) 1 to 12 hours
(b)12 to 24 hours
(c)24 to 48 hours
(d)48 to 52 hours
[Link] blood pressure of a burns victim has stabilized. What is the best means of assessing the
client’s response to the initial burns treatment?
(a)Range of motion
(b)Urinary output
(c)Level of pain
(d)Body temperature
[Link] injury to ligament structures surrounding a joint which is caused by a twisting motion is
termed ………………
(a)Fracture
(b)Dislocation
(c)Sprain
(d)Arthritis
[Link] lateral curvature of the spine is called ………………..
(a)Scoliosis
(b)Lordosis
(c)Kyphosis
(d)Amyloidosis
[Link] lateral angulation of the proximal phalanx on the metatarsal head of the great toe is called
…………………….
(a)Spondylosis
(b)Scoliosis
(c)Hallux valgus
(d)Crest syndrome
[Link] of the following is not a type of enema?
(a)Retention enema
(b)Running enema
(c)Return flow enema
(d)Cleansing enema
[Link] type of consciousness in which the patient can be aroused by moderate stimulus and drift
back to sleep is called ……………….
(a)Confusional state
(b)Lethargy
(c)Coma
(d)Delirium
[Link] that is poorly localized, aching, deep and burning is called ………………
(a)Bone pain
(b)Visceral pain
(c)Somatic pain
(d)Neuropathic pain
[Link] cardinal signs of inflammation include the following except …………….
(a)Redness
(b)Pain
(c)Swelling
(d)Trauma
[Link] of the purposes of abdominal paracentesis is …………………
(a)To visualize abdominal organs
(b)To instill drugs into the chest
(c)To drain exudates from the peritoneum
(d)To gain access into the bladder
[Link] of the following nursing actions is most effective in preventing and controlling the
spread of infection?
[Link] hand hygiene
[Link] gloves and masks when providing direct client care
[Link] appropriate isolation precautions
[Link] broad spectrum prophylactic antibiotics
[Link] of the following is a major complication of thoracocentesis procedure?
[Link] haematoma
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link] name for intravenous pyelography is ……………………
[Link] urography
[Link] urography
[Link] urography
[Link] urography
43.…………… is the most suitable type of traction for a child that weighs less than 12kg.
[Link] traction
[Link]’s traction
[Link] traction
[Link] traction
[Link] type of nursing intervention should be a priority in the care of a patient during the
immediate post – operative period?
[Link] for haemorrhage
[Link] patient airway
[Link] intake and output
[Link] vital signs every 15 minutes
[Link] rule of nines is helpful clinically in…………….
(a)Diagnosing skin cancer
(b)Estimating extent of burns
(c)Preventing acne
(d)Estimating how serious a cancer is
[Link] colour is determined by………………….
(a)Pigments
(b)Amount of blood
(c)Oxygenation level of blood
(d)All of the above
47.A patient has fractured ribs and is breathing less often and with less depth. This is best
described as…………..
(a)Hyperventilation
(b)Pleural frictions
(c)Pleural congestion
(d)Hypoventilation
48.A condition in which air develops in the pleural space is called…………….
(a)Pneumothorax
(b)Pleural effusion
(c)Haemothorax
(d)Atelectasis
[Link] in which the wound is red, sensitive to touch, painful and moist, surfaces blanches to
light pressure is said to be………………..
(a)First degree burns
(b)Second degree burns
(c)Third degree burns
(d)None of the above
[Link] Brown is experiencing some difficulty in breathing. The nurse should assist him
into……………
(a)Dorsal recumbent position
(b)Lateral position
(c)Sim’s position
(d)Fowler’s position
[Link]-dependent diabetes is the result of …………………….
(a)Beta cell destruction
(b)High consumption of sugar
(c)Insulin resistance at the cell membrane
(d)Too much insulin
[Link] of the following statements best describes acute renal failure?
(a)Complete absence of renal blood flow
(b)Sudden reduction in renal function
(c)Rapid increase in urine output with azotemia
(d)Gradual increase in the glomerular filteration rate (GFR)
[Link] important function of the spleen in adult is ………………………
(a)Red blood cell production
(b)Monocyte production
(c)Platelet production
(d)Removal of defective erythrocytes
54.A retention catheter for a male client is correctly taped if it is…………..
(a)On the lower abdomen
(b)On the umbilicus
(c)Under the thigh
(d)On the inner thigh
[Link] assessing a client with a diagnosis of left ventricular failure (congestive cardiac failure),
the nurse should expect to find…………..
(a)Crushing chest pain
(b)Dyspnea on exertion
(c)Jugular vein distention
(d)Extensive peripheral oedema
[Link] monitoring for hypernatraemia, the nurse should assess the client for………..
(a)Dry skin
(b)Confusion
(c)Tachycardia
(d)Pale colouring
57.A client with a history of cardiac dysrhythmias is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of
dehydration. The nurse should anticipate that the physicians will order …….
(a)A glass of water every hour until hydrated
(b)Small frequent intake of juices or milk
(c)Short-term NG replacement of fluids and nutrients
(d)A rapid IV infusion of an electrolyte and glucose solution
58.A client with ascites has paracentesis abdominis and 150ml of fluid was removed. Immediately
after the procedure, it is most important for the nurse to observe for………..
(a)Rapid pulse
(b)Decreased peristalsis
(c)Respiratory congestion
(d)An increase in temperature
[Link] way through the administration of an amount of blood, a client complains of lumbar pain.
The nurse should……………..
(a)Obtain vital signs
(b)Stop transfusion
(c)Assess the pain further
(d)Increase the flow of normal saline
[Link] of the following is an early sign of hypoxia in an unconscious patient?
(a)Cyanosis
(b)Restlessness
(c)Hypotension
(d)Decrease respiration
[Link] is most likely to occur as a complication of all the following diseases except
……………….
(a)Chicken pox
(b)Measles
(c)Mumps
(d)Tuberculosis
[Link] following are major minerals except ………………..
(a)Iodine
(b)Calcium
(c)Sodium
(d)Magnesium
63.C12H22O11 is the general formula of ……………
(a)Monosaccharides
(b)Polysaccharides
(c)Disaccharides
(d)Trisaccharides
[Link] of animal fats are ……………….
(a)Saturated
(b)Unsaturated
(c)Monounsaturated
(d)Polysaturated
[Link] of undigested matter is made up of …………………
(a)Glycogen
(b)Cellulose
(c)Galactose
(d)Stearic acid
[Link] fats are ……………….
(a)Saturated fats
(b)Unsaturated fats
(c)Monounsaturated fats
(d)Disaturated fats
[Link] of the following is not a component of dietary fibre?
(a)Cellulose
(b)Pectin
(c)Lignin
(d)Agar
[Link] of the following food sources is rich in short and medium chain fatty acids?
(a)Milk
(b)Peanut oil
(c)Sunflower oil
(d)Almond oil
[Link] main electrolytes found inside the cell are …………………
(a)Calcium, sodium and chloride
(b)Sulfate, potassium and chloride
(c)Potassium, magnesium and phosphate
(d)Sodium, chloride and potassium
[Link] of the following is not a risk factor for osteoporosis?
(a)Low physical activity
(b)Low calcium and vitamin D intakes
(c)Obesity
(d)Amenorrhoea
[Link] of the following is a symptom of Zinc deficiency?
(a)Microcytic anaemia
(b)Poor growth
(c)Goiter
(d)Cardiomyopathy
[Link] of the following groups is at greatest risk of iron deficiency anaemia?
(a)College students
(b)Middle-aged men
(c)Well trained athletes
(d)Adolescent girls
[Link] of the following is associated with the development of cretinism?
(a)Iron deficiency
(b)Zinc deficiency
(c)Iodine deficiency
(d)Selenium
[Link] of the following helps protect against dental caries?
(a)Iodine
(b)Manganese
(c)Fluoride
(d)Chromium
[Link] of the following compounds can be secreted into human milk?
(a)Alcohol
(b)Food flavours
(c)Drugs
(d)All of the above
[Link] help children accept new food, caregivers should………………
(a)Serve the new food at the end of the meal
(b)Give the child reward for trying it
(c)Make the child stay at the table until he /she tries it
(d)Involve the child in preparing the food
[Link] rate at which one ages is determined by …………………
(a)Heredity, lifestyle choices and the environment
(b)Heredity, education level and access to health care
(c)Lifestyle, diet quality and environment
(d)Diet quality and exercise pattern
[Link] acid is ………………
(a)Necessary for the formation of bile
(b)Necessary for the formation of sugar
(c)Necessary for the formation of both red and white blood cells
(d)Necessary for prevention of hunger
[Link] many calories per gram are supplied by fats and oils?
(a)9gm
(b)4gm
(c)5gm
(d)7gm
[Link] of the following are ways in which fatty acids can differ from one another except ……………..
(a)Number of double bonds
(b)Degree of saturation
(c)Number of calories provided per grain
(d)Carbon chain length
[Link] of the following is classified as a complete protein?
(a)Kidney beans
(b)Whole grains
(c)Fat free milk
(d)Maize
[Link] is the pharmacological mechanism of action of ranitidine?
(a)Proton pump inhibitor
(b)Prostaglandin E analogue
(c)Binding agent
(d)Histamine (H2) receptor antagonist
[Link] following are the causes of peptic ulcer disease except ……………..
(a)Acid-pepsin secretion
(b)Mucosal resistance to attack by acid
(c)Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(d)Presence of helicobacter pylori
[Link] acid is secreted by ……………..
(a)Gastric parietal cells
(b)Gastric chief cells
(c)Enteroendocrine cells
(d)Microflod cells
[Link] following drugs inhibit the biosynthesis of prostaglandin E2 except ………….
(a)Aspirin
(b)Diclofenac sodium
(c)Acetaminophine
(d)Ibuprofen
[Link] of the following is not a principle of management of peptic ulcer?
(a)Symptomatic relief
(b)Promotion of ulcer healing
(c)Prevention of recurrence
(d)Prevention of complications
[Link] first line of medication for acute asthma is ……………….
(a)SABAs
(b)LABAs
(c)ULABAs
(d)All of the above
[Link] of short acting beta adrenergics include the following except ……………..
(a)Albuterol
(b)Salmeterol
(c)Fenoterol
(d)Bitolterol
89.……………….. is a synthetic analogue of prostalglandin which inhibits gastric acid secretion and
causes vasodilation in the submucous membrane.
(a)Cimetidine
(b)Ranitidine
(c)Misoprostol
(d)Acetaminophine
[Link] example of H2 receptor antagonist effective for the treatment of peptic ulceration is
…………
(a)Cimetidine
(b)Omeprazole
(c)Lanzoprazole
(d)Bismuth chelate
[Link] non-pharmaceutical measures for the treatment of reflux oesophagitis includes the
following except ………………
(a)Sleeping with the head of the bed raised
(b) Avoiding large meals at night
(c)Avoiding alcohol and smoking
(d)Drinking limited amount of water
[Link] absolute contraindication to the uses of misoprostol is ……………..
(a)Pregnancy
(b)Dyspepsia
(c)Duodenal ulcer
(d)Diarrhea
[Link] is not recommended for children because …………………
(a)It has potential respiratory problems
(b)It has drowsy effects
(c)It produces sleep
(d)It leads to depression
94.………. is used to treat paracetamol overdoes.
(a)N-acetylcysteine
(b)N-acetylcystemin
(c)N-acetylcystelin
(d)N-acetylcysteen
[Link] of cough expectorant include the following except …………….
(a)Guaitenesin
(b)Sodium iodide
(c)Ammonium chloride
(d)Diphenlydramine
[Link] following are true about cardiac glycosides except …………….
(a)Have positive inotropic effects
(b)Minimize the influx of sodium and potassium
(c)Increase the release of calcium in the myocardial cells
(d)Are primarily excreted by the kidneys
[Link] is contraindicated in the following except …………….
(a)Hypersensitivity
(b)Angina pectoris in the presence of CHF
(c)Elderly with renal failure
(d)Cardiomyopathy
[Link] is indicated in the following except ………………..
(a)Congestive heart failure
(b)Atrial fibrillation
(c)Atrila flutter
(d)Sinus tachycardia
[Link] factors to digitalis toxicity are the following except ……………
(a)Hypokaleamia
(b)Liver disease
(c)Kidney disease
(d)Nil per oral
[Link] of the following is not essential in digoxin administration?
(a)Check prescription, medication record and bottle label accurately
(b)Monitor intake and output
(c)Pulse should be checked by two nurses
(d)Monitor electrolyte, urea and creatinine levels for digital toxicity
[Link] following are examples of serotonin 5HT3-receptor antagonist except ……………..
(a)Ondasetron
(b)Granisetron
(c)Manisetron
(d)Dolasetron
[Link] for the administration of metoclopramide include the following except ………….
(a)Post operative vomiting
(b)Radiation sickness
(c)Adult sickness
(d)Drug-induced sickness
[Link] is best administered …………………….
(a)30minutes before food and at bed time
(b)30minutes after food
(c)Two hours after meals
(d)On empty stomach for 2hours
[Link] example of bulk forming drugs is ………………..
(a)Activated charcoal
(b)Metronidazole
(c)Ondaseteron
(d)Kaoline
[Link] that last for about 2-3 weeks is called …………….
(a)Acute diarrhea
(b)Chronic diarrhea
(c)Intermediate diarrhea
(d)None of the above
106.……………… works by absorbing liquid in the intestine and swell to form a soft bulky stool.
(a)Ondasetron
(b)Kaoline
(c)Lomotil
(d)Promethazine
[Link] primary site of drug absorption for a drug given orally is ………………
(a)Oesophagus
(b)Stomach
(c)Upper portion of the small intestine
(d)Large intestine
108.A brand name of a drug is ……………………..
(a)The non-trademarked name given by the original drug manufacturer
(b)The trademarked name given by the drug manufacturer
(c)The official non-proprietary name for the drug
(d)The universally accepted name
109.A drug order that requires the drug to be given immediately is called a ………………
(a)One-time order
(b)PRN order
(c)STAT order
(d)Standing order
[Link] method in which a drug is absorbed by flowing from a high concentration to a lower
concentration is called ……………….
(a)Active diffusion
(b)Pinocytosis
(c)Passive diffusion
(d)Absorption rate
[Link] the dose of a transdermal patch is more than the prescriber’s medication order, the nurse
should …………………..
(a)Cut the patch to an appropriate length
(b)Contact the prescriber
(c)Do nothing
(d)Give the patient the patch anyway
[Link] giving ear drops to a two-year old, the nurse should ……………….
(a)Pull the earlobe downward and backward
(b)Pull the earlobe upward and backward
(c)Pull the earlobe upward and forward
(d)Pull the earlobe downward and forward
[Link] Z –Track injection technique is used to …………………..
(a)Prevent medication from leaking back into the tissue
(b)Prevent dislodging the needle
(c)Ease the pain of the injection
(d)None of the above
[Link] include which of the following?
(a)The biological effects produced by chemicals
(b)The sites and mechanism by which the biological effects are produced
(c)The factors that affect the safety and effectiveness of the agent
(d)All of the above
[Link] rate of absorption is greatest in the ……………………..
(a)Small intestine
(b)Large intestine
(c)Stomach
(d)Mouth
[Link] length of time a particular drug is effective is known as …………………
(a)Duration of action
(b)Drug absorption period
(c)Drug effective time
(d)None of the above
[Link] study of all genes in the genome that determine drug response is called ……………
(a)Pharmacogenomics
(b)Pharmacogenetics
(c)Pharmacogonomics
(d)Pharmacogenotics
[Link] nurse should evaluate one of the following before administering drugs by enteral
route………………..
(a)Ability of the patient to lie supine
(b)Compatibility of the drug with IV fluid
(c)Ability of the patient to swallow
(d)Patency of the injection port
119.……… dose is given to keep the plasma drug concentration in the therapeutic range.
(a)Maintenance
(b)Loading
(c)Total
(d)Maximum
[Link] process by which active forms of drugs are converted into inactive forms is known as
………………….
(a)Drug diffusion
(b)Drug bioavailability
(c)Drug biotransformation
(d)Drug distribution
[Link] route of drug administration provides an immediate systemic response?
(a)Subcutaneous
(b)Oral
(c)Intravenous
(d)Intradermal
[Link] drugs that can be given together without any effect on each other is called ……….
(a)Additive
(b)Synergetic
(c)Antagonist
(d)Agonist
[Link] of drug takes place in the following areas except ……………….
(a)Liver
(b)Skin
(c)Kidney
(d)Breast
[Link] drug nomenclature, generic name is also called ……………….
(a)Brand name
(b)Chemical name
(c)Trade name
(d)Proprietary name
[Link] side effects of steroid therapy includes the following except ………………..
(a)Susceptibility to infection
(b)Peptic ulcer
(c)Insomnia
(d)Hypoglycaemia
[Link]-dependent diabetes is the result of ……………………
(e)Beta cell destruction
(f)High consumption of sugar
(g)Insulin resistance at the cell membrane
(h)Too much insulin
[Link], which is used for patient with head injury prevents ………………..
(a)Cerebral contusion
(b)Cerebral haemorrhage
(c)Cerebral oedema
(d)Cerebral heamolysis
[Link] is the clinical manifestation of age-related changes in the GI system that the nurse may
find in an older patient?
(a)Gastric hyperacidity
(b)Intolerance to fatty foods
(c)Yellowish tinge to the skin
(d)Reflux of gastric contents into the oesophagus
129.A patient treated for vomiting is to begin oral intake when the symptoms have subsided. To
promote rehydration, the nurse plans to administer which fluid first?
(a)Water
(b)Hot tea
(c)Gatorade
(d)Warm broth
[Link] following are the side effects of pentavalent vaccine except …………….
(a)Fever
(b)Redness
(c)Swelling
(d)Dizziness
[Link] of the following elements used in the treatment of diarrhea reduce output and
severity of diarrhea?
(a)Oral iron
(b)Oral sodium
(c)Oral potassium
(d)Oral zinc
[Link] most important function of management is ………………………
(a)Forecasting
(b)Motivating
(c)Coordinating
(d)Planning
[Link] main importance of management to the health establishment is …………..
(a)To increase patronage
(b)To make the hospital more attractive
(c)To help achieve the corporate goal
(d) To evaluate the activities of the organization
[Link] are ……. principles of management by Henry Fayol.
a.16
b.14
c.12
d.7
135.…………… means that each worker should carry out one main specialized work.
(a)Scalar chain
(b)Order
(c)Equity
(d)Division of labour
136.……………… belongs to the highest level of management in nursing.
(a)Director of Nursing Services
(b)Deputy Director of Nursing Services
(c)Senior Nursing Officer
(d)Nursing Officer 1
[Link] seven Ms in management are …………………………
[Link], money, machines, materials, methods, minutes and markets
[Link], money, machines, materials, methods, times and markets
[Link], money, machines, materials, methods, minutes and markets
[Link], times, women, machines, materials and methods
138.…………. means determining what must be done in a given situation and getting people to do
it.
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link] is viewed as a science because…………………
(a)All managers are scientists
(b)It uses scientific tools, principles and methods to solve problems
(c)It considers innate ability of a manager
(d)It does not use and depend on the natural ability of a manager
[Link] is the most important goal in management?
(a)Corporate
(b)Group
(c)Personal
(d)Department
141.………….. are back-up plans in case other plans fail.
(a)Short-term plans
(b)Operational plans
(c)Tactical plans
(d)Contingency plans
[Link] is the importance of setting goals?
(a)It gives long-term vision and short-term motivation
(b)It reduces wastes
(c)It prevents errors
(d)It stimulates workers
143.…………. is a process through which both management and employees agree to carry out a
particular task within a specific time.
(a)Open management policy
(b)Transparent management
(c)Management by objectives
(d)Management by responsibility
[Link] greatest benefit of management by objective is that ……………….
(a)It enables the subordinates to be self-motivated
(b)It is useful in measurement
(c)It increases the problem-solving discussions
(d)It clarifies job
145.……………… divided human needs into five distinct categories.
(a)George Odiorne
(b)Abraham Maslow
(c)Henry Fayol
(d)Max Weber
[Link]-actualization means ……………….
[Link] an influencer
[Link] of one’s potentials
[Link] a ruler
[Link] high salary
[Link] theories of X and Y were propounded by …………………..
[Link] McGregor
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[Link] Uroom
[Link] Herzberg
[Link] act of encouraging subordinates to go for more trainings and seminars is ……………..
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[Link] greatest demerit of non-delegation is ……………………
[Link] of profit
[Link] patronage
[Link] fatigue or stress
[Link] to commotion
150.………….. is the formal right to direct others granted by the organization.
(a)Power
(b)Ability
(c)Authority
(d)Responsibility
151.A leadership style in which the leader makes all decisions independently or without
consulting others is called ……………..
(a)Democratic
(b)Autocratic
(c)Laissez-faire
(d)Persuasive
[Link] term used to describe a forceful push of someone without lawful justification is called
…………..
(a)Battery
(b)Negligence
(c)Tort
(d)Crime
[Link] of the following nursing interventions is appropriate when an IV infusion infiltrates?
(a)Elevate the site
(b)Discontinue the infusion
(c)Attempt to flush the tube
(d)Apply warm, moist compress
[Link] arranging a patient’s room, the nurse should do all of the following except ………
(a)Check signal call
(b)Adjust the back and knee rests as directed
(c)Administer medications
(d)Check lightening
[Link] of the following are types of under-water seal drainage system except ………….
(a)Single-bottle water seal system
(b)Two-bottle water seal system
(c)Three-bottle water seal system
(d)Four-bottle water seal system
[Link] help a client into the wheelchair, where should the nurse position the chair?
(a)At the side of the bed, facing the bed
(b)At the foot of the bed
(c)At the head of the bed
(d)At the side of the bed, facing the foot of the bed
[Link] B starts to jerk and goes into a seizure while bathing the patient, the nurse should ….
(a)Hold him down so he does not fall out of bed
(b)Shove the wash cloth into his mouth
(c)Protect him from injuring self
(d)Run and get help
[Link] assisting a client to use the bedside commode, it is important to ………………
(a)Leave the call light within reach
(b)Place toilet tissue close by
(c)Return to check on the client periodically
(d)All of the above
[Link] wound contraction, wound is made smaller by the action of ……………….
(a)Myofibroblast
(b)Angiogenesis
(c)Collagen deposition
(d)Substance P
160.A nurse is planning a seminar on health promotion for older adults, which of the following
topics will be most appropriate?
(a)Cadiovascular risk factors
(b)How to quit smoking
(c)Adequate sleep
(d)Prevention of falls
[Link] increase in heart rate above 100beats/minute is called ……………….
(a)Arrhythmia
(b)Tachycardia
(c)Bradycardia
(d)Dicrotic pulse
[Link] capacity has three contents called ……………
(a)Proof of testamentary, validity and requirement
(b)Presumption, reality and proof of testamentary
(c)Presumption, requirement and proof of testamentary
(d)Presumption, requirement and test of testamentary
[Link] best way to respond to a client on the intercom is to ………………
(a)Ask for the client’s name
(b)Say “what do you want?”
(c)Give your name and position and say “may I help you?”
(d)Say, “The nurse in-charge will answer your call”
164.A patient is to be placed in Fowler’s position, before changing the position, the nurse should
……………………
(a)Open the window
(b)Explain the procedure to the client
(c)Check with the client’s family
(d)Re-position the bed
[Link] intervention should come first while performing sterile irrigation of an open
abdominal wound?
(a)Direct a stream of solution into the wound
(b)Positioning of the patient for easy flow of the solution
(c)Assess the wound and surrounding tissue
(d)Put on sterile gloves
166.A pre-scholar goes into cardiac arrest, when performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on
the child, how should the nurse deliver the chest compressions?
(a)Using two hands
(b)Using two finger tips
(c)Using the palm of one hand
(d)Using the heel of one hand
[Link] of the following are complications of haemorrhage except …………………
(a)Hypovolaemic shock
(b)Seizure
(c)Hypoxia
(d)Fracture
[Link] defined by Erickson, in what stage of human development is the older adult?
(a)Intimacy versus isolation
(b)Identity versus role diffusion
(c)Ego-integrity versus despair
(d)Generativity versus stagnation
169.A group member who delegates responsibilities to other members is performing which of
the following group roles?
(a)Task role
(b)Maintenance role
(c)Self-serving role
(d)Administrative role
[Link] of the following techniques would a nurse employ when using listening skills
appropriately?
(a)The nurse would try to avoid body gestures when listening to the patient
(b)The nurse would not allow conversation to lapse into periods of silence
(c)The nurse would listen to the themes in the patient’s comments
(d)The nurse would stand close to the patient and maintain eye contact
[Link] purposes of communication include the following except ………………..
(a)To give holistic nursing care
(b)To obtain information
(c)To influence oneself
(d)To promote health
[Link] planning for learning, who must decide who should be included in the learning
sessions?
(a)The healthcare team
(b)The doctor and the nurse
(c)The nurse and the patient
(d)The patient and the family
[Link] of the following is the primary source of heat in the human body?
(a)Metabolism
(b)Hormones
(c)Sympathetic neurotransmitters
(d)Hypothalamus
[Link] of the following is the primary site of heat loss?
(a)Contraction of the pilli muscle of the skin
(b)Warming and humidifying of inspired air
(c)Skin surface
(d)Liver
[Link] of the following soft, low-pitched sounds are heard best over the base of the lungs
during inspiration?
(a)Bronchial sounds
(b)Vesicular breath sounds
(c)Bronchovesicular sounds
(d)Adventitious breath sounds
[Link] of the soft, high-pitched sound is usually percussed over muscle tissue?
(a)Flatness
(b)Resonance
(c)Hyper-resonance
(d)Dullness
[Link] of the following is an effect of applying heat to a body part?
(a)Constriction of peripheral blood vessels
(b)Reduced blood flow to tissues
(c)Increased venous congestion
(d)Increased supply of oxygen and nutrients to the area
[Link] should the patient return for the assessment of the injection site following tuberculin
intradermal test?
a.12 to 24 hrs
b.24 to 48 hrs
c.48 to 72 hrs
d.72 to 84 hrs
[Link] site [muscle] is most preferred to administer an IM injection for one year old patient?
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[Link] lateralis
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[Link] following are golden rules in intradermal injection except ……………
[Link] angle of 150 to 300
[Link] gauge is 26 to 27G
[Link] for induration or wheal
[Link] not rub/massage the site
[Link] percussing the stomach, which of the following sounds would most likely be heard?
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[Link]-resonance
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[Link] instrument used for examining external ear canal and tympanic membrane is called ………
[Link]’s chart
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183.A patient with heart failure has been receiving an intravenous infusion at 125ml/hr, now the
patient is having short breath and the nurse notes bilateral crackles, neck vein distension and
tarchycardia. What should the nurse do first?
[Link] the physician
[Link] the infusion
[Link] a prescribed diuretic
[Link] the infusion and notify the physician
[Link] is the priority nursing intervention for a patient during the immediate post-operative
period?
[Link] for haemorrhage
[Link] a patent airway
[Link] the intake and output
[Link] the vital signs every 15 mins
[Link] injection is administered into ………………
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[Link] tissue
[Link] Micheal is going to give his patient an injection of iron. To help minimize the pain,
what can he do?
[Link] the largest gauge needle that is appropriate
[Link] the medication slowly
[Link] the Z-track technique
[Link] not tell the patient when he is going to give the injection
[Link] absorption time for IM medications chiefly depends on the ………………
[Link] of the drug
[Link] of patient
[Link] of the nurse
[Link] of injection
188.A needle is a metal tube that consists of the following except …………..
a.A hub fitting into the end of a syringe
b.A hollow shaft
c.A bevel
d.A plunger seal
[Link] that are given parenterally must be …………………
[Link], clear and readily absorbable
[Link], non-allergic and readily absorbable
[Link], non-allergic and absorbable
[Link] and of correct dose
[Link] of the following are the effects of vomiting on the body except ………………..
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[Link], bounding pulse
[Link] can be regarded as chronic when it has persisted for ……………….
a.1-2 months
b.3 months
c.3-5 months
d.6 months and above
[Link] of the following are recommended for adults as safe for intramuscular injections except
…………….
[Link] the scapula
[Link] muscle
[Link] muscle
[Link] muscle
[Link] of the following conditions tends to lower blood pressure?
(a)High viscosity of the blood
(b)Low blood volume
(c)Decreased elasticity of the walls of arterioles
(d)Strong pumping action of blood into the arteries
[Link] of the following conditions occurs when an adult has a pulse rate of lower than 60
beats/minute?
(a)Bradycardia
(b)Arrhythmia
(c)Tachypnoea
(d)Tarchycardia
[Link] factors that predispose to a patient to pressure ulcers include the following
except……………
(a)Immobility and inactivity
(b)Inadequate nutrition
(c)Adequate nutrition
(d)Diminished sensation
[Link] of the following assessment measures is used to assess the location, shape, size and
density of tissues?
(a)Observation
(b)Palpation
(c)Percussion
(d)Auscultation
[Link] of the following records muscle tone?
(a)Electroencephalograph (EEG)
(b)Electrocardiograph (ECG)
(c)Electrooculograph (EOG)
(d)Electromyograph (EMG)
[Link] of the following patients is at greatest risk for developing pressure ulcers?
(a)An alert, chronic arthritic patient, treated with steroids and aspirin
(b)An 88-year old incontinent patient with gastric cancer, who is confined to his bed at home
(c)An apathetic, 63-year old COPD patient, receiving nasal oxygen via cannula
(d)A confused 78-year old patient with congestive heart failure (CHF), who requires assistance to
get out of the bed
[Link] Maslow’s hierarchy of physiologic needs, the human need of greatest priority is …………
(a)Love
(b)Elimination
(c)Nutrition
(d)Oxygen
200.A type of heat loss that occurs when the heat is dissipated by air current is …………..
(a)Convention
(b)Conduction
(c)Radiation
(d)Evaporation
[Link] process of removing pathogens but not their pores is called ……….
(a)Sterilization
(b)Autoclaving
(c)Disinfection
(d)Boiling
202.A patient about to undergo abdominal inspection is best placed in which of the following
positions?
(a)Prone
(b)Trendelenburg
(c)Supine
(d)Side-lying
[Link] a rectal examination, the patient can be directed to assume which of the following
positions?
(a)Genupectoral
(b)Sims
(c)Horizontal recumbent
(d)All of the above
[Link] of the following parameters should be checked when assessing respirations?
(a)Rate
(b)Rhythm
(c)Symmetry
(d)All of the above
[Link] the mid-clavicular line is the correct technique for assessing ………………
(a)Baseline vital signs
(b)Systolic blood pressure
(c)Respiratory rate
(d)Apical pulse
[Link] following are characteristics of nurse-patient relationship except …………….
(a)It is growth facilitating
(b)Based on mutual understanding
(c)Fosters hope and confidence
(d)Involves primarily emotional bond
[Link] A should be administered through which of the following routes?
(a)Intraderma
(b)Intramuscular
(c)Subcutaneous
(d)Oral
[Link] aim of withholding food before surgery is to prevent ………………….
(a)Distension
(b)Obstruction
(c)Aspiration
(d)Infection
[Link] term would be used to document wound drainage that is thick and greenish in colour?
(a)Serous
(b)Sanguineous
(c)Serosanguineous
(d)Purulent
[Link] term used to describe the presence of blood in the stool is ……………….
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[Link] following are general principles for treatment of fracture except ………………..
[Link] and maintain open airway
[Link] haemorrhage
[Link] wound with sterile bandage
[Link] broken ones