DHA Registered Nurse Exam: 3000+ FREE Practice MCQs

101) couple has a son and a daughter, and both moved out and got family on their own. Which type of family structure?
A. Extended
B. Blended
Answer: A

102) Patient with cardiac tamponed muffled heart sound which of the following the nurse monitor?
A. Pulse and respiratory rate.
B. Paradoxical pulse 40 in inspiration.
Answer: B

103) Treatment of pyloric stenosis? * Rehydration and pyloromyotomy
(Informational statement, not a question)

104) Which medicine prescription the nurse should question?
A. Lasix 40mg oral BID
B. Codeine oral PRN
Answer: B

105) Float nurse from medicine floor. Came to telemetry unite which patient she receives?
A. MI patient in heparin infusion
B. Hypertensive patient on Lasix.
C. Atrial Fibrational with anticoagulant drug.
Answer: C

*106) Cause of death in Saudi Arabia? ischemic heart disease and road accident.
(Informational statement, not a question)

107) Diphtheria which type of isolation?
A. Droplet
B. Airborne
Answer: A

108) Patient with schizophrenia seen with which of the following signs?
A -Word salad
B -Associates lessness
Answer: B

109) Why hemorrhage occurs postpartum?
A-prolonged labor last 12 hours
B-excusive analgesics given during labor.
Answer: B

110) How measure Orthostatic hypotension? * The Systolic is <20, and the Diastolic is <10.
(Informational statement, not a question)

111) A male client has received a prescription for orlistat for weight and nutrition management. In addition to the medication, client states plan to take a multivitamin. what teaching should a nurse provide?
A. Following a well-balanced diet is a much healthier approach to good nutrition than depending on a multivitamin. Be sure to take the multivitamin and the medication at least two hours apart.
B. As a nutritional supplement, orlistat contains all the recommended daily vitamins and minerals.
C. Multivitamins are contraindicated during treatment with weight control medications such.
D. as orlistat
Answer: A

112) How to prevent cleft lip and palate from occurring?
A-eat green vegetables and citrus fruit
B-Drink too much juice
Answer: A

113) IQ 45 what level of mental retardation?
A-moderate mental retardation
B-severe mental retardation.
C-mild mental retardation.
Answer: A

114) IQ is mild retardation characteristic?
A-needs assistance all time.
B-can learn some of daily life activities but still needs helps.
Answer: B

115) Nurse plan community program to those who experienced a disease And assess the recovery or rehabilitation or dis ability Which level of prevention?
A-primary
B-secondary
C-tertiary
Answer: C

116) What is an example of primary level of prevention?
A-how to be smoking cessation.
B-Given education on HIV to high school students.
Answer: B

117) During hajj nurse is caring for non-Arabic speaker What is most appropriate action?
A-Use google translation.
B-ask family members to interpret.
C-call hospital Interpreter services
Answer: C

118) A5 – year – old child was brought to the Emergency Room with a fractured of forearm. He had several bruises on his body but showed no signs of pain while palpating them. He seemed scared and did not answer any questions asked. How should the nurse initiate therapeutic communication with the child?
A. Start interviewing
B. Encourage him to speak.
C. Explain about the fracture
D. Greet and show gentleness – nurse gives health.
Answer: D

119) The nurse administered a prescribed intramuscular medication to a patient during a home health visit. How should the nurse dispose of the used needle and syringe?
A) Recap the needle, then place the needle and syringe into a waterproof. container until safe disposal can be made.
B) Bend the needle back towards the barrel of the syringe before putting. the needle and syringe in a metal trash container.
C) Wrap the needle and syringe in disposable paper before putting the needle and syringe into the dirty section of the nurse’s equipment bag.
D) Put the needle and syringe directly into a puncture-resistant plastic container that has a lid.
Answer: D

120) Patients eat contaminated food and the diagnosed with hepatitis A as result of that food which of the following s related to hepatitis A disease: –
A-The disease is transmitted through the blood.
B- The disease is transmitted through sexual contact.
C- Incubation period 3-5weeks.
D- Incubation period 4-5 month
Answer: C

121) A 16-year-old girl developed an infection over the surface of the heart after having her nose pierced to place jewelry on admission, she had developed pyrexia of 38C, a heart murmur and petechiae over the whole body. She was admitted to the hospital and treated with intravenous antibiotics. The nurse explains to the patient that she is at high-risk for re-infection and provides discharge teaching on preventive measures. Which of the following would most likely require prophylactic treatment?
A. pelvic examination
B. dental Care
C. bronchoscopy
D. urinary catheterization
Answer: B

122) 5-year-old child was admitted with Nephrotic Syndrome. A nurse noticed that the child has slight facial puffiness with mild pitting edema on his hands and feet. There was no distended abdomen diet the nurse should order for the child.
A. High protein, high salt diet
B. Low protein, low fiber diet
C. Low protein, normal salt diet
D. Normal protein, low salt diet
Answer: D

123) Managers create a new position patient educator work with head nurse, what organizational relationship?
A. Square
B. Solid line
C. Matrix
D. Dotted line
Answer: D

124) There is a new community nurse assigned to work in a Makkah, one of the most multicultural cities in Saudi Arab has to interact with multicultural population every day. What is the most important step the nurse should do before with the clients?
A. Asking the client about his/her cultural background
B. Conducting an appropriate culture/logical assessment.
C. Ensuring that the client has his/her a privacy.
D. Looking at the client’s file to take history.
Answer: B

125) Doctor writes DNR on a patient with end stage cancer, the patient tells the nurse and express his feelings he wants to be resuscitation, what is your nursing action?
A. explain to the patient to except DNR.
B. ignore the patient feeling.
C. Follow the hospital policy.
D. Report the doctor to Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
Answer: C

126) A nurse is taking care of a woman who is in active labor. She is multipara at 38 weeks gestation. Her cervix is 5 cm dilated at -2 station with ruptured membranes. On the fetal heart rate tracing, the nurse observes a fetal heart rate baseline of 150 beats per minute with Deceleration in fetal heart rate to as low as 100 beats per minute. Deceleration in heart rate occurs both during and between contractions. With each deceleration heart rate quickly returns to baseline after a few seconds. The nurse has anticipated which of the following.?
A. Client will probably deliver quickly.
B. Client may need rapid intervention for a prolapsed cord.
C. Client has a normal fetal heart rate tracing for a multipara in active labor.
D. Client has a fetal heart rate tracing consistent with poor uteroplacental blood flow.
Answer: B

127) Mother of nine children, three of them with congenital anomalies and one down syndrome: she is a primary school graduate, with low. financial status. She is not using any method of family planning. So, the primary health care nurse has referred her for counseling. Which of the following indicates that the summarizes the important points during counseling?
A. Provision broad ideas to the client
B. Restatement for better understanding
C. Keeping silent while the client asking questions.
D. Interpreting feelings and resistance of the client
(Answer not fully provided in text)

128) What percentage of patients with ectopic pregnancy will have normally rising HCG levels?
A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 50%
D. 95%
Answer: B

129) An old patient admitted to ICU with signs and symptoms of Dyspnoea, cough, expectoration, weakness, and edema. Which of the following conditions are correct related these symptoms?
A. Pericarditis
B. Hypertension
C. Obliterative
D. Restrictive
(Answer not provided in text)

130) The nurse prepares cardiac patient for the insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter (Swan-Ganz catheter). The nurse teaches the patient that the catheter will be inserted to provide information about.
A. Stroke volume
B. Venous pressure
C. Cardiac output
D. Left ventricular functioning.
Answer: Add (Note: Text says “Answer: Add”, likely indicating an addition or correction is needed. Common correct answer is C or D)

131) Which of the following conditions would a nurse not administer erythromycin?
A. Campylobacteriosis infection
B. Multiple Sclerosis
C. Legionnaires disease
D. Pneumonia
(Answer not provided in text)

132) A nurse is assessing a patient who just arrived in the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision the patient has a strong smell of alcohol on breath is restless and has a bluish discoloration on the abdomen by the umbilical. The patient vital signs or temperature of 37.2 heart rate 120 beats per minute and blood pressure of 100/62 mmHg while other members of the team are evaluating the patient the nurse should obtain.
A. A pair of elastic support stockings
B. a chest tube insertion tray
C. Supplies for peritoneal lavage
D. a Vial of Hydralazine
Answer: C

133) A patient is attending a primary health clinic for regular checkup. He complains of constipation. After assessment, the nurse instructed him to consume bulk-forming foods. Which of the following is the best bulk-forming foods?
A. Fruit juice
B. Raw meat
C. Whole grains
D. Milk products
Answer: C

134) A nurse in the postnatal ward is assigned for a multiparous patient has just delivered a healthy newborn. When should the nurse plan to take the patient vital signs?
A. Every hour for the first 2 hours
B. Every 30 minutes during the first hour
C. Every 15 minutes during the first hour
D. Every 5 minutes for the first 30 minutes
Answer: C

135) post-operative patient who underwent an abdominal procedure request pain medication from the nurse and rates the pain at a level nine. There is a standing order for narcotic administration. When the nurse opera the narcotic box and performs a count, the number of pills remaining in the box is different than the number of pills. recorded on the sheet. What is the most appropriate initial nursing action?
A. Notify the nursing supervisor.
B. Write the finding on the narcotic sheet.
C. Administer the patient’s requested medication.
D. Identify the last nurse who used the narcotic.
Answer: A

136) Women should get their pap smear test each.
A-6-month
B-1-year
C-3years
D-5 years
Answer: C

137) A woman was diagnosed gestational trophoblastic disease what is the lab investigation was done to diagnose condition?
A. Cervical pap smear
B. Serum HCG levels
C. Serum estrogen level
D. Plasma thyroxin level
Answer: B

138) The community midwife has just finished an educational session with a group of women regarding maternal health and annual gynecological examination along with mammogram and Pap smear testing. What outcome is the most desired?
A. Disease prevention.
B. Increased healthy living.
C. Early detection of related issues.
D. Strengthened marital relationship.
Answer: C

139) Female patient has been advised that laboratory tests confirm herpes simplex virus (HSV), type 2. The nurse should teach the patient that a Papanicolaou test (Pap smear) is recommended:
A. Every 6 months if symptoms persist despite treatment.
B. Every year even if asymptomatic whenever symptoms recur.
C. Every 3 years if other Pap smears have been negative.
Answer: A

140) A female patient complains of abdominal discomfort. Watery stool has been leaking from her rectum. This could be a sign of which of the following?
A. fecal impaction
B. constipation
C. bowel incontinence
D. diarrhea
Answer: A

141) Which of the following religion is prohibited the blood transfusion?
A. Christian
B. Muslims
C. Jewish
D. Jehovah
Answer: D

142) A patient, who had abdominal surgery six days ago, has been ambulating in the halls without much difficulty, however, on seventh postoperative day, the patient complains of increased pain at incisional site and is walking bent over. What is the most likely cause?
A. Intestinal inflammation
B. Pulmonary edema
C. Wound infection
D. Deep vein thrombosis
Answer: C

143) A 29-year-old woman had been diagnosed with a 3 cm ovarian cyst. Which of the following is the appropriate step in management?
A. Cyst aspiration
B. Hormonal therapy
C. Cyst removal by laparoscopy
D. Examination after next menstruation
Answer: D

144) 25-year-old woman has a family history of breast cancer. The nurse reviews the procedure for breast self- examination (BSE) and tells her that the best time for a woman to perform a breast self-examination is:
A. a few days before her period.
B. during her menstrual period.
C. on the last day of menstrual flow.
D. 3- 7days after the beginning of her period
Answer: D

145) The nurse is instructing a female client how to do breast self-exam. Which of the following is the best time to perform this exam?
A. After ovulation
B. After period
C. Two weeks after period
D. Three days before period
Answer: B

146) At labor room a nurse assessed the condition of the patient and gathered the following data. Cervical dilatation 2-Sminutes lasting 40-60seconds increasing bloody show leg discomfort with heaviness what is the significance of the data?
A. Patient on the first stage of labor
B. Patient on the third stage of labor
C. Patient on the second stage of labor
D. Patient is experiencing a prolonged labor.
Answer: A

147) Establishes baby’s hydration A 11-month-old boy with cleft lip & palate was discharged from the hospital after surgery. The nurse provided the parents with teaching. Which of the following statement by the parents indicate appropriate understanding of the teaching instruction?
A. I should avoid that my infant’s cry as much as possible.
B. I will use a spoon to feed my child after the surgery.
C. I will put my child in his abdomen after feeding.
D. I will use lotion to ease my child’s lip irritation.
Answer: A

148) Epidural anesthesia site?
A. L3 – L4
B. L1 – L2
C. T3 – T4
D. C1 – C2
Answer: A

149) The scale used by a nurse to assess the gestational age of a newborn is:
A. Bishop score
B. Ballard score
C. Bel ward score
D. Apgar score
Answer: B

150) On assessing the client pressure ulcer (see photo), the nurse would document this as which stage?
A. Stage I
B. Stage II
C. Stage III
D. Stage IV
Answer: A

151) Adult -15- years old hospitalized to relieve anxiety. What should the nurse do?
A. Increase numbers of staff during nursing care
B. Limited numbers of staff during nursing care ✔
C. Allow parents visit him along daytime
Answer: B

152) Nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube that is attached to low suction.The nurse monitors the client, knowing that the client is at risk for which acid-base disorder?
A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory acidosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis
Answer: B

153) Nurse is preparing to insert a nasogastric tube into a client. The nurse places the client in which position for insertion:
A. Right side
B. Low Fowler’s
C. High Fowler’s
D. Supine with the head flat
Answer: C

154) Mother of nine children, three of them with congenital anomalies Down syndrome. she is a primary school graduate, with low status. She is not using any method of family planning. So, the health care nurse has referred her. for counseling. Which of the following application the counsellor can help? Mrs. regarding family planning
A. Prevention level
B. Gather model.
C. Group teaching
D. Rejection of Mrs.M expression
Answer: B

155) Mother of nine children, three of them with congenital anomalies and down syndrome she is a primary school graduate, with low financial status. She is not using any. method of family planning Accordingly, the primary health care nurse has referred her for counselling the following. terms describe any restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity?
A. Impairment
B. Abnormality
C. Handicapped
D. Disability
Answer: D

156) Mother of nine children, three of them with congenital anomalies and one down syndrome; she is a primary school graduate, with low financial status. She is not using any method of family planning. Accordingly, the primary health care nurse has referred her for counseling. Which of the following is a barrier facing the team responsible for providing health services to handicapped individuals?
A. Sensory limitations
B. Rigid rules
C. Developmental disabilities
D. Deafness & hearing limitations
Answer: C

157) Mother of nine children, three of them with congenital anomalies Down syndrome; she is a primary school graduate, with low status. She is not using any method of family planning. According to primary health care nurse referred her for counseling Which of the following types of home visits that the community her nurse should conduct for this client?
A. Systematic routine
B. Selective
C. Follow up
D. Field trip
Answer: C

158) Mother of nine children, three of them with congenital anomalies and one down syndrome; she is primary school graduate, with low financial status. She is not using any method of family planning. So, the primary health care nurse has referred her for counseling. Which of the following is the best health education method that can be used?
A. community organization
B. individual counselling
C. group discussion
D. health class
Answer: B

159) Mother of nine children, three of them with congenital anomalies down syndrome; she is a primary school graduate, with low first status. She is not using any method of family planning. According to primary health care nurse has referred her counselling. Which of the following phases of home visit accomplishes intervention?
A. Initial
B. Closing
C. Action
D. Terminal
Answer: A

160) Mother of nine children, three of them with congenital an down syndrome; she is a primary school graduate, with status. She is not using any method of family planning. So Health care nurse has referred her for counselling which of the following must be focused on by the community nurse to provide an effective health education?
A. Educate regardless realistic objectives.
B. Use clear and concise language.
C. Use scientific terms during explanation.
D. Explain the negative consequences in the family.
(Answer not fully provided in text)

161. A pregnant woman is 36 weeks pregnant was admitted to antenatal ward for observation after being involved in a car accident the refuses when the nurse tried to touch her abdomen to perform examination saying it is painful. She also present mild vaginal bleeding. Which of the following is the most appropriate diagnosis
A. Placenta previa
B. Tubal pregnancy
C. Abruptio placenta ✔
D. Inevitable abortion
Answer: C

162) The nurse is assessing patient after craniotomy. The patient’s blood pressure is 180/65 ICP is 25. What is the patient’s cerebral perfusion pressure?
A. 72mmHg
B. 81mmHg
C. 78mmHg
D. 83mmHg
Answer: C

163) year-old woman patient in the Medical Ward is in a semiconscious. Her pancreatic cancer is metastasized to her liver and lungs and she admitted for supportive treatment. Her physicians discussed with the family that she will not be given the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation to save life if she goes into the cardiac arrest. Her two sons agreed but the daughter is indecisive. Which of the following is the critical thinking behind not providing discounted pulmonary resuscitation?
A. Unilateral judgment of health professionals
B. Refusal of patient’s right to treatment
C. Ethical dilemma and indecisiveness
D. Mercy killing to ease suffering.
Answer: D

164) Which of the following medication should the nurse clarify if given to post-delivery client who had preeclampsia?
A-magnesium sulphate
B-methergine
C-Panadol
Answer: B

165) Which of the following is necessities for caesarean section?
A-preterm labor
B-severe preeclampsia
C-total placenta previa
D-partial placenta previa
Answer: C

166) Female patient will do the breast implant surgery and she tell the nurse not to tell her family about the surgery. What is the nature of this action?
A-confidentiality
B-ethical dilemma
C-illegal nursing practice
D-medico-legal practice
Answer: A

167) Which of the following statement indicate nursing action during the first hour after delivery of the placenta?
A. Monitor of mothers hemoglobin
B. Assess maternal vital signs every 15 minutes
C. Ensure that the mother mobilize and empty her bladder
D. Administer 10 units of oxytocin via IV line to ensure uterus is well contracted.
Answer: B

168) A nurse is giving health education for a mother who has mastitis. Which of the following if stated by the mother about what she needs to do, indicate the additional education is needed?
A. Take antibiotics
B. Use analgesics
C. Wear a supportive bra
D. Stop breast-feeding
Answer: D

169) A mother is in the midwife’s clinic with the complaint of, redness and swelling in her right breast. She is breast feeding her nine months-old baby. What should be immediate intervention?
A. Start on antibiotics
B. Detailed investigations
C. Stop the breast feeding
D. Wound cleaning and dressing
Answer: A

170) The nurse was planning care for a 25-year-old primigravida post-partum mother who had engorgement due to poor feeding technique. the left breast appeared red and swollen and was diagnosed as. Which of the following is the best education for the mother?
A. Avoid wearing brassiere.
B. Begin suckling on the right breast.
C. Stop pumping milk from the left breast.
D. Take antibiotics till the soreness subsides.
Answer: D

171) A patient in surgical was transferred to isolation room after the wound swab confirmed to have methicillin Resistant staphylococcus Atreus MRSA. Which of the following measures should the nurse take to prevent infection in the ward?
A. Clean the Room three times a day.
B. Discard all soiled dressing into waste bag.
C. Instruct the patient to wash hands regularly.
D. Wear gloves and gown on every entry into the room
Answer: D

172) A nurse is providing instructions to a mother who has been diagnosed with mastitis. Which of the following statements if made by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
A. I need to take antibiotics. And I should begin to feel better in 24-48 hours.
B. I can use analgesics to assist in alleviating some of the discomfort.
C. I need to wear a supportive bra to relieve the discomfort.
D. “I need to stop breastfeeding until this condition resolves.”
Answer: D

173) 33 old women presented to the ER with general weakness. The laboratory investigation indicated VIT D deficiency. Which of the following nutrient should be recommended as a good source of vitamin?
A. Rice
B. Green tea
C. Orange juice
D. Fish liver oils
Answer: D

174) Radon can cause any cancer.
A. skin
B. cervical
C. colon
D. prostatic
Answer: A

175) What is the action of combined oral contraceptives?
A. induce thinning of endometrium and prevent ovulation.
B. Decrease the production of luteinizing hormone and follicle and prevent ovulation.
Answer: A

176) A patient who underwent a left foot amputation post-operative Care Unit and the following assess (see lab results). Blood pressure 110/80 mmHg, Heart rate 65 /min, Respiratory rate 13 /min Temperature 37.2C, Oxygen Saturation 98 % on room air… Which long-term complication is most likely?
A. Pain
B. Infection
C. Immobility
D. Bleeding
Answer: B

177) What is the management/treatment for woman who has gestational diabetes?
A. Diet management
B. Insulin
C. Oral diabetic drugs
Answer: A

178) A man is to be discharged from the General appendectomy. The precautionary measures, plans are discussed with him. What is the most important desired outcome after discharge?
A. Remain free of post-surgical complications.
B. Report fever, redness or drainage from the wound site
C. Use pain management techniques apropos.
D. Resume gradual activities and avoid weight.
Answer: A

179) A postpartum woman who was admitted for 24 hours, community nurse visited her after 2 days of discharge. Which of these are abnormal findings?
A. Frequent urination
B. Lochia serosa
C. Uterus below umbilical level
D. Both breast full of milk
Answer: D

180) A postpartum woman who was admitted for 24 hours, community nurse visited her after 2 days of discharge. Which of these are abnormal findings?
A. frequent urination
B. lochia serosa
C. uterus below symphysis pupils
D. breast full of milk
Answer: C

181) Gmonth-old boy with hydrocephalus is admitted to the pediatric surgical Ward for ventriculoperitoneal Shunt (VPS) insertion. Which of the following findings should be of the most concern when assessing the child postoperative?
A. Sunken fontanelle and irritability
B. decreased head circumference
C. poor feeding and pupillary change
D. headache and excessive sleepiness
Answer: C

182) Gmonth-old boy with hydrocephalus is admitted to the pediatric surgical Ward for ventriculoperitoneal Shunt (VPS) insertion. Which of the following findings should be of the most concern when assessing the child postoperative?
A. Plugging fontanelle
B. decreased head circumference
C. poor feeding and pupillary change.
D. headache and excessive sleepiness
Answer: A

183) Gmonth-old boys with hydrocephalus is admitted to surgical Ward post ventriculoperitoneal Shunt (VPS) What is the priority postoperative assessment???
A-Neurological Assessment
B. decreased head circumference
C. poor feeding and pupillary change.
D. headache and excessive sleepiness
Answer: A

184) A 65-year-old women visited the gynecological outpatient history reveals that she had 3 pregnancies, one abortion gestational age, had 2 normal deliveries. She smokes 20 Her complaint is that she wets herself when she coughs embarrassing for her? Which of the following can be considered as risk factors pelvic floor muscles?
A. Chronic coughing
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Excessive spot
D. Sedentary lifestyle
Answer: D

185) After accessing patients’ medical records, which behavior nurse shows that patient’s confidentiality has been breached?
A. Reviews patients medical record
B. Read patients care plan.
C. Disclosing patient’s information.
D. Documents medication administered.
Answer: C

186) A 5-month-old boy has been vomiting green coloured vomit He has intermittent abdominal pain during which he draws his chest, turns pale and cries forcefully. On observation, the in the stool which has a jelly-like consistency. Abdominal pal along, tube-like mass. There is no fever, rash nor diarrhoea are hyperactive in all quadrants. Which is the most likely form of initial treatment?
A. Manual manipulation
B. Surgical resection
C. Normal saline enema
D. Laparoscopy
Answer: C

187) A 22-year-old gravida 2 para 1 with gestational age 38 week admitted to the hospital. The chief complaint is decreased the fetal non-stress test revealed decreased variability and fetal movement. The next morning as part of the antenatal the nurse checks the fetal heart rate by Doppler Sonic aid decreased the fetal heart rate to less than 100 /min. which of the following action the nurse should do first?
A. Reassure the mother that the FHR is Ok.
B. immediately notifies the physician or midwife.
C. Reposition the patient to left lateral position.
D. Ask the mother about the pattern of fetal movement.
Answer: B

188) A child was admitted to the hospital three hours ago with an injury. The child responds appropriately, but sluggishly to drifts in and out of sleep Which of the following best describes this patient’s level of?
A. Lethargic
B. Obtruded
C. Comatose
D. Semi-comatose
Answer: A

189) A patient was on a course of lithium carbonate drug. During the nurse found that he complained from nystagmus visual hallucination, and oliguria Which of the following drug related complications best symptoms?
A. Overdose
B. Mild toxicity
C. Severe toxicity
D. Moderate toxic
Answer: C

190) A nurse is planning to discharge a known HIV; the Isolation Unit after the recovery from upper, which of the following nursing problem requires?
A. Risk of infection due to altered immune.
B. Fluid volume deficit due to frequent diarrhea.
C. Anxiety due to disease, fear and social.
D. Weight loss due to higher metabolism rate.
Answer: A

191) An elderly patient who has an aortic aneurysm Intensive Care Unit to a Medical Surgical Unit on day. While assessing the client, a nurse notes extremity and is unable to palpate the pedal pulse. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
A. Wrap the lower extremities with warm.
B. Use a Doppler ultrasound to reassess the.
C. Elevate the extremities above heart level.
D. Place a bed cradle over the bed to levitate.
Answer: B

192) The head nurse of a Coronary Care Unit delegated the staff a senior nurse in that unit What initial step must the head nurse implement before?
A. Check the hospital policies for delegating tasks.
B. Explain the task to the senior nurse.
C. Negotiate with the senior nurse.
D. Take the signature of the senior nurse.
Answer: A

193) 34-weeks-pregnant mother experiences a sudden gush o from her vagina and mild uterine contractions. She informs about her condition and requests if she could wait until the delivery. Which of the following is the best desired response for report to the hospital?
A. Intravenous fluids and medicines need to be administered.
B. Observation is necessary to identify premature labour.
C. Pain and fluid flow both need to be controlled.
D. Fetal heart sound monitoring is necessary.
Answer: B

194) The nurse is assisting a patient to ambulate in hall. The patient has a history of coronary artery disease (CAD) and had coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) 3 days ago. The patient reports chest pain rated 3 on a scale of 0 (no pain) to 10 (severe pain). The nurse should first:
A. Determine how long it has been since the patient’s last dose of aspirin
B. Obtain a chair for the patient to sit down
C. Assess the patient’s radial pulse
D. Ask the patient to take several slow, deep breaths
Answer: B

195) What is the benefit of Kegel exercise?
A- Increase strength of pelvic muscle
B- Induce cervix contraction.
Answer: A

196) Bioeffects report claims that obstetrical scanning may be harmful to a particular group of patients. What should be the response of the medical community?
A. Perform the exams on all patients when the risks outweigh the benefits.
B. Stop all diagnostic exams.
C. Ignore the report
D. Perform exams on all patients when the benefits outweigh the risks.
Answer: D

197) 45 years old Woman with uterine fibroid. The doctor prescribed for her Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists. What is the side effect for her hormone?
A. Depression ✓
B. Anorexia
C. Osteoarthritis
D. Menopause
Answer: A

198) The first step in the qualitative research process?
A. Data analysis
B. Review of literature
C. Sample
D. Study design
Answer: B

199) In an article’s abstract, which research process steps may be noted?
A-Literature review
B-Data-collection procedure
C-Research question & study purpose
D-Legal-ethical issues
Answer: C

200) During the research process, when should a hypothesis be developed by the researcher?
A-Before any statistical analysis
B-After a research design is determined.
C-Before development of the research question
D-After development of the research question
Answer: D