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Why might hearing loss occur during an ear Pus buildup dampens ear
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infection drum vibrations
The ear is home to the three smallest bone in
2 the human body which one of these is NOT one Cochlea
of those three bones
Clean out the ear and
3 What is the purpose of the ear wax
Lubricate the ear canal

At what decibel level of sound does one begin

4 85 decibels
to experience hearing loss

The entry of bacteria through which space Auditory (Nasopharyngeal

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could lead to an infection in the mastoid air cell ) tube

Which structure is attached to the center of the Handle ( Manubrium )of

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tympanic membrane the malleus

7 The typical common cold lasts how many days 7 to 10 days

When teaching the client about Meniere’s disease,

Get up slowly, turning the
8 which of the following instructions would a nurse
entire body
give about vertigo?
Which of the following should not do if patient
9 Peeking at nose
have nosebleed

Surgical incision into the eardrum to relieve

10 Myringotomy
pressure or drain fluid is known as -
While installing ear drop in adult client the
pinna of ear pull pinna upward and
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backward

Irritation and swelling of the mucus membrane

12 Rhinits
is known as

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15

Perimeter assesses the

16 Which of the following is not true: degree of peripheral and
central visual loss.

17 The aqueous fluid is: Produce by ciliary process.

A male c
conductiv
disorder c
ankylosis
the oval w
Which of the following is not malignant eye
18 Granulomas. undergoe
lids tumors:
to remove
replace th
with a pro
stapedect
should pr
Which of the following is not considering as a Provide mucin for tear Therapy u
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function of conjunctiva? film. vision reh
Which of
Male client is color blind. The nurse
20 Cones. correct re
understands that this client has a problem with:
dressing:
The color of fluorescein staining in corneal
21 Green
ulceris:

22 The sure diagnostic sign of corneal ulceris Positive fluoresceintest.

23 Herpes simplex keratitis is characterizedby: Cornealhyposthesia

Lens induced glaucoma is least likely to Posterior

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occurin: subcapsularcataract

Phacoemulsification plus
25 Earliest visual rehabilitation occurswith:
intraocular lensimplantatio

26 Best site where intraocular lens isfitted: Capsularbag

 Neurosensory retina and
In retinal detachment, fluid accumulates
27 layer of retinal
between:
pigmentepithelium

28 Night blindness is causedby: Dystrophies of retinalrods

The nurse is assessing a 37-year-old client

diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Which of the
29 Vision changes
following symptoms would the nurse expect to
find?
A When helping a client who is recovering
30 from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should On the client’s weak side
assist:
How can the nurse aide BEST help a client Encourage the client to
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who is not accepting a loss? talk

32 What is the example of the beta blocker Atenolol

33 Fifth nerve palsy could cause: Neuropathickeratopathy

A slight bluish discoloration around the navel,

34 Cullen's sign
is a sign of hemoperitoneum,

Signs of meningeal irritation include all the

35 Neck stiffness
following, EXCEPT:
Information about mechanism of injury
provides clues to the nature of possible injuries.
36 inversion injury
The vast majority of ankle injuries are
sustained by what mechanism?

37 The most commonly injured carpal bone is: the scaphoid bone

An effective way to adequately provide

serving soup in a mug, and
38 nourishment to a patient with moderate
offering finger foods
dementia is:
Nurse Mary witnesses a neighbor’s husband
sustain a fall from the roof of his house. The
39 nurse rushes to the victim and determines the Jaw thrust maneuver
need to opens the airway in this victim by using
which method?
 A female client admitted to the hospital with a
neurological problem asks the nurse whether
magnetic resonance imaging may be done. The Prosthetic valve
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nurse interprets that the client may be ineligible replacement
for this diagnostic procedure based on the
client’s history of:
A male client is having a lumbar puncture Side-lying, with the legs
41 performed. The nurse would plan to place the pulled up and head bent
client in which position? down onto chest.
A male client with a spinal cord injury is prone
Limiting bladder
to experiencing automatic dysreflexia. The
42 catheterization to once
nurse would avoid which of the following
every 12 hours
measures to minimize the risk of recurrence?
The nurse is caring for the male client who
begins to experience seizure activity while in Restraining the client, s
43
bed. Which of the following actions by the limbs
nurse would be contraindicated?
The client has a weakness
The nurse is assigned to care for a female client
on the right side of the
44 with complete right-sided hemiparesis. The
body, including the face
nurse plans care knowing that this condition:
and tongue.
The client with a brain attack (stroke) has
residual dysphagia. When a diet order is Giving the client thin
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initiated, the nurse avoids doing which of the liquids
following?
The nurse is assessing the adaptation of the
female client to changes in functional status
Experiences bouts of
46 after a brain attack (stroke). The nurse assesses
depression and irritability
that the client is adapting most successfully if
the client:
The nurse aide enters a patient’s room, and the
Tell the client that the pain
47 patient states that he has pain. What should the
will go away
nurse aide do?
A female client has experienced an episode of
myasthenic crisis. The nurse would assess Omitting does of
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whether the client has precipitating factors such medication
as:
The nurse is teaching the female client with
myasthenia gravis about the prevention of
Doing all chores early in
49 myasthenic and cholinergic crises. The nurse
the day while less fatigued
tells the client that this is most effectively done
by:
A male client with Bell’s palsy asks the nurse Unknown but possibly
what has caused this problem. The nurse’s includes ischemia viral
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response is based on an understanding that the infection, or an auto
cause is: immune problem
 A female client admitted to an acute care
facility after a car accident develops signs and
symptoms of increased intracranial pressure
51 mannitol (osmitrol)
(ICP). The client is intubated and placed on
mechanical ventilation to help reduce ICP. To
prevent a further rise in ICP
Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority Ineffective airway
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for a client with Parkinson’s crisis? clearance
To encourage adequate nutritional intake for a
stay with the client and
53 female client with Alzheimer’s disease, the
encourage him to eat.
nurse should:
A male client is admitted with a cervical spine
injury sustained during a diving accident. When
Ineffective breathing
54 planning this client’s care, the nurse should
pattern
assign highest priority to which nursing
diagnosis?
The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized
Split pea soup, mashed
55 with a facial stroke. Which diet selection would
potatoes, pudding, milk
be suited to the client?
Formation and
Which of the following are function of
56 maintenance of the corpus
luteinizing hormone (LH)
luteum
Which one of the following is the primary
57 source of progesterone in the later stages of Corpus luteum
pregnancy
A rare life threatening complication of certain
58 Toxic shock syndrome
bacterial infection is known as
Culturing amniotic cells
and study of metaphasic
59 What is correct about amniocentesis?
chromosomes to identify
chromosomal abnormality
Human papilloma virus is known to be
60 asolid and cystic masses.
associate with:

Which women should have a regularly Women who are, or have

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scheduled pelvic exam and a Pap test? been, sexually active

Which of these is the most crucial warning sign Abnormal bleeding from the
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of uterine (endometrial) cancer? vagina
33-year-old male is being evaluated for
The client had radiation
possible acute leukemia. Which of the
63 for treatment of Hodgkin’s
following findings is most likely related to the
disease as a teenager.
diagnosis of leukemia?
 The APACHE II system is a
64 Severity-of-illness
scoring system
A client is admitted to the emergency
department following an automobile accident. Crackles on the right chest
The client has four fractured ribs and a right and a respiratory rate of 8
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sided pneumothorax. Which of the following breaths/minute.
respiratory assessment findings would the nurse
expect to find?
Clinical evidence of diminished Cardiac
66 a narrow pulse pressure
Output includes:

The most common cause of high cardiac output

67 Sepsis
hypotension is:
Intermediate Syndrome is observed in:
organophosphorous
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poisoning

The procedure of compressing cricothyroid

cartilage posteriorly against vertebral bodies
during endotracheal intubation is called:
69 Sellick maneuver

Which of the following IS NOT an indicator of

potentially serious asthma

70 the patient has a cough

Before, after removal of

When changing an unsterile dressing, the nurse
71 the soiled dressing, and
aide should wash hands:
after the procedure
The most concerning physical finding in an
72 infant with an acute respiratory infection or tachypnea
RAD exacerbation is:
All of the following are consistent with the
diagnosis of bacterial tracheitis EXCEPT:
73 drooling

In the absence of other concerning associated

74 signs, APNEA is defined as a respiratory pause 20 seconds
of greater than:
 Which of the following causes of upper airway
obstruction, which is LEAST likely to result in
an acute, precipitous deterioration in the ED?
75 retropharyngeal abscess

All thefollowing are currently considered

76 hydration (oral or IV)
standard treatments for bronchiolitis EXCEPT
The victim has a pale or bluish skin color. Cold
skin, and dull or sunken eyes. These are
symptoms of which health emergency?
77 Shock

If child eats or drinks a toxic substance, what Call the poison control
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should you do? center right away
How can you help prevent accidental poisoning
by household products? Never mix household
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chemical products together

How can you help prevent the accidental

poisoning of a child outdoors? Keep children away from
80 areas recently sprayed
with pesticides

How can reduce the risk that a child will be

accidentally poisoned by medicine EXCEPT
81 Kept near to child hands

Which is the least common renal disease in

82 Alport syndrome
elderly age group
The normal aging process is BEST defined as
the time when: Normal body functions
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and senses decline
 Which ethical principle underlies nursing
84 actions respecting each patient's values and Autonomy
beliefs?
Signs and symptoms of age-related macular deficits in peripheral
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degeneration include: vision

A 75-year old female

Which patient is at greatest risk for developing patient with a triglyceride
86 arteriosclerotic heart disease? level of 189 mg/dL, and a
low-density lipoprotein
level of 149 mg/dL.
An 80-year-old patient, who lives at home with
a spouse, is instructed to follow a 2 g sodium
provide dietary instruction
diet. The patient states, "I've always eaten the
87 to the patient's spouse,
same way all my life, and I'm not going to
who prepares the meals
change now." To promote optimal dietary
adherence, the gerontological
The gerontological nurse works with patients
with non-insulin dependent diabetes at a senior
assisting and educating
88 center in a predominantly Hispanic
patients on diet restrictions
neighborhood. The nurse demonstrates
competency in collaboration by:
An older adult patient, who has end-stage
multiple myeloma, is receiving hospice care. The patient reports
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Which situation illustrates that the principles of enjoying daily excursions
hospice care are being met?
You find an adult who is unresponsive and not
breathing. The scene is safe. What is your next Activate the emergency
90
step? response system

You suspect a head and neck injury in a victim

who is unresponsive and not breathing. How
would you open the airway to give breaths?*
91 Jaw-thrust techinque

Other indications of ET intubation may include

all of the following except:
Collection of tracheal
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specimens

Which of the following is not a primary

Correction of metabolic
93 function of mechanical ventilation?
acidosis
 What does the EKG monitor indicate? Premature Vent. Complex:
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Trigeminy

A critically ill patient may have invasive lines

inserted to facilitate treatment.
Which of these lines can be used to monitor the
blood pressure continuously?
95 Arterial line ( A-line )

Patients who require long term ventilatory

support can have an artificial airway called a
tracheostomy (trach) which is more
comfortable than an endotracheal tube. Where Front of the neck into
96 on the body is this artificial trachea
airway/tracheostomy made?

Which of the following would not be advisable Discarding disposables as

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when cleaning a faeces spillage? household waste
Disinfection is a process in addition to
cleaning. When is it necessary? When an item comes into
98 contact with mucous
membranes

The most effective way for health-care Get an annual flu shot and
providers to protect themselves, their family encourage their family, co-
99 and their patients from influenza is to: workers and patients to get
the flu vaccine annually

100 Which of the following is not considered a Intact skin

portal of entry for bacteria?
The most effective measure to break the chain
of infections is
101 Always wear PPE
 Subdiaphragmatic abdominal thrust performed
to clear airway obstruction in the awake patient
without ventilation is termed as:
102 Heimlich maneuver

Chest compressions should be started within

________ of recognition of cardiac arrest*
103 10 seconds

Tetanus in infection of the neurvous system

caused by the toxin produced by the bacteria ---
-------------------
104 Closteridium tetani

What are the symptoms of occupational Working in close

asthma?
105 proximity with an
Feeling sleepy during work asthmatic co-worker
Which of the following workplace hazards
does NOT lead to asthma? Working in close
106 proximity with an
asthmatic co-worker

Which of these professionals face the highest

risk of occupational asthma?
107 Both a and b

How can employers avoid exposing workers to Replacing hazardous

potentially harmful substances and unhealthy materials with less harmful
air at work?
108 ones and ensuring
ventilation systems work
properly
______________ is created by high-energy
operations, including cutting, sawing, grinding,
109 Silica dust
drilling, and crushing materials that contain
crystalline silica.
When a worker inhales silica dust, they
increase their risk of developing serious silica-
related illnesses like silicosis, chronic
110 Lung disease
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), kidney
disease, and _______________.
 _______________ is a disease that happens
when silica dust enters your lungs and causes
scar tissue to form.
111 Silicosis

The ________________ Respirable Crystalline

National Institute for
Silica standard for general industry and
112 Occupational Safety and
maritime requires companies to limit worker
Health (NIOSH)
exposure to silica dust.
_______________ must be provided to
workers when engineering controls and work
practices cannot keep silica dust at or below the
113 permissible exposure limit (PEL). Ear muffs

For workers exposed at or above the action

level for 30 days or more per year, companies
must offer medical exams every
114 ________________. 3 years

If air containing silica dust is inhaled, some of

115 1 month
the small crystalline particles will remain for:
Exposure to silica dusts on the job may increase
your risk of getting which of the following
diseases (check all that apply):
116 Silicosis

What is the normal inacubation period for

117 7to 10 days
tetanus?
How often should DT boosters (tetanus shots ) be given?

118 Every 10 years

 A nurse enters a client’s room to discover that
the client has no pulse or respirations. After
119 Establish an a irway
calling for help, the first action the nurse should
take is
Which is currently the most common source of
infection that leads to tetanus? Your Peers
Chose:
120 Minor wounds

No laboratory tests are

Which statement about the workup of tetanus
121 specific for the diagnosis
is accurate?
of tetanus