/
Flashcards from Upload
Save to my account
Sign up
Flashcards from Upload
Nursing Concepts and Procedures
Study
1
Question
According to the Philippine law, which role is NOT an expanded career role for nurses?
Answer
Nurse anaesthesiologist
2
Question
Benner’s proficient nurse level involves which skill?
Answer
Holistic understanding and perception of the client
3
Question
What site is preferred for IM injection in infants 1 year old and below?
Answer
Ventrogluteal
4
Question
In Z track injection, how many seconds should the nurse wait before withdrawing the needle?
Answer
5 seconds
5
Question
The purpose of the Z track technique in IM injections is to:
Answer
Decrease leakage of medication into subcutaneous tissues
6
Question
After administering an IM injection with Z track technique, how long should the nurse wait before withdrawing the needle to disperse medication?
Answer
5 seconds
7
Question
What site is best for administering the IM injection to an adult?
Answer
Ventrogluteal
8
Question
In infants under 1 year, which site is most suitable for IM injections?
Answer
Ventrogluteal
9
Question
What is the main reason for slow skin puncture at a 90-degree angle during IM injection?
Answer
To minimize tissue trauma and pain
10
Question
Post-Z track IM injection, the nurse should wait about how many seconds before withdrawing the needle to ensure proper dispersion?
Answer
5 seconds
11
Question
What is the primary benefit of the Z track technique in intramuscular injections?
Answer
Reduces leakage of medication into subcutaneous tissue
12
Question
In insulin administration education, which person is responsible for teaching the patient?
Answer
The nurse
13
Question
What is the most important step before performing a blood pressure assessment on a client who recently smoked coffee?
Answer
Wait 15 minutes to ensure accurate reading
14
Question
When using the auscultatory method for blood pressure, what is the significance of Korotkoff’s sounds?
Answer
They indicate systolic and diastolic pressure phases
15
Question
How does elevation of the arm affect blood pressure reading?
Answer
It causes a false high reading
16
Question
What is the normal pulse oximeter reading to indicate adequate oxygen saturation?
Answer
95-100% saturation
17
Question
During thoracentesis, the removal of fluid should be:
Answer
Slowly, to prevent complications like cardiovascular collapse
18
Question
A patient with a blood glucose level of 644 mg/dL is at risk for which condition?
Answer
Metabolic acidosis
19
Question
In ABG analysis, a pH of 7.48 with PCO2 32 mmHg indicates which imbalance?
Answer
Metabolic alkalosis
20
Question
What is the primary purpose of a chest tube after thoracentesis?
Answer
Restore negative intrathoracic pressure
21
Question
The nurse notices bubble intermittently in the water seal of a chest drainage system. What does this indicate?
Answer
Proper functioning of the system and the presence of a leak or normal fluctuation
22
Question
Which hormone is secreted by the hypothalamus?
Answer
Somatocrinin (Growth hormone releasing hormone)
23
Question
Calcitonin’s primary action involves regulation of:
Answer
Blood calcium levels
24
Question
In the context of nursing ethics, the purpose of a nurse’s code of ethics is to:
Answer
Delineate ethical responsibilities and guide professional conduct
25
Question
When creating a lesson plan on stroke risk factors, which is NOT a common cause?
Answer
Diabetic stroke
26
Question
The most important risk factor for stroke is:
Answer
Hypertension
27
Question
A client with a blood pressure of 150/100 mmHg is experiencing what?
Answer
Hypertension severity, potential for stroke risk
28
Question
During thoracentesis, a complication that indicates reoccurrence of pleural effusion is:
Answer
Chest pain and difficulty breathing with signs of re-accumulation
29
Question
Normal laboratory value indicating inflammation or infection is:
Answer
Elevated ESR (e.g., 39 mm/hr)
30
Question
Proper documentation in patient records is:
Answer
An essential legal and professional responsibility for nurses