A nurse's job is extremely rewarding because they care for people at both ends of life. An intelligent and competent nurse can save a patient's life by recognising early warning signs, while a negligent nurse can be the cause of a patient's death. International Nurses...
In which part of the human body is the smallest bone found? 1. Wrist 2. Palm 3. Nose 4. Ear Answer D: Ear The smallest bones in the human body is stapes bone which is found in ear.
Which part of human eye is transplanted form a dead donor to a living person? 1. Cornea 2. Retina 3. Iris 4. Sclera Answer A: Cornea Only a part of the eye can be transplanted, and not the whole eye. When someone receives an “eye...
Mr Peter, a 76 year old client is admitted with the diagnosis of mild chronic heart failure. The nurse expects to hear when listening to clients lung indicative of chronic heart failure would be: 1. Stridor 2. Crackles 3. Wheezes 4. Friction rubs Answer B:...
An 84 year old male has been losing mobility and gaining weight over the last two months. The patient also has the heater running in his house 24 hours a day, even on warm days. Which of the following tests is most likely to be...
What is the priority nursing assessment in the first 24 hours after admission of the client with thrombotic CVA? 1. Pupil size and pupillary response 2. Cholesterol level 3. Echocardiogram 4. Bowel sounds Answer A: Pupil size and pupillary response It is crucial to monitor...
The first techniques used in examining the abdomen of a client is: 1. Palpation 2. Auscultation 3. Percussion Answer B: Auscultation It is performed before percussion or palpation as vigorously touching the abdomen may disturb the intestines, perhaps artificially altering their activity and thus bowel...
A patient with uremic syndrome has the potential to develop complications. Which among the following complications should the nurse anticipates: 1. Flapping hand tremors 2. An elevated hematocrit level 3. Hypotension 4. Hypokalemia Answer A: Flapping hand tremors Elevation of uremic waste products causes irritation...
Marco who was diagnosed with brain tumor was scheduled for craniotomy. In preventing the development of cerebral edema after surgery, the nurse should expect the use of: 1. Anti hypertensives 2. Steroids 3. Anticonvulsants 4. Diuretics Answer B: Steroids Steroids are used for their anti-...
What percentage of the air we breathe is made up of oxygen? (1). 16% (2). 21% (3). 26% (4). 31% Answer B: 21% The air you breathe is made up of lots of other things besides oxygen! Oxygen only makes up about 21% of air. ...