Nursing 105

Essentials of Nursing Study Guide

Appendix A: Practice Examination

©2018 Achieve Page 133 of 160 1. Mr. Kellogg is preparing to be discharged after a cystoscopy. You should inform him that one symptom of urinary retentionis: a. Blood in the urine b. Frequent voiding in small amounts c. Painful burning during urination d. Voiding infrequently but in large amounts 2. The doctor has prescribed thiazide diuretics for 64-year-old Betty Ellerman. She should be encouraged to eat: a. Meat and beans b. Cheese and yogurt c. Milk and milk products d. Orange juice and bananas 3. Jeremy is an 8-month-old who is unable to sit up. What is the most likely cause? a. A low iron level b. Delayed mental development c. Delayed physical development d. Eight-month-olds usually are not able to sit up 4. You are teaching about nutrition to a group of young, expectant women. One lady within the group asks, "What is considered a normal adult serving from the milk group?" a. 1.8 oz. yogurt b. 2. 6 oz. ice cream c. 3.4 oz. whole milk d. 4. 2 oz. cheddar cheese 5. Mr. Davis had a myocardial infarction six weeks ago. His discharge teaching included information regarding ways to increase tissue perfusion. Which statement by Mr. Davis is evidence that the teaching efforts were successful? a. "I no longer need to take any medication for pain relief." b. "My appetite has increased substantially since left thehospital c. "My endurance for motility has increased substantially since I left the hospital." d. "I very seldom experience any chest pain.”