Question 1

What two behaviors are important when documenting the depth of the patient’s depression?

Options :

A : Orientation and appearance

B : Helplessness and hopelessness

C : Affect and thought processes

D : Mood and impulse control

Answer: B

Question 2

Extrapyramidal adverse effects and symptoms are most often associated with which of the following drug classes?

Options :

A : Antidepressants

B : Antipsychotics

C : Antihypertensives

D : Antidysrhythmics

Answer: B

Question 3

The best time for the nurse to teach an anxious patient about the patient controlled analgesic (PCA) pump would be during which of the following stages of patient care?

Options :

A : Post-operative

B : Pre-operative

C : Intraoperative

D : Post anesthesia

Answer: B

Question 4

During the acute phase of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) the nurse should maintain the patient in which of the following positions?

Options :

A : Semi-prone with the head of the bed elevated 60-90 degrees

B : Lateral, with the head of the bed flat

C : Prone, with the head of the bed flat

D : Supine, with the head of the bed elevated 30-45 degrees

Answer: D

Question 5

A patient with pneumonia is coughing up purulent thick sputum. Which one of the following nursing measures is most likely helpful to loosen the secretions?

Options :

A : Postural drainage

B : Breathing humidified air

C : Percussion over the affected lung

D : Coughing and deep breathing exercises

Answer: B

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