exit start

The normal adult pulse is:

3.60 - 80 b/m
4.70 - 80 b/m
5.50 - 70 b/m
6.60 – 100 b/m

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The normal adult pulse is:

3.60 - 80 b/m
4.70 - 80 b/m
5.50 - 70 b/m
6.60 – 100 b/m

60 – 100 b/m

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 The systolic pressure in lower
extremities is usually ___________
than upper extremities

2.10mmHg higher
3.5mmHg higher
4.15mmHg higher
5.20 mmHg

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 The systolic pressure in lower
extremities is usually ___________
than upper extremities

2.10mmHg higher
3.5mmHg higher
4.15mmHg higher
5.20 mmHg

15mmHg higher
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 The best position for post_op
patient to maintain a patent airway
is:

3.lateral position with neck

extended
4.supine position with face lateral
5.semi fowlers position
6.Prone position

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 The best position for post_op
patient to maintain a patent airway
is:

3.lateral position with neck

extended
4.supine position with face lateral
5.semi fowlers position
6.Prone position

supine position with face lateral

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 The doctor applied a leg cast of a patient
with leg fracture . following casting , the
nurse should first check patient's toes for
2.Increase in temperature
3.Change in color
4.Edema
5.Movement

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 The doctor applied a leg cast of a patient
with leg fracture . following casting , the
nurse should first check patient's toes for
2.Increase in temperature
3.Change in color
4.Edema
5.Movement

Edema

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 Following a radical mastectomy
patient to be positioned
2.on her operative side
3.on her un operative side
4.in semi - fowler's with her affected
arm flat on bed
5.in semi-fowler’s with her affected
arm elevated

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 Following a radical mastectomy
patient to be positioned
2.on her operative side
3.on her un operative side
4.in semi - fowler's with her affected
arm flat on bed
5.in semi-fowler’s with her affected
arm elevated

on her un operative side

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 During a retention catheter or bladder
irrigation the nurse must use
2.sterile equipment & wear sterile
gloves
3.clean equipment & maintain surgical
asepsis
4.sterile equipment &maintain medical
asepsis
5.clean equipment & technique

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 During a retention catheter or bladder
irrigation the nurse must use
2.sterile equipment & wear sterile
gloves
3.clean equipment & maintain surgical
asepsis
4.sterile equipment &maintain medical
asepsis
5.clean equipment & technique

sterile equipment &maintain

medical asepsis

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 Following total hip replacement ,
immediately post operative you would
expect orders to include
2.head of bed elevated to 45 C angle
3.operative leg maintain in abduction
4.buck's traction unit 1 hip can be put
through range of motion
5.turn on operative side only immediately
post operatively

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 Following total hip replacement ,
immediately post operative you would
expect orders to include
2.head of bed elevated to 45 C angle
3.operative leg maintain in abduction
4.buck's traction unit 1 hip can be put
through range of motion
5.turn on operative side only immediately
post operatively

operative leg maintain in abduction

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 Mr. ali, a construction worker , is seen
in the ER with low blood pressure ,
normal pulse , cool skin temperature
and weakness . these are clinical signs
of
2.heat exhaustion
3.heat stroke
4.heat cramp
5.hypothermia

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 Mr. ali, a construction worker , is seen
in the ER with low blood pressure ,
normal pulse , cool skin temperature
and weakness . these are clinical signs
of
2.heat exhaustion
3.heat stroke
4.heat cramp
5.hypothermia

heat exhaustion

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 which of the following would be an
appropriate site for taking a pulse
on 2-year -old child
2.Redial
3.Apical
4.Brachial
5.Femoral

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 which of the following would be an
appropriate site for taking a pulse
on 2-year -old child
2.Redial
3.Apical
4.Brachial
5.Femoral

Apical

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 A 21_year _old , female patient asking when
should she do the self examination for the
breast during the month . the nurse should
answer
2.any time you think of it
3.at the same time each month
4.on the first day of your menstrual period
5.on the last day of your menstrual period

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 A 21_year _old , female patient asking when
should she do the self examination for the
breast during the month . the nurse should
answer
2.any time you think of it
3.at the same time each month
4.on the first day of your menstrual period
5.on the last day of your menstrual period

on the last day of your menstrual

period

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 Which of the following could contribute to
causing a nosocomial infection
2.washing hands before applying a dressing
.
3.taping a plastic bag to the bed rail for
tissue disposal
4.placing a folly bag on the bed when
transferring a client
5.using betadine to cleans the skin before
starting an IV line

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 Which of the following could contribute to
causing a nosocomial infection
2.washing hands before applying a dressing
.
3.taping a plastic bag to the bed rail for
tissue disposal
4.placing a folly bag on the bed when
transferring a client
5.using betadine to cleans the skin before
starting an IV line

washing hands before applying a

dressing .

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 the nurse employs surgical aseptic
technique when

3.placing soiled linen in moisture resistant

bags
4.inserting an intravenous catheter
5.disposing of syringes in puncture _proof
containers
6.washing hands before changing a
dressing

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 the nurse employs surgical aseptic
technique when

3.placing soiled linen in moisture resistant

bags
4.inserting an intravenous catheter
5.disposing of syringes in puncture _proof
containers
6.washing hands before changing a
dressing

placing soiled linen in moisture

resistant bags

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 the overall rule for avoiding accidents with
equipment in the hospital is for the nurse
to
2.always lock wheels
3.never operate equipment without prior
instruction
4.always unplug equipment when moving
the client
5.never use equipment without a person to
help her

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 the overall rule for avoiding accidents with
equipment in the hospital is for the nurse
to
2.always lock wheels
3.never operate equipment without prior
instruction
4.always unplug equipment when moving
the client
5.never use equipment without a person to
help her

never operate equipment without

prior instruction

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 pressure ulcer form primarily as a
result of
2.prolonged illness or diseases
3.restricted mobility
4.nitrogen buildup in the underlying
tissues
5.poor nutrition

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 pressure ulcer form primarily as a
result of
2.prolonged illness or diseases
3.restricted mobility
4.nitrogen buildup in the underlying
tissues
5.poor nutrition

restricted mobility

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 When turning a client , the nurse notices a
reddened area on the coccyx. what skin
care interventions should the nurse use on
this area
2.clean & dry the area & add a protective
moisturizer
3.hydrogen peroxide
4.normal saline solution
5.Povidone_iodine

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 When turning a client , the nurse notices a
reddened area on the coccyx. what skin
care interventions should the nurse use on
this area
2.clean & dry the area & add a protective
moisturizer
3.hydrogen peroxide
4.normal saline solution
5.Povidone_iodine

clean & dry the area & add a

protective moisturizer

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 When assessing a patient’s medication history
, the nurse should : -
2.Only be interested in prescribed medication
taken .
3.Know the names of all medication kept in
the patient’s home
4.Record all nonprescription medication &
prescription medication
5.Only be interested in nonprescription
medication being taken

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 When assessing a patient’s medication history
, the nurse should : -
2.Only be interested in prescribed medication
taken .
3.Know the names of all medication kept in
the patient’s home
4.Record all nonprescription medication &
prescription medication
5.Only be interested in nonprescription
medication being taken

Record all nonprescription medication &

prescription medication

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 Preparations coated to dissolve in
the intestines & not in the stomach
are referred to as :-
2.Sustained – action
3.Enteric coated
4.Lozenges
5.A tablet within a tablet

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 Preparations coated to dissolve in
the intestines & not in the stomach
are referred to as :-
2.Sustained – action
3.Enteric coated
4.Lozenges
5.A tablet within a tablet

Enteric coated

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 For accurate drug administration
the nurse should read the drug label
:-
2.2 times
3.3 times
4.4 times
5.5 times

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 For accurate drug administration
the nurse should read the drug label
:-
2.2 times
3.3 times
4.4 times
5.5 times

3 times

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 All of the following are examples of
mild allergy symptoms that may
occur in response to antibiotic
therapy except
2.urticaria ( redness )
3.rash
4.wheezing
5.pruritis ( itching )

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 All of the following are examples of
mild allergy symptoms that may
occur in response to antibiotic
therapy except
2.urticaria ( redness )
3.rash
4.wheezing
5.pruritis ( itching )

wheezing

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 For which client is the oral rout of
administration appropriate ?
2.client D who has vomited twice in the last
hour .
3.client E who is complaining of a sever
headache
4.client F whose assessment reveals an
absence of bowel sounds.
5.Client G who is only responsive to painful
stimuli.

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 For which client is the oral rout of
administration appropriate ?
2.client D who has vomited twice in the last
hour .
3.client E who is complaining of a sever
headache
4.client F whose assessment reveals an
absence of bowel sounds.
5.Client G who is only responsive to painful
stimuli.

client F whose assessment reveals an

absence of bowel sounds.

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 Which of the following organs is a
primary site for the metabolism of
drugs

3.Heart
4.Liver
5.Pancreas
6.Intestine

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 Which of the following organs is a
primary site for the metabolism of
drugs

3.Heart
4.Liver
5.Pancreas
6.Intestine

Liver

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 is it necessary for the nurse to wear gloves
during administration of an intermittent feeding
through a G-tube ?
2.yes , because it is a sterile procedure .
3.yes , because universal precautions must be
maintained .
4.no , because it is not a sterile procedure .
5.no , because there is no danger of contact with
body fluid if the procedure is performed
correctly .

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 is it necessary for the nurse to wear gloves
during administration of an intermittent feeding
through a G-tube ?
2.yes , because it is a sterile procedure .
3.yes , because universal precautions must be
maintained .
4.no , because it is not a sterile procedure .
5.no , because there is no danger of contact with
body fluid if the procedure is performed
correctly .

yes , because universal precautions

must be maintained .

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 IM injection into the deltoid muscle
should be limited to :-
2.2.5 ml of solution
3.2 ml of solution
4.1 ml of solution
5.0.5 ml of solution

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 IM injection into the deltoid muscle
should be limited to :-
2.2.5 ml of solution
3.2 ml of solution
4.1 ml of solution
5.0.5 ml of solution

2 ml of solution

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 A primary concern when giving
heparin SC is to prevent :
2.pain and bruising .
3.pain and bleeding
4.bleeding and bruising
5.injecting a vein .

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 A primary concern when giving
heparin SC is to prevent :
2.pain and bruising .
3.pain and bleeding
4.bleeding and bruising
5.injecting a vein .

bleeding and bruising

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 20 minutes after receiving her noon dose of
oral medication , Mrs. Rooney vomits . to
assure accuracy in medication
administration the first thing nurse
Mulligan should do is to :-

1. report the situation to the head nurse

2. contact the physician
3. administer another dose of medication
4. examine the vomits for signs of
medication

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 20 minutes after receiving her noon dose of
oral medication , Mrs. Rooney vomits . to
assure accuracy in medication
administration the first thing nurse
Mulligan should do is to :-

1. report the situation to the head nurse

2. contact the physician
3. administer another dose of medication
4. examine the vomits for signs of
medication

contact the physician

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 Which of the following routs for
drug administration is the most
common , least expensive , safest ,
and best tolerated by patient ?
1. intramuscular
2. topical
3. oral
4. intravenous

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 Which of the following routs for
drug administration is the most
common , least expensive , safest ,
and best tolerated by patient ?
1. intramuscular
2. topical
3. oral
4. intravenous

oral

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 The medication order is for indomethacin .
p.o 50mg , bid , this drug is irritating to the
stomach mucosa . for this reason the nurse
should :
1. give the medication one hour before
meals .
2. give the medication 2 hour after meals .
3. ask the physician for an IV preparation
4. have food available when administering
the medication

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 The medication order is for indomethacin .
p.o 50mg , bid , this drug is irritating to the
stomach mucosa . for this reason the nurse
should :
1. give the medication one hour before
meals .
2. give the medication 2 hour after meals .
3. ask the physician for an IV preparation
4. have food available when administering
the medication

have food available when

administering the medication

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 You are preparing to administer Mrs. Carter’s eye
drops . the correct position for her to assume would be
:

1. head titled forward , placing the drops in the

conjunctival sac.
2. head titled backward , placing the drops in the
lower conjunctival sac.
3. head titled forward , placing the drops directly on
the eyeball .
4. head titled backward , placing the drops directly on
the eyeball.

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 You are preparing to administer Mrs. Carter’s eye
drops . the correct position for her to assume would be
:

1. head titled forward , placing the drops in the

conjunctival sac.
2. head titled backward , placing the drops in the
lower conjunctival sac.
3. head titled forward , placing the drops directly on
the eyeball .
4. head titled backward , placing the drops directly on
the eyeball.

head titled backward , placing the drops in

the lower conjunctival sac

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 Which of the following is true concerning a SC
injection :-
1. a bleb indicates that the medication has been
properly injected
2. drug absorption is slower than with the IM
route
3. 0.2 cc of air should be drawn in the syringe
before administration
4. up to 2 cc of water-soluble medication can be
given by the SC route .

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 Which of the following is true concerning a SC
injection :-
1. a bleb indicates that the medication has been
properly injected
2. drug absorption is slower than with the IM
route
3. 0.2 cc of air should be drawn in the syringe
before administration
4. up to 2 cc of water-soluble medication can be
given by the SC route .

drug absorption is slower than with the IM

route

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 When giving medication , the label should
be checked 3 times . which of the following
is not one of these times ?
1. when the nurse reaches for the container

2. immediately prior to pouring medication

3. when the nurse located the drug on the
shell
4. when replacing the container to the
drawer or shelf .

Answer
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 When giving medication , the label should
be checked 3 times . which of the following
is not one of these times ?
1. when the nurse reaches for the container

2. immediately prior to pouring medication

3. when the nurse located the drug on the
shell
4. when replacing the container to the
drawer or shelf .

when the nurse located the drug on

the shell

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 What body function is essential
for adequate drug absorption?
1. adequate blood supply
2. adequate receptor sites
3. adequate liver function .
4. adequate kidney function

Answer
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 What body function is essential
for adequate drug absorption?
1. adequate blood supply
2. adequate receptor sites
3. adequate liver function .
4. adequate kidney function

adequate blood supply

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 Which of the following is the reason for
using the Z tract technique for injections ?
1. for medication of over 5cc in quantity
2. for medication that is highly irritating to
subcutaneous tissue
3. for medication that stains the tissue
4. for medication that cannot be given
orally

Answer
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 Which of the following is the reason for
using the Z tract technique for injections ?
1. for medication of over 5cc in quantity
2. for medication that is highly irritating to
subcutaneous tissue
3. for medication that stains the tissue
4. for medication that cannot be given
orally

for medication that is highly

irritating to subcutaneous tissue

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 While checking Mr. Appendectomy’s vital signs ,
he requests his “ medication for the pain in my
incision “ the vital signs were :
BP 100/60 , T – 98.4 F , P – 66 , RR – 10 .you
decide he may not have the Morphine sulfate
injection at this time due to witch vital signs
reading ?
1. blood pressure
2. pulse
3. respiration
4. temperature

Answer
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 While checking Mr. Appendectomy’s vital signs ,
he requests his “ medication for the pain in my
incision “ the vital signs were :
BP 100/60 , T – 98.4 F , P – 66 , RR – 10 .you
decide he may not have the Morphine sulfate
injection at this time due to witch vital signs
reading ?
1. blood pressure
2. pulse
3. respiration
4. temperature

respiration

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 Normal intra-ocular pressure

3.15-20 mmHg
4.20-25 mmHg
5.30-35 mmHg
6.10-15 mmHg

Answer
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 Normal intra-ocular pressure

3.15-20 mmHg
4.20-25 mmHg
5.30-35 mmHg
6.10-15 mmHg

20-25 mmHg

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 12 hours after delivery the fundus is
at the level of
2.one fingerbreadth below the
umbilicus.
3.one fingerbreadth above the
umbilicus .
4.at the level of umbilicus.
5.Below symphysis pubis

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 12 hours after delivery the fundus is
at the level of
2.one fingerbreadth below the
umbilicus.
3.one fingerbreadth above the
umbilicus .
4.at the level of umbilicus.
5.Below symphysis pubis

one fingerbreadth below the

umbilicus

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 In dystocia the ,mother should
be watched for :-
2.Post partum hemorrhage .
3.Hypertension .
4.Cord proplase .
5.fetal death .

Answer
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 In dystocia the ,mother should
be watched for :-
2.Post partum hemorrhage .
3.Hypertension .
4.Cord proplase .
5.fetal death .

Post partum hemorrhage

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 in the first trimester of
pregnancy the vaccination to
avoid :-
2.Polio
3.rubella .
4.measles .
5.small pox .

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 in the first trimester of
pregnancy the vaccination to
avoid :-
2.Polio
3.rubella .
4.measles .
5.small pox .

rubella

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 Patient with hemopneumothorax had a ICD
( inter costal drainage ) in the right side
what position the patient should be to
promote drainage ?
2.left side [ unaffected ]
3.right side [ affected ]
4.semi sitting
5.leg raised

Answer
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 Patient with hemopneumothorax had a ICD
( inter costal drainage ) in the right side
what position the patient should be to
promote drainage ?
2.left side [ unaffected ]
3.right side [ affected ]
4.semi sitting
5.leg raised

semi sitting

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 The vitamin that responsible
for coagulation of blood :-
2.Vit E
3.Vit K
4.Vit A
5.Vit C .

Answer
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 The vitamin that responsible
for coagulation of blood :-
2.Vit E
3.Vit K
4.Vit A
5.Vit C .

Vit K

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 The Signs of dehydration :-

3.Loss of skin turgor .

4.Low body temperature
5.High body temperature
6.Sweating

Answer
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 The Signs of dehydration :-

3.Loss of skin turgor .

4.Low body temperature
5.High body temperature
6.Sweating

Loss of skin turgor .

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 Most of the metabolic changes
of drugs occur in :-
2.Liver
3.Lungs
4.Stomach
5.Circulation

Answer
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 Most of the metabolic changes
of drugs occur in :-
2.Liver
3.Lungs
4.Stomach
5.Circulation

Liver

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 The difference in close & open
fracture is that , in open
fracture you have to watch for
:-
2.Infection
3.Hemorrhage
4.Inflammation
5.Pain

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 The difference in close & open
fracture is that , in open
fracture you have to watch for
:-
2.Infection
3.Hemorrhage
4.Inflammation
5.Pain

Hemorrhage

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 A wound is inflamed if there is
:-
3.Redness
4.Pain & swelling
5.Pus
6.Tenderness

Answer
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 A wound is inflamed if there is
:-

3.Redness
4.Pain & swelling
5.Pus
6.Tenderness

Redness

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 Epinephrine is not given via :-

3.IV
4.Orally
5.Parentally
6.Intracardiac

Answer
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 Epinephrine is not given via :-

3.IV
4.Orally
5.Parentally
6.Intracardiac

Orally

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 To detect the effectiveness of a
resuscitation [CPR] :-
2.Constricted pupils
3.Dilated pupils
4.Non-reacting pupils
5.A symmetrical pupils

Answer
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 To detect the effectiveness of a
resuscitation [CPR] :-
2.Constricted pupils
3.Dilated pupils
4.Non-reacting pupils
5.A symmetrical pupils

Constricted pupils

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 To prevent oral mucosa
infection q4h , instruct patient
to use :-
3.Warm saline gargle
4.Glycerin oil
5.Antibiotic
6.Warm gargle with mineral oil

Answer
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 To prevent oral mucosa
infection q4h , instruct patient
to use :-
3.Warm saline gargle
4.Glycerin oil
5.Antibiotic
6.Warm gargle with mineral oil

Warm saline gargle

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 One of the vital care after
cholecystectomy :-
3.Bed rest
4.Low fat diet
5.Low Cholesterol diet
6.Low protein diet

Answer
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 One of the vital care after
cholecystectomy :-
3.Bed rest
4.Low fat diet
5.Low Cholesterol diet
6.Low protein diet

Low fat diet

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 For X-ray of upper GI tract , the
nurse should instruct the
patient to take :-
2.Laxative previous day
3.NPO 8-12 hours
4.High fat diet
5.Normal diet

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 For X-ray of upper GI tract , the
nurse should instruct the
patient to take :-
2.Laxative previous day
3.NPO 8-12 hours
4.High fat diet
5.Normal diet

Normal diet

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 INORDER TO ADMINISTER 5 ML
SYRUP TO PATIENT , WE USE A
:-
2.½ tsp
3.1 tsp
4.½ table spoon
5.1 table spoon

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 INORDER TO ADMINISTER 5 ML
SYRUP TO PATIENT , WE USE A
:-
2.½ tsp
3.1 tsp
4.½ table spoon
5.1 table spoon

1 tsp (tea spoon)

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 After spinal anesthesia , you
should watch for :-
2.hypotension / headache
3.fowler’s position to the
optimum
4.numbness of extremities
5.analgesic

Answer
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 After spinal anesthesia , you
should watch for :-
2.hypotension / headache
3.fowler’s position to the
optimum
4.numbness of extremities
5.analgesic

hypotension / headache

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