Nursing Elites

1. In the hospital, when you need the medical record of a discharged patient for research you will request permission through:

• A. Doctor in charge
• B. The hospital director
• C. The nursing service
• D. Medical records section

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Effective nursing care involves comprehensive assessments that address all aspects of a patient's condition, ensuring that interventions are appropriately targeted and outcomes are optimized.

2. A diet high in which nutrient can lead to increased risk of developing kidney stones?

• A. Fiber
• B. Protein
• C. Carbohydrates
• D. Unsaturated fats

Correct answer: B

Rationale: High protein intake can increase the risk of kidney stones due to elevated calcium excretion.

3. You will do nasopharyngeal suctioning on Mr. Abad. Your guide for the length of insertion of the tubing for an adult would be:

• A. tip of the nose to the base of the neck
• B. the distance from the tip of the nose to the middle of the neck
• C. the distance from the tip of the nose to the tip of the ear lobe
• D. eight to ten inches

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Understanding the underlying pathology and therapeutic techniques ensures that nursing care is not only reactive but also preventative, reducing the risk of complications.

4. You are doing bed bath to the client when suddenly, The nursing assistant rushed to the room and tell you that the client from the other room was in Pain. The best intervention in such case is:

• A. Raise the side rails, cover the client and put the call bell within reach and then attend to the client in pain to give the
• B. Tell the nursing assistant to give the pain medication to the client complaining of pain
• C. Tell the nursing assistant to go the client’s room and tell the client to wait
• D. Finish the bed bath quickly then rush to the client in Pain

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Understanding the underlying pathology and therapeutic techniques ensures that nursing care is not only reactive but also preventative, reducing the risk of complications.

5. Which mineral is important for the synthesis of thyroid hormones?

• A. Iron
• B. Zinc
• C. Iodine
• D. Magnesium

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Iodine is the correct answer. It is crucial for the synthesis of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. Without sufficient iodine, the thyroid cannot produce adequate amounts of hormones, leading to potential issues like hypothyroidism. Iron (Choice A), Zinc (Choice B), and Magnesium (Choice D) do not play a direct role in the synthesis of thyroid hormones, making them incorrect choices for this question.

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