Nursing Elites

1. Which food item should be recommended to prevent choking in toddlers?

• A. Banana slices
• B. Popcorn
• C. Hot dogs
• D. Carrot sticks

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Banana slices are less likely to cause choking compared to other options.

2. Which food provides a 1-ounce serving of grains for a preschool child?

• A. 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal flakes
• B. 1⁄2 slice of whole wheat bread
• C. 1⁄2 of a 6-inch flour tortilla
• D. 1 cup of cooked rice

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal flakes. For a preschool child, 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal flakes provides a 1-ounce serving of grains, meeting the requirement. Choice B, 1⁄2 slice of whole wheat bread, is not the correct answer as it does not constitute a 1-ounce serving of grains. Similarly, choice C, 1⁄2 of a 6-inch flour tortilla, does not offer a 1-ounce serving of grains. Choice D, 1 cup of cooked rice, also does not provide a 1-ounce serving of grains for a preschool child, making it an incorrect choice.

3. Most nurses regard this conventional recording of the date, time, and mode by which the patient leaves a healthcare unit but this record includes importantly, directs of planning for discharge that starts soon after the person is admitted to a healthcare institution. It is accepted that collaboration or multidisciplinary involvement (of all members of the health team) in discharge results in comprehensive care. What do you call this?

• A. Discharge Summary
• B. Nursing Kardex
• C. Medicine and Treatment Record
• D. Nursing Health History and Assessment Worksheet

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.

4. The mentally ill person responds positively to the nurse who is warm and caring. This is a demonstration of the nurse’s role as:

• A. counselor
• B. mother surrogate
• C. therapist
• D. socializing agent

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Patient safety and efficacy of care depend on actions rooted in established nursing protocols that consider both the immediate and long-term needs of the patient.

5. When documenting outcome of Richard’s treatment Mario should include the following in his recording EXCEPT:

• A. Color, amount and consistency of sputum
• B. Character of breath sounds and respiratory rate before and after procedure
• C. Amount of fluid intake of client before and after the procedure
• D. Significant changes in vital signs

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Nursing interventions should be grounded in a deep understanding of the physiological processes involved, ensuring that care provided is both effective and efficient.

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