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D439 NURS 1011
Foundations of Nursing
OA READINESS EXAM GUIDE
Q & S
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1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary
principle of sterile technique in wound care?
a) Use of clean gloves
b) Use of sterile gloves
c) Frequent handwashing
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: b) Use of sterile gloves
Rationale: Sterile gloves are essential to maintain a sterile
field and prevent infection.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ is the first part of the
small intestine and is a common site for ulcers.
Correct Answer: Duodenum
Rationale: The duodenum is frequently exposed to
stomach acids, making it a common ulcer site.
3. True/False: The Glasgow Coma Scale is used to assess
a patient's level of consciousness after a head injury.
Correct Answer: True
Rationale: The Glasgow Coma Scale is a standardized
tool used to assess and calculate a patient's level of consciousness.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are signs of hypokalemia?
a) Muscle weakness
b) Hypertension
c) Cardiac dysrhythmias
d) Polyuria
Correct Answers: a) Muscle weakness, c) Cardiac
dysrhythmias, d) Polyuria
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Rationale: These are clinical manifestations associated
with low serum potassium levels.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the recommended position for a
patient during the administration of an enema?
a) Supine
b) Prone
c) Left lateral
d) Fowler's
Correct Answer: c) Left lateral
Rationale: The left lateral position allows for easier
passage of the enema solution into the colon.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The absence of breathing or inadequate
breathing is known as ________.
Correct Answer: Apnea
Rationale: Apnea refers to the cessation of breathing and
requires immediate intervention.
7. True/False: Insulin should be administered into the same
site to ensure consistent absorption.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Rotating injection sites prevents tissue damage
and ensures more consistent insulin absorption.
8. Multiple Response: Which of the following are
components of the nursing process? Select all that apply.
a) Assessment
b) Diagnosis
c) Planning
d) Prescription
Correct Answers: a) Assessment, b) Diagnosis, c)
Planning
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Rationale: Prescription is not a recognized component of
the nursing process.
9. Multiple Choice: A patient with a suspected myocardial
infarction should receive which medication sublingually?
a) Acetaminophen
b) Nitroglycerin
c) Ibuprofen
d) Aspirin
Correct Answer: b) Nitroglycerin
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is administered sublingually for
rapid absorption in cases of chest pain due to coronary artery disease.
10. Fill-in-the-Blank: The process by which a drug moves
from the blood to the interstitial space of tissues and from there into cells is called ________.
Correct Answer: Distribution
Rationale: Distribution is a pharmacokinetic process
where the drug is dispersed throughout the body's fluids and tissues.
11. True/False: A patient's health beliefs have no impact on
their health outcomes.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: A patient's health beliefs can significantly
influence their behaviors and, consequently, their health outcomes.
12. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which factors
contribute to skin integrity?
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