Nursing Board Exam Practice Test 3.

Which of the following is a therapeutic response to a patient in depression when he says, "Don't waste your time with me." a. "Just call me when you are okey." b. “I’ll stay with you for a while." c. "Why did you say ...

Which of the following is a therapeutic response to a patient in depression when he says, "Don't waste your time with me." a. "Just call me when you are okey." b. “I’ll stay with you for a while." c. "Why did you say that?" d. " Can you manage alone?" 2. Which of the following nursing intervention would be most appropriate for a patient with bipolar disorder in Manic stage? a. restraints b. Ensure safety c. Frequently reminding patient of things he should not do. d. Do not respond to their enthusiasm. 3. A patient taking MAOI Is correct when he states: a."I will drink beer instead of wine." b. "MAO inhibitors are considered as effective as other forms of treatment." c. "I will not eat bananas especially those which are over ripe." d. "I should avoid milk & milk products 4. What js the difference between a depression of a normal person and that of a mentally ill person? a. the same b. no cure c. Mentally ill is subject to suicidal tendencies d. Seldom occurs and does not last long in normal person. 5. A client In MAOI (Nardil) therapy can eat which of tie following food? a. Chocolates b. Avocado c. cheeze d. fresh vegetables 6. Which organ functioning should be assessed prior to giving lithium a. Kidney b. Lever c. heart d. lungs 7. Lithium serum of 2.5 is: a. above normal b. normal c. toxic d. non therapeutic 8. Difficulty in naming previously known objects is: a. expressive aphasia b. dysplasia c. global aphasia d. dysphagia 9. In what category of personality disorders does somatoform disorder belong? CONTINUATION WILL BE POSTED SOON... Basic Nursing Abbreviations A /G = albumin/globulin ratio ABG = arterial blood gases AC = before eating ACE = angiotensin converting enzyme ACL = anterior cruciate ligament ACLS = advanced cardiac life support ACTH = adrenocorticotropic hormone ad lib = as much as needed ADH = anti-diuretic hormone ADL = activities of daily living AFB = acid-fast bacilli AFP = alpha-fetoprotein AGA = appropriate for gestational age AI = aortic insufficiency AIDS = acquired immune deficiency syndrome AKA = above knee amputation ALD = alcoholic liver disease ALL = acute lymphocytic leukemia ALP = alkaline phosphatase ALT = alanine transaminase, alanine aminotransferase ATN = acute tubular necrosis AU = both ears AV = atrioventricular B.S. = Bachelor of Science B/K = below knee BM = bowel movement or breast milk BX = biopsy c = with C/O = complaining of CA = calcium, cancer, carcinoma CAA = crystalline amino acids CABG = coronary artery bypass graft CAD = coronary artery disease CAPD = continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis CAT = computerized axial tomography CBC = complete blood count CBD = common bile duct CBG = capillary blood gas CBI = continuous bladder irrigation CBS = capillary blood sugar CC = chief complaint CCK = cholecystokinin CCPD = continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis CCU = clean catch urine or cardiac care unit CCV = critical closing volume CF = cystic fibrosis CHF = congestive heart failure CHO = carbohydrate CI = cardiac index CLT = Clinical Laboratory Technician CML = chronic myelogenous leukemia CN = cranial nerves CNS = central nervous system CO = cardiac output COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease CP = chest pain, cleft palate CPD = cephalo-pelvic disproportion CPK = creatinine phosphokinase CPP = cerebral perfusion pressure CPR = cardiopulmonary resuscitation CRCL = creatinine clearance CRF = chronic renal failure CRT = capillary refill time CSF = cerebrospinal fluid CT = computerized tomography CVA = cerebral vascular accident, costovertebral angle CVP = central venous pressure D5W = 5% dextrose in water DAT = diet as tolerated DC = (dc) discontinue DIC = disseminated intravascular coagulopathy DKA = diabetic ketoacidosis DM = diabetes mellitus DNA = deoxyribonucleic acid DNR = do not resuscitate DOA = dead on arrival DOE = dyspnea on exertion DPT = diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus DTR = deep tendon reflexes DVT = deep venous thrombosis DX = diagnosis EAA = essential amino acids EBL = estimated blood loss EBV = Epstein-Barr Virus ECF = extracellular fluid, extended care facility ECG = electrocardiogram ECT = electroconvulsive therapy EENT = eye, ear, nose and throat EFAD = essential fatty acid deficiency EMG = electromyogram