MOH Nurses

Question No : 41 –
The patient with liver cirrhosis receives 100 ml of 25% serum albumin intravenously. Which
of the following findings would best indicate that the albumin is having its desired effect?
• A. Decreased blood pressure
• B. Increased serum albumin level
• C. Increased urine output
• D. Improved breathing pattern
Answer : C

Question No : 42 –
The nurse should suspect that a patient has bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract
when the color of the patient’s stool is:
• A. Yellow
• B. Black
• C. Clay
• D. Red
Answer : B

Question No : 43 –
A registered nurse delegates care to a practical nurse. The person most responsible for the
safe performance of the care is the:
• A. Head nurse who is in-charge of the unit
• B. The practical nurse assigned to provide the care
• C. The registered nurse who delegated the care to the practical nurse
• D. The nursing care coordinator who is the supervisor of the unit
Answer : C

Question No : 44 –
A deficiency of which of the following vitamins can affect the absorption of calcium?
• A. Vitamin C
• B. Vitamin B6
• C. Vitamin D
• D. Vitamin B12
Answer : C

Question No : 45 –
A patient with a central venous line develops sudden clinical manifestations that include a
decrease in blood pressure, an elevated heart rate, cyanosis, tachypnea, and changes in
mental status. Which of the following is the most likely cause of these symptoms?
• A. An air embolism
• B. Circulatory overload
• C. Venous thrombosis
• D. Developing bacteremia
Answer : A

Question No : 46 –
When taking routine post-operative observations on a patient who underwent an
exploratory laparotomy, the nurse plans to monitor which important finding over the next
hour?
• A. Serosanguinous drainage on the surgical dressing
• B. Blood pressure of 105/65 mmHg
• C. Urinary output of 20 mls in the last hour
• D. Temperature of 37.6 °C
Answer : C

Question No : 47 –
When the nurse is caring for a patient placed on droplet precautions, the nurse should:
• A. Have the patient wear a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) mask
• B. Wear a surgical mask when standing within 3 feet (1 meter) of the patient
• C. Assign the patient to a room with monitored negative air pressure
• D. Apply a disposable gown when entering the patient’s room
Answer : B

Question No : 48 –
A patient who has just had a miscarriage at 8 weeks of gestation is admitted to hospital. In
caring for this patient, the nurse should be alert for signs of:
• A. Dehydration
• B. Subinvolution
• C. Hemorrhage
• D. Hypertension
Answer : C
Question No : 49 –
Collection urine bag should be emptied as necessary and at least every 8 – 9 hours to
prevent:
• A. Pooling of urine in the tube
• B. Reflux of urine into the bladder
• C. Pulling on catheter
• D. Bacterial contamination
Answer : D

Question No : 50 –
Which of the following statements accurately describes the occurrence of dyspnea in
patients who are receiving end of life care?
• A. Dyspnea is only experienced by patients who have primary diagnoses that involve the lungs
• B. Dyspnea occurs in less than 50% of the patients who are receiving end of life care
• C. Dyspnea that is caused by increased fluid volume may be improved by diuretics
• D. Dyspnea may be caused by antibiotic therapy used over a long period of time
Answer : C

Question No : 51 –
The patient has a nursing diagnosis of altered cerebral tissue perfusion related to cerebral
edema. An appropriate nursing intervention for this problem is to:
• A. Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees
• B. Provide a position of comfort with knee flexion
• C. Provide uninterrupted periods of rest
• D. Ensure adequate hydration with mannitol
Answer : A

Question No : 52 –
While assessing a patient, the nurse learns that he has a history of allergic rhinitis, asthma,
and multiple food allergies. The nurse must:
• A. Be alert to hypersensitivity response to the prescribed medications
• B. Encourages the patient to carry an epinephrine kit in case of an allergic reaction
• C. Advise the patient to use aspirin in case of febrile illnesses
• D. Admit the patient to a single room with limited exposure to health care personnel
Answer : A

Question No : 53 –
The nurse should administer nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding slowly to reduce the hazard
of:
• A. Distention
• B. Abdominal cramps
• C. Diarrhea
• D. Regurgitation
Answer : A

Question No : 54 –
A patient arrived to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) complaining of pain after
undergoing a right total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following should the nurse do to
assess the patient’s level of pain?
• A. Determine the patient’s position during surgery and how long the patient was in this position
• B. Inspect the dressing, note type and amount of drainage, and insure bandage adhesive is not pulling on skin
• C. Ask anesthesiologist what type of anesthesia patient received and last dose of pain medication
• D. Note location, intensity and duration of pain and last dose and time of pain medication
Answer : D

Question No : 55 –
When caring for a patient with impaired mobility that occurred as a result of a stroke (right
sided arm and leg weakness). The nurse would suggest that the patient use which of the
following assistive devices that would provide the best stability for ambulating?
• A. Crutches
• B. Single straight-legged cane
• C. Quad cane
• D. Walker
Answer : C

Question No : 56 –
The nurse teaches a patient recovering from a total hip replacement that it is important to
avoid:
• A. Putting a pillow between the legs while sleeping
• B. Sitting with the legs crossed
• C. Abduction exercises of the affected leg
• D. Bearing weight exercises on the affected leg for 6 weeks
Answer : B

Question No : 57 –
A patient with duodenal peptic ulcer would describe his pain as:
• A. Generalized burning sensation
• B. Intermittent colicky pain
• C. Gnawing sensation relieved by food
• D. Colicky pain intensified by food
Answer : C