Nursing Elites

1. A patient has begun taking furosemide to manage heart failure. What food should the nurse recommend that the patient consume frequently while taking this drug?

• A. legumes
• B. cabbage
• C. peanut butter
• D. bananas

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Furosemide is a diuretic that can lead to potassium loss; therefore, it is recommended that patients consume potassium-rich foods like bananas to prevent hypokalemia.

2. Nurse Joel and Ana are helping a 16-year-old Nursing Student in a case filed against the student for frustrated homicide. Nurse Joel and Ana are aware of the different circumstances of crimes. They are correct in identifying which of the following circumstances will be best applied in this case?

• A. Justifying
• B. Aggravating
• C. Mitigating
• D. Exempting

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In cases of frustrated homicide, the circumstance of 'justifying' is the most applicable. Justifying circumstances are those that exempt the individual from criminal liability because the act is considered morally right or justified under the circumstances. Aggravating circumstances would worsen the offense, mitigating circumstances would lessen the penalty, and exempting circumstances would completely excuse the individual from liability, none of which are suitable in a case of frustrated homicide.

3. In a therapeutic relationship, the nurse must understand own values, beliefs, feelings, prejudices & how these affect others. This is called:

• A. Therapeutic use of self
• B. Psychotherapy
• C. Therapeutic communication
• D. Self awareness

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.

4. Which of the following is the least likely reason that osteoporosis is more prevalent in women?

• A. women have smaller bodies
• B. women have lower bone mass
• C. women consume less calcium
• D. bone loss begins later in women

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. Contrary to the statement, bone loss begins earlier in women, particularly after menopause, due to the decrease in estrogen levels. This drop in estrogen accelerates bone loss, contributing to the higher prevalence of osteoporosis in women. Choices A, B, and C are more likely reasons for the increased prevalence of osteoporosis in women. Women generally have smaller bodies, lower bone mass compared to men, and may consume less calcium, all of which are significant factors contributing to the higher incidence of osteoporosis in women.

5. What is the rationale in the use of bag technique during home visits?

• A. It helps render effective nursing care to clients or other members of the family
• B. It saves time and effort of the nurse in the performance of nursing procedures
• C. It should minimize or prevent the spread of infection from individuals to families
• D. It should not overshadow concerns for the patient

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.

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