Nursing Elites

1. Bones continuously lose and gain minerals. This ongoing process is called?

• A. reorganization
• B. reorienting
• C. demineralizing
• D. remodeling

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, 'remodeling.' Remodeling is the process by which bones continuously lose and gain minerals, maintaining bone strength and integrity over time. 'Reorganization' (choice A), 'reorienting' (choice B), and 'demineralizing' (choice C) do not accurately describe the process of bones continuously losing and gaining minerals.

2. he can be expected to:

• A. Profit from vocational training with moderate supervision
• B. Live successfully in the community
• C. Perform simple tasks in closely supervised settings
• D. Acquire academic skills of 6th grade level

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.

3. What is a major goal for home care nurses?

• A. Restoring maximum health function.
• B. Promoting the health of populations.
• C. Minimizing the progress of disease.
• D. Maintaining the health of populations.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: A major goal for home care nurses is restoring maximum health function. This involves helping patients achieve their highest level of health and independence, focusing on individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs. Choice B, promoting the health of populations, is more aligned with public health nursing rather than home care nursing. Choice C, minimizing the progress of disease, is important but not as comprehensive as restoring maximum health function. Choice D, maintaining the health of populations, is more about preventive care at a population level rather than the individualized care provided by home care nurses.

4. After surgery Leda develops peripheral numbness, tingling and muscle twitching and spasm. What would you anticipate to administer?

• A. Magnesium sulfate C. Potassium iodide
• B. Calcium gluconate D. Potassium chloride
• C.
• D.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Understanding the underlying pathology and therapeutic techniques ensures that nursing care is not only reactive but also preventative, reducing the risk of complications.

5. A nurse should be cognizant that professional programs for specialty certification by the Board of Nursing accredited through the:

• A. Professional Regulation Commission
• B. Nursing Specialty Certification Council
• C. Association of Deans of Philippine Colleges of Nursing
• D. Philippine Nurse Association

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.

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