Nursing Elites

1. In managing Type 2 diabetes, what is the most important dietary change?

• A. Increase carbohydrate intake
• B. Increase fiber intake
• C. Increase protein intake
• D. Reduce fat intake

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Increasing fiber intake can help regulate blood sugar levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes.

2. Disposal of medical records in government hospitals/institutions must be done in close coordination with what agency?

• A. Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
• B. Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)
• C. Records Management Archives Office (RMAO)
• D. Department of Health (DOH)

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.

3. A nurse is teaching a group of clients about stress. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?

• A. Protein requirements decrease in times of stress.
• B. Acute stress causes an increase in metabolism.
• C. Stress causes a positive nitrogen balance in the body.
• D. Glucose is broken down more slowly during times of stress.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Acute stress causes an increase in metabolism. During acute stress, the body's fight-or-flight response is activated, leading to an increase in metabolism to provide energy for the body to respond to the stressor. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. Protein requirements actually increase during times of stress to support the body's needs. Stress typically leads to a negative nitrogen balance in the body, not a positive one. Glucose is broken down more rapidly, not slowly, during times of stress to provide immediate energy.

4. You will give health instructions to Carlo, a case of bronchial asthma. The health instruction will include the following, EXCEPT:

• A. Avoid emotional stress and extreme temperature
• B. Avoid pollution like smoking
• C. Avoid pollens, dust, seafood
• D. Practice respiratory isolation

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.

5. Why is bleeding in the leg of a pregnant woman considered as an emergency?

• A. Blood volume is greater in pregnant woman; therefore, blood loss is increased
• B. There is an increase blood pressure during pregnancy increasing the likelihood of hemorrhage
• C. Pregnant woman are anemic, all forms of blood loss should be considered as an emergency especially if it is in the
• D. The pressure of the gravid uterus will exert additional force thus, increasing the blood loss in the lower extremities

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.

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