Nursing Elites

1. Mang Carlos has been terminally ill for 5 years. He asked his wife to decide for him when he is no longer capable to do so. As a Nurse, You know that this is called:

• A. Last will and testament
• B. DNR
• C. Living will
• D. Durable Power of Attorney

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.

2. A paranoid client refuses to eat telling you that you poisoned his food. The best intervention to this client is:

• A. Taste the food in front of him and tell him that the food is not poisoned
• B. Offer other types of food until the client eats
• C. Simply state that the food is not poisoned
• D. Offer sealed foods

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. As Leda’s nurse, you plan to set up an emergency equipment at her beside following thyroidectomy. You should include:

• A. An airway and rebreathing tube
• B. A tracheostomy set and oxygen
• C. A crush cart with bed board
• D. Two ampules of sodium bicarbonate

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. Maria’s statement “Bow down before me! I am the holy mother of Christ! I am the blessed Virgin Mary!” is an example of:

• A. Delusion of grandeur
• B. Visual Hallucination
• C. Religious delusion
• D. Auditory Hallcucination

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. A woman who has been following a vegan diet may need ____ supplements.

• A. vitamin C and vitamin A
• B. vitamin D and vitamin B12
• C. vitamin E and K
• D. vitamin D and niacin

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: vitamin D and vitamin B12. Vegans may need to supplement vitamin D and B12 as these nutrients are mainly found in animal products. While choices A, C, and D are essential vitamins, they are not typically lacking in a vegan diet. Vitamin C can be obtained from various plant sources, vitamin A can be derived from beta-carotene in plants, and vitamin E and K are also found in plant-based foods. Niacin, although important, can be sourced from plant-based sources and is not a common deficiency in vegan diets.

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