Question: Student nurse on oncology floor – which statement shows need for education?
Answer Choices:
Retinoblastoma = earache
Bone marrow used for leukemia dx
No live vaccines
Neuroblastomas common in infants
Non-Hodgkin mimics leukemia
Answer: Retinoblastoma = earache (Incorrect statement)
Question: Coarctation of aorta – what assessment aids diagnosis?
Answer Choices:
Weak or absent femoral pulses
Cool arms, bounding brachial
Bounding pedal pulses
Cyanosis in extremities only
Answer: Weak or absent femoral pulses
Question: Newborn with coarctation of aorta – assessment?
Answer Choices:
Weak or absent femoral pulses
Answer: Weak or absent femoral pulses
Question: 15-year-old diving injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage – which presentation expected?
Answer Choices:
Low GCS due to bleeding into brain stem
No symptoms for 5–7 days
Start concussion protocol
Carries on conversation, then LOC drops quickly
Answer: Carries on conversation, then LOC drops quickly
Question: 8-month-old admitted after crib fall – signs of increased ICP?
Answer Choices:
Irritable, consoled, low pitch cry, feeds well
Irritable, consoled, high pitch cry, feeds well
Irritable, not consoled, high pitch cry, not feeding well
Flat fontanel, consoled, feeds normally
Answer: Irritable, not consoled, high pitch cry, not feeding well
Question: Pregnant woman going to Hawaii – what foods to avoid? (Select all that apply)
Answer Choices:
Raw sushi
Shrimp
Mahi Mahi
Mackerel fish
White Albacore steak
Answer: Raw sushi; Mackerel fish
Question: Which is not a presumptive sign of pregnancy?
Answer Choices:
Morning sickness
Positive home test
Seeing fetus on ultrasound
Feeling fluttering kicks
Answer: Seeing fetus on ultrasound
Question: When can sexual relations resume postpartum?
Answer Choices:
7–10 days
2–3 months
Hormones shift; whenever ready
Most women are ready to resume sexual relations 5–6 weeks after delivery
Answer: Most women are ready to resume sexual relations 5–6 weeks after delivery
Question: Pediatric Well Child visit – what is unusual RN should report?
Answer Choices:
Overweight
Normal height
Gaining weight
Weight-to-height ratio
Answer: Overweight
Question: Which supports diagnosis of pathologic jaundice?
Answer Choices:
Bilirubin ↑ >1 mg/dL/24h
Bilirubin >10 mg/dL
Bilirubin >2 in cord blood
Clinical jaundice within 24 hours
Answer: Clinical jaundice within 24 hours
Question: Huntington’s Disease: man not a carrier, woman is. Chance of offspring with HD?
Answer: 50%
Question: Postpartum bleeding >500 mL – what meds help control?
Answer Choices:
Carboprost
Methylergonovine
Oxytocin
(Not: Nalbuphine, Magnesium sulfate)
Answer: Carboprost; Methylergonovine; Oxytocin
Question: Postpartum patient on magnesium sulfate – absent reflexes – nurse’s priority?
Answer Choices:
Turn down room temp
Stop magnesium and give calcium gluconate
Reassess fundus
Give pain meds
Answer: Stop magnesium and give calcium gluconate