RLE EXAM

1. During assessment, a patient who suffers from ischemic stroke which progresses to hemorrhagic stroke will open his eyes to pain with abnormal flexion of upper extremities but has no verbal output has a GCS score of.

2. What primarily determines the neurologic functions that are affected by a stroke?

3. A 78-year-old client is admitted to the emergency department with numbness and weakness of the left arm and slurred speech. Which nursing intervention is a priority?

4. What is a priority nursing assessment in the first 24 hours after admission of the client with a thrombotic stroke?

5. Which of the following blood tests is most indicative of cardiac damage?

6. Which of the following conditions is most commonly responsible for myocardial infarction?

7. Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor related to cholelithiasis?

8. A client with cholecystitis is experiencing jaundice. Which should the nurse consider as the reason for the jaundice?

9. The nurse is preparing to teach a client with gallbladder disease. Which topic should the nurse include in the health promotion?

10. Which among the statement below best describe Myocardial Infarction

11. Myocardial Infarction commonly happens in which part of the heart?

12. Describe the abnormal findings in the ECG of patient with M.I.

13. A 30 year old female known diabetic and a non-compliant patient arrived in the emergency room with complaints of drowsiness, fast deep breathing, a feeling of being very tired and is nauseated. During assessment the ER nurse notice that the patient has a fruity-smelling breath. The nurse suspects that the patient is in a state of:

14. A patient admitted in the ward complains of drowsiness and weakness. The nurse check the capillary blood glucose of the patient which has a reading of 40mg/dl. The nurse immediate response is:

15. A blood test that measures the average of blood sugar for the past three months.

16. The following are complications of Diabetes Mellitus except:

17. If a CVA patient is on antiplatelet therapy, part of the nurse teachings includes:

18. The client with acute renal failure asks the nurse for a snack. Because the client’s potassium level is elevated, which of the following snacks would be most appropriate

19. The nurse is developing a nursing care plan for the client diagnosed with CKD. Which nursing problem is priority for the client?

20. The nurse is caring for the client diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who is experiencing metabolic acidosis. Which statement best describes the scientific rationale for metabolic acidosis in this client?

21. The client receiving dialysis is complaining of being dizzy and light-headed. Which action should the nurse implement first?

22. The client with acute renal failure is recovering and asks the nurse, “Will my kidneys ever function normally again?” The nurse’s response is based on knowledge that the client’s renal status will most likely

23. Which of the following urinary symptoms is the most common initial manifestation of acute renal failure?

24. Which of the following substances is most commonly associated with causing toxic hepatitis?

25. Which of the following is a common symptom of toxic hepatitis?

26. Which of the following is a risk factor for developing toxic hepatitis?

27. Which liver enzyme is typically elevated in toxic hepatitis?

28. What is the first-line treatment for toxic hepatitis caused by acetaminophen overdose?

29. What is the primary treatment for acute tonsillopharyngitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?

30. Which of the following statements about toxic hepatitis is true?

31. Which imaging modality is commonly used to evaluate liver damage in toxic hepatitis?

32. What is the primary characteristic feature of bronchial asthma?

33. Which of the following medications is commonly used as a rescue inhaler in the treatment of acute asthma attacks?

34. What type of medication is typically used as a long-term controller in the management of bronchial asthma?

35. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of an asthma in acute exacerbation?

36. Which of the following is a risk factor for developing bronchial asthma?

37. What is the recommended position for a patient experiencing an acute asthma attack?

38. Which of the following tests is commonly used to diagnose bronchial asthma?

39. What is the goal of asthma management?

40. The patient with chronic gastritis is being put on a combination of medications to eradicate H.Pylori. Which drugs does the nurse knows will be probably be used for his patient?

41. The nurse is teaching a patient how to prevent recurrent of chronic gastritis symptoms before discharge. Which statement by the patient demonstrates a correct understanding of the nurse instructions?

42. The nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of chronic gastritis. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that this patient is risk for with vitamin deficiency?

43. A client with gastritis asks the nurse about analgesics that will not cause epigastric distress. The nurse should tell the client that which medication is unlikely to cause epigastric distress?

44. Which of the following symptoms is characteristic of active pulmonary tuberculosis?

45. Which diagnostic test is commonly used to confirm the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum samples?

46. What is the primary medication used in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis?

47. Which of the following is a common complication of untreated pulmonary tuberculosis?

48. Which population group is at the highest risk of developing pulmonary tuberculosis?

49. Which public health measure is important for controlling the spread of pulmonary tuberculosis?

50. Which complication can occur if acute tonsillopharyngitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes is left untreated?