HAAD Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses v6.0

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A 13 year old girl with manifestations of rheumatic heart disease is admitted to hospital.
Which of the following laboratory blood findings would confirm that she likely has had a streptococcal infection within the past two weeks?

  • A. Decreased leukocyte count
  • B. Elevated hemoglobin count
  • C. Elevated ASO titer
  • D. Decreased ESR


Answer : C

To prevent post-operative thrombophlebitis, which one of the following measures is effective?

  • A. Elevation of the leg on two pillows
  • B. Using of compression stocking at night
  • C. Massage the calf muscle frequently
  • D. Performing leg exercises


Answer : D

The mother of a child with nephrotic syndrome asks why her child must be weighed each morning. The nurse's response should be based on the fact that this is important to determine the:

  • A. Nutritional status
  • B. Water retention
  • C. Medication doses
  • D. Blood volume


Answer : B

A deficiency of which of the following vitamins can affect the absorption of calcium?

  • A. Vitamin C
  • B. Vitamin B6
  • C. Vitamin D
  • D. Vitamin B12


Answer : C

The nurse should place the automatic external defibrillator (AED) electrodes on the patient's anterior chest with one electrode placed:

  • A. Below the left clavicle and one below the right nipple
  • B. On the right mid-axillary line and the other at mid-sternum
  • C. Below the right clavicle and one below the left nipple
  • D. On the mid-axillary line and one at the sternal notch


Answer : C

When caring for a patient with hepatic encephalopathy the nurse may carry out the following orders: give enemas, provide a low protein diet, and limit physical activities.
These measures are performed to:

  • A. Minimize edema
  • B. Decrease portal pressure
  • C. Reduce hyperkalemia
  • D. Decrease serum ammonia


Answer : D

Collection urine bag should be emptied as necessary and at least every 8 - 9 hours to prevent:

  • A. Pooling of urine in the tube
  • B. Reflux of urine into the bladder
  • C. Pulling on catheter
  • D. Bacterial contamination


Answer : D

The best example of documentation of patient teaching regarding wound care is:

  • A. "The patient was instructed about care of wound and dressing changes"
  • B. "The patient demonstrated correct technique of wound care following instruction"
  • C. "The patient and family verbalize that they understand the purposes of wound care"
  • D. "Written instructions regarding wound care and dressing changes were given to the patient"


Answer : B

The nurse teaches a patient recovering from a total hip replacement that it is important to avoid:

  • A. Putting a pillow between the legs while sleeping
  • B. Sitting with the legs crossed
  • C. Abduction exercises of the affected leg
  • D. Bearing weight exercises on the affected leg for 6 weeks


Answer : B

Which of the following actions is the most appropriate when the nurse is responding to a patient during a tonic-clonic seizure?

  • A. Restrain the patient
  • B. Protect the patient from harm
  • C. Minimize noise and light stimulus
  • D. Apply oxygen by mask or nasal cannula


Answer : B

The patient did not sleep well last night and is anxious about having a bronchoscopy later this morning. The priority nursing intervention would be to:

  • A. Reassure and encourage expression of feelings
  • B. Administer the premedication a little earlier
  • C. Keep the patient occupied until the procedure
  • D. Explain the purpose of the bronchoscopy


Answer : A

The nurse should suspect that a patient has bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract when the color of the patient's stool is:

  • A. Yellow
  • B. Black
  • C. Clay
  • D. Red


Answer : B

The police bring a prisoner into the emergency department who is in severe pain. When the nurse is assigned to this patient, the nurse should:

  • A. Ignore the prisoner because he deserves to be in pain
  • B. Give the prisoner the minimum amount of pain medication ordered
  • C. Tell the prisoner to be quiet, as he is disturbing the other patients
  • D. Implement nursing interventions to relieve the prisoner's pain


Answer : D

The nurse is preparing teaching plans for several patients. The nurse should recognize which of the following patients is at greatest risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalance?

  • A. A 2-year-old patient who is receiving gastrostomy feedings
  • B. A 20-year-old patient with a sigmoid colostomy
  • C. A 40-year-old patient who is 3 days post-operative with an ileostomy
  • D. A 60-year-old patient who is 8 hours post-renal arteriography


Answer : C

The patient with liver cirrhosis receives 100 ml of 25% serum albumin intravenously. Which of the following findings would best indicate that the albumin is having its desired effect?

  • A. Decreased blood pressure
  • B. Increased serum albumin level
  • C. Increased urine output
  • D. Improved breathing pattern


Answer : C

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