TEST TAKING STRATEGY

Is it possible to narrow the question into 2 options even without reading the
question?

Is it possible to know the side effect of a drug without knowing the drug?

Is it possible to correctly answer an option even without knowing a thing about the
question?

Is it possible to correctly identify the correct answer by studying only the

configuration of the options?

Is it possible to answer a question confidently even without a question?

 ANATOMY OF A QUESTION

I. STEM
Is the most important part of a question that asks for the correct response.

Example : The client has nasal packing in place. The nurse reviews the
physician order and anticipate that which client position would be
prescribed to reduce swelling?

A. Sim’s
B. Prone
C. Supine
D. Semi fowler’s position
II. MODIFIER
A single word in the question stem that changes the whole stem of the question or give
a new meaning to it.

Example : All of the following are contraindication

when giving Immunization except:

A. BCG Vaccines can be given to a child with AIDS

B. BCG Vaccine can be given to a child with Hepatitis B
C. DPT Can be given to a child that had convulsion 3 days after being given the
first DPT Dose
D. DPT Can be given to a child with active convulsion or other neurological disease
III. PITFALL - The option set by the author that he thinks most students will
answer.

Example : Mrs. Luis, the patient, states that she has burning sensation of urination
and sense of urgency. A urine specimen is to be collected. Which of the following is
the BEST method for collecting the specimen?

A. Clean catch urine collection

B. Do proper perineal care. Ask the client to first void
in a bedpan, prepare the clean specimen container and
catch her midstream urine, Send to the laboratory
immediately.
C. 24 hour urine collection
D. Obtain her urine through catheterization
PRINCIPLES OF TEST TAKING

I. PRINCIPLE OF CONTRADICTION
When two options contradict each other, there is a higher chance of one of them
being the correct answer.

Example 1: Mr. CKK is now comatose after 5 days of

hospital stay. If Mr. CKK’s Thumb mark was
obtained as his signature, how should you
consider this signature?

A. It has no meaning
B. It is a valid signature
C. It is not a valid signature
D. Verification is needed
Example 2: During Insertion of a central venous catheter, the patient should be
in:

A. Supine position
B. Trendelenburg position
C. Reverse trendelenburg position
D. High fowlers position

Example 3: Which physiologic effect should the nurse

expect in a client addicted to hallucinogens?

A. Dilated pupils
B. Constricted pupils
C. Bradycardia
D. Bradypnea
Example 4: In doing leopold’s maneuver, which among the following is not
considered as a good preparation?

A. The woman should lie in a supine position with her knees flex slightly
B. The hands of the nurse should be cold
C. Be certain that your hands is warm
D. The woman empties her bladder before palpation

Example 5: In consideration of the steps in applying the bag technique, which

side of the paper lining of the CHN bag is considered clean to make a non-
contaminated work area?

A. The lower tip

B. The outer surface
C. The inner surface
D. The upper tip
Example 6: To prevent leakage of fluid from the thoracic cavity, how will you
position the client after thoracentesis?

A. Place flat in bed

B. Turn on the unaffected side
C. Turn on the affected side
D. Place on bed rest

Example 7: You are the nurse of Tony who will Undergo T and A in the morning. His
mother asked you if tony will be put to sleep. Your teaching will focus that tony
will receive?

A. Spinal anesthesia
B. Anesthesiologist's preference
C. Local anesthesia
D. General anesthesia
Example 8: Jolina is put on antidepressant drug. These drugs act on the brain
chemistry therefore, they would be useful on what type of Depression?

A. Exogenous depression C. Endogenous depression

B. Neurotic depression D. Psychotic depression
II. PRINCIPLE OF COMMONALITY AND DIFFERENCE
2 or more options that has the same essential configuration and thought is unlikely
the correct answer.

Example 1: When injecting subcutaneous injection in an obese patient, It should be

angled at around:

A. 45 °
B. 90 °
C. 180 °
D. Parallel to the skin

Example 2: In cleaning the stoma, the nurse would use which of the following cleaning
mediums?

A. Hydrogen Peroxide, water and mild soap

B. Providone Iodine, water and mild soap
C. Alcohol, water and mild soap
D. Mild soap and water
Example 3: The client was involuntarily admitted to the mental health. The client is
demanding to be discharged from the hospital. The nurse does not allow the client to
leave. Which of the following represents the legal ramification associated with the
nurse’s behaviour?

A. The nurse will be charged with imprisonment

B. The nurse will be charged with assault
C. The nurse will be charged with slander
D. No charge will be made against the nurse because the nurse’s actions are reasonable

Example 4: The nurse refers a client with severe anxiety to a psychiatrist for
medication evaluation. The physician is most likely to prescribe which psychotropic
drug regimen on a short-term basis?

A. Valium
B. Elavil
C. Anafranil
D.Pamelor
Example 5: A client with glaucoma asked “ When will my vision returns? “ The most
appropriate response is ?

A. Although some vision has been lost and cannot be restored, further loss may be
prevented by adhering to the treatment plan.
B. Your vision will return as soon as the medication begins to work
C. Your vision will return to normal
D. Your vision loss is temporary and will return in about 3-4 weeks

Example 6: Aminophylline was ordered for acute asthmatic attack. The mother asked
the nurse, what is its indication, the nurse will say:

A. Relax bronchial muscle

B. Promote expectoration
C. Thin the secretion
D. Prevent thickening of the secretion
Example 7: Most antipsychotic medications exert which of following effects on the
central nervous system (CNS)?

A. Stimulate the CNS by blocking postsynaptic dopamine, norepinephrine, and

serotonin receptors.
B. Sedate the CNS by stimulating serotonin at the synaptic cleft.
C. Depress the CNS by blocking the postsynaptic transmission of dopamine,
serotonin, and norepinephrine.
D. Depress the CNS by stimulating the release of acetylcholine.

Example 8: The length of insertion in nasopharyngeal suction is:

A. Four to Eight inches

B. The distance from the tip of the nose to cheek
C. The distance from the tip of the nose to earlobe
D. Eight to Ten inches
III. PRINCIPLE OF CENTRAL TENDENCY
Correct answers in an all numeric options is most likely located in between the
extremes.

Example 1: What is the KVO rate of BT?

A. 5 gtts/min
B. 10 gtts/min
C. 15 gtts/min
D. 20 gtts/min

Example 2: The client is taking a long acting insulin. How long will the insulin
achieve it’s peak level in the blood?

A. 4 hours C. 16 hours
B. 8 hours D. 32 hours
Example 3: The normal amount of blood loss after a caesarian section is estimated to be:
A. 300-500 cc
B. 700-1000 cc
C. 100-200 cc
D. 1500-2000 cc

Example 4: The nurse knows that after receiving the blood from the blood bank, it should
be administered within:
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 6 hours

Example 5: How long should the nurse wait before taking the client’s blood pressure for
accurate reading?
A. 15 minutes
B. 30 minutes
C. 1 hour
D. 5 minutes
Example 6: In extreme situation and when no other resident or intern is available ,
should a nurse receive telephone orders, the order has to be correctly written and
signed by the physician within:

A. 24 hours C. 48 hours
B. 36 hours D. 12 hours

Example 7: This postpartal mother wants to loose weight she gained in pregnancy, so
she is reluctant to increase her caloric intake for breast feeding. By how much should
a lactating mother increase her caloric intake during the first 6 months after birth?

A. 350 kcal/day B. 500 kcal/day

B. 200 kcal/day D. 1000 kcal/day
IV. PRINCIPLE OF POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE HARMONY
A positive question will always ask for a positive answer and so is a negative
question.
FORMULA : [-] [-] = + Question
[+] [+] = + Question
[-] [+] = - Question

Example 1: The nurse assessing the urine of a client knows that which of the
following is unusual?

[-]

A. RBC 10-15 / hpf

B. Turbid
C. Amber
D. PH 6.0
Example 2: All but one of the following is an Anxiolytic:

[+] [-]
A. Tranxene
B. Milltown
C. Atarax
D. Parlodel

Example 3: Which of the following is not an unaccepted way of checking for tube
placement in patient undergoing gastric gavage?
[-] [-]
A. X-Ray
B. Observing for bubbles when the end of the tube is place in a vessel with water
C. Observing for symmetry of lung expansion
D. Instilling 60 ml of water and listening for gurgling sound by auscultation
Example 4:Which of the following is a pharmacological nursing intervention in
relieving the pain of a client?

A. Distraction
B. Guided Imagery
C. Biofeedback
D. Herbal Plants

Example 5: All but one of the following is not a type of non pharmacological relief
use in treating cancer pain in patients, EXCEPT:

A. Distraction
B. Herbal Plants
C. All of the above
D. None of the above

[+][-][-][-][-] = +
V. PRINCIPLE OF IMPROBABLE EXTREMES
Extreme modifiers, such as always, all, never, or only make it more likely that the
question is false. Here is a more complete list of EXTREME modifiers.

All, every, nothing, none, best, absolutely, always, never, worst, absolutely not,
only, nobody, everybody, certainly, invariably, no one, everyone, certainly not.

Example 1: The most effective way in limiting the number of microorganism in the
hospital is:

A. Using strict aseptic technique in all procedures

B. Wearing mask and gown in care of all patients with communicable diseases
C. Sterilization of all instruments
D. Handwashing
Example 2: When planning activities for the depressed client especially during the
early stages of hospitalization, which of the following plan is best?

A. Providing an activity that is quiet and solitary in nature to avoid increased

fatigue such as working on a puzzle or reading a book

B. Planning nothing until the client asks to participate in the milieu

C. Offering a client a menu of daily program of activities and insisting that the
client participate in all of them

D. Providing structured daily program of activities and encouraging the patient to

participate
Example 3: An incontinent elderly client frequently wets his bed and eventually
develop redness and skin excoriation at the perianal area. The best nursing goal
for this client is to:

A. Make sure that the bed linen is always dry

B. Frequently check the bed for wetness and always keep it dry
C. Place a rubber sheet under the client’s buttocks
D. Keep the patient clean and dry

Example 4: While doing nasopharyngeal suctioning on Mr. Abad, the nurse avoid trauma
to the area by:

A. Apply suction atleast 20 to 30 seconds each time to ensure that all secretions are
removed
B. Always use a sterile glove to prevent pathogens from entering the body
C. Never lubricate the tube
D. Do not apply suction while inserting the catheter
Example 5: A client with chronic renal failure is undergoing dialysis. You taught him
to limit his sodium intake and you told him about the use of Salt substitute. You
correctly explained to him that:

A. Do not use salt substitutes because some of them contain potassium and it could
cause fatal arrhythmias and asystole
B. Never use salt substitutes because it contains higher amount of sodium and might
contribute to your edema
C. Salt substitute is only taken if the Sodium intake exceeded the limit
D. Salt substitutes is recommended than the usual table salt because it contains less
sodium that might contribute to hypertension and water retention to the patient with
chronic renal failure
Example 6: Transmission of HIV from an infected person to another individual occurs:

A. Always in nurses that are pricked by needlestick

B. Only if there is a large amount of viral load
C. Commonly occurs as a result of sexual contact
D. In all infants born from women with HIV infection

Example 7: Mr. Santos RN, Works in a nursing home and he knows that one of his duties
is to be a patient advocate. Mr. Santos knows that being a patient advocate involves:

A. Act as the patient’s legal representative

B. Complete all nursing responsibilities on time
C. Safeguard the wellbeing of every patient
D. Maintain the patient’s right to privacy
VI. PRINCIPLE OF INITIATIVE CRITICAL THINKING

1. Cover the options

2. Read the question carefully
3. Try answering the question without looking at the options
4. Select the option that most closely matches your answer

Example 1: Which of the following is the most important assessment during the acute
stage of an unconscious patient like Mr. Franco?

A. Level of awareness and response to pain

B. Papillary reflexes and response to sensory stimuli
C. Coherence and sense of hearing
D. Patency of airway and adequacy of respiration
Example 2: The nurse knew that the normal color of Michiel’s stoma should be:

A. Brick Red
B. Gray
C. Blue
D. Pale Pink

Example 3: Which of the following method if used by Wilma will best assure that the
tracheostomy ties are not too tightly placed?

A. Wilma places 2 fingers between the tie and neck

B. The tracheotomy can be pulled slightly away from the neck
C. James’ neck veins are not engorged
D. Wilma measures the tie from the nose to the tip of the earlobe and to the xyphoid
process.
VII. PRINCIPLE OF GRAMMATICAL HARMONY
Options that do not coincide with the grammatical configuration of the stem is NOT
the correct answer.

Choices that are grammatically incorrect or contains typographical errors are

probably not the correct answer.

Example 1: Diazepam (Valium) is prescribed for a client

with anxiety. The nurse instructs the client to expect
which adverse effect?

A. Dizziness
B. Drowsiness
C. Shock
D. Lethargy
Example 2: When planning a care for a client who is pancytopenic, The major goal
should be:

A. Prevent hemorrhage, infection and decrease oxygenation

B. Administering an oral iron preparation
C. Preventing Fatigue and fluid overload
D. Encouraging a consumption of a neutropenic diet

Example 3: During routine care, Mr. Gary ask the nurse. “How can I be anemic if
this disease causes increased white blood cell production? The nurse best response
is that the increase in WBC production will cause:

A. Crowding out of RBC

B. Are not responsible to anemia
C. Use nutrients from other cells
D. Have an abnormally short lifespan
Example 4: Martha does review of related literature for the purpose of:

A. Determine statistical treatment of research data

B. Gathering data about what is already known or unknown about the problem
C. To identify if the problem is duplicated
D. To answer the research question

Example 5: When preparing epinephrine injection from an ampule, the nurse initially:

A. Taps the ampule at the top to allow fluid to flow to the base of the ampule
B. Checks the expiration date of the medication ampule
C. Removes the needle cap of syringe and pulls plunger to expel air
D. Breaks the neck of the ampule with a gauze wrapped around it
VIII. PRINCIPLE OF UMBRELLA EFFECT
A Choice that is more inclusive is usually the correct answer.

Example 1: Edna, 46 years old female is seen at the OPD for chromosomal and genetic
analysis. The nurse knows that Phenotype is:

A. The number of chromosomes of Edna which is 46 XX

B. The Totality of the Appearance and Behavior influenced by her Genetic constitution
C. The Behavior and Attitude of Edna as influence by the environment
D. The Behavior and Attitude of Edna as influence by her genes
Example 2: To view a person holistically, the nurse should think of him or her as:

A. Physical being who experiences pathology and

sociological changes
B. Social being who needs the dynamics of group
interaction
C. Psychological being whose mind influences his or her health status
D. Biopsychosocial being who is in constant interaction with the environment

Example 3: The major goal of health promotion and disease prevention is:

A. Betterment of the quality of life

B. Positive habits for enhancing health
C. Social and Economic productivity
D. Reduction of mortality rate
Example 4: A nurse in the emergency room receive a telephone call from emergency
medical services and is told that several victims who survived a plane crash and
are suffering from cold exposure will be transported to the hospital. The initial
nursing action of the emergency room nurse is which of the following?

A. Supply trauma rooms with bottles of sterile water and normal saline
B. Call the laundry department and ask the department to send as many warm blankets
as possible to the emergency room
C. Call the nursing supervisor to activate the agency disaster plan
D. Call the intensive care unit to request that nurses be send to the emergency room
IX. Principle of ABC, Maslow’s Hierarchy and Nursing
Process

When questions requires prioritization, These principles should apply. Keywords that
indicate the need to prioritize include :

BEST VITAL
ESSENTIAL PRIMARY
FIRST HIGHEST PRIORITY
IMMEDIATE INITIAL
MOST IMPORTANT NEXT
Example 1 : The client with a diagnosis of cancer is receiving morphine sulfate 10 mg
Subcutaneously every 3 to 4 hours for pain. When preparing the plan of care for the
client, the nurse includes whith PRIORITY action?

A. Monitor stools
B. Monitor urine output
C. Encourage the client to cough and deep breath
D. Encourage fluid intake
Example 2: A nurse if reviewing the plan of care for a pregant client with a diagnosis
of sickle cell anemia. Which nursing diagnosis, if stated on the plan of care, would
the nurse select as receiving the highest priority?

A. Anxiety
B. Ineffective coping
C. Disturbed body image
D. Deficient fluid volume
Example 3: A nurse is teaching a client with coronary artery disease about dietary
measures to follow. During the session, the client expresses frustration in learning
the dietary regimen. The nurse would initially:
A. Identify the cause of the frustration
B. Continue with the teaching
C. Notify the physician
D. Tell the client that the diet needs to be followed

Example 4: A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an infant suspected of having

pyloric stenosis. Which of the following is most likely expected to note in this
infant?
A. Blood PH of 7.5
B. Blood PH of 7.30
C. Blood Bicarbonate of 22 mEq/L
D. Blood Bicarbonate of 19 mEq/L
Example 5: A nurse develops a plan of care for a client with a cataract. Which nursing
diagnosis is a priority?
A. Fear r/t loss of eyesight
B. Social Isolation r/t decrease ability to mobilize
C. Disturbed sensory perception r/t ocular lens opacity
D. Risk for injury r/t decrease vision

Example 6: A client is seen by the nurse tilting his head and whispering words, as if
he is talking to someone. What should the nurse do first?
A. Initiate suicidal precaution
B. Ask the client if he is hearing voices
C. Formulate a nursing diagnosis of risk for injury directed to self
D. Evaluate the effects of the antipsychotic medication
Example 7: Once the flame is extinguish, it is most important to:

A. Cover the burn victim with warm blanket

B. Give him sips of water
C. Calculate the extent of his burn
D. Assess the client’s breathing

Example 6: When caring for Aida after a chest surgery, your priority would be to
maintain:

A. Supplementary oxygen
B. Chest tube drainage
C. Blood replacement
D. Ventilation exchange
X. Principle of “Tell Me More”

In Psychiatric Nursing, Remember to focus on the client’s feeling, concerns, anxieties

and fears. This is best summarized by a response the encourage the client’s
verbalization of feelings.

Example 1: A mother say to the nurse, “I am afraid that my child might have another
seizure” Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?

A. “Why worry about something you cannot control?”

B. “Most children will never experience a second seizure”
C. “Tell me what frightens you the most about seizures.”
D. “Tylenol can prevent another seizure from occuring”
Example 2: The nurse is observing a client with a potential for violence is agitated,
pacing up and down the hallway and is making aggressive gestures at other clients.
Which statement is most appropriate to make to this client?
A. “What is causing you to become agitated?”
B. “You need to stop that behavior now!”
C. “You will be restrained if you will not stop”
D. “You will need to be place in a seclusion”
Example 3: During a conversation with a depressed client on an inpatient unit, the
client says to the nurse,”My family would be better off without me” The nurse best
response is
A. “Everyone feels like this when depressed”
B. “Have you talked to your family about this?”
C. “You sound upset, are you thinking of hurting yourself?”
D. “You will feel better once your medication works”
Example 4: A client says to the nurse “I am worthless person, I should be dead” The
nurse best replies:

A. “Don’t say you are worthless, you are not a worthless person”
B. “We are going to help you with your feelings”
C. “What makes you feel you’re worthless?”
D. “What you say is not true”

Example 5: Ms. Maria Salvacion says that she is the incarnation of the holy Virgin
Mary. She said that she is the child of the covenant that would save this world from
the evil forces of Satan. One morning, while caring for her, she stood in front of you
and said “Bow down before me! I am the holy mother of Christ! I am the blessed Virgin
Mary!” The best response by the Nurse is:

A. Tell me more about being the Virgin Mary

B. So, You are the Virgin Mary?
C. Excuse me but, you are not anymore a Virgin so you cannot be the Blessed Virgin
Mary.
D. You are Maria Salvacion
XI. Principle of Reappearing Visage
A word or phrase that appears in the question and then re appears at one of the 4
choices is the most probable answer.

Example 1: A system used to deliver nursing care is

known as:

A. Job description
B. Pattern of nursing care
C. Manual of procedures
D. Health care delivery system

Example 2: A survivor of an accident repeatedly blames himself and tells the nurse he
should have died instead of his girlfriend. This is an example of:

A. Denial C. Repression
B. Grief D. Survivor’s Guilt
Example 3: A chronically ill school-age child is most vulnerable to which stressor?

A. Mutilation anxiety
B. Anticipatory grief
C. Anxiety over school absences
D. Fear of hospital procedures

Example 4: The major disadvantage of whirlpool cleansing of burn wound is:

A. Patient’s hypothermia
B. Cross contamination of the burn wound
C. Patient’s discomfort
D. Excessive manpower requirement
XII. The Drug Technique

Most drug, especially psychotropic medications either acts as a CNS Stimulant

or a CNS depressant. The strategy revolves in determining which are the
Central nervous system excitations and which are the Central nervous system
inhibitions. If 3 of the options are all CNS up and 1 is CNS down, pick the
CNS down. If 3 of the options are all CNS down and 1 is CNS up, pick the CNS
down.

Example 1: The nurse administers Wyamine to a client. The nurse should monitor
which of the following adverse effect associated with Wyamine?

A. Hypotension
B. Bradycardia
C. Shock
D.Hypertension
Example 2: The nurse is assessing a client who has just been admitted to the emergency
department. Which signs would suggest an overdose of an antianxiety agent?

A. Combativeness, sweating, and confusion

B. Agitation, hyperactivity, and grandiose ideation
C. Suspiciousness, dilated pupils, and increased blood pressure
D. Emotionally blunt, lethargy and impaired memory

Example 4: The nurse is monitoring a client receiving tranylcypromine sulfate

(Parnate). Which serious adverse reaction can occur with high dosages of this
monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor?

A.Muscular Spasticity
B.Bradycardia
C.Hypotensive crisis
D.Depression
Example 5: During the client-teaching session, which instruction should the nurse give
to a client receiving the second-generation antidepressant paroxetine (Paxil)?

A. "Report diarrhoea to the physician."

B. "Include high-fiber foods in your diet."
C. "Report polyuria to the physician immediately."
D. “Report hypertensive crisis and avoid tyramine rich foods."

Example 6: A client is admitted for an overdose of amphetamines. When assessing this

client, the nurse should expect to see:

A. tension and irritability.

B. hypotension.
C. slow pulse.
D. constipation.
7. A client with a history of polysubstance abuse is admitted to the health care
facility. She complains of nausea and vomiting 24 hours after admission. The nurse
assesses the client and notes piloerection, pupillary dilation, and lacrimation.
The nurse suspects that the client is going through which of the following
withdrawals?

A. Ecstasy withdrawal C. Cocaine withdrawal

B. Cannabis withdrawal D. Opioid withdrawal
XIII. Magic Words

There are words in the NCLEX/CGFNS and Local board examination where in, when
they appear, they are the most likely answer.

Example 1: This is an important procedure of the nurse during home visits:

A. Protection of the CHN bag

B. Proper cleaning of the CHN bag
C. Arrangement of the content of the CHN bag
D. Handwashing
Example 2: Post IVP, Fe should excrete the contrast medium. You instructed the
family to include more vegetable in the diet and:

A. Increase fluid intake

B. Barium enema
C. Cleansing enema
D. Gastric lavage

Example 3: Leah is developing constipation from being on bed res. What measures
should you suggest she take to help prevent this?

A. Eat more frequent meals instead of three large meals

B. Walk for at least half an hour daily to stimulate peristalsis
C. Drink more milk, increase calcium intake to prevent constipation
D. Increase fluid to 8 full glasses of water daily
Example 4: In administering pain medication in a cancer client, it should be
administered:

A. Round the clock

B. as needed
C. 4 times a day
D. as the patient requests

Example 5: The nurse should always remember the antibiotics are best given:

A. Round the clock, to maintain the adequate serum level

B. Twice a day, for the level to decrease during sleep
C. Thrice a day
D. PRN
Example 6: The most important quality that a nurse should demonstrate
before establishing a therapeutic relationship with the client is:

A. Self awareness
B. Acceptance of others
C. Knowledge
D. Skills

Example 7: Before being able to enter the AA, An alcoholic client

must first have:

A. Sincere desire to change

B. Motivation to change
C. Being aware of his own problem and how it
negatively affects his life
D. Adequate support system
I. Is it possible to narrow the question into 2 options even without reading the
question?

Question : Brain tumor, whether malignant or benign has a serious implications. As a

nurse, you should be able to understand the consequences of the disease and its
treatment. Conrad, who has brain tumor has an increase intracranial pressure. Keeping
Conrad's head and neck in alignment will result in:

A. Increase intrathoracic pressure

B. Decrease venous outflow
C. Increase venous outflow
D. Increase Intrabdominal pressure
II. Is it possible to know the side effect of a drug without knowing the drug?

Question : A patient is receiving a dose of sodium­meta­diamino­para­dioxy­arseno­

benzoe­methylene­sulph­oxylate (Neosalvarsan) for treatment of his Syphilis. When
administering the drug, which of the following is a potential side effect that you
need to tell the client?

A. Avoid driving or operating heavy machineries, The drug causes drowsiness.

B. Avoid exercising, The drug causes Palpitation and Tachycardia
C. Do not go to high places, the drug causes Tachypne
D. Take a bath using cold water because the drug causes Flushed and warm skin
III. Is it possible to correctly answer an option even without knowing a thing about
the question?

Question : Alio eram penetro in hospitium propter offensus. Quod of sequens est non an
specto in alio?
A client was admitted in the hospital because of shock. Which of the following is not
an expected assessment on a client?
A. Blood pressure of 90/60
B. Blood pressure of 139/89
C. Heart rate of 120 bpm
D. Low CVP recorded at 3 cmh2o
IV. Is it possible to correctly identify the correct answer by studying only the
configuration of the options?

Question : WHAT?
After one week of antidepressant medication, Jolina still manifests depression. The
nurse evaluates this as:

A. Unusual because the action of antidepressant is immediate

B. Unexpected because therapeutic effectiveness is always within a week
C. Expected because therapeutic effectiveness takes 2 to 4 weeks
D. Ineffective result because probably the drug dosage is inadequate
V. Is it possible to answer a question confidently even without a question?

Question : No Question
A. Increased heart rate C. Muscular flaccidity
B. Rapid breathing D. Diarrhea

Question : No Question
A. Are you feeling guilty about what happened?
B. Why do you feel this way?
C. That happened to me once
D. You seem very upset. Tell me how you are feeling.

Question : No Question

A. CNS Depression C. Lethargy

B. Bradycardia D. Pupil constriction
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