PNCB Prep - Quiz #1: Questions With Correct Answers
An excessive amount of which mineral can lead to bone demineralization in a
patient with renal failure? Right Ans - Phosphorus.
- Excessive phosphorus can lead to bone loss because the kidneys cannot
efficiently eliminate this mineral.
Tables for determination of max. BP values for children are based on: Right
Ans - 1. Height percentile
2. Gender
3. Age
If a patient is suffering from multiple hypoglycemic episodes, an NP should
determine the cause. The first step is to determine if: Right Ans - Any
medications or insulin is causing the problem.
A 12 lead ECG shows a P wave following a wide QRS wave. What type of
rhythm is this? Right Ans - Ventricular rhythm.
- This is shown when a P wave follows a QRS wave or appears at the same
time.
Patients who are NPO must refrain from: Right Ans - Taking anything by
mouth
- No food or drink
A 2-month old infant is seen in the office with a port-wine lesion over the left
eye. The parents are concerned. What should the NP tell them: Right Ans - -
Port-wine stains are benign, flat hemangiomas with a stable course
- They DO NOT become malignant and don't have to be removed
- They may deepen in color
- Through cosmetic laser therapy they can be minimized or eliminated
A neonatal patient with signs of bradycardia is most likely to develop what
complication? Right Ans - Sepsis (shock)
Sepsis bradycardia is a late sign of shock.
, What is the purpose of good communication among healthcare professionals?
Right Ans - It is necessary for healthcare providers to provide safe and
adequate patient care
Corruption Right Ans - A pattern of behavior in which an adult (parent)
encourages a child/teenager to engage in unhealthy, dangerous, or illegal
behaviors
- e.g. Encouraging violence, drug use, sexual activity, racism, sexism etc.
Family history, profile and statistical information are all included in: Right
Ans - Complete health history
Nurse Practice Act Right Ans - - Gives nurses the legal right to practice
- Varies by state
- Has statutory authority and is legally enforceable
Bowen Family Systems Theory Right Ans - - Suggests that multiple factors
interacting across time influence functioning
- Identifies the interactions among biological, genetic, psychological and
sociological factors that influence human behaviors
Ethnocentrism (judgement of another culture) can likely result in: Right
Ans - i. Damage to patient dignity
ii. Loss of trust in healthcare team
iii. Negative emotional impacts on patients
What is the most achievable expected outcome for a child who is at risk of
infection in the hospital? Right Ans - The child will be discharged
tomorrow without infection
Range Right Ans - The difference between the smallest and largest
observation
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