OAU ODL BNSC Entrance Exam Mock Test 3

1. A patient taking furosemide is at risk for:

2. A nurse administers insulin lispro at 7:00 AM. When should she monitor for hypoglycemia?

3. Which antibiotic is commonly associated with nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity?

4. A client taking lithium should be taught to:

5. A nurse is about to administer IV morphine. Which action is a priority?

6. A side effect of long-term corticosteroid use includes:

7. A nurse is giving warfarin to a patient. What lab result should be monitored?

8. Which medication is a beta-blocker used for hypertension?

9. A patient is prescribed digoxin. Before administering the drug, the nurse should:

10. A nurse is conducting a case-control study. What is a key feature?

11. What assessment finding would warrant immediate discontinuation of oxytocin during labor?

12. A nurse researcher ensures participants understand the study before consenting. This represents:

13. Which action reflects the ethical principle of fidelity?

14. A patient is admitted for heart failure. Which diet should the nurse recommend?

15. What should the nurse monitor closely in a patient receiving magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia?

16. A diabetic patient presents with fruity breath, dehydration, and deep breathing. What is the diagnosis?

17. A nurse is evaluating research findings. A confidence interval of 95% suggests:

18. A client with schizophrenia says, “I’m being watched through the TV.” This is an example of:

19. A nurse is caring for a woman in active labor. The FHR suddenly drops to 90 bpm. What is the priority action?

20. In a research study, the “p-value” determines:

21. A nurse is planning care for a patient in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Which is a priority intervention?

22. What is a priority concern for a client on lithium therapy?

23. Which phase of the research process involves identifying the population and setting?

24. A nurse notices a colleague acting erratically. What is the best initial action?

25. A child has a cyanotic congenital heart defect. Which nursing intervention has the highest priority?

26. Which research term refers to how well an instrument measures what it’s intended to?

27. A nurse is caring for a burn patient. What fluid replacement calculation is commonly used in the first 24 hours?

28. A postpartum client is diagnosed with postpartum psychosis. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

29. A client with major depressive disorder says, “I feel so hopeless.” What is the nurse’s priority response?

30. Which behavior is most concerning in a client with major depressive disorder?

31. A client with panic disorder is hyperventilating. What’s the nurse’s first action?

32. A client on lithium reports nausea and tremors. Lithium level is 2.0 mEq/L. What’s the priority?

33. The priority intervention for a suicidal client is:

34. A client with liver cirrhosis has ascites. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

35. Which dietary instruction is appropriate for a client with celiac disease?

36. Which lab value should the nurse report for a patient taking furosemide?

37. A client is recovering from a stroke. Which action should be taken first before feeding?

38. Which of the following is a priority teaching for a client on warfarin therapy?

39. A nurse observes peaked T waves on ECG. Which lab value supports this finding?

40. A post-operative client is experiencing sudden chest pain and shortness of breath. What is the priority?

41. A nurse is reviewing lab results for a client with chronic kidney disease. Which value is expected?

42. A client with acute pancreatitis is experiencing pain. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

43. The nurse is caring for a client post-thyroidectomy. Which sign requires immediate attention?

44. Which assessment is most concerning in a client with thyroid storm?

45. A client with COPD is on oxygen therapy. Which of the following should be reported to the provider?

46. A client is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following interventions is priority?

47. The term “population” in research refers to:

48. A client is pacing and shouting. What is the nurse’s first action?

49. A patient with DVT is on warfarin. Which lab test is monitored?

50. Which of the following is qualitative research?

51. Which sign is a positive indication of pregnancy?

52. What is a common side effect of antipsychotics?

53. Which position is best for a patient with dyspnea?

54. What does the p-value indicate in research?

55. Which immunization is contraindicated during pregnancy?

56. Which medication is a mood stabilizer commonly used in bipolar disorder?

57. What is the most common cause of peptic ulcer disease?

58. What type of research design is used in a study comparing two groups receiving different treatments?

59. Which sign indicates probable pregnancy?

60. Which electrolyte imbalance is most life-threatening in a patient with renal failure?

61. Which of the following is a characteristic of a hypothesis?

62. A nurse is caring for a patient with liver cirrhosis. Which of the following dietary instructions is most appropriate?

63. Which of the following is an example of a qualitative research method?

64. Which is the most reliable sign of true labor?

65. A nurse is caring for a post-op client with a chest tube. Which finding should be reported immediately?

66. In research, what does “informed consent” primarily ensure?

67. Which action is appropriate during the third stage of labor?

68. Which behavior best indicates improvement in a client with depression?

69. Which lab value would be most concerning in a patient with heart failure?

70. Which term describes the consistency of a research instrument?

71. What is the recommended intervention for a mother who wishes to exclusively breastfeed but reports sore nipples?

72. A patient states, “I feel like giving up.” What is the best nursing response?

73. A patient with COPD is receiving oxygen therapy. Which sign indicates oxygen toxicity?

74. What type of study uses both quantitative and qualitative approaches?

75. Which of the following conditions is most likely if a pregnant woman presents with hypertension, proteinuria, and edema at 32 weeks gestation?

76. Which side effect is most associated with long-term use of antipsychotic medications?

77. Which of the following is a priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with acute pancreatitis?

78. Which of the following best describes a null hypothesis?

79. At what gestational age does the fundus of the uterus typically reach the umbilicus?

80. A nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia who is experiencing auditory hallucinations. What is the most appropriate initial response?

81. A client with chronic kidney disease is scheduled for hemodialysis. Which pre-dialysis finding requires immediate notification of the healthcare provider?

82. A p-value of <0.05 indicates:

83. Which of the following best defines validity in research?

84. Which type of research design compares outcomes between two randomly assigned groups?

85. What is the purpose of informed consent in research?

86. A pregnant client at 28 weeks presents with BP 160/110, +3 proteinuria, and headache. What’s the likely condition?

87. A nurse assesses a 2-hour-old newborn with acrocyanosis. What should the nurse do?

88. Which action prevents neonatal hypoglycemia in a newborn of a diabetic mother?

89. A postpartum woman has a boggy uterus deviated to the right. What should the nurse do?

90. Which sign is most indicative of true labor?

91. A client with bipolar disorder is in the manic phase. The nurse should:

92. Which approach is best for managing a client with moderate anxiety?

93. Which statement indicates a patient with schizophrenia understands their condition?

94. A client on haloperidol develops muscle rigidity and fever. What should the nurse suspect?

95. A client says, “I just don’t see any point in living.” What is the nurse’s priority response?

96. The nurse is caring for a client with a deep vein thrombosis. Which intervention is appropriate?

97. A patient with heart failure has gained 2 kg in 2 days. What should the nurse do first?

98. Which dietary recommendation is appropriate for a client with hypertension?

99. A client with COPD is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 6 L/min. Which action should the nurse take?

100. A nurse is caring for a client post-thyroidectomy. Which finding should the nurse report immediately?