OMSB_OEN Online Practice Questions and Answers

A nurse is visiting an Asian family and found that both parents have cardiac problems. The nurse is aware of Asian genetic predisposition to cardiovascular diseases. The nurse assessment falls below which of the following cultural assessment category?

A. Bio-cultural factors

B. Socio-cultural practices

C. Ethnic/racial background

D. Cultural dietary practices

A nurse is caring for a patient who is admitted into the surgical ward and was diagnosed with perforated appendix and is shifted to operation room for appendectomy. The nurse understands that this procedure is classified as:

A. Urgent

B. Emergent

C. Elective

D. Required

A 50-year-old multi-para woman complains of a soft bulge of tissue in her vagina. It is uncomfortable to her and is protruding through her vaginal orifice. The woman expresses her anxiety regarding her situation. What is the IMMEDIATE action of the nurse?

A. Refers the woman to the doctor

B. Educates the woman about her diet

C. Reassures the woman about her condition

D. Teaches the woman about Kegel exercises

A nurse is providing health instructions for a patient who is being treated for streptococcal pharyngitis. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates the need for further education?

A. "I should take the full course of therapy"

B. "I should replace the toothbrush with a new one"

C. "I should avoid sharing eating or food with others"

D. "I can return to work immediately after starting antibiotic therapy"

At the end of the year, the head nurse decided to motivate the nurses for their teamwork. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate action?

A. Sending an email to appreciate the achievement of the team

B. Circulating a memo to nurses listing the consequences of standard performance

C. Discussing the significant team contribution and challenges after the morning shift report

D. Acknowledging team members who have made a significant contribution during the ward meeting

A seven-year-old boy had tonsillectomy few hours ago. The mother asks the nurse about the type of food to be given when he awakes. The nurse replies as the following:

A. Citrus juice

B. Crushed ice

C. Fruits cut into pieces

D. Carbonated beverages

A nurse visited a postpartum mother who delivered a baby boy 3 days ago. During assessment, the nurse suspects that the mother is having postpartum depression. Which behavior suggests the condition in the mother?

A. Euthymia

B. Eating too little

C. Weakness to care for the baby

D. Difficulty to breastfeed the baby

Which of the following nursing role within the policy development core functions of public health could help to reduce the risk of obesity associated with a build environment?

A. Support the implementation of taxes on sugary beverages

B. Connect the community to available resources to lose weight

C. Encourage the community to walk instead of using transportation

D. Educate the community about the health consequences of obesity

A nurse aims to establish a respectful therapeutic relationship with a patient. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate to achieve this?

A. Discussing non-health-related topics

B. Being congruent between what is felt and what is expressed

C. Considering client's ideas, preferences, and opinions when planning care

D. Understanding the meaning and relevance of client's thoughts and feelings

A woman attends the health center with complaints of sudden, severe and sharp pain in the lower abdomen and an absence of menses for 8 weeks. The ultrasound reveals ectopic pregnancy. When interviewing the woman, which of the following will the nurse ask about as risk factor of ectopic pregnancy?

A. Oral contraceptive usage

B. Frequency of sexual activity

C. History of chlamydial infection

D. History of urinary tract infection