Nursing Australia and usa licence exam questions preparation
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Question1)
A prescription reads: acetaminophen liquid, 650 mg orally
every 4 hours PRN for pain. The medication label reads:
500 mg/15 mL. The nurse prepares how many milliliters to
administer 1 dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer using
one decimal place.
Answer: 19.5 mL
Formula:
Desired
Available volume¼ mL
650 mg
500 mg
 15 mL¼ 19:5 mL
In this question, you need to use the formula for calculat-
ing a medication dose. When the dose is determined, you will
need to type your numeric answer in the answer box. Always
follow the specific directions noted on the computer screen.
Also, remember that there will be an on-screen calculator
on the computer for your use.
Questions 2)
The emergency department nurse is caring for a child sus-
pected of acute epiglottitis. Which interventions apply in the
care of the child? Select all that apply.
1. Obtain a throat culture.
2. Ensure a patent airway.
3. Prepare the child for a chest x-ray.
4. Maintain the child in a supine position.
5. Obtain a pediatric-size tracheostomy tray.
6. Place the child on an oxygen saturation monitor.
Answer 2 ,3,5,6
In a multiple-response question, you will be asked to select
or check all of the options, such as interventions, that relate to
the information in the question. To answer this question,
recall that acute epiglottitis is a serious obstructive inflamma-
toryprocess that requires immediate intervention and that air-
way patency is a priority. Examination of the throat with a
tongue depressor or attempting to obtain a throat culture is
contraindicated because the examination can precipitate fur-
ther obstruction. A lateral neck and chest x-ray is obtained to
determine the degree of obstruction, if present. To reduce
respiratory distress, the child should sit upright. The child is
placed on an oxygen saturation monitor to monitor oxygena-
tion status. Tracheostomy and intubation may be necessary if
respiratory distress is severe. Remember to follow the specific
directions given on the computer screen.
Questions 3)
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client with a diagnosis of
heart failure who suddenly complains of shortness of breath
and dyspnea. The nurse should take which immediate action?
1. Administer oxygen to the client
2. Prepare to administer furosemide
3. Elevate the head of the client’s bed
4. Call the health care provider (HCP)
Answer: 3
Test-Taking Strategy: You mayimmediatelythink that the clienthas developed pulmonary edema, a complication of heart fail-ure, and needs a diuretic. Although pulmonary edema is a com-plication of heart failure, the question does not specificallystate
Questions 4)
Event: The nurse is caring for a client with terminal cancer.
Event Query: The nurse should consider which factor when
planning opioid pain relief?
Options:
1. Not all pain is real.
2. Opioid analgesics are highly addictive.
3. Opioid analgesics can cause tachycardia.
4. Around-the-clock dosing gives better pain relief than as-
needed dosing.
Answer: 4