Prometric HAAD/DHA/MOH MOCK TEST - 1
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A client with a history of hypertension develops sudden epistaxis. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
2.
A client is being discharged after treatment for epistaxis. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching?
3.
A client receiving oxygen therapy via nasal cannula complains of frequent nosebleeds. Which action should the nurse take first?
4.
The nurse is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) receiving 2 L/min oxygen via nasal cannula. The client develops epistaxis. Which nursing intervention is appropriate to prevent further nasal irritation?
5.
A client receiving oxygen therapy through a nasal cannula reports dry nasal passages and frequent nosebleeds. The nurse should instruct the client to:
6.
A client receiving high-flow oxygen via nasal cannula complains of nosebleeds. What action should the nurse prioritize to reduce the risk of further bleeding?
7.
A client on long-term oxygen therapy experiences frequent epistaxis. Which of the following measures should the nurse recommend to the client to reduce the occurrence of nosebleeds?
8.
A patient presents with clear, watery drainage from the nose following a head injury. The nurse suspects cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea. Question: Which of the following assessments would best help confirm the presence of CSF in the nasal drainage?
9.
The nurse is assessing a patient who sustained a head injury and has clear fluid leaking from the nose. When the fluid is collected on a gauze pad, a yellowish ring forms around the clear fluid. What does this indicate?
10.
A patient is recovering in the PACU after a tonsillectomy. Which assessment finding should the nurse monitor for that may indicate a complication?
11.
A nurse is educating a parent of a child who has just undergone a tonsillectomy about dietary restrictions.Which food should the nurse recommend avoiding in the immediate postoperative period?
12.
Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching regarding postoperative care after a tonsillectomy?
13.
A child has just returned to the surgical unit after a tonsillectomy. What is the most appropriate positioning for the child immediately after surgery?
14.
Which of the following statements by the patient indicates understanding of the importance of head elevation after tonsillectomy?
15.
A patient is recovering after a tonsillectomy and reports a pain level of 8 out of 10. Which of the following interventions is the most appropriate for managing the patient’s pain?
16.
What is the first step a nurse should take to open the airway of an unconscious adult patient?
17.
In which scenario is the jaw-thrust maneuver the preferred method for opening the airway?
18.
Which cranial nerves are primarily responsible for the gag reflex?
19.
A nurse is preparing to assist with the administration of anesthesia for a patient undergoing surgery. The anesthesiologist applies cricoid pressure. What is the primary purpose of the Sellick maneuver?
20.
A nurse is assessing a child suspected of having epiglottitis. Which of the following findings is most characteristic of this condition?
21.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first when caring for a patient with suspected epiglottitis?
22.
A patient is experiencing anaphylaxis after receiving an injection of a medication. What is the priority nursing intervention?
23.
When assessing a patient with respiratory distress, which location of retraction would be most concerning for the nurse?
