Nursing Board Cramsheet and Practice Review

A single-array JSON based on Philippine nursing board examination practice questions and lecture notes covering diverse topics from emergency care to research and professional ethics research.

Upon a patient's entry to the Emergency Room (ER) for a dog bite, what is the first nursing intervention?

Cleanse the bite with soap and running water.

According to the transcript, which location for a dog bite results in a shorter incubation period for rabies?

The face

Which medication is typically prescribed to prevent common bacterial complications from a dog bite?

Tetanus toxoid (Tetavax)

According to RA $9482$ (the Anti-Rabies Act of $2007$), what is the responsibility of the dog owner if their pet bites someone?

The owner will assist the bite victim with the medical expenses.

What is the most likely causative organism for bacterial pneumonia mentioned in the notes?

$$\text{Streptococcus pneumoniae}$$

What are the characteristics of the breath sounds typically detected in a patient diagnosed with pneumonia?

Fine crackles

What is the best position for a patient with pneumonia to assume to assist with breathing?

Semi-Fowler position at least $30$ degrees

What is the primary purpose of the National Licensure Examination (NLE) administered by the Professional Regulation Commission?

To protect the public from incompetent practitioners

A nurse participating in a TV commercial wearing inappropriate attire while endorsing a detergent product violates which standard?

The Code of Ethics for nurses

In qualitative research, what is the primary goal for using a qualitative design?

To capture the essence and emotion of the subjects or victims

What is the absolute requirement for the researcher to respect the privacy, anonymity, and confidentiality of a $21$-year-old subject?

Obtain an informed and written consent from the subject herself.

According to the Patient's Bill of Rights, from whom should the nurse obtain consent for an invasive procedure in chronological order?

$1.$ Parents, $2.$ Legal guardian, $3.$ Next of kin, $4.$ Physician

What finding indicates an adequate contraction pattern in a patient receiving oxytocin?

Three to $5$ contractions in a $10$-minute period, with resultant cervical dilatation

In community health, what does the prevalence of diseases indicate?

The magnitude of health problems

According to the Epidemiologic Triad model, what three factors are identified as causative factors of diseases?

External agent, susceptible host, and environment

What are the patterns of disease occurrence that are characterized by cases at irregular intervals scattered in particular places?

Sporadic

Which term refers to the ways families manage health needs and challenges?

Patterns of health habits or family coping

What are the three domains of learning for clients who are taught skills such as measuring blood glucose or changing dressings?

Psychomotor domain

Identify the causative agent of Dengue Fever.

$$\text{Virus}$$

Which nursing theory categorizes professionals using the spectrum from 'Novice to Expert'?

Benner's Theory

The Philippine Nursing Act of $2002$ is officially known as which law?

RA $9173$

Which law promotes the well-being and living conditions of government-managed health workers?

Magna Carta for Public Health Workers (RA $7305$)

At what time during pregnancy can the fetal heart typically be heard according to the text?

Fifth month

What is the ultimate purpose of record keeping in health care settings?

A. Safeguard information / D. Store information

Which therapeutic intervention should be emphasized for a patient with hypertension to maintain normal blood pressure?

Consuming less salt, regular exercise, maintaining normal weight, and reducing stress

What is the primary goal of Community Organizing Participatory Action Research (CO-PAR)?

To make the community empowered and self-reliant

What is the first step in the CO-PAR process during the Pre-Entry phase?

Survey the community

Identify the causative agent of Rabies.

$$\text{Virus}$$

Wait is the most important risk factor for the development of osteoporosis?

Menopause

In research, what is a full understanding based on the 'Informed Consent' principle?

Explaining the study including both risks and benefits

What is the drug of choice for treating Bulimia mentioned in the transcript?

Amitriptyline (an antidepressant)

What is the first priority assessment for a nurse admitting a patient to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)?

Respiratory function and airway

If a patient develops a temperature of $39.8^{\circ}\text{C}$ during a post-operative blood transfusion, what does this potentially indicate?

Allergic reaction from blood transfusion

A nurse must register with the PRC and satisfy how many Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units to renew their license?

$15$ units

What is the first step in the process of change according to Lewin's Change Theory?

Identify the inefficiency that needs improvement or correction (unfreezing)

Which medication is the only drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?

Rilutek (Riluzole)

How should Rilutek (Riluzole) be administered to a patient with ALS?

On an empty stomach

What does the Apgar score assess at $1$ and $5$ minutes after birth?

Newborn's condition and transition to extrauterine life

Which specific medical condition is characterized by herniation of the spinal cord, cerebrospinal fluid, and meninges into a sac?

Meningomyelocele (Spina Bifida)

What is the primary reason for surgical repair of a myelomeningocele?

To decrease the risk of infection

What supplement should be taken before and after conception to decrease the chances of neural tube defects?

Folic acid

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) can be detected in the blood as early as how many days after the last menstrual period?

$10$ days

For an accurate result with a home pregnancy test, which urine sample is best?

First-voided morning urine

Which domain is characterized by inattentiveness, over-activity, and impulsiveness in a child?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

What specific type of diet must a patient taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) follow?

Avoid foods high in tyramine (e.g., cheese, wine, pepperoni)

When following the APA style for a research paper, what is the required word count range for an abstract?

$150$ to $250$ words

In the second stage of shock, what effects are observed on the heart?

Increased heart rate, chest pain, increased cardiac troponin, and myocardial infarction

What is the term for involuntary urine leakage caused by sneezing, coughing, or changing position?

Stress incontinence

In cases of shock, what position is most beneficial for the patient?

Modified Trendelenburg