MOH EXAM QUESTION 2016
MOH EXAM QUESTIONS Sl. No 1 to 15
- Justice.
- Paternalism.
- pragmatism.
- Veracity.
2. Which action best describes a sentinel event alert?
- Documenting the breakdown in communication during a shift report
- Indicating that a community or institution is unsafe
- Recording the harm done when a medication error occurs
- Signaling the need for immediate investigation and response
3.The main goal of treatment for acute glomerulonephritis is to:
- encourage activity.
- encourage high protein intake.
- maintain fluid balance.
- teach intermittent urinary catheterization.
4. Which statement by a patient demonstrates an accurate understanding about herbal supplements?
- “Herbs may interact with prescribed medications but not other herbs.”
- “Most herbs have been tested and found to be safe and therapeutic.”
- “The Food and Drug Administration regulates herbs and allows advertising.”
- “There is no standardization among the manufacturers of herbs in this country.”
5. Which is primarily a developmental task of middle age?
- Learning and acquiring new skills and information
- Rediscovering or developing satisfaction in one’s relationship with a significant other
- Relying strongly upon spiritual beliefs
- Risk taking and its perceived consequences
6. Which statement by a patient with diabetes mellitus indicates an understanding of the medication insulin glargine (Lantus)?
- “Lantus causes weight loss.”
- “Lantus is used only at night.”
- “The duration of Lantus is six hours.”
- “There is no peak time for Lantus.”
7. The first step in applying the quality improvement process to an activity in a clinical setting is to:
- assemble a team to review and revise the activity.
- collect data to measure the status of the activity.
- select an activity for improvement.
- set a measurable standard for the activity
8. The nursing diagnosis for a patient with a myocardial infarction is activity intolerance. The plan of care includes the patient outcome criterion of:
- agreeing to discontinue smoking.
- ambulating 50 feet without experiencing dyspnea.
- experiencing no dyspnea on exertion.
- tolerating activity well.
- allow the patient and family members time to be alone.
- arrange time for the patient to speak with another patient with cancer.
- direct the discussion and validation of emotion, without false reassurance.
- request a consultation from a social worker on the oncology unit.
10. Nursing diagnoses mostly differ from medical diagnoses in that they are:
- dependent upon medical diagnoses for the direction of appropriate interventions.
- primarily concerned with caring, while medical diagnoses are primarily concerned with curing.
- primarily concerned with human response, while medical diagnoses are primarily concerned with pathology.
- primarily concerned with psychosocial parameters, while medical diagnoses are primarily concerned with physiologic parameters.
11. For a patient with Crohn’s disease, the medical-surgical nurse recommends a diet that is:
- high in fiber, and low in protein and calories.
- high in potassium.
- low in fiber, and high in protein and calories.
- low in potassium.
12. When examining a patient who is paralyzed below the T4 level, the medical-surgical nurse expects to find:
- flaccidity of the upper extremities.
- hyperreflexia and spasticity of the upper extremities.
- impaired diaphragmatic function requiring ventilator support.
- independent use of upper extremities and efficient cough.
13. After completing a thorough neurological and physical assessment of a patient who is admitted for a suspected stroke, a medical-surgical nurse anticipates the next step in the immediate care of this patient to include:
- administering tissue plasminogen activator.
- obtaining a computed tomography scan of the head without contrast.
- obtaining a neurosurgical consultation.
- preparing for carotid Doppler ultrasonography.
14. A nursing department in an acute care setting decides to redesign its nursing practice based on a theoretical framework. The feedback from patients, families, and staff reflects that caring is a key element. Which theorist best supports this concept?
- Erikson
- Maslow
- Rogers
- Watson
15. To prevent a common, adverse effect of prolonged use of phenytoin sodium patients taking the drug are instructed to:
- avoid crowds and obtain an annual influenza vaccination.
- drink at least 2 L of fluids daily, including 8 to 10 glasses of water.
- eat a potassium-rich, low sodium diet.
- practice good dental hygiene and report gum swelling or bleeding.
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