Mixed Deck — All PSB-RN Topics Flashcards
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Based on the passage: 'Normal adult blood pressure is typically 120/80 mmHg. Hypertension is diagnosed when readings consistently exceed 140/90 mmHg. Left untreated, it can lead to heart disease or stroke.' What is considered hypertensive?
Answer: 145/95 mmHg
The passage explicitly states that 'Hypertension is diagnosed when readings consistently exceed 140/90 mmHg.' Among the given options, 145/95 mmHg is the only reading that exceeds both the systolic (140) and diastolic (90) thresholds mentioned for hypertension. The other options fall within or below the normal or pre-hypertensive ranges.
What is the primary physiological role of dietary fiber in the human body?
Answer: Promote bowel regularity and digestive health
Dietary fiber promotes bowel regularity, prevents constipation, and supports digestive health by adding bulk to stool and feeding beneficial gut bacteria.
Which of the following is an essential component of clinical documentation in Registered Nursing Exam?
Answer: Objective observations, interventions performed, and patient responses
Clinical documentation must include objective, factual observations, all interventions performed, and the patient's response to those interventions for accurate medical records.
A patient diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU) must strictly restrict which nutrient from the diet?
Answer: Phenylalanine (an amino acid)
PKU is an inborn error of metabolism in which phenylalanine cannot be properly metabolized, requiring severe dietary restriction of phenylalanine to prevent neurological damage.
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
Answer: Hospital bed
Stethoscope, thermometer, and blood pressure cuff are all medical instruments or diagnostic tools typically used by healthcare professionals for patient assessment. A hospital bed, while a piece of medical equipment, is furniture designed for patient comfort and care, not a diagnostic or assessment tool in the same category as the others.
Which food source is widely recognized as one of the highest in potassium content?
Answer: Bananas
Bananas are among the most well-known high-potassium foods, making them important to monitor in patients at risk for hyperkalemia.
What is the best response to an angry family member questioning patient care?
Answer: Listen actively and explain the care plan calmly
When confronted by an angry family member, a professional nurse should employ therapeutic communication techniques. Actively listening to their concerns validates their feelings, and calmly explaining the care plan demonstrates transparency and helps to de-escalate the situation, fostering trust and understanding.
Which process describes the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane?
Answer: Osmosis
Osmosis is specifically defined as the net movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of higher water concentration (lower solute concentration) to an area of lower water concentration (higher solute concentration). This process is crucial for maintaining fluid balance in the body.
Which best describes the scope of Disease Pathology & Management in professional practice?
Answer: A comprehensive area covering both theoretical foundations and practical applications
Disease Pathology & Management encompasses both theoretical foundations and practical applications that are essential to professional practice in this field.
What is the correct approach to patient communication for a PSB-RN professional?
Answer: Use clear, simple language and verify patient understanding
Clear, simple language ensures patients understand their care, and verifying understanding through teach-back methods is a best practice in healthcare communication.
How does infection control & prevention contribute to overall success in Registered Nursing Exam?
Answer: It provides a structured framework for achieving consistent, quality outcomes
Infection Control & Prevention provides essential structure and guidelines that enable Registered Nursing Exam professionals to achieve consistent, quality outcomes in their work.
In Registered Nursing Exam, what is the retention period for professional records typically determined by?
Answer: Regulatory requirements, organizational policy, and applicable statutes of limitations
Record retention periods are determined by regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and applicable statutes of limitations to ensure compliance and protect all parties.
What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein in a healthy sedentary adult?
Answer: 0.8 g/kg body weight/day
The RDA for protein is 0.8 g/kg body weight per day for healthy sedentary adults, representing the minimum needed to prevent deficiency.
How should a PSB-RN professional handle errors in official records?
Answer: Draw a single line through the error, initial, date, and write the correction
The proper method for correcting errors maintains the integrity of the original record while clearly showing the correction, who made it, and when.
In Registered Nursing Exam, what is the MOST important element of strategic planning?
Answer: Aligning organizational goals with available resources and stakeholder needs
Effective strategic planning requires aligning organizational goals with available resources while considering the needs and expectations of all stakeholders.
In Registered Nursing Exam practice, when should a patient's vital signs be reassessed?
Answer: Whenever there is a change in patient condition or as per established protocols
Vital signs should be reassessed whenever there is a change in patient condition, after interventions, or according to established facility protocols to ensure continuous monitoring.
In the context of Registered Nursing Exam, what constitutes professional negligence?
Answer: Failure to exercise the degree of care that a reasonably competent professional would exercise
Professional negligence occurs when a professional fails to meet the standard of care that a reasonably competent professional with similar training and experience would provide.
Which of the following is an essential component of clinical documentation in Registered Nursing Exam?
Answer: Objective observations, interventions performed, and patient responses
Clinical documentation must include objective, factual observations, all interventions performed, and the patient's response to those interventions for accurate medical records.
Which of the following represents a conflict of interest for a PSB-RN professional?
Answer: Having a financial stake in a vendor while being responsible for vendor selection
A conflict of interest occurs when personal interests could improperly influence professional judgment, such as having financial ties to vendors while making purchasing decisions.
Which dietary modification is most important for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
Answer: Restrict potassium and phosphorus
CKD patients must restrict potassium and phosphorus because impaired kidneys cannot effectively filter and eliminate these electrolytes, leading to dangerous accumulation.
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