BUTH School of Nursing Past Questions and Answers

BUTH School of Nursing Past Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of the Braden Scale in nursing?

a) To assess pain levels

b) To determine nutritional status

c) To evaluate skin integrity and risk for pressure ulcers

d) To measure cognitive function

Answer: c) To evaluate skin integrity and risk for pressure ulcers

Which of the following blood pressure readings would be considered hypertensive?

a) 120/80 mm Hg

b) 140/90 mm Hg

c) 100/60 mm Hg

d) 130/70 mm Hg

Answer: b) 140/90 mm Hg

What does the acronym "CPR" stand for?

a) Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

b) Cardiovascular Pressure Relief

c) Cardio Pulmonary Recovery

d) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Answer: d) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Which medication is commonly administered to relieve pain and reduce fever?

a) Antibiotics

b) Insulin

c) Analgesics

d) Antihypertensives

Answer: c) Analgesics

The "PERRLA" acronym is used to assess what in a patient?

a) Skin condition

b) Visual acuity

c) Respiratory status

d) Gastrointestinal function

Answer: b) Visual acuity

What is the primary responsibility of a nurse in the "assessment" phase of the nursing process?

a) Administering medications

b) Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient

c) Gathering information about the patient's health status

d) Developing a care plan

Answer: c) Gathering information about the patient's health status

In which position should a patient be placed for a rectal examination?

a) Supine

b) Trendelenburg

c) Prone

d) Sims

Answer: d) Sims

What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale?

a) To assess pain levels

b) To evaluate cognitive function

c) To measure fluid intake and output

d) To assess a patient's level of consciousness

Answer: d) To assess a patient's level of consciousness

Which organization establishes and maintains standards for nursing practice in the United States?

a) WHO (World Health Organization)

b) CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

c) ANA (American Nurses Association)

d) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

Answer: c) ANA (American Nurses Association)

What does the term "HIPAA" refer to in healthcare?

a) Health Insurance Premiums for All Americans

b) Healthcare Improvement and Patient Access Act

c) Health Information Portability and Accountability Act

d) Hospital Infection Prevention and Awareness Act

Answer: c) Health Information Portability and Accountability Act

Which type of wound is characterized by a break in the skin's integrity and is often caused by blunt force or shear?

a) Abrasion

b) Laceration

c) Puncture

d) Avulsion

Answer: b) Laceration

What is the term for the technique used to assess the size, shape, and consistency of body organs?

a) Palpation

b) Percussion

c) Inspection

d) Auscultation

Answer: a) Palpation

Which of the following nursing actions is considered a sterile procedure?

a) Administering oral medications

b) Changing a sterile dressing

c) Assisting with ambulation

d) Providing emotional support to a patient

Answer: b) Changing a sterile dressing

What is the purpose of the "5 Rights of Medication Administration" in nursing practice?

a) To ensure the patient's right to refuse medication

b) To verify the patient's identity

c) To prevent medication errors

d) To document medication administration

Answer: c) To prevent medication errors

What is the primary responsibility of a nurse in the "implementation" phase of the nursing process?

a) Making a nursing diagnosis

b) Setting patient goals

c) Administering nursing interventions and treatments

d) Collecting data

Answer: c) Administering nursing interventions and treatments

What is the purpose of a "bedside handoff" in nursing practice?

a) To transfer a patient to a different unit

b) To provide a report on the patient's condition during shift change

c) To administer medications at the bedside

d) To clean the patient's bedside area

Answer: b) To provide a report on the patient's condition during shift change

Which type of medication route involves delivering medication directly into the bloodstream?

a) Intramuscular (IM)

b) Oral (PO)

c) Subcutaneous (SC)

d) Intravenous (IV)

Answer: d) Intravenous (IV)

When caring for a patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube, what should the nurse do to prevent complications?

a) Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees during feeding

b) Flush the NG tube with cold water

c) Use a large-diameter NG tube for better drainage

d) Remove the NG tube during meals

Answer: a) Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees during feeding

What is the term for the process of examining the abdomen by listening for bowel sounds using a stethoscope?

a) Palpation

b) Percussion

c) Inspection

d) Auscultation

Answer: d) Auscultation

What does the acronym "IV" stand for in nursing practice?

a) Infection Verification

b) Intravenous

c) Internal Vascular

d) Insulin Verification

Answer: b) Intravenous