JUTH School of Nursing Past Questions and Answers

JUTH School of Nursing Past Questions and Answers

Here they are;

What is the primary purpose of a nurse's assessment of a patient's abdomen using the "IAPP" method?

a) To assess cardiac output

b) To evaluate gastrointestinal function

c) To document vital signs

d) To measure urine output

Answer: b) To evaluate gastrointestinal function

In nursing, what does "CXR" stand for?

a) Cardiovascular X-ray

b) Central X-ray Room

c) Chest X-ray

d) Cranial X-ray

Answer: c) Chest X-ray

What is the primary purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale in nursing care?

a) To assess a patient's mental status

b) To measure blood pressure

c) To evaluate bowel sounds

d) To assess a patient's level of consciousness

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

When caring for a patient with a tracheostomy, what is the primary purpose of the inner cannula?

a) To secure the tracheostomy tube in place

b) To allow the patient to speak

c) To maintain a patent airway by clearing secretions

d) To measure the patient's oxygen saturation

Answer: c) To maintain a patent airway by clearing secretions

Which healthcare professional typically assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provides basic care?

a) Nurse practitioner

b) Registered nurse

c) Licensed practical nurse (LPN)

d) Physician

Answer: c) Licensed practical nurse (LPN)

In the context of infection control, what does "PPE" stand for?

a) Personal Protection Equipment

b) Preventive Patient Education

c) Post-Procedural Evaluation

d) Protective Patient Equipment

Answer: a) Personal Protection Equipment

What is the primary purpose of the Trendelenburg position in nursing care?

a) To facilitate drainage of the head and neck

b) To optimize lung function

c) To prevent falls in elderly patients

d) To promote blood flow to the head and upper body

Answer: a) To facilitate drainage of the head and neck

In nursing documentation, what is the primary purpose of the "CBE" method?

a) To document vital signs

b) To provide a structured format for patient care notes

c) To calculate medication dosages

d) To organize patient information

Answer: b) To provide a structured format for patient care notes

What is the primary goal of the "ABCDE" approach to patient assessment in critical care?

a) To assess vital signs only

b) To communicate with the patient's family

c) To systematically assess and manage critically ill patients

d) To provide emotional support to the patient

Answer: c) To systematically assess and manage critically ill patients

Which of the following is a common symptom of shock in a patient?

a) Low blood pressure

b) Slow and regular pulse

c) Elevated body temperature

d) Increased urine output

Answer: a) Low blood pressure

What is the primary purpose of the "TIMI Score" in cardiology and emergency nursing?

a) To evaluate the patient's level of pain

b) To assess neurological function

c) To predict the risk of major adverse cardiac events

d) To measure urine output

Answer: c) To predict the risk of major adverse cardiac events

When caring for a patient with a tracheostomy, what is the primary purpose of the "tracheostomy tie"?

a) To secure the tracheostomy tube in place

b) To allow the patient to speak

c) To measure the patient's respiratory rate

d) To prevent aspiration of fluids and secretions

Answer: a) To secure the tracheostomy tube in place

What is the primary role 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

In nursing care, what does "ADPIE" represent?

a) Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation

b) Anatomy, Diagnosis, Prevention, Infection control, Excretion

c) Assessment, Documentation, Prevention, Isolation, Elimination

d) Assessment, Discharge, Planning, Isolation, Evaluation

Answer: a) Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation

What is the primary purpose of the "Rapid Response Team" (RRT) in healthcare settings?

a) To perform routine check-ups on patients

b) To assess patient's dietary needs

c) To provide immediate assistance to patients experiencing a deterioration in their condition

d) To assist patients with their activities of daily living (ADLs)

Answer: c) To provide immediate assistance to patients experiencing a deterioration in their condition

When administering medications to a pediatric patient, what should a nurse consider?

a) Administer adult dosages based on weight

b) Use the same dosage calculations as for adult patients

c) Calculate dosages based on the child's weight and age

d) Rely solely on the parent's assessment of the child's condition

Answer: c) Calculate dosages based on the child's weight and age

In nursing documentation, what does "SOAP" stand for?

a) Support, Outcome, Assessment, Plan

b) Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

c) Symptoms, Observation, Assessment, Protocol

d) Sterile, Over-the-counter, Assessment, Prescription

Answer: b) Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan