School of Nursing and Midwifery Mkar Past Questions and Answers
Here they are;
What does the term "IVPB" stand for in nursing practice?
a) Intravenous Primary Bag
b) Intravenous Piggyback
c) Internal Vascular Pumping Bag
d) Intravenous Peripheral Bolus
Answer: b) Intravenous Piggyback
Which of the following positions is often used for patients with respiratory distress to optimize oxygenation?
a) Supine
b) Trendelenburg
c) High Fowler's
d) Lateral recumbent
Answer: c) High Fowler's
What is the primary purpose of a sterile dressing change?
a) To administer medications
b) To protect the wound from infection
c) To provide emotional support to the patient
d) To assess the patient's vital signs
Answer: b) To protect the wound from infection
In nursing documentation, what is the purpose of the "CBE" method?
a) To document vital signs
b) To organize patient information
c) To provide a structured format for nursing notes
d) To calculate medication dosages
Answer: c) To provide a structured format for nursing notes
Which of the following is an example of a subjective data assessment in nursing?
a) Blood pressure reading
b) Patient's statement of pain
c) Laboratory test results
d) X-ray findings
Answer: b) Patient's statement of pain
What is the primary responsibility of a nurse in the "planning" phase of the nursing process?
a) Administering medications
b) Developing a care plan
c) Providing emotional support to the patient
d) Collecting data
Answer: b) Developing a care plan
In nursing, what does "ADL" stand for?
a) All-Day Long
b) Activities of Daily Living
c) Advanced Diagnostic Labs
d) Assessment of Daily Life
Answer: b) Activities of Daily Living
What does the term "CVA" refer to in healthcare?
a) Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
b) Cardiac Ventricular Arrhythmia
c) Central Venous Access
d) Clinical Visual Assessment
Answer: a) Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
Which of the following is a common side effect of corticosteroid medications?
a) Hypotension
b) Hyperglycemia
c) Bradycardia
d) Decreased appetite
Answer: b) Hyperglycemia
What is the primary purpose of the nursing diagnosis phase in the nursing process?
a) Collecting data
b) Administering medications
c) Identifying the patient's health problems and needs
d) Developing a care plan
Answer: c) Identifying the patient's health problems and needs
When assessing a patient's neurological status, what does the "GCS" acronym stand for?
a) Global Cognitive Scale
b) Glasgow Coma Score
c) General Cranial Sensitivity
d) Gait and Coordination Scale
Answer: b) Glasgow Coma Score
Which of the following is a common symptom of hypoxia?
a) High blood pressure
b) Increased respiratory rate
c) Cold extremities
d) Cyanosis (bluish skin or lips)
Answer: d) Cyanosis (bluish skin or lips)
What is the primary purpose of a nursing care conference?
a) To document patient care
b) To provide emotional support to the patient
c) To discuss the patient's plan of care with the healthcare team
d) To assess the patient's pain levels
Answer: c) To discuss the patient's plan of care with the healthcare team
Which term refers to a patient's ability to understand and use health information effectively?
a) Cultural competence
b) Health literacy
c) Empathy
d) Resilience
Answer: b) Health literacy
What does the term "COPD" stand for in healthcare?
a) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
b) Cardiovascular Output Percentage
c) Continuous Oxygen Delivery Protocol
d) Common Orthopedic Pain Disorder
Answer: a) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
In a clinical setting, what is the purpose of the "Sbar" communication method?
a) To schedule appointments for patients
b) To provide a structured format for patient care notes
c) To report critical information succinctly
d) To document vital signs
Answer: c) To report critical information succinctly
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
When caring for a patient with a tracheostomy, what is the primary purpose of the tracheostomy cuff?
a) To secure the tracheostomy tube in place
b) To allow the patient to speak
c) To prevent aspiration of fluids and secretions
d) To measure the patient's respiratory rate
Answer: c) To prevent aspiration of fluids and secretions
In nursing practice, what is the primary function of the diaphragm of a stethoscope?
a) Measuring blood pressure
b) Assessing respiratory sounds
c) Evaluating bowel sounds
d) Detecting fluid retention
Answer: b) Assessing respiratory sounds
What is the term for a medical device used to deliver a controlled amount of medication to a patient's lungs?
a) Nebulizer
b) Ventilator
c) Oximeter
d) Intravenous pump
Answer: a) Nebulizer
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