1. What is the primary goal of nursing care?
A) To administer medications
B) To provide emotional support
C) To promote health and prevent illness
D) To perform surgical procedures
**Answer: C) To promote health and prevent illness**
2. Which vital sign is typically measured first in a patient assessment?
A) Blood pressure
B) Heart rate
C) Respiratory rate
D) Temperature
**Answer: B) Heart rate**
3. What is the normal range for adult blood pressure (systolic/diastolic)?
A) 90/60 mm Hg
B) 120/80 mm Hg
C) 140/90 mm Hg
D) 160/100 mm Hg
**Answer: B) 120/80 mm Hg**
4. Which of the following is not a symptom of hypoglycemia?
A) Shakiness
B) Confusion
C) Excessive thirst
D) Sweating
**Answer: C) Excessive thirst**
5. The acronym "SOAP" in nursing documentation stands for:
A) System, Organization, Assessment, Plan
B) Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
C) Symptoms, Observations, Assessment, Prescription
D) Standardization, Observation, Assessment, Protocol
**Answer: B) Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan**
6. Which of the following types of isolation precautions is used for patients with known or suspected airborne infections?
A) Contact precautions
B) Droplet precautions
C) Airborne precautions
D) Standard precautions
**Answer: C) Airborne precautions**
7. What does the acronym CPR stand for in emergency situations?
A) Cardiac Pain Relief
B) Controlled Pressure Reanimation
C) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
D) Cardiovascular Pumping Response
**Answer: C) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation**
8. Which of the following is not a type of wound healing?
A) Primary intention
B) Secondary intention
C) Tertiary intention
D) Quaternary intention
**Answer: D) Quaternary intention**
9. The "5 Rights" of medication administration include all of the following except:
A) Right patient
B) Right time
C) Right dose
D) Right color
**Answer: D) Right color**
10. Which organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing drugs in the body?
A) Kidneys
B) Liver
C) Heart
D) Lungs
**Answer: B) Liver**
11. What is the purpose of an incentive spirometer for patients?
A) To measure blood pressure
B) To prevent deep vein thrombosis
C) To promote deep breathing and lung expansion
D) To monitor oxygen saturation
**Answer: C) To promote deep breathing and lung expansion**
12. Which of the following is a common symptom of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A) Headache
B) Chest pain
C) Frequent urination with a burning sensation
D) Joint pain
**Answer: C) Frequent urination with a burning sensation**
13. What does RICE stand for in the context of first aid for an acute injury?
A) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
B) Rescue, Immobilize, Cover, Elevate
C) Recovery, Isolate, Clean, Examine
D) Rotate, Inject, Cleanse, Examine
**Answer: A) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation**
14. Which of the following is a common symptom of a myocardial infarction (heart attack)?
A) High fever
B) Severe chest pain or pressure
C) Numbness in the legs
D) Ringing in the ears
**Answer: B) Severe chest pain or pressure**
15. What is the purpose of a nasogastric (NG) tube?
A) To administer oxygen
B) To drain urine
C) To remove stool
D) To provide enteral nutrition or medication
**Answer: D) To provide enteral nutrition or medication**
16. Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid medications?
A) Hypertension
B) Constipation
C) Insomnia
D) Increased appetite
**Answer: B) Constipation**
17. Which of the following is a surgical procedure to remove the appendix?
A) Appendectomy
B) Herniorrhaphy
C) Colectomy
D) Cholecystectomy
**Answer: A) Appendectomy**
18. Which type of diabetes is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin?
A) Type 1 diabetes
B) Type 2 diabetes
C) Gestational diabetes
D) Pre-diabetes
**Answer: A) Type 1 diabetes**
19. What is the normal range for a fasting blood glucose level in adults?
A) 40-70 mg/dL
B) 80-120 mg/dL
C) 140-180 mg/dL
D) 200-300 mg/dL
**Answer: B) 80-120 mg/dL**
20. Which of the following is a common symptom of an allergic reaction?
A) Nausea
B) Drowsiness
C) Rash
D) Hypotension
**Answer: C) Rash**
Please note that these questions are for educational purposes, and the answers provided are based on general knowledge. Nursing practices and guidelines may vary by region and institution, so always refer to current guidelines and consult with healthcare professionals when providing patient care.
