Bauchi State school of nursing past questions and answers
Here are 20 questions with options and answers:What is the primary responsibility of a nurse?
a) Administrative tasks
b) Patient care
c) Facility maintenance
d) Research
Answer: b) Patient care
Which of the following is not a vital sign?
a) Blood pressure
b) Temperature
c) Heart rate
d) Pain level
Answer: d) Pain level
Which body system is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body?
a) Muscular system
b) Nervous system
c) Respiratory system
d) Circulatory system
Answer: d) Circulatory system
What is the normal range for adult resting heart rate (in beats per minute)?
a) 60-100
b) 30-50
c) 120-160
d) 200-220
Answer: a) 60-100
Which of the following is a common symptom of dehydration?
a) Hypertension
b) Increased urination
c) Dry mouth and skin
d) Rapid weight gain
Answer: c) Dry mouth and skin
What is the purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
a) To regulate medical doctors
b) To define the scope of nursing practice
c) To provide funding for healthcare facilities
d) To set drug pricing guidelines
Answer: b) To define the scope of nursing practice
What is the abbreviation for "as needed" in medication prescriptions?
a) P.O.
b) Q.D.
c) NPO
d) PRN
Answer: d) PRN
Which of the following positions is used to assess the posterior chest and lungs?
a) Trendelenburg position
b) Supine position
c) Prone position
d) Fowler's position
Answer: c) Prone position
A patient has a blood pressure reading of 150/90 mmHg. What stage of hypertension is this?
a) Normal
b) Prehypertension
c) Stage 1 hypertension
d) Stage 2 hypertension
Answer: c) Stage 1 hypertension
Which medication is commonly used to relieve pain and reduce fever?
a) Antibiotics
b) Antihypertensives
c) Analgesics
d) Anticoagulants
Answer: c) Analgesics
What is the abbreviation for "with food" in medication prescriptions?
a) P.R.
b) BID
c) QID
d) AC
Answer: d) AC
Which of the following is not a part of the nursing process?
a) Assessment
b) Diagnosis
c) Prognosis
d) Evaluation
Answer: c) Prognosis
What is the purpose of aseptic technique in nursing?
a) To maintain patient confidentiality
b) To promote infection control
c) To administer medications
d) To document patient care
Answer: b) To promote infection control
Which of the following is an example of a nursing intervention?
a) Ordering a diagnostic test
b) Diagnosing a medical condition
c) Administering medication
d) Setting hospital policy
Answer: c) Administering medication
What does "ROM" stand for in nursing documentation?
a) Range of Motion
b) Rest on Mattress
c) Respiratory Observation Measurement
d) Rapid Onset Migraine
Answer: a) Range of Motion
The abbreviation "CPR" stands for:
a) Cardiovascular Performance Ratio
b) Central Pulse Rate
c) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
d) Critical Patient Response
Answer: c) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What is the recommended position for a patient with difficulty breathing?
a) Supine position
b) Fowler's position
c) Prone position
d) Trendelenburg position
Answer: b) Fowler's position
Which of the following is an example of a subjective data in a patient assessment?
a) Blood pressure
b) Temperature
c) Patient's description of pain
d) Respiratory rate
Answer: c) Patient's description of pain
What is the first step in the nursing process?
a) Diagnosis
b) Planning
c) Assessment
d) Implementation
Answer: c) Assessment
The abbreviation "IV" stands for:
a) Intraocular Vision
b) Intravenous
c) Immediate Vital
d) Intensive Ventilation
Answer: b) Intravenous.
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