15 Kano State school of nursing past questions and answers
What is the primary role of a nurse in patient care?
A) Administering medication
B) Drawing blood
C) Providing emotional support
D) Cleaning the hospital room
Answer: C) Providing emotional support
Which vital sign is measured using a sphygmomanometer?
A) Temperature
B) Blood pressure
C) Heart rate
D) Respiratory rate
Answer: B) Blood pressure
What is the first step in the nursing process?
A) Evaluation
B) Assessment
C) Implementation
D) Planning
Answer: B) Assessment
What is the purpose of the SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) note in nursing documentation?
A) To write patient's personal history
B) To create a to-do list
C) To record patient data and care provided
D) To schedule appointments
Answer: C) To record patient data and care provided
What is the recommended handwashing duration for effective infection control in healthcare settings?
A) 5 seconds
B) 20 seconds
C) 2 minutes
D) 30 seconds
Answer: B) 20 seconds
Which of the following is an example of a nosocomial infection?
A) Influenza
B) Common cold
C) Hospital-acquired pneumonia
D) Food poisoning
Answer: C) Hospital-acquired pneumonia
What is the purpose of the Braden Scale in nursing practice?
A) Assessing a patient's pain level
B) Evaluating skin integrity and risk for pressure ulcers
C) Measuring cognitive function
D) Calculating body mass index
Answer: B) Evaluating skin integrity and risk for pressure ulcers
What type of isolation precautions are implemented for a patient with tuberculosis (TB)?
A) Standard precautions
B) Airborne precautions
C) Contact precautions
D) Droplet precautions
Answer: B) Airborne precautions
Which of the following is an example of a non-verbal communication technique used in nursing?
A) Asking open-ended questions
B) Active listening
C) Maintaining eye contact
D) Giving clear instructions
Answer: C) Maintaining eye contact
When assessing a patient's pain, what is the most reliable source of information?
A) Family members
B) Patient's medical history
C) Patient's self-report
D) Nursing intuition
Answer: C) Patient's self-report
Which organization establishes and maintains ethical standards for the nursing profession in the United States?
A) WHO (World Health Organization)
B) CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
C) ANA (American Nurses Association)
D) Red Cross
Answer: C) ANA (American Nurses Association)
What is the purpose of the "5 Rights" of medication administration?
A) To ensure the right patient receives the right medication in the right dose via the right route at the right time
B) To provide five different medications to a patient
C) To verify a patient's age, weight, and allergies
D) To document medication administration
Answer: A) To ensure the right patient receives the right medication in the right dose via the right route at the right time
What should a nurse do before administering a medication to a patient?
A) Calculate the hospital's expenses
B) Check the patient's insurance information
C) Verify the patient's identity and the "5 Rights" of medication administration
D) Review the patient's medical history
Answer: C) Verify the patient's identity and the "5 Rights" of medication administration
What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale in assessing a patient's neurological status?
A) To measure blood pressure
B) To evaluate level of consciousness
C) To assess respiratory rate
D) To determine body temperature
Answer: B) To evaluate level of consciousness
Which of the following is an example of a therapeutic communication technique used by nurses?
A) Offering false reassurance
B) Changing the subject to avoid sensitive topics
C) Providing empathy and active listening
D) Ignoring the patient's concerns
Answer: C) Providing empathy and active listening.
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