BUTH School of Nursing Past Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of the Braden Scale in nursing?
a) To assess pain levels
b) To determine nutritional status
c) To evaluate skin integrity and risk for pressure ulcers
d) To measure cognitive function
Answer: c) To evaluate skin integrity and risk for pressure ulcers
Which of the following blood pressure readings would be considered hypertensive?
a) 120/80 mm Hg
b) 140/90 mm Hg
c) 100/60 mm Hg
d) 130/70 mm Hg
Answer: b) 140/90 mm Hg
What does the acronym "CPR" stand for?
a) Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
b) Cardiovascular Pressure Relief
c) Cardio Pulmonary Recovery
d) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Answer: d) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Which medication is commonly administered to relieve pain and reduce fever?
a) Antibiotics
b) Insulin
c) Analgesics
d) Antihypertensives
Answer: c) Analgesics
The "PERRLA" acronym is used to assess what in a patient?
a) Skin condition
b) Visual acuity
c) Respiratory status
d) Gastrointestinal function
Answer: b) Visual acuity
What is the primary responsibility of a nurse in the "assessment" phase of the nursing process?
a) Administering medications
b) Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient
c) Gathering information about the patient's health status
d) Developing a care plan
Answer: c) Gathering information about the patient's health status
In which position should a patient be placed for a rectal examination?
a) Supine
b) Trendelenburg
c) Prone
d) Sims
Answer: d) Sims
What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale?
a) To assess pain levels
b) To evaluate cognitive function
c) To measure fluid intake and output
d) To assess a patient's level of consciousness
Answer: d) To assess a patient's level of consciousness
Which organization establishes and maintains standards for nursing practice in the United States?
a) WHO (World Health Organization)
b) CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
c) ANA (American Nurses Association)
d) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
Answer: c) ANA (American Nurses Association)
What does the term "HIPAA" refer to in healthcare?
a) Health Insurance Premiums for All Americans
b) Healthcare Improvement and Patient Access Act
c) Health Information Portability and Accountability Act
d) Hospital Infection Prevention and Awareness Act
Answer: c) Health Information Portability and Accountability Act
Which type of wound is characterized by a break in the skin's integrity and is often caused by blunt force or shear?
a) Abrasion
b) Laceration
c) Puncture
d) Avulsion
Answer: b) Laceration
What is the term for the technique used to assess the size, shape, and consistency of body organs?
a) Palpation
b) Percussion
c) Inspection
d) Auscultation
Answer: a) Palpation
Which of the following nursing actions is considered a sterile procedure?
a) Administering oral medications
b) Changing a sterile dressing
c) Assisting with ambulation
d) Providing emotional support to a patient
Answer: b) Changing a sterile dressing
What is the purpose of the "5 Rights of Medication Administration" in nursing practice?
a) To ensure the patient's right to refuse medication
b) To verify the patient's identity
c) To prevent medication errors
d) To document medication administration
Answer: c) To prevent medication errors
What is the primary responsibility 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
What is the purpose of a "bedside handoff" in nursing practice?
a) To transfer a patient to a different unit
b) To provide a report on the patient's condition during shift change
c) To administer medications at the bedside
d) To clean the patient's bedside area
Answer: b) To provide a report on the patient's condition during shift change
Which type of medication route involves delivering medication directly into the bloodstream?
a) Intramuscular (IM)
b) Oral (PO)
c) Subcutaneous (SC)
d) Intravenous (IV)
Answer: d) Intravenous (IV)
When caring for a patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube, what should the nurse do to prevent complications?
a) Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees during feeding
b) Flush the NG tube with cold water
c) Use a large-diameter NG tube for better drainage
d) Remove the NG tube during meals
Answer: a) Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees during feeding
What is the term for the process of examining the abdomen by listening for bowel sounds using a stethoscope?
a) Palpation
b) Percussion
c) Inspection
d) Auscultation
Answer: d) Auscultation
What does the acronym "IV" stand for in nursing practice?
a) Infection Verification
b) Intravenous
c) Internal Vascular
d) Insulin Verification
Answer: b) Intravenous
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