Imo State school of nursing past questions and answers
What is the normal range for adult heart rate at rest?
a) 60-80 bpm
b) 90-110 bpm
c) 120-140 bpm
d) 160-180 bpm
Answer: a) 60-80 bpm
Which organ is responsible for filtering the blood and removing waste products?
a) Lungs
b) Liver
c) Kidneys
d) Stomach
Answer: c) Kidneys
What does CPR stand for?
a) Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation
b) Cardiac Pressure Restoration
c) Central Pulmonary Rescue
d) Continuous Physical Recovery
Answer: a) Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation
Which of the following is not a vital sign?
a) Blood pressure
b) Body temperature
c) Height
d) Respiratory rate
Answer: c) Height
Which type of diabetes is characterized by the body's inability to use insulin effectively?
a) Type 1
b) Type 2
c) Gestational
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Type 2
What is the most common route of medication administration?
a) Intramuscular
b) Subcutaneous
c) Oral
d) Intravenous
Answer: c) Oral
Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B
c) Vitamin C
d) Vitamin K
Answer: d) Vitamin K
Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body?
a) Right atrium
b) Right ventricle
c) Left atrium
d) Left ventricle
Answer: d) Left ventricle
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
a) Transport oxygen
b) Fight infection
c) Digest food
d) Produce insulin
Answer: a) Transport oxygen
What is the normal range for blood pressure in adults?
a) 80/120 mmHg
b) 90/140 mmHg
c) 120/80 mmHg
d) 140/90 mmHg
Answer: c) 120/80 mmHg
What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in assessing a patient?
a) Measure blood pressure
b) Assess cognitive function
c) Evaluate pain tolerance
d) Monitor oxygen saturation
Answer: b) Assess cognitive function
Which of the following terms refers to inflammation of the membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord?
a) Pneumonia
b) Meningitis
c) Arthritis
d) Hepatitis
Answer: b) Meningitis
When preparing a sterile field, what should be the first step to maintain sterility?
a) Wear sterile gloves
b) Open sterile supplies
c) Cleanse the area with alcohol
d) Verify the expiration date of supplies
Answer: b) Open sterile supplies
What is the recommended method for a nurse to verify a patient's identity before administering medication?
a) Ask the patient's roommate
b) Check the medication label only
c) Use at least two patient identifiers
d) Trust the patient's verbal confirmation
Answer: c) Use at least two patient identifiers
Which of the following is a symptom of hypoglycemia?
a) Excessive thirst
b) High blood sugar levels
c) Shakiness and sweating
d) Elevated body temperature
Answer: c) Shakiness and sweating
A patient with a history of heart disease reports sudden severe chest pain. What action should a nurse take first?
a) Administer pain medication
b) Call a family member
c) Activate the rapid response team
d) Check the patient's temperature
Answer: c) Activate the rapid response team
Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for preventing pressure ulcers in bedridden patients?
a) Frequent repositioning
b) Strict bed rest
c) Application of heating pads
d) Use of tight-fitting clothing
Answer: a) Frequent repositioning
When conducting a physical assessment, which part of the stethoscope should be used to listen to high-pitched sounds like lung sounds and bowel sounds?
a) Diaphragm
b) Bell
c) Tubing
d) Earpieces
Answer: a) Diaphragm
What is the purpose of the RICE protocol in the initial management of a sports injury?
a) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
b) Run, Inspect, Cold pack, Exercise
c) Relax, Immobilize, Check, Elevate
d) Rehydrate, Inject, Consult, Elevate
Answer: a) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
What is the primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act in the United States?
a) Regulate the practice of nursing
b) Provide financial assistance to nurses
c) Establish nursing education programs
d) Define the role of nurse practitioners
Answer: a) Regulate the practice of nursing
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