NAUTH School of Nursing Past Questions and Answers

NAUTH School of Nursing Past Questions and Answers

Here they are;

What is the primary responsibility of a nurse during a "code blue" emergency situation in a healthcare facility?

a) Initiating cardiac rehabilitation programs

b) Providing emotional support to the patient's family

c) Administering life-saving measures such as CPR

d) Documenting the incident for billing purposes

Answer: c) Administering life-saving measures such as CPR

What is the purpose of the "RACE" acronym in nursing practice?

a) To assess a patient's mental status

b) To respond to a fire emergency

c) To manage acute pain

d) To evaluate a patient's response to medications

Answer: b) To respond to a fire emergency

In nursing, what does "POC" stand for?

a) Proof of Care

b) Point of Care

c) Plan of Correction

d) Patient Outcome Chart

Answer: b) Point of Care

What is the primary purpose of the "BRAT" diet in nursing care?

a) To provide a balanced diet for patients with diabetes

b) To reduce nausea and vomiting in patients with gastrointestinal upset

c) To promote weight gain in undernourished patients

d) To improve cognitive function in elderly patients

Answer: b) To reduce nausea and vomiting in patients with gastrointestinal upset

When assessing a patient's pain level, what is the "FACES" pain scale primarily used for?

a) Assessing psychological distress

b) Evaluating pediatric patients

c) Measuring blood pressure

d) Assessing pain in non-verbal patients

Answer: b) Evaluating pediatric patients

In nursing documentation, what is the primary purpose of the "PIE" method?

a) To document vital signs

b) To provide a structured format for patient care notes

c) To calculate medication dosages

d) To organize patient information

Answer: b) To provide a structured format for patient care notes

Which of the following is a common symptom of hypothermia?

a) High body temperature

b) Rapid heart rate

c) Shivering and confusion

d) Increased blood pressure

Answer: c) Shivering and confusion

What is the primary responsibility of a nurse during "end-of-life care" for a terminally ill patient?

a) Administering aggressive life-saving treatments

b) Providing comfort and pain management

c) Documenting non-essential information

d) Promoting the resumption of daily activities

Answer: b) Providing comfort and pain management

In a healthcare setting, what does "HIPAA" aim to protect?

a) Patient confidentiality and privacy

b) Personal employee records

c) Hospital equipment and assets

d) Medical research data

Answer: a) Patient confidentiality and privacy

What is the primary goal of the "5 Ps of Neurovascular Assessment" in nursing practice?

a) To assess pain levels

b) To evaluate cognitive function

c) To monitor skin condition

d) To assess the neurovascular status of a limb

Answer: d) To assess the neurovascular status of a limb

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

Which of the following is a common symptom of hyperglycemia in patients with diabetes?

a) Low blood sugar levels

b) Increased thirst and urination

c) Bradycardia

d) Hypotension

Answer: b) Increased thirst and urination

What is the primary purpose of a nurse's assessment of a patient's abdomen using the "IAPP" method?

a) To assess cardiac output

b) To evaluate gastrointestinal function

c) To document vital signs

d) To measure urine output

Answer: b) To evaluate gastrointestinal function

In nursing, what does "CXR" stand for?

a) Cardiovascular X-ray

b) Central X-ray Room

c) Chest X-ray

d) Cranial X-ray

Answer: c) Chest X-ray

What is the primary purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale in nursing care?

a) To assess a patient's mental status

b) To measure blood pressure

c) To evaluate bowel sounds

d) To assess a patient's level of consciousness

Answer: d) To assess a patient's level of consciousness

When caring for a patient with a tracheostomy, what is the primary purpose of the inner cannula?

a) To secure the tracheostomy tube in place

b) To allow the patient to speak

c) To maintain a patent airway by clearing secretions

d) To measure the patient's oxygen saturation

Answer: c) To maintain a patent airway by clearing secretions

Which healthcare professional typically assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provides basic care?

a) Nurse practitioner

b) Registered nurse

c) Licensed practical nurse (LPN)

d) Physician

Answer: c) Licensed practical nurse (LPN)

In the context of infection control, what does "PPE" stand for?

a) Personal Protection Equipment

b) Preventive Patient Education

c) Post-Procedural Evaluation

d) Protective Patient Equipment

Answer: a) Personal