NAUTH School of Nursing Past Questions and Answers

NAUTH School of Nursing Past Questions and Answers

Here they are;

What is the primary purpose of the "Code of Ethics for Nurses" in nursing practice?

a) To limit patient access to medications

b) To restrict access to patient information

c) To provide emotional support to patients

d) To guide ethical behavior and decision-making in nursing practice

Answer: d) To guide ethical behavior and decision-making in nursing practice

A patient with a chronic illness is prescribed palliative care. What is the primary goal of palliative care?

a) To provide a cure for the illness

b) To limit pain management

c) To improve the patient's quality of life and provide relief from suffering

d) To measure blood pressure

Answer: c) To improve the patient's quality of life and provide relief from suffering

A patient has a central venous catheter (CVC) in place. What is the primary goal of using a CVC in patient care?

a) To monitor vital signs

b) To administer oral medications

c) To provide a secure airway

d) To deliver medications and fluids directly into the central circulation

Answer: d) To deliver medications and fluids directly into the central circulation

When assessing a patient's risk for skin breakdown and pressure ulcers, which factor is considered a significant risk factor?

a) Young age

b) Adequate nutrition

c) Moisture and friction

d) Frequent position changes

Answer: c) Moisture and friction

A patient is admitted with a suspected upper gastrointestinal bleed. What is the primary assessment the nurse should conduct first?

a) Heart rate and rhythm

b) Blood pressure

c) Respiratory rate and oxygen saturation

d) Urine output

Answer: a) Heart rate and rhythm

A patient is receiving intravenous (IV) fluids. Which vital sign should the nurse monitor most closely to assess the patient's fluid status?

a) Respiratory rate

b) Temperature

c) Blood pressure

d) Pulse rate

Answer: c) Blood pressure

When caring for a patient with an ostomy, what is the primary goal of stoma care?

a) To maintain the stoma's dryness

b) To promote pain

c) To prevent skin breakdown and infection around the stoma

d) To assess the patient's level of consciousness

Answer: c) To prevent skin breakdown and infection around the stoma

A patient with a history of chronic kidney disease is at risk for electrolyte imbalances. Which electrolyte is commonly affected in kidney disease?

a) Sodium (Na)

b) Calcium (Ca)

c) Potassium (K)

d) Phosphorus (P)

Answer: c) Potassium (K)

When caring for a patient with a potential risk of aspiration, which nursing intervention is crucial to prevent aspiration?

a) Encouraging the patient to drink liquids through a straw

b) Elevating the head of the bed during and after meals

c) Providing frequent oral intake of solid foods

d) Administering an opioid analgesic

Answer: b) Elevating the head of the bed during and after meals

A patient with a history of diabetes mellitus is at risk for hypoglycemia. What is a common symptom of hypoglycemia?

a) Increased thirst

b) Elevated blood pressure

c) Excessive urination

d) Sweating, tremors, and confusion

Answer: d) Sweating, tremors, and confusion

What is the primary purpose of the "Therapeutic Communication" technique in nursing practice?

a) To restrict information sharing

b) To limit patient participation in decision-making

c) To establish a caring and supportive nurse-patient relationship

d) To administer medications

Answer: c) To establish a caring and supportive nurse-patient relationship

A patient with a known latex allergy is admitted to the hospital. What type of precautions should the nurse implement for this patient?

a) Airborne precautions

b) Contact precautions

c) Latex allergy precautions

d) Standard precautions

Answer: c) Latex allergy precautions

When assessing a patient's level of pain, which pain scale is commonly used to evaluate pain in non-verbal or pediatric patients?

a) Numeric Pain Rating Scale

b) Faces Pain Scale-Revised (FPS-R)

c) Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

d) Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)

Answer: b) Faces Pain Scale-Revised (FPS-R)

A patient is prescribed oxygen therapy. What should the nurse monitor to assess the effectiveness of oxygen therapy?

a) Respiratory rate and oxygen saturation

b) Blood pressure

c) Heart rate

d) Temperature

Answer: a) Respiratory rate and oxygen saturation

When caring for a patient with a traumatic brain injury, which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize?

a) Elevated blood pressure

b) Decreased level of consciousness

c) Increased urine output

d) Elevated blood sugar levels

Answer: b) Decreased level of consciousness

A patient with a urinary catheter is at risk of developing a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). What nursing intervention can help reduce this risk?

a) Empty the drainage bag every 12 hours

b) Change the catheter every week

c) Use aseptic technique during catheter insertion and care

d) Administer antibiotics through the catheter regularly

Answer: c) Use aseptic technique during catheter insertion and care

A patient is prescribed to receive an intramuscular (IM) injection. What is the recommended needle gauge for an IM injection in adults?

a) 16-18 gauge

b) 23-25 gauge

c) 27-30 gauge

d) 21-22 gauge

Answer: d) 21-22 gauge

A patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed a short-acting bronchodilator. What is the primary purpose of this medication?

a) To reduce pain

b) To manage blood pressure

c) To stimulate the immune system

d) To provide rapid relief of bronchial constriction

Answer: d) To provide rapid relief of bronchial constriction

What is the primary goal of patient positioning in nursing practice?

a) To promote pain

b) To enhance comfort

c) To minimize patient interaction

d) To maintain optimal body alignment, prevent complications, and provide comfort

Answer: d) To maintain optimal body alignment, prevent complications, and provide comfort.