School of Midwifery Asaba and Sapele Past Questions and Answers
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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
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In nursing, what does "ROM" stand for?
a) Range of Movement
b) Respiratory Onset Monitoring
c) Radiologic Observation Method
d) Random Order Measurement
Answer: a) Range of Movement
What is the primary purpose of the "SBAR" communication tool in nursing practice?
a) To assess a patient's mental status
b) To conduct physical assessments of the patient
c) To provide a structured format for patient care notes
d) To report critical information succinctly
Answer: d) To report critical information succinctly
When assessing a patient's neurological status, what does the "PERRLA" acronym stand for?
a) Pulmonary, Expiratory, Respiratory, Rate, Lung, Assessment
b) Pain, Eye, Reaction, Respiration, Loss of consciousness, Arousal
c) Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light, Accommodation
d) Peripheral, Endocrine, Reflexes, Respiratory, Level of consciousness, Activity
Answer: c) Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light, Accommodation
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 Protection Equipment
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
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
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