UITH School of Nursing Past Questions and Answers

UITH School of Nursing Past Questions and Answers

Here they are;

What is the normal body temperature for an adult?

a) 96.5°F

b) 98.6°F

c) 100.0°F

d) 102.5°F

Answer: b) 98.6°F

Which of the following is a vital sign?

a) Appetite

b) Pulse

c) Skin color

d) Taste

Answer: b) Pulse

Which organ is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?

a) Liver

b) Heart

c) Kidneys

d) Lungs

Answer: c) Kidneys

What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?

a) Anemia

b) Arrhythmia

c) Dyspnea

d) Diabetes

Answer: c) Dyspnea

In which position should a patient with a nosebleed be placed?

a) Supine

b) Trendelenburg

c) Fowler's

d) Prone

Answer: c) Fowler's

Which type of isolation is used for patients with infectious diseases like tuberculosis?

a) Contact isolation

b) Airborne isolation

c) Droplet isolation

d) Standard precautions

Answer: b) Airborne isolation

What is the primary role of a nurse in the preoperative phase of surgery?

a) Administer anesthesia

b) Perform surgery

c) Assess and prepare the patient

d) Monitor vital signs during surgery

Answer: c) Assess and prepare the patient

Which of the following is an example of a non-verbal communication technique?

a) Asking questions

b) Active listening

c) Using gestures

d) Giving advice

Answer: c) Using gestures

What does the acronym ABC stand for in nursing?

a) Advanced Bacterial Control

b) Airway, Breathing, Circulation

c) Ankle, Back, Chest

d) Arterial Blood Count

Answer: b) Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Which age group typically requires the most vaccinations?

a) Infants and young children

b) Teenagers

c) Adults

d) Elderly

Answer: a) Infants and young children

Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid pain medications?

a) Constipation

b) Insomnia

c) Hypertension

d) Dry mouth

Answer: a) Constipation

What does the term "prone" mean in the context of patient positioning?

a) Lying on the back

b) Lying face down

c) Sitting upright

d) Lying on the side

Answer: b) Lying face down

Which type of dressing is used for a wound with minimal drainage?

a) Wet-to-dry dressing

b) Transparent film dressing

c) Hydrocolloid dressing

d) Alginate dressing

Answer: b) Transparent film dressing

What is the purpose of a nasogastric tube (NG tube)?

a) Administering intravenous medications

b) Removing excess air from the stomach

c) Providing enteral nutrition or decompressing the stomach

d) Measuring blood pressure

Answer: c) Providing enteral nutrition or decompressing the stomach

What is the first step in the nursing process?

a) Planning

b) Evaluation

c) Assessment

d) Implementation

Answer: c) Assessment

What is the primary function of red blood cells (RBCs)?

a) Fighting infections

b) Carrying oxygen to body tissues

c) Forming blood clots

d) Regulating body temperature

Answer: b) Carrying oxygen to body tissues

Which of the following is a potential sign of infection in a wound?

a) Pale color

b) Warmth

c) Swelling

d) Absence of pain

Answer: c) Swelling

What is the recommended handwashing duration for effective hygiene?

a) 5 seconds

b) 10 seconds

c) 20 seconds

d) 30 seconds

Answer: c) 20 seconds

What is the proper technique for donning personal protective equipment (PPE)?

a) Gloves first, gown second, mask last

b) Mask first, gown second, gloves last

c) Gown first, mask second, gloves last

d) Gloves first, mask second, gown last

Answer: c) Gown first, mask second, gloves last

Which of the following is a common sign of dehydration in a patient?

a) Rapid weight gain

b) Increased urination

c) Dark yellow urine

d) High blood pressure

Answer: c) Dark yellow urine