Basic Nursing Care and Procedures Quiz

Test your understanding of basic nursing care and procedures with this quiz covering topics such as vital signs, patient care, and nursing interventions.

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What is the normal range for adult resting heart rate?

60-100 beats per minute

100-140 beats per minute

40-60 beats per minute

140-180 beats per minute

What does SOAP stand for in nursing documentation?

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

Status, Observation, Analysis, Plan

System, Observation, Assessment, Plan

Strength, Objective, Assessment, Plan

Which of the following is a common symptom of hypoglycemia?

Polyuria

Hyperthermia

Tachycardia

Diaphoresis

What is the purpose of a sterile dressing?

To prevent infection

To control bleeding

To immobilize a body part

To administer medication

What is the purpose of a Foley catheter?

To administer medication

To monitor blood pressure

To drain urine from the bladder

To measure respiratory rate

Which of the following is a sign of respiratory distress in a patient?

Slow, shallow breathing

Decreased heart rate

Flushed skin

Coughing up blood

What is the primary purpose of therapeutic communication in nursing?

To persuade patients to follow instructions

To establish a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship

To provide entertainment for patients

To gather information for medical records

Which of the following is a common symptom of fluid overload in a patient?

Hypotension

Decreased urine output

Dry mucous membranes

Hyperventilation

Which of the following is a complication of immobility in hospitalized patients?

Increased risk of pressure ulcers

Decreased risk of blood clots

Decreased risk of muscle atrophy

Improved respiratory function

#10

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Stage 3 pressure ulcer?

Superficial skin loss

Partial thickness skin loss

Full thickness skin loss

Loss of skin layers extending to muscle and bone

#11

What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient experiencing anaphylaxis?

Administering antihistamines

Applying ice packs

Administering epinephrine

Providing oxygen therapy

#12

What is the primary purpose of the Braden Scale?

To assess risk for falls

To assess risk for pressure ulcers

To assess risk for aspiration

To assess risk for infection

#13

Which of the following is a potential complication of intravenous therapy?

Hypoglycemia

Hypernatremia

Infiltration

Hypotension

#14

What is the primary purpose of a nasogastric tube?

To administer medication directly into the bloodstream

To facilitate breathing

To monitor intracranial pressure

To provide enteral nutrition or decompression of the stomach