Healthcare and Nursing Skills Quiz

Explore nursing skills with this quiz covering vital signs, infection control, medical abbreviations, and more. Test your healthcare expertise now!

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Which of the following is not a vital sign?

Blood pressure

Heart rate

Temperature

Cholesterol level

What does CPR stand for?

Cardiac Pulmonary Recovery

Cardiovascular Procedure Response

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Circulatory Pumping Replenishment

What does the acronym HIPAA stand for in healthcare?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Health Information Protection and Access Act

Hospital Information Privacy and Assurance Act

Healthcare Integrity and Privacy Protection Act

What is the purpose of a Foley catheter in healthcare?

To administer medication intravenously

To collect urine from the bladder

To measure blood glucose levels

To assist with breathing

What is the abbreviation for 'as needed' in medical prescriptions?

PRN

BID

TID

Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?

Vitamin A

Vitamin D

Vitamin K

Vitamin C

Which of the following is a method to prevent the spread of infections?

Wearing gloves

Skipping handwashing

Ignoring personal protective equipment (PPE)

Touching contaminated surfaces frequently

What is the normal range for blood pressure in adults?

100/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg

120/80 mmHg to 140/90 mmHg

140/90 mmHg to 160/100 mmHg

160/100 mmHg to 180/110 mmHg

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the kidneys?

Regulating blood pressure

Producing urine

Digesting food

Filtering waste from the blood

#10

What is the most common type of nosocomial infection?

Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Surgical site infection (SSI)

Pneumonia

Bloodstream infection

#11

What does the acronym SOAP stand for in medical documentation?

Surgery, Observation, Assessment, Planning

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

Symptoms, Observation, Assessment, Plan

Sensitivity, Observation, Analysis, Plan

#12

Which of the following is a common symptom of hypothyroidism?

Weight loss

Heat intolerance

Cold intolerance

Tachycardia

#13

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?

Rapid pulse

Pale, clammy skin

High blood pressure

Rapid, shallow breathing

#14

What is the primary function of insulin in the body?

To regulate blood sugar levels

To produce energy from food

To fight infections

To maintain blood pressure

#15

What is the primary purpose of a peak flow meter?

To measure blood pressure

To assess respiratory function

To monitor glucose levels

To evaluate kidney function

#16

What is the primary function of the cerebellum in the brain?

Regulating body temperature

Controlling voluntary movements

Processing visual information

Regulating emotions

#17

What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the brain?