Nursing and Healthcare Scenario-Based Decision Making Quiz

Test your critical care nursing skills with scenarios on prioritizing actions in emergencies. Improve decision-making abilities.

#1

A patient is experiencing shortness of breath and chest pain. What should the nurse prioritize?

Administering pain medication
Assessing respiratory status
Checking the patient's temperature
Contacting the patient's family
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#2

A post-operative patient reports sudden dizziness and weakness. What action should the nurse take first?

Administering pain medication
Assessing vital signs
Documenting the symptoms
Calling the doctor
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#3

A patient with a history of hypertension complains of severe headache and blurred vision. What action should the nurse take first?

Administering pain medication
Assessing blood pressure
Documenting symptoms
Calling the doctor
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#4

A patient with a Foley catheter reports burning sensation during urination. What is the nurse's initial action?

Increasing fluid intake
Administering antibiotics
Assessing catheter placement
Emptying the catheter bag
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#5

A patient receiving chemotherapy reports severe nausea and vomiting. What intervention should the nurse implement first?

Administering antiemetic medication
Assessing hydration status
Providing emotional support
Documenting the symptoms
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#6

A patient with a leg wound complains of increased pain and redness at the wound site. What action should the nurse take first?

Administering pain medication
Assessing the wound for signs of infection
Changing the dressing
Documenting the findings
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#7

During a health assessment, a patient complains of nausea and abdominal pain. Which of the following should the nurse prioritize?

Assessing the patient's skin color
Performing a focused abdominal assessment
Administering anti-nausea medication
Checking the patient's blood pressure
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#8

A diabetic patient is admitted with confusion and lethargy. The nurse notes the patient's blood glucose level is 50 mg/dL. What is the priority intervention?

Administering insulin
Providing oral glucose
Administering IV fluids
Calling the doctor
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#9

A patient with a history of asthma is prescribed a new inhaler. What should the nurse prioritize during patient education?

Demonstrating how to use the inhaler
Discussing potential side effects
Reviewing dietary restrictions
Providing emotional support
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#10

A patient with a nasogastric tube reports abdominal discomfort and difficulty breathing. What should the nurse do first?

Administering pain medication
Checking tube placement
Assessing vital signs
Calling respiratory therapy
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#11

A patient is scheduled for a lumbar puncture. What should the nurse instruct the patient to do?

Empty the bladder before the procedure
Eat a light meal before the procedure
Take pain medication before the procedure
Lie flat after the procedure
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#12

A patient with a history of heart failure is prescribed a new medication. What assessment should the nurse prioritize before administering the medication?

Assessing respiratory rate
Checking serum electrolyte levels
Assessing cardiac function
Reviewing the patient's medical history
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#13

A patient with heart failure is prescribed multiple medications. The nurse realizes there might be a drug interaction between two of the prescribed medications. What should the nurse do?

Administer both medications as prescribed
Hold both medications and notify the healthcare provider
Administer one of the medications and monitor closely
Administer one of the medications and skip the other
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#14

A patient with diabetes is scheduled for surgery. What is the nurse's priority regarding insulin administration?

Administering insulin as usual
Holding insulin until after surgery
Administering a reduced dose of insulin
Consulting with the anesthesiologist
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#15

A patient with a central venous catheter reports tenderness and swelling at the insertion site. What is the nurse's initial action?

Removing the catheter immediately
Administering pain medication
Assessing for signs of infection
Checking for catheter patency
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#16

A patient with a chest tube reports sudden chest pain and shortness of breath. What should the nurse do first?

Administering pain medication
Checking chest tube patency
Assessing respiratory status
Calling the doctor
1 answered
#17

A patient with diabetes is admitted with confusion and diaphoresis. The nurse notes a blood glucose level of 30 mg/dL. What is the priority intervention?

Administering insulin
Providing oral glucose
Administering IV fluids
Calling the doctor
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