#1
Which vital sign provides information about the efficiency of the heart's pumping function?
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Heart rate
Temperature
#2
What is the primary purpose of conducting a pain assessment in nursing?
To prescribe pain medication
To identify the cause of pain
To monitor vital signs
To assess skin integrity
#3
Which nursing intervention is essential during the assessment of a patient's nutritional status?
Administering pain medication
Monitoring blood pressure
Assessing dietary intake
Administering IV fluids
#4
What is the primary goal of a nursing health history assessment?
To identify potential legal issues
To establish rapport with the patient
To gather information about the patient's health and lifestyle
To prescribe medications
#5
When assessing a patient's respiratory status, which parameter is measured during pulse oximetry?
Blood pressure
Oxygen saturation
Respiratory rate
Temperature
#6
In the context of patient education, what is the purpose of using teach-back or return demonstration?
To assess the nurse's teaching skills
To evaluate the patient's knowledge retention
To collect feedback on educational materials
To determine the patient's level of anxiety
#7
During a head-to-toe physical assessment, what does the assessment of cranial nerve function involve?
Checking reflexes
Inspecting skin integrity
Assessing mental status
Examining facial muscles and movements
#8
When educating a patient about self-administration of insulin, what is a crucial aspect to emphasize?
The importance of taking the medication with food
The necessity of skipping doses to avoid hypoglycemia
Injecting insulin directly into a muscle for faster absorption
Rotating injection sites to prevent lipodystrophy
#9
During a neurological assessment, which test is commonly used to evaluate cerebellar function?
Babinski reflex
Romberg test
Brudzinski sign
Kernig sign
#10
When educating a patient about medication adherence, what should the nurse emphasize?
Skipping doses to avoid side effects
Taking medications only when symptomatic
Stopping medication when feeling better
Consistent and timely medication administration
#11
In a cardiovascular assessment, what does the assessment of jugular vein distention help determine?
Respiratory rate
Blood pressure
Fluid volume status
Heart rate